Tue, 22 April 19.00 Estonia Concert Hall

Wed, 23 April 19.00 Pärnu Concert Hall

Beethoven's Ninth. The Flanders Symphony Orchestra

Mirjam Mesak (sopran)

Annely Peebo (mezzo-soprano)

Benjamin Hulett (tenor)

Priit Volmer (bass, Estonian National Opera)

Lukas Geniušas (piano)

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Flanders Symphony Orchestra

Conductor Kristiina Poska

Programme:

Beethoven. Fantasy for Piano, Vocal Soloists, Mixed Choir and Orchestra in C minor op. 80 ("Choral Fantasy").

Beethoven. Symphony no 9 in D minor op. 126

The Flanders Symphony Orchestra is a leading Belgian orchestra, comprising dedicated musicians and historically guided by highly respected conductors on the global concert stage. Estonian conductor Kristiina Poska will mark the end of her term as principal conductor in spring 2025 with a significant performance of Beethoven's iconic Ninth Symphony and Choral Fantasy. Alongside renowned soloists and an expanded Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, the orchestra will be on a ten-concert tour of Belgium preceding performances in Estonia. Kristiina Poska has conducted all of Beethoven's symphonies with the orchestra, the symphonies serving as a cornerstone in any orchestra's repertoire. The Ninth Symphony towers over them as a grand and noble peak soaring over a vast mountain range.

In collaboration with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

With one intermission, duration 2 h