Experience what Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti calls âthe work of a divine architectâ in this special encore presentation of Beethovenâs Ninth Symphony. Recorded live September 18, 2014, at Orchestra Hall during one of the opening programs of the Chicago Symphony Orchestraâs 2014/15 season, this performance features Muti leading the Orchestra and Chorus and distinguished soloists in one of historyâs most powerful and inspiring artistic works. A masterpiece whose staggering influence can be seen across classical music, it concludes with the famous Ode to Joy, which calls for understanding, peace and universal goodwill. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is grateful to an anonymous donor for generously underwriting the recording of this concert in 2014.
