Beethoven’s Ninth
The BBC Proms presents an evening featuring the monumental power of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, often called the 'Choral' Symphony, a musical cry for freedom and brotherhood culminating in the radiant 'Ode to Joy'. South African cellist Abel Selaocoe returns as soloist for the UK premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s These Righteous Paths, a work inspired by her late mother. The concert opens with Johann Sebastian Bach’s mighty Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, performed in Andrew Davis’s colourful orchestral arrangement. This event marks Gianandrea Noseda’s return to conduct the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
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When and where does the concert take place?+
The performance is held at the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington on July 20, 2026.
Who is performing at this event?+
Gianandrea Noseda conducts the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra alongside soloist Abel Selaocoe, Leah Hawkins, Derek Welton, Stephanie Wake-Edwards, and the Philharmonia Chorus.
How do I get tickets for the Proms?+
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