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Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Raleigh Classical
Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Fri/Sat, Feb 21-22, 2025 | 8pm
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE
MARTIN MARIETTA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH

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Program

North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Ann Toomey, soprano
Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano
Travon D. Walker, tenor
Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone
North Carolina Master Chorale
    
Dr. Alfred E. Sturgis, Music Director


Rhiannon Giddens (b. 1977) and 
Michael Abels (b. 1962)

Psalm 23 from Omar
Travon D. Walker, tenor

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 
Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano


INTERMISSION


Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, “Choral”
    I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 
    II. Molto vivace 
    III. Adagio molto e cantábile 
    IV. Presto – Allegro assai – Allegro assai vivace
Ann Toomey, soprano
Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano
Travon D. Walker, tenor
Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone
North Carolina Master Chorale


The North Carolina Symphony expresses our appreciation to Concert Sponsors Mr. Don K. Davis and Ms. Peggy L. Wilks for their generous support.