Beethoven's 9th Symphony Orchestra Concert 

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Voices and instruments collaborate to create a timeless masterpiece. The Central Lakes Symphony Chorale will assemble and rehearse to join the orchestra for this grand performance.

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was commissioned by the Philharmonic Society of London in 1823 but was first performed in Vienna. It is divided into four movements which was common at the time, but Beethoven changed the order of the second (usually slow) and third (usually fast) movements. Perhaps he did that to lead up to the grand final movement more dramatically. He added vocal soloists and choral singers for the first time in a symphony and used a larger orchestra than what was common at the time. The choral finale is Beethoven’s musical representation of universal brotherhood based on the “Ode to Joy” theme and is written in theme and variations form, each variation more complex than the previous.

The Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra (CLSO) boasts over 60 musicians, as well as dozens of behind the scenes volunteers, working seamlessly to present the beautiful symphony concerts our community loves.

CLSO is an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of the lakes region by sharing quality orchestral music to educate, entertain, and prompt a wider vision of the world and its people. CLSO performances are must-see events for music aficionados and those looking for a “big city” experience right here in the heart of central Minnesota.