9 Beet Stretch

FRIDAY, MAY 1 AT 6 P.M. to SATURDAY, MAY 2 AT 6 P.M.
LEAF GLOBAL ARTS CENTER
FREE EVENT

Relax, sit a while, and hear Beethoven in a brand-new way. “9 Beet Stretch,” created by Norwegian artist Leif Inge, is a new take on the composer’s venerable Symphony No. 9. This immersive audio installation stretches the Ninth to last 24 hours without any pitch distortions, creating an expansive and captivating soundscape. Called “a masterpiece of a masterpiece” by the Los Angeles Times, “9 Beet Stretch” has been presented all over the world in settings from grand cathedrals to intimate cafes.

Program: 

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
I.    Allegro ma non troppo; un poco maestoso    duration 5-1/2 hours
II.   Molto vivace                                                  duration 5 hours
III.  Adagio molto e cantabile                               duration 5 hours
IV.  Presto – Allegro assai – Allegra assai vivace  duration 8-1/2 hours