Beethoven Symphony No. 9
About this event
“O Freunde, nicht diese töne!” So begins Friedrich Schiller’s Ode to Joy, commencing the revolutionary choral finale of Beethoven’s last symphony: a universalist paean for peace and brotherhood. Beethoven’s solo bass commands his friends to come together, singing cheerful songs full of joy. Pauline Oliveros also seeks unity through singing. ‘Listen with your mind’s ear for a tone,’ she writes, beginning a chain of sonic community-making through sharing, matching and supporting. In between are two works which play with fragments from musical history. After hearing a performance of Stravinsky’s Pulcinella, John Adams was inspired by the composer’s magpie-ish acquisition of older works. Adams’s source is Beethoven’s late string quartets - Op. 131, Op. 135, and the Grosse Fuge - moments of which he weaves into a 25-minute work for string quartet and orchestra. Williams, meanwhile, blurs and stretches the famous Byrd piece he sang as a boy treble. This concert is part of The Bridgewater Hall’s International Concert Series. Anja Bihlmaier. Photo: Phil Sharp
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 13 March 2027
- Start time
- 12:00
Getting there & venue info
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS.
Parking: Several Car parks nearby. Convenient car parking can be found in the NCP Central Car Park below G-Mex, which is linked directly to The Bridgewater Hall by an underpass beneath Lower Mosley Street. This well-lit underground walkway gives level access from the car-park to a lift which, in turn, gives access to Barbirolli Square just outside the Hall's main entrance.
Accessibility: The venue is accessible for disabled and toilet facilities are available on all levels of the venue. Guide Dogs are welcome. Sennheiser infra-red system fitted.
Box office: Mon - Sat: 10.00am - 8.00pm Sun: 12.00pm - 6.00pm 0161 907 9000
Good to know
What time does Beethoven Symphony No. 9 start?
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 is on Saturday, 13 March 2027 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. The listed start time is 12:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Beethoven Symphony No. 9?
Official set times for Beethoven Symphony No. 9 haven't been published. The listed start is 12:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is Bridgewater Hall?
Bridgewater Hall is at Lower Mosley Street, M2 3WS, Manchester.
Is there parking at Bridgewater Hall?
Several Car parks nearby. Convenient car parking can be found in the NCP Central Car Park below G-Mex, which is linked directly to The Bridgewater Hall by an underpass beneath Lower Mosley Street. This well-lit underground walkway gives level access from the car-park to a lift which, in turn, gives access to Barbirolli Square just outside the Hall's main entrance.
Is Bridgewater Hall accessible?
The venue is accessible for disabled and toilet facilities are available on all levels of the venue. Guide Dogs are welcome. Sennheiser infra-red system fitted.
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