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St John’s Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven’s Choral Symphony
Beethoven Fantasia in C minor for piano, chorus and orchestra Symphony No.9 (Choral)
Kirsty Taylor-Stokes (soprano)
Veena Akama-Makia (mezzo-soprano)
Michael Gibson (tenor)
Ross Ramgobin (baritone)
Meng Yan Pang (piano)
St John’s Chamber Orchestra
Tamesis Chamber Choir
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
St John’s Chamber Orchestra’s Beethoven symphony cycle (2021-25) draws to a close with the epic Ninth Symphony, with its famous Ode to Joy finale.
The Orchestra is joined by the Tamesis Chamber Choir and an outstanding quartet of soloists. The programme also includes the earlier Choral Fantasia, with Meng Yan Pang returning to Norden Farm to play the brilliant solo piano part.
Courtyard Theatre
As an upbeat to this evening’s main event, 5 young composers have each been invited to compose a short piece for piano inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
Curated by Pernille Faye, the performers will include Meng Yan Pang, Nigel Wilkinson and students from the Royal Academy of Music. The event will last half an hour and entry is free. Come and be intrigued and entertained by the composers of tomorrow!
Beethoven: New Perspectives at 6.30pm can be book via: norden.farm/events/beethoven-new-perspectives
Kirsty Taylor-Stokes (soprano)
Veena Akama-Makia (mezzo-soprano)
Michael Gibson (tenor)
Ross Ramgobin (baritone)
Meng Yan Pang (piano)
St John’s Chamber Orchestra
Tamesis Chamber Choir
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
St John’s Chamber Orchestra’s Beethoven symphony cycle (2021-25) draws to a close with the epic Ninth Symphony, with its famous Ode to Joy finale.
The Orchestra is joined by the Tamesis Chamber Choir and an outstanding quartet of soloists. The programme also includes the earlier Choral Fantasia, with Meng Yan Pang returning to Norden Farm to play the brilliant solo piano part.
Courtyard Theatre
As an upbeat to this evening’s main event, 5 young composers have each been invited to compose a short piece for piano inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
Curated by Pernille Faye, the performers will include Meng Yan Pang, Nigel Wilkinson and students from the Royal Academy of Music. The event will last half an hour and entry is free. Come and be intrigued and entertained by the composers of tomorrow!
Beethoven: New Perspectives at 6.30pm can be book via: norden.farm/events/beethoven-new-perspectives
Saturday 11 October
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Sat 11 Oct 7.30pm£24 | Under 18s free with an adult
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