On May 12, 13, 14, & 15, Ailyn Pérez debuts in Beethoven’s epic Ninth Symphony with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. At the helm, Music Director Jader Bignamini conducts this influential Symphony that celebrates brotherhood and the quest for peace, featuring one of the most iconic compositions in classical music – its heart-swelling “Ode to Joy”.

Ms. Pérez shares the stage with a stellar group of soloists, including mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, tenor Saimir Pirgu, and bass Luiz-Ottavio FariaThere is a free Live from Orchestra Hall webcast on Saturday, May 14, at 8:00pm EDT, via DSO Live. This performance will be available on-demand via dso.org/replay soon after the live stream has finished.

Photo: Chris Singer