At rehearsal with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus on Wednesday night this week, everyone knew the moment was coming.
The 115-member strong choir was practicing with the Phoenix Symphony for its weekend run of performances of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. With concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Symphony Hall, the weekend will draw the season to a close for the Chorus.
While the piece is regarded historically as the first time a major composer scored vocal parts for a symphony, it’s that fourth movement that helped lift “Symphony No. 9” to almost mythical stature among all pieces of music.
