Carl St.Clair, conductor
Mary Wilson, soprano
Milena Kitic, mezzo-soprano
John Bellemer, tenor
Kevin Deas, bass

Pacific Chorale – John Alexander, artistic director

Beethoven’s blockbuster — with a huge orchestra, full chorus and thrilling vocal quartet — is the crown jewel of our final Summer Festival season in the meadows. The stirring “Ode to Joy” reflects the composer’s hopes and dreams for a better world and is a triumphant affirmation of universal brotherhood. This epic musical masterpiece must be heard live to be experienced fully.