A Short History of Beethoven Symphonies
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To mark the bicentenary of the master’s death, this podcast-styled concert is a wild romp through all nine of his iconic symphonies, led by our Music Director André de Ridder.
Duration:
1 hour and 50 minutes, including interval
Type:
Family Friendly
Featured Artist(s):
André de Ridder
, Role
Chris Lam Sam
, Role
Composer(s):
Beethoven
Programme
Beethoven A Short History of Beethoven Symphonies
Not in the mood for Netflix? Binge Beethoven instead.
To mark 200 years since the composer’s death, Music Director André de Ridder and NZSO Animateur Chris Lam Sam take a fast, funny and fascinating journey through all nine of Beethoven’s symphonies. In this podcast-style concert, they unpack the best bits, reveal how the music works and explore why Beethoven’s revolutionary ideas changed orchestral music forever.
Hear iconic moments performed live by the NZSO, from the rhythmic drive of the Fifth to the joyful vision of the Ninth, and discover the stories, experiments and surprises behind them.
Whether you already know every symphony or have never heard one before, you’ll learn something new—and leave ready to impress your friends as a freshly minted Beethoven expert.
Get tickets
Tue, 16 Nov
Family Friendly
Wellington Town Hall
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Tue, 23 Nov
Family Friendly
Dunedin Town Hall
Dunedin - Ōtepoti
Wed, 24 Nov
Family Friendly
Civic Theatre Invercargill
Invercargill - Waihōpai
Thu, 25 Nov
Family Friendly
Cromwell Memorial Theatre
Cromwell - Tīrau
Featured artists
André de Ridder
Role
Chris Lam Sam
Role
What to expect
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