This new symphony is in four movements, I. Resolute Attitude, II. Assailing Winds, III. The Beauty of Unconquerable Hope, and  IV. Rising Joy. Resolute Souls refers to individuals who are firm, determined and steadfast in their beliefs and actions. This term is used in various contexts, including religious writing and philosophical discussions, to describe people … Read more

Read below for program notes for the Classics Series concert Beethoven Symphony No. 9 on May 9 & 10, 2026. Program notes are written by Jeremy Reynolds Copyright © 2025. Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 by Ludwig Van Beethoven The world of theatre has its superstitions. Don’t say “Macbeth” in the theater; … Read more