Vive Beethoven Project: Enluis Montes Olivar conducts Beethoven 9

On the occasion of El Sistema’s 50th anniversary celebration, the Simon Bolivar Chamber Orchestra under the direction of associate conductors Enluis Montes Olivar and Joshua Dos Santos undertake the realization of a music festival to celebrate Beethoven’s music, playing his nine symphonies in order during 6 concerts in 3 weekends.

Program:

Symphony No. 9, op.125 en d minor “Coral” (1822-1824). 65’

I. Allegro ma non troppo; un poco maestoso. 15’

II. Molto vivace. 13’

III. Adagio molto e cantabile. 13’

IV. Presto – Allegro assai – Allegro assai vivace. 24’

Simon Bolivar Chamber Orchestra

Simon Bolivar National Choir

Enluis Montes Olivar, conductor

Lourdes Sanchez, choirmaster

Soloist: TBD