Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 — "Ode to Joy" Sunday, May 10 · 3:00 p.m. Benson Great Hall, Bethel University · St. Paul (Arden Hills)

Chorus Polaris is proud to join forces with the Mississippi Valley Orchestra for one of the most celebrated works in all of classical music — Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 9. This triumphant collaboration brings together our full chorus, four outstanding soloists, and a full orchestra for an unforgettable season finale.

The afternoon opens with a special treat: 15-year-old piano prodigy Ella Wan, winner of the Saint Paul Piano Teachers Association Concerto Competition, performing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 1. Ella is also a national first-prize winner in the 2024–2025 Music Teachers National Association competition — don't miss her!

The concert is free and open to the public (donations gratefully accepted).

🎶 Pre-concert talk at 2:15 p.m. with MVO Artistic Director Kornel Thomas 🅿️ Ample parking available — arrive early! 📍 Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Drive, Saint Paul

We hope to see you there as we close our season with joy!