June 5, 2027, 7:30PM

June 6, 2027, 2:30PM

Nathan Aspinall, conductor
Emily Birsan, soprano
Anna Laurenzo, mezzo-soprano
Ben Gulley, tenor
Enrico Lagasca, bass
Symphony San Jose
Symphony San Jose Chorale

Program

• Leonard Bernstein

  Chichester Psalms

• Ludwig van Beethoven

  Symphony No. 9 (“Choral”)

About This Performance

The 25th anniversary season comes to a triumphant close as we bring together two monumental masterworks that showcase the power of the human spirit.

Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms combines sacred text with exuberant, jazz-infused rhythms. Scored for chorus, boy soprano, and orchestra, this masterpiece soars from intimate moments of prayer to jubilant, heart-stirring climaxes. With its brilliant interplay of voices and instruments, Bernstein’s music captures the timeless search for peace and joy.

From the profound intensity of the opening chords to the triumphant Ode to Joy, Beethoven’s final symphony has inspired generations through all corners of the globe. With transcendent melodies, dramatic orchestral textures, brilliant vocal solos, and a conclusion that stirs the soul, Beethoven’s Ninth is more than music. It’s an experience that will reaffirm your faith in humanity.