Novena Sinfonía de Beethoven

Performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (D minor, Op. 125, ‘Choral’), conducted by Raphaël Pichon with the ensemble Pygmalion, with choir and orchestra, in tribute to the bicentenary of the composer's death.

Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in D minor, Op. 125, known as the ‘Choral’, is the sole programme of this evening. The concert is billed as a tribute to the composer on the bicentenary of his death, and the work is described as the one of Beethoven's with the greatest universal reach.

Raphaël Pichon conducts, leading Pygmalion, an ensemble that brings together choir and orchestra. The performance uses period instruments, with the aim of recovering the original sound of the score.

The evening takes place at Sinfónica, a venue in Chamartín that mainly hosts classical music concerts. It is described as an exceptional event within the anniversary celebrations.