2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. You’re invited as we honor one of classical music’s greatest creative geniuses with a special presentation of his epic Symphony No. 9, with a full choir, led by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios, and the famous Ode to Joy finale, featuring bass-baritone Neil Nelson (returning to the SFSO stage following the triumphant Porgy and Bess last season); soprano soprano Robyn Lamp; mezzo-soprano Mabel Ledo; and tenor Edgar Miguel Abréu. Also on the bill is Schumann’s beloved Piano Concerto. Audience favorite Svetlana Smolina returns to the SFSO stage to perform the Romantic masterpiece.