MSO: Beethoven 9, Circa and Cheetham

Synopsis

The epic struggle for peace and ultimate triumphant bliss of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is physically embodied by ten world-class circus artists from Circa, Australia’s premier contemporary circus, in the Season Opening Gala of Melbourne Sypmphony Orchestra. This revolutionary world-first staging of Beethoven 9 is performed alongside a world premiere by revered Australian composer Deborah Cheetham. Her work "Dutalla, star filled sky" has been created in response to Beethoven’s Ninth.

Additional Info

• No: A175500270000
• Composer: L.v. Beethoven, Deborah Cheetham
• Conductor: Benjamin Northey
• Orchestra: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; MSO Chorus
• Artists: Maija Kovaļevska, Jacqueline Dark, Paul O’Neill, Warwick Fyfe, Circa Contemporary Circus
• Production year: 2020
• Run time: 00:23:00
• Director: Choreography by Yaron Lifschitz
• Producers: Bluedog Productions, distributed by Unitel
• Format: 4K