Cedric Berry

Cedric Berry is a bass-baritone scheduled to appear as vocal soloist with the Stockton Symphony and Folsom Lake Symphony in 2027, singing the bass solo part in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. Based on the appearance data alone, this is what we can confirm about his upcoming work.

In these concerts, Cedric Berry sings the bass-baritone solo in the final movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, the "Ode to Joy." This part enters after the orchestra has worked through fragments of the famous melody, with the singer announcing the turn toward the choral theme before joining a quartet of soloists and full chorus. Listeners can expect a big, resonant low voice cutting through a large orchestral and choral texture, often the first sung line most audiences associate with the piece. The Stockton program pairs the symphony with new and recent orchestral works, including a world premiere fanfare, while the Folsom Lake performances open with music inspired by American landscapes before the Beethoven. In all three appearances, the emotional weight of the evening builds toward the moment his voice breaks the symphony's long instrumental buildup.