The beauty and drama of this uplifting masterpiece, with its crowning jewel the “Ode to Joy” chorus followed by an exhilarating balloon drop, is a wonderful way to end the calendar year and look boldly to the year ahead. 

David Danzmayr, Conductor  
Oregon Symphony  
Members of Oregon Repertory Singers and Portland State University Chamber Choir 
Alumni of Pacific Youth Choir  
Vocalists to be announced 

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9  
Traditional: Auld lang syne