RPO: Beethoven 9

A performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, presented at Cadogan Hall in London's Chelsea area.

Ludwig van Beethoven completed his Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, in 1824, and it is the last complete symphony he wrote. Its final movement sets Friedrich Schiller's ode An die Freude for soloists, chorus and orchestra, which makes the work one of the best-known choral symphonies in the repertoire.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a London-based orchestra with a long concert history, and this programme presents the symphony as its title indicates, with the orchestra as the performing ensemble. The concert is given in the standard symphonic format, with the work performed in its four movements.

Cadogan Hall is a concert venue at 5 Sloane Terrace, in London, and it hosts orchestral and choral concerts throughout the year. The evening suits listeners who wish to hear one of the central works of the classical orchestral repertoire performed live.