Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

Synopsis

A live performance overflowing with vitality and passion!

Ken-ichiro Kobayashi (Conductor) Kobaken and Friends Orchestra Ai Ichihara (Soprano) Makiko Yamashita (Mezzo-Soprano) Hiroaki Fueda (Tenor) Koji Terada (Baritone) A Chorus Challenging the Greatest Ninth Symphony in History

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"

The "Kobaken and Friends Orchestra" is an orchestra established in 2005 as part of an official cultural project of the Special Olympics. It brings together musicians who support the orchestra's mission, regardless of professional status, amateur status, student status, or disability. This recording captures their performance of the Ninth Symphony at a large-scale concert at the end of 2023, featuring over 200 orchestra and chorus members. Enjoy this challenge to create the "greatest Ninth Symphony in history," filled with the passion and energy of music.

Live recording at Suntory Hall, Tokyo, December 10, 2023

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The "Kobaken and Friends Orchestra" was established in 2005 as part of an official cultural project of the Special Olympics. It brings together musicians who share the orchestra's mission, regardless of professional status, amateur status, student status, or disability. This recording captures their performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the end of 2023, a large-scale concert featuring over 200 orchestra and chorus members that garnered significant attention. Enjoy this passionate and energetic performance, a challenge to create "the greatest Ninth Symphony ever." (C)RS Hybrid SACD