Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

• Laura Strickling, soprano
• Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano
• Nicholas Phan, tenor
• Hadleigh Adams, bass
• David Danzmayr, guest conductor

The beauty and drama of Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony returns to Benaroya Hall! This alternately awe-inspiring and uplifting masterpiece, with its crowning jewel of the "Ode to Joy" chorus, is a wonderful way to end the calendar year and look boldly to the year ahead.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

About Seattle Symphony Chorale

https://www.seattlesymphony.org/chorale

About Laura Strickling, soprano

https://www.laurastrickling.com

About Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano

https://schwalbeandpartners.com/mary-phillips-mezzo-soprano

About Nicholas Phan, tenor

American tenor Nicholas Phan is increasingly recognized as an artist of distinction. With an incredibly diverse repertoire that spans almost 500 years, he performs regularly with the world's leading orchestras and opera companies. An avid recitalist and a passionate advocate for art song and vocal chamber music, in 2010 Phan co-founded Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago, an organization devoted to promoting this underserved repertoire.

About Hadleigh Adams, bass

http://www.hadleighadams.com

About David Danzmayr, guest conductor

https://www.orsymphony.org/discover/orchestra/david-danzmayr/