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ODE TO JOY25th Season Finale
Saturday, June 5, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 6, 2027 at 2:30 p.m.
ARTISTS
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
Emily Birsan, soprano
Anna Laurenzo, mezzo-soprano
Ben Gulley, tenor
Enrico Lagasca, bass
Symphony San Jose
Symphony San Jose Chorale
PROGRAM
Leonard Bernstein Chichester Psalms
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (“Choral”)
The 25th anniversary season comes to a triumphant close as we bring together two monumental masterworks that showcase the power of the human spirit.
Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms combines sacred text with exuberant, jazz-infused rhythms. Scored for chorus, boy soprano, and orchestra, this masterpiece soars from intimate moments of prayer to jubilant, heart-stirring climaxes. With its brilliant interplay of voices and instruments, Bernstein’s music captures the timeless search for peace and joy.
From the profound intensity of the opening chords to the triumphant Ode to Joy, Beethoven’s final symphony has inspired generations through all corners of the globe. With transcendent melodies, dramatic orchestral textures, brilliant vocal solos, and a conclusion that stirs the soul, Beethoven’s Ninth is more than music. It’s an experience that will reaffirm your faith in humanity.
Tickets from $35 to $125. Contact us to learn more about our group discounts, $25 Soundcheck Pass for patrons aged 5-25 (valid for all Saturday night concerts!), and our 50% off discount for patrons under 17 years old.
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California Theatre, 345 S 1st St,San Jose, California, United States
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