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ODE TO JOY – WILLOUGHBY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHOIR
 

Roll out the red carpet for one of the greatest symphonic works of all time as the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir present Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony – a powerful and inspiring masterpiece featuring the soaring finale, Ode to Joy.

Conducted by the internationally acclaimed Dr Nicholas Milton AM, this unmissable musical event will take place at The Concourse Concert Hall, Chatswood on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August.

The program opens with Sibelius’ Finlandia, a stirring work of national pride and defiance, followed by a special appearance from Jonathon Ramsay, the newly appointed Principal Trombone of the Berlin Philharmonic. Ramsay returns to his home city to perform Nino Rota’s Trombone Concerto, composed by the legendary film composer best known for The Godfather.

This unforgettable concert culminates with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a towering achievement of the Western classical canon. Revered for its universal message of joy and brotherhood, the Ninth Symphony’s choral finale is a breathtaking fusion of voices and orchestra, performed by the full forces of the Willoughby Symphony Choir.

 

Event details

Venue: The Concourse Concert Hall, Chatswood
Bookings: theconcourse.com.au
Start Date: Sunday 03 August 2025

DATE & TIME: Saturday 2 August at 7pm & Sunday 3 August at 2pm
TICKETS: Adult: $83 | Concession: $72 | Youth (under 18): $35


 

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