Raymond Gubbay presents Beethoven’s Ninth

The music

• Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5
• Beethoven Symphony No. 9

The performers

• Oliver Gooch conductor
• Marta Fontanals-Simmons mezzo
• Tom Poster piano
• Daniel Lebhardt pianist
• Crouch End Festival Chorus
• London Philharmonic Orchestra

One Concert. Two Masterpieces. Infinite Power.

Experience an evening of musical greatness at the Royal Albert Hall with an concert celebrating the genius of Beethoven. The night begins with the commanding Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”—a masterpiece of dazzling virtuosity and profound beauty.

The journey reaches its summit with the monumental Symphony No. 9, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, crowned by the soaring Ode to Joy—a hymn of hope, unity, and triumph that continues to inspire audiences worldwide.   It is a celebration of humanity, spirit, and Beethoven’s timeless vision.