To celebrate the New York Philharmonic's return to The McKnight Center, we’ve planned an unforgettable black tie gala event. More than 100 student, alumni, and community voices will join the musicians onstage for the grand finale of Beethoven’s ninth symphony. Considered to be his masterpiece, you’ll be swept up in the grandeur and triumph of “Ode to Joy.” All tickets to the Gala Concert include a celebratory reception held in the Marilynn and Carl Thoma Atrium as well as complimentary parking in the 4th Avenue Garage.

Featured Soloists
Lauren Snouffer, soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano
Thomas Cooley, tenor
Peixin Chen, bass

The student chorus will be directed by Dr. Tony Thornton, Director of Choral Activities at Oklahoma State University's Greenwood School of Music.