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a stylized illustration of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven against a two-tone background, split diagonally between pink and orange. Beethoven's portrait is in a line-drawing style, prominently showcasing his intense gaze and classic period hairstyle. Overlaying the illustration is the number is a semi-transparent number 9.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Beethoven 9

Overview

For the first time in the Company’s history, the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus, under the baton of Eun Sun Kim, present Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. A musical expression of unity and peace, this monumental masterwork stands as one of the greatest testaments of humanity ever written. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the work, we invite you to share in this one-night-only musical celebration. 

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  • Director Eun Sum Kim conducting the orchestra
  • Members of the San Francisco Orchestra' performing

Made Possible By

This production is made possible, in part, by Jerome L. and Thao N. Dodson; John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; Bernard and Barbro Osher; Jeff and Marieke Rothschild; and Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem

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