
Symphony n. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven in St. Mark’s Square
Music
Overview
From the sumptuous setting of St. Mark's Square in Venice, the Orchestra and Choir of La Fenice tackle Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, conducted by maestro Juraj Valcuha.
Top Cast


Federica Lombardi
Federica Lombardi
Herself - soprano
Federica Lombardi
Herself - soprano
Veronica Simeoni
Veronica Simeoni
Herself - mezzo-soprano
Veronica Simeoni
Herself - mezzo-soprano
Michael Schade
Michael Schade
Himself - tenor
Michael Schade
Himself - tenor
Mark S. Doss
Mark S. Doss
Himself - bass
Mark S. Doss
Himself - bass
Juraj Valčuha
Juraj Valčuha
Conductor
Juraj Valčuha
Conductor
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