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Beethoven’s Ninth
The music
- Tan Dun Choral Concerto: Nine (UK premiere) (25')
The performers
- Tan Dun conductor
- Elizabeth Watts soprano
- Hongni Wu mezzo-soprano
- John Findon tenor
- Dingle Yandell bass-baritone
- London Philharmonic Choir
- London Chinese Philharmonic Choir
From an 'ode to peace' to 'Ode to Joy'.
Beethoven wanted his Ninth Symphony to embrace all humanity, so when Tan Dun set out to compose his own tribute to Beethoven, he aimed just as high, combining ancient poetry from China and Europe to create an ‘ode to peace’ worthy of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. His choral concerto Nine is everything you’d expect from the composer of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and tonight Tan Dun joins us to conduct the UK premiere – plus a full performance of Beethoven’s world-changing symphony. East meets West, and the result transcends both.
Sat 28 Mar 2026, 7.30pm
London, Royal Festival Hall
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Mr. Tan is a dynamic conductor with colorful illustrations for the eye and ear.
The New York Times
Featuring
Tan Dun, conductor and composer
Elizabeth Watts, soprano
Hongni Wu, mezzo-soprano
John Findon, tenor
