WILLIS-KNIGHTON MASTERWORKS SERIES

Saturday, September 24—7:30 PM
RiverView Theater
Shreveport Symphony Orchestra
Michael Butterman, conductor

BEETHOVEN  Symphony No. 9

The mighty Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven opens our season with tenor and Louisiana native Paul Groves, soprano Sarah Rees, GRAMMY-Award winning mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, bass-baritone Dennis Jesse and the Centenary College Choir, Cane River Singers, FUMCS Chamber Choir and Prísma Vocal Ensemble. Mr. Groves and Ms. DeYoung kick off the evening with arias and duets, including Una furtiva lagrima and O sole mio.

Read Michael Butterman’s article on Beethoven, ‘Ode to Joy’ and the Ninth Symphony

Pre-concert talk begins at 6:40 PM

 

 

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