Beethoven 9

Fearless and fierce, human drama Beethoven 9 introduces an emotionally charged choreography intricately woven to reflect the great German composer's powerful score. Extreme dexterity and dramatic acrobatics come together in this stirring paean to humanity, blurring the boundaries between movement, music, dance, theater and circus.

Described as “a revolution in the art of circus”, Circa, under the direction of Yaron Lifschitz, has forged an astonishing reputation for combining acrobatic skills with a sophisticated, interdisciplinary approach to music, making this version of the Ninth Symphony a unique and memorable collaboration.

Beethoven's Ninth and last symphony, composed and conducted by the master when he was almost completely deaf, has inspired generations of performers and musicians. On this occasion, one of his most famous versions will be performed: the transcription made by Franz Liszt in 1865, considered one of the most technically demanding piano compositions ever written, featuring two pianists, timpanists, solo singers and the Coro Sinfónico Universidad de Chile.

Beethoven 9 will combine the precise physical dexterity of Circa with the musicians and performers of the Centro de Extensión Artística y Cultural (CEAC) of the Universidad de Chile, making it one of the highlights of the 32nd edition of the Festival Teatro a Mil.

Beethoven 9 by Circa was commissioned by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday in 2020.

Circa thanks the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its lead arts investment and advisory agency, and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland for their support.