Program Book

Ludwig Van Beethoven

(1770–1827)

Overture to Coriolan, Op. 62

Elegischer Gesang (Elegiac Song), Op. 118

Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125

Allegro ma non troppo e un poco maestoso
Molto vivace
Adagio molto e cantabile
Finale: An die Freude (Ode to Joy)

Heidi Stober, soprano
Daniela Mack, mezzo-soprano
William Burden, tenor
Soloman Howard, bass

VIOLIN I
Christina Day Martinson, concertmaster
Concertmaster Chair Funded by Julian Bullitt
Jesse Irons, assistant concertmaster
Megumi Stohs Lewis
Amy Sims
Julie McKenzie
Lena Wong
Susannah Foster
Rebecca Nelson
Kako Miura

VIOLIN II
Sarah Darling* 
Guiomar Turgeon
Jane Starkman
Aniela Eddy
Laura Gulley
Emily Dahl Irons
Joy Grimes
Etsuko Ishizuka

VIOLA
Jason Fisher*
Lauren Nelson
Susan Fiore
Emily Rideout
Anne Black
Anna Griffis

SOPRANO
*Emily Bieber
Jessica Cooper
*Maggie Finnegan
*Kelley Hollis
Julie Gregorio
*Aurora Martin
Natalie Vatcher
Logan Trotter
*Ruby White

ALTO
Alison Cheeseman
*Carrie Cheron
*Christina English
*Elizabeth Eschen
Stephanie Kacoyanis
Megan Ryan
*Elena Snow
*Kamala Soparkar
Hilary Anne Walker

Elegischer Gesang (Elegiac Song), Op. 118

Sanft, wie du lebtest,
hast du vollendet, 
zu heilig für den Schmerz!
Kein Auge wein' ob 
des himmlischen Geistes Heimkehr.

Finale: An Die Freude (Ode to Joy)

O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!
Sondern laßt uns angenehmere anstimmen, 
und freudenvollere.

Freude, schöner Götterfunken 
Tochter aus Elysium,
Wir betreten feuertrunken,
Himmlische, dein Heiligtum! 
Deine Zauber binden wieder
Was die Mode streng geteilt
Alle Menschen werden Brüder, 
Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.

Wem der große Wurf gelungen, 
Eines Freundes Freund zu sein; 
Wer ein holdes Weib errungen, 
Mische seinen Jubel ein!
Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele 
Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund!
Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle 
Weinend sich aus diesem Bund!

Freude trinken alle Wesen 
An den Brüsten der Natur; 
Alle Guten, alle Bösen 
Folgen ihrer Rosenspur.
Küße gab sie uns und Reben,
Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; 
Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben, 
Und der Cherub steht vor Gott.

Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen 
Durch des Himmels prächt'gen Plan, 
Laufet, Brüder, eure Bahn,
Freudig, wie ein Held zum Siegen.

Seid umschlungen, Millionen! 
Diesen Kuß der ganzen Welt! 
Brüder, über'm Sternenzelt 
Muss ein lieber Vater wohnen. 
Ihr sturzt nieder, Millionen?
Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt? 
Such' ihn über'm Sternenzelt! 
Über Sternen muss er wohnen.

Gently, as you lived, 
thus have you died,
too holy for sorrow! 
Let no eye shed tears
for the heavenly spirit's return home.

Oh friends, not these sounds!
Let us instead strike up more pleasing 
and more joyful ones!

Joy, beautiful spark of the divinity, 
Daughter of Elysium,
We enter your sanctuary, burning with fervor,
o heavenly being!
Your magic brings together
what custom has sternly divided.
All men shall become brothers, 
wherever your gentle wings hover.

Whoever has been lucky enough 
to become a friend to a friend, 
Whoever has found a beloved wife, 
let him join our songs of praise!
Yes, and anyone who can call one soul 
his own on this earth!
Any who cannot, let them slink away 
from this gathering in tears!

Every creature drinks in joy 
at nature's breast;
Good and bad alike 
follow her trail of roses.
She gives us kisses and wine, 
a true friend, even in death;
Even the worm was given desire, 
and the cherub stands before God.

Gladly, just as His suns hurtle 
through the glorious universe,
So you, brothers, should run your course, 
joyfully, like a conquering hero.

Be embraced, you millions! 
This kiss is for the whole world!
Brothers, above the canopy of stars 
must dwell a loving father.
Do you bow down before Him, you millions? 
Do you sense your Creator, o world?
Seek Him above the canopy of stars! 
He must dwell beyond the stars.

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Incoming Executive Director
Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs

Interim Executive Director
Director of Marketing & Digital Content
Emily Kirk Weddle

Chief Artistic Administration & Operations Officer
Daniel Ludden

Chief Development Officer & Campaign Manager
Katie DeBonville

Director of Livestreams & Artistic Planning
Matthew Principe

Development Operations & Database Manager
Maria Whitcomb

Marketing & Audience Services Manager
Jill Tokac

Assistant Conductor
Filippo Ciabatti

Orchestra Personnel Manager
Jason Fisher

Chorus Personnel Manager
Jessica Cooper

Music Librarian
Asuka Usui

Graphic Design
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BOSTON BAROQUE PRODUCTION CREW

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Danielle Shevchenko

Score Reader
Sapphire Toth

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Executive Producer & General Manager
Anthony Rudel

Audio Producer
Antonio Oliart Ros

GBH PRODUCTION GROUP

Technical Director
Bill Francis

Lighting Director
Phil Reilly

Camera Operators
Dan Lang
Mark Helton
Peter Shaffery

Audio Engineer
Antonio Oliart Ros

Audio Assistant
Téa Mottolese

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John Stephens

VTR Operator
Jen Reardon

Maintenance Engineer
Eddie Hickey

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TBD

Studio Production Manager
Mary Kate DeSantis

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Terry Quinn

Studio Operations Manager
Juan José Cadena Duenas