Ode to Orderly Joy
2019
Performance
45 minutes
Performed by members of the Penn State Concert Choir
Penn State Downtown Theatre Center
The final movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, also known as “Ode to Joy”, has served as an anthem for different regimes around the world, often as a symbol of national pride and praise for socio-economic prosperity. In Ode to Orderly Joy, the choir sings and chants variations of this familiar composition in confinement.
*Gratitude is expressed for the invaluable support of Lonnie Graham, whose commitment was intrumental to the development of this project. Sincere thanks also go to Christopher Kiver, Ann Tarantino, Michele Dunleavy, and the Borland Project Space of Penn State University.