Boston University at Symphony Hall
Experience a night of musical brilliance at Symphony Hall as Boston University’s ensembles unite for a powerful celebration of artistry, tradition, and innovation.
From the vibrant rhythms of Jessie Montgomery’s Coincident Dances—a dazzling fusion of styles shaped by one of today’s most compelling living composers—to the spiritual grandeur of Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, this program honors both the past and the pulse of contemporary creativity.
The evening culminates with Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9, bringing together the Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Chorus, and soloists in the timeless “Ode to Joy.” This transcendent masterpiece—born from silence and infused with hope—reminds us of music’s enduring power to unite and uplift.
Join us for an extraordinary showcase of student excellence, living legacy, and the language of joy!
Coincident Dances ~ Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981)
Boston University Wind Ensemble
Joshua Roach, conductor
Symphony of Psalms ~ Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Boston University Symphonic Chorus with members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Parsley, conductor
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 ~ Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Boston University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus
Sarah Ioannides, conductor
