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Czech Philharmonic, Beethoven's Ninth • Prague Spring 2023


The 78th Prague Spring will be crowned by a performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and its “Ode to Joy”, which form a traditional conclusion to the festival. The grand event will see the Czech Philharmonic and the Prague Philharmonic Choir joined by four eminent soloists under the baton of the German conductor Christoph Eschenbach.

Programme

György Ligeti
Atmosphères

Johannes Brahms
Schicksalslied op. 54

Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor Op. 125

Performers

Simona Šaturová soprano
Lucie Hilscherová mezzo-soprano
Steve Davislim tenor
Jan Martiník bass

Prague Philharmonic Choir
Lukáš Vasilek choirmaster

Christoph Eschenbach conductor

Czech Philharmonic

Photo illustrating the event Czech Philharmonic, Beethoven's Ninth • Prague Spring 2023

Municipal House — Smetana Hall