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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY #9, Op. 125 |
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Performance to mark the 40th Anniversary of MidAmerica Productions Peter Tiboris, General Director and Founder Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM Carnegie Hall New York, NY |
CONCERT DRESS
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WOMEN: Long black formal dress OR black pants suit
- Black hosiery - Black shoes NO jewelry, cologne/ perfumes |
MEN: Black suit OR tuxedo
- white dress shirt - black bow tie - black socks - black shoes |
Please have a black folder for your score.
TICKET INFO: if your friends and family would like to attend the performance and cheer you on,
the info for purchasing tickets to this concert at at the bottom of this page. Please scroll down.
NOTE that we can also purchase tickets as a "group" and benefit our choruses.
the info for purchasing tickets to this concert at at the bottom of this page. Please scroll down.
NOTE that we can also purchase tickets as a "group" and benefit our choruses.
Please read through each of the topics listed here carefully.
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CHORUS RESOURCES
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This info is provided to make your experience with this project as successful as possible,
both in appreciating the genius of Beethoven and Mozart, and in having an exhilarating effort learning the music, to culminate in a commanding and memorable performance. |
BACKGROUND OF BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY #9
WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE - This is a WONDERFUL site! It gives a full historical background of the Symphony, outlines it's formal structure----especially of Movement IV, text & English translation of the "Ode to Joy" poem, audio examples, the enormous influence this piece had on later composers, notable recording, etc.
Please take a look!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._9_(Beethoven)
Please take a look!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._9_(Beethoven)
Symphony Guide: Beethoven's Ninth ('Choral')
Tom Service’s symphony guide concludes with what is arguably the central artwork of Western music,
the symphony to end all symphonies.
www.theguardian.com/music/tomserviceblog/2014/sep/09/symphony-guide-beethoven-ninth-choral-tom-service
Tom Service’s symphony guide concludes with what is arguably the central artwork of Western music,
the symphony to end all symphonies.
www.theguardian.com/music/tomserviceblog/2014/sep/09/symphony-guide-beethoven-ninth-choral-tom-service
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE - FALL 2023
To help you prepare, there will be
four special rehearsals in the Fall of 2023 on Saturdays.
Please try to attend.
four special rehearsals in the Fall of 2023 on Saturdays.
Please try to attend.
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PLACE |
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Sat., Oct. 21 |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
1st Presbyterian Church of Matawan, NJ 883 Rt. 34 |
Bring a Brown bag lunch/snack, as there will be a short break |
Sat. Oct. 28 |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
The Noble Maritime Collection, Building D, 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 |
On the grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center For directions and campus map, see snug-harbor.org/visit/directions/ |
Sat., Nov. 11 |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
The Noble Maritime Collection, Building D, 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 |
On the grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center For directions and campus map, see snug-harbor.org/visit/directions/ |
Sat., Nov. 18 |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
1st Presbyterian Church of Matawan, NJ 883 Rt. 34 |
Bring a Brown bag lunch/snack, as there will be a short break |
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE - JANUARY 2024
DATE |
Value |
PLACE |
Wed., January 3 |
7:00 - 10:00 PM |
1st Presbyterian Church 883 Route 34, Matawan, NJ |
Fri., January 5 |
Arrive by 12:45 PM Rehearse from 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
Continuo Arts Foundation 36 Chatham Road Summit, NJ 07091 ---use REAR ENTRANCE |
Sat., January. 6 |
Arrive by 5:15 PM Rehearse from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM |
Continuo Arts Foundation 36 Chatham Road Summit, NJ 07091 ---use REAR ENTRANCE |
Sun., January 7 |
DRESS REHEARSAL Arrive BACKSTAGE at 8:45 AM Designate concert placements 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Rehearse from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Carnegie Hall Enter via STAGE DOOR 161 W. 56th St. |
Sun., January 7 |
PERFORMANCE 3:00 PM NOTE: the Beethoven will be performed in PART II of this concert, after the Intermission |
Carnegie Hall |
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THIS PROJECT
Please sign up for this project via this link to Google Sheets.
Note that there is a separate page for each voice type - Sop. Alto, Tenor, Bass
Make sure to provide ALL THE INFO requested.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ANRSmJ3LeglREQfyDHxrWvWQ2VWi7C0__mtHx_vR9M8/edit?usp=sharing
Note that there is a separate page for each voice type - Sop. Alto, Tenor, Bass
Make sure to provide ALL THE INFO requested.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ANRSmJ3LeglREQfyDHxrWvWQ2VWi7C0__mtHx_vR9M8/edit?usp=sharing
OBTAINING A BEETHOVEN SCORE
Here is a PDF of the Kalmus Edition of the Beethoven that you can download.
NOTE that it does NOT have measure numbers.
I will assist you soon to identify the correct numbering.
NOTE that it does NOT have measure numbers.
I will assist you soon to identify the correct numbering.
| beethoven_9th_symphony_-_mvt_4_-_kalmus_edition.pdf |
Because some participants may already own a score of the Beethoven Symphony #9 - "Ode to Joy" (Movement IV), it is more practical for each singer to obtain their own score.
ANY EDITION is acceptable --- just make sure it has MEASURE NUMBERS.
Here are three excellent editions to consider, with links for ordering.
ANY EDITION is acceptable --- just make sure it has MEASURE NUMBERS.
Here are three excellent editions to consider, with links for ordering.
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Barereiter-Verlag edition SATB CHORAL SCORE PUBLISHER ID: BA09009-90 UPC: 9790006499533 COST at J. W. Pepper: $13.80 www.jwpepper.com/5528328.item |
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Carus-Verlag edition
SATB VOCAL SCORE PUBLISHER ID: 23.801/03 UPC: 970007165017 COST at J. W. Pepper: $11.79 www.jwpepper.com/Symphony-No.-9%2C-Op.-125/10535912.item |
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Breitkopf & Haertel edition
SATB VOCAL SCORE PUBLISHER ID: EB9356 UPC: 970007165017 COST at J. W. Pepper: $16.50 www.jwpepper.com/Symphony-No.-9-in-D-Major%2C-Op.-125/11200695.item |
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BEETHOVEN - REHEARSAL AIDS & LINKS
"Ode to Joy" Text, Translation, and Pronunciation Guide
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Here is a downloadable PDF with the text, phoenetic pronunciation, and English translation
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Here is a video with the "Ode to Joy" pronunciation delivered by a native German speaker.
In Part 1, the entire text is spoken/pronounced.
In Part 2, the text is repeated, now spoken and then SUNG in the correct rhythms of the music,
with IPA (International Phoenetic Alphabet) symbols in the captions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8MeAsy0gGE
In Part 1, the entire text is spoken/pronounced.
In Part 2, the text is repeated, now spoken and then SUNG in the correct rhythms of the music,
with IPA (International Phoenetic Alphabet) symbols in the captions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8MeAsy0gGE
BEETHOVEN - REHEARSAL LINKS
These videos all begin at m. 237, and feature a scrolling score.
VIDEOS with FULL PERFORMING FORCES and SCROLLING SCORE
Performance by Orchestre des Champs Elysées, La Chapelle Royale & Collegium Vocal,
Philippe Herreweghe, conductor
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRfzCiVx_Y
Philippe Herreweghe, conductor
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRfzCiVx_Y
PERFOMANCE with SCROLLING SCORE -- SEE TABS BELOW for various sections
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRfzCiVx_Y&t=161s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRfzCiVx_Y&t=161s
Movement IV opens with an Orchestra Exposition, in the form of an examination of possible reprisal of the main themes from each of the first 3 movements, until the "Ode to Joy" theme is proposed
2:41 Allegro assai – Main "Ode to Joy" Theme of Mvmt. 4 introduced by the Orchestra
5:43 BARITONE SOLO - Recitative: "O Freunde, nicht diesen Töne"
6:22 Allegro assai - Meas. 238 - First entrance of the CHORUS,
leading to first 3 statements/variations of the "Ode to Joy" theme/text verses
by the CHORUS and VOCAL SOLI
8:55 - Start of the March - Allegro assai vivace all Marcia (Orchestra)
TENOR SOLO enters at 9:33 - "Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen"
10:00 MEN"S CHORUS enters - "Laufet Bruder"
10:20 Start of Orchestral FUGUE
10:53 FULL CHORUS enters with "Ode to Joy" - Verse 1 text
12:39 Andante maestoso - m. 595+ - CHORUS - "Seid umschlungen, Millionen!"
16:02 Allegro energico, sempre ben marcato - Start of FUGUE, m. 656 + - FULL CHORUS
18:54 Allegro ma non tanto - "Freude, Tochter aus Elysium!" - introduced by VOCAL SOLI
19:28 Addition of FULL CHORUS (Meas. 797 -- BOTTOM 4 lines of staff) - "Deine Zaube"
19:42 Poco Adagio - (Meas. 812) - "Alle Menchen werden Bruder"
20:03 Tempo I (Allegro) - Meas. 816 / CHORUS enters at Meas. 820 - "Deine Zauber"
20:23 Adagio - VOCAL SOLI - Meas. 834 - 844
21:15 Poco Allegro, stringendo il tempo, sempre piu Allegro - Start of FINALE - Meas. 845+ /
Prestissimo at Meas. 853
CHORUS enters at Meas. 857
22:24 Maestoso - CHORUS - Meas. 917 - 922 - "Tochter aus Elysium"
22:43 Prestissimo - Orchestral CODA
2:41 Allegro assai – Main "Ode to Joy" Theme of Mvmt. 4 introduced by the Orchestra
5:43 BARITONE SOLO - Recitative: "O Freunde, nicht diesen Töne"
6:22 Allegro assai - Meas. 238 - First entrance of the CHORUS,
leading to first 3 statements/variations of the "Ode to Joy" theme/text verses
by the CHORUS and VOCAL SOLI
8:55 - Start of the March - Allegro assai vivace all Marcia (Orchestra)
TENOR SOLO enters at 9:33 - "Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen"
10:00 MEN"S CHORUS enters - "Laufet Bruder"
10:20 Start of Orchestral FUGUE
10:53 FULL CHORUS enters with "Ode to Joy" - Verse 1 text
12:39 Andante maestoso - m. 595+ - CHORUS - "Seid umschlungen, Millionen!"
16:02 Allegro energico, sempre ben marcato - Start of FUGUE, m. 656 + - FULL CHORUS
18:54 Allegro ma non tanto - "Freude, Tochter aus Elysium!" - introduced by VOCAL SOLI
19:28 Addition of FULL CHORUS (Meas. 797 -- BOTTOM 4 lines of staff) - "Deine Zaube"
19:42 Poco Adagio - (Meas. 812) - "Alle Menchen werden Bruder"
20:03 Tempo I (Allegro) - Meas. 816 / CHORUS enters at Meas. 820 - "Deine Zauber"
20:23 Adagio - VOCAL SOLI - Meas. 834 - 844
21:15 Poco Allegro, stringendo il tempo, sempre piu Allegro - Start of FINALE - Meas. 845+ /
Prestissimo at Meas. 853
CHORUS enters at Meas. 857
22:24 Maestoso - CHORUS - Meas. 917 - 922 - "Tochter aus Elysium"
22:43 Prestissimo - Orchestral CODA
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