# Event Details - **Event Name**: Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus’s 50th Anniversary Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Andrew Constantine, conductor Jon Kimura Parker, piano Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus, Benjamin Rivera, Director Martha Guth, soprano Anna Kelly, mezzo-soprano Charles Reid, tenor Richard Ollarsaba, bass-baritone Bethoven composed his fifth and final piano concerto, “The Emperor”, while feeling the effects of Napoleon’s war in Vienna. He wrote to his publisher that in order to save what little hearing he had left, he would go to his brother’s cellar and cover his ears with pillows. The heroic style and military symbolism which inspired “The Emperor” will be ably displayed by virtuoso piano soloist Jon Kimura Parker. Regarded by many critics and musicologists as one of the supreme masterpieces of all music, Beethoven’s final complete symphony, “The Ninth”, was the first such work to include a chorus and vocal soloists. By then, his deafness was so complete that after conducting the symphony’s premiere he couldn’t even hear the audience go wild, and had to be turned around to witness their standing ovation. This season’s grand finale also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus. This concert is not one to be missed! Program BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, “Emperor” Allegro Adagio un poco mosso Rondo: Allegro Jon Kimura Parker, piano Intermission BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, “Choral” Allegro ma non troppo; un poco maestoso Molto vivace Adagio molto e cantabile Presto – Allegro assai – Allegro assai vivace Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Martha Guth, soprano Anna Kelly, mezzo-soprano Charles Reid, tenor Richard Ollarsaba, bass-baritone - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-wayne/closing-night-big-beethoven-and-the-fort-wayne-philharmonic-chorus’s-50th-anniversary-celebration/200029738139044 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 22 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Wayne - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Purdue FW Music Center - **lat**: 41.119863046371 - **long**: -85.10870857881 - **full address**: Purdue FW Music Center, 2101 E Coliseum Blvd,Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus’s 50th Anniversary Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5c9e98f01ccd75d6aed54678a0cd198937d70e1933ad93b73fd8f8f8c4510b01-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf5ebd9-gmir?v=1776298989 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus’s 50th Anniversary Celebration being held? - **A:** Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus’s 50th Anniversary Celebration takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Purdue FW Music Center, 2101 E Coliseum Blvd,Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus’s 50th Anniversary Celebration? - **A:** Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is organized by Fort Wayne Philharmonic. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Fort Wayne Philharmonic's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Fort Wayne Philharmonic a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Fort Wayne Philharmonic has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Wayne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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