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SEPTEMBER THU
SEPT 18 7 : 30 PM FRI
SEPT 19 1 2 NOON SAT
SEPT 20 8 PM
TCHAIKOVSKY & DVOŘÁK Ludovic Morlot, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano WAGNER: Prelude to Die Meistersinger TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 7 The sensational young Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov brings us the drama of Tchaikovsky’s awe-inspiring First Piano Concerto in a program that also features Dvořák’s stirring and melancholy tribute to his homeland – Symphony Number Seven.
THU
SEPT 25 7 : 30 PM SAT
SEPT 27 8 PM SUN
SEPT 28 2PM
RACHMANINOV & DVOŘÁK Ludovic Morlot, conductor Khatia Buniatishvili, piano DUTILLEUX: Métaboles RACHMANINOV: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8 Be swept off your feet by one of the most romantic piano works of all time, Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, followed by Ludovic Morlot conducting the orchestra in Dvořák’s triumphant Eighth Symphony. Khatia Buniatishvili’s performances generously underwritten by James and Sherry Raisbeck. Sunday’s performance sponsored by: Media Sponsor:
THU
OCT 2 7 : 30 PM SAT
OCT 4 8 PM
DVOŘÁK AND THE NEW WORLD Ludovic Morlot, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin JOHN ADAMS: Lollapalooza KORNGOLD: Violin Concerto DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, ”From the New World” Superstar Hilary Hahn, hailed by The Wall Street Journal for her “warm tone, stunning technique and flawless intonation,” returns to Benaroya Hall for a powerhouse program that also includes Dvořák’s famous “New World“ Symphony. Media Sponsor:
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OCTOBER FRI
OCT 3 7 PM
N EW WO R LD UN TU XED Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Symphony Untuxed concerts are shorter-format concerts that present a low-stress way to begin your weekend. Media Sponsor: FRI
OCT 10 8PM SAT
OCT 11
THE MOVIE MU S I C O F JO H N WI LLI AMS
8PM
SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by
SUN
Jeff Tyzik, conductor
OCT 12 2PM
LUDOVIC MORLOT
DVOŘÁK: Bagatelles DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, ”From the New World“
From Superman to Star Wars to Jaws, John Williams has penned some of the most unforgettable film scores of all time. Jeff Tyzik pays tribute to this cinematic master in the first Seattle Pops program of the season. Concerts sponsored by:
FRI
OCT 24 8PM SAT
OCT 25 8PM
BACH & TELEMANN Nicholas McGegan, conductor Robert Levin, piano
JEFF TYZIK
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J.S. BACH: Sinfonia to Cantata No. 42 HANDEL: Concerto grosso in G major, Op. 6, No. 1 J.S. BACH: Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052 J.S. BACH: Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 C.P.E. BACH: String Symphony No. 3 in C major TELEMANN: Suite in G minor Wine tasting events in the Grand Lobby before each concert from 6:30 to 7:45pm. $10 for 4 pours.
2PM
BAROQUE UNTUXED Nicholas McGegan, conductor J.S. BACH: Sinfonia to Cantata No. 42 HANDEL: Concerto grosso in G major, Op. 6, No. 1 C.P.E. BACH: String Symphony No. 3 in C major, W. 182 TELEMANN: Suite in G minor Sunday Untuxed concerts are shorter-format concerts that are perfect for the whole family.
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SUN
OCT 26
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THU
OC T 30 7:30P M SAT
NOV 1 8PM SUN
N OV 2 2PM
MOZ ART
R E QUIE M Ludovic Morlot, conductor Hélène Guilmette, soprano Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano Zach Finkelstein, tenor Mathew Brooks, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale R. STRAUSS: Metamorphosen MOZART: Requiem Devastating beauty and heartbreaking tenderness fill Mozart’s culminating work. Whether it’s your hundredth Requiem or your first, this is music not to be missed.
THU
N OV 6 7:30P M SAT
N OV 8 8PM
TCH AIKOVS KY’S
F OURT H SYMP H ON Y Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jennifer Koh, violin
BARBER: Second Essay for Orchestra ESA-PEKKA SALONEN: Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 Tragic, impassioned and dramatic. Tchaikovsky found his artistic voice in his Fourth Symphony, one of the great Romantic symphonies. Jennifer Koh's performances generously underwritten by Ilene and Elwood Hertzog.
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NOVEMBER T HU
NOV 1 3 7 : 30 P M SAT
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
8PM
Augustin Hadelich, violin
SUN
ESTEBAN BENZECRY: Colors of the Southern Cross MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
N OV 1 6 2PM
Journey from Baba Yaga’s hut to the Great Gate of Kiev with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Also, hear acclaimed violinist Augustin Hadelich perform Mendelssohn’s gem of the violin repertoire. Thursday’s performance sponsored by:
MIGUEL HARTH-BEDOYA
N OV 1 5 Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor
Saturday's performance sponsored by Viva la Música. Media Sponsor:
THU
N OV 20 7 : 30 PM SAT
N OV 22 8PM
BEETHOVEN’S
FIFTH SYMPHONY Carlo Montanaro, conductor
From the hammer blows of fate in its opening to its triumphant finale, Beethoven’s Fifth resounds with electrifying force. This is sure to be an inspiring evening for all, showing off the orchestra in Beethoven’s symphony of symphonies, complemented by Respighi’s kaleidoscopic and extravagant Church Windows.
JENNIFER KOH
ROSSINI: Overture to The Barber of Seville RESPIGHI: Church Windows BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5
Sunday’s performance sponsored by: Media Sponsor:
7 PM
SYMPHONY UNTUXED:
THE BA RBER OF S EV ILLE Carlo Montanaro, conductor
BOCCHERINI: String Quintet in E major ROSSINI: Overture to The Barber of Seville RESPIGHI: Church Windows
CARLO MONTANARO
FRI
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DECEMBER Reserve your seats now to the Seattle Symphony’s most popular holiday performances, including Holiday Pops with Cirque Musica, Handel’s Messiah and Beethoven’s Ninth.
WE D
DEC 3 7:30PM
PIANIST YUJA WANG Hear why the San Francisco Chronicle praises Chinese pianist Yuja Wang’s “practically superhuman keyboard technique with artistic eloquence that is second to none.”
CIRQUE MUSICA
Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony.
FRI
DEC 5 8PM SAT
DEC 6 2 & 8 PM
JEFF TYZIK’S HOLIDAY POPS WITH
CIRQUE MUSICA SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by Jeff Tyzik, conductor Cirque Musica
THE KING'S SINGERS
Bring your whole family to this special Holiday Pops concert featuring Cirque’s acrobats, jugglers, dancers and mimes performing with the Seattle Symphony — the ultimate holiday extravaganza. MON
DEC 8 7:30PM
CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING’S SINGERS One of the world’s most celebrated vocal ensembles, The King’s Singers perform for one night only in the acoustically spectacular Benaroya Hall. Don’t miss their blend of spot-on intonation and impeccable vocals. Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony.
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FRI
DEC 12 1 2 N OON SAT
DEC 13 8PM
JOSHUA ROMAN WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, conductor Joshua Roman, cello PROKOFIEV: Lieutenant Kijé Suite MASON BATES: Cello Concerto (World Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY: Selections from Sleeping Beauty Seattle favorite Joshua Roman returns for the world premiere of innovative composer Mason Bates’ Cello Concerto. Tchaikovsky’s sublime Sleeping Beauty perfectly completes the evening’s program as we prepare for the holidays. Media Sponsor:
FRI
DEC 19 8PM SAT
DEC 20 1 & 8PM S UN
DEC 21 2PM
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
JOSHUA ROMAN
7: 3 0 P M
NORT HWE ST BOYCH OIR
THU
DEC 11
Cristian Macelaru, conductor Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano Peabody Southwell, mezzo-soprano Ross Hauck, tenor Tyler Duncan, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale Don’t miss the exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus in Handel’s Messiah — featuring the Seattle Symphony, Chorale and soloists.
7: 3 0 P M
A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS Joseph Crnko, conductor Northwest Boychoir Vocalpoint! Seattle Members of the Northwest Sinfonia Experience the story of the Nativity told through readings, choral settings and audience carols.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
TUE
D E C 23
Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony. WE D
DEC 31 9PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT, COUNTDOWN & CELEBRATION Matthew Halls, conductor Rena Harms, soprano Deborah Nansteel, mezzo-soprano Eric Neuville, tenor Morgan Smith, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale MOZART: Symphony No. 31, “Paris” BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 Start your New Year’s Eve off right with the grandeur of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Then ring in 2015 at a postconcert party featuring the electro-swingband sounds of Good Co and a special countdown to midnight.
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JANUARY FRI
JAN 2 8PM SAT
JAN 3 8PM SUN
JAN 4 2PM
BEETHOVEN’S
NINTH SYMPHONY Matthew Halls, conductor Rena Harms, soprano Deborah Nansteel, mezzo-soprano Eric Neuville, tenor Morgan Smith, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale MOZART: Symphony No. 31, “Paris” BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 Hear Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony and enjoy the splendor of the “Ode to Joy” chorus with family and friends.
THU
JAN 8 RENA HARMS
7P M
MOZART’S
CLARINET, VIOLIN & PIANO CONCERTOS Stilian Kirov, conductor Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet Valeriy Sokolov, violin Jan Lisiecki, piano MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major MOZART: Clarinet Concerto in A major MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor Media Sponsor:
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JAN 10 8PM
MOZART’S
FLUTE, VIOLIN & PIANO CONCERTOS Stilian Kirov, conductor Adam Walker, flute Valeriy Sokolov, violin Jan Lisiecki, piano
STILIAN KIROV
MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major MOZART: Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major
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SUN
JA N 1 8 2PM
SEATTLE SYMPHONY UNTUXED
3 CONC SERIES ERT S TA R AT $ 6 0 T
CLASSICAL UNTUXED Ludovic Morlot, conductor Seth Krimsky, bassoon MOZART: Symphony No. 31, ”Paris“ WEBER: Bassoon Concerto in F major BEETHOVEN: Leonore Overture No. 3 Sunday Untuxed concerts are shorter-format concerts that are perfect for the whole family.
FRI
JA N 3 0 8PM
SONIC EVOLUTION Presenting Sponsor:
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Mike McCready, special guest Mike McCready, from Pearl Jam, performs with the Symphony as Sonic Evolution celebrates its fourth year! Don’t miss this special concert that focuses on the past, present and future of music with brand-new symphonic compositions inspired by musical icons Pearl Jam, Nirvana and more.
7: 30 P M SAT
JA N 3 1 8PM
MASTERPIECES BY
RACHMANINOV & IVES Ludovic Morlot, conductor Denis Kozhukhin, piano Seattle Symphony Chorale RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 3 IVES: Symphony No. 4 Rachmaninov’s technically daunting and treasured Third Piano Concerto will be illuminated by the electrifying Denis Kozhukhin. It is followed by Ives’ Fourth Symphony, which draws together hymn tunes, popular songs and marching bands into a moving reflection on American music — and life itself. Denis Kozhukin's performances generously underwritten by Dana and Ned Laird.
LUDOVIC MORLOT
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FEBRUARY THU
FEB 5 7:30P M SAT
FEB 7 8PM SUN
FEB 8 2PM
B EE T H OVE N ’S
VI O L I N C O NC E RTO Ludovic Morlot, conductor Christian Tetzlaff, violin BERLIOZ: Le corsaire Overture BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto DEBUSSY: Ibéria RAVEL: La valse Hailed by The New York Times as a “bold artist with an instinctive feeling for the wild side,” Christian Tetzlaff brings his immense talents to Beethoven’s monumental Violin Concerto. Debussy’s exuberant Ibéria is paired with Ravel’s La valse to end the evening.
FRI
FEB 20 8PM SAT
FEB 21 8PM
BACH’S
ORCHESTRAL SUITES Richard Egarr, conductor & harpsichord
CHRISTIAN TETZIAFF
J.S. BACH: Orchestral Suites Nos. 1–4 Wine tasting events in the Grand Lobby before each concert from 6:30 to 7:45pm. $10 for 4 pours.
THU
FEB 26 7:30P M SAT
FEB 28 8PM
MOZART’S
PIANO CONCERTO NO. 22 Jonathan Cohen, conductor Kristian Bezuidenhout, piano
LUDOVIC MORLOT
MOZART: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat major BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, AT 8PM
BERLIOZ’S
ROMÉO ET JULIETTE Ludovic Morlot, conductor Sylvie Brunet Grupposo, mezzo-soprano Kenneth Tarver, tenor Patrick Bolleire, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale BERLIOZ: Roméo et Juliette, Op. 17 Revel in the exquisite agony of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers as Ludovic Morlot leads the orchestra in Berlioz’s rarely performed masterwork Roméo et Juliette. Saturday’s performance sponsored by: Media Sponsor:
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MARCH SUN
MAR 1 4P M
CELEBRATE ASIA Carolyn Kuan, conductor Chiaki Endo, koto Dozan Fujiwara, shakuhachi Meeka Quan DiLorenzo, cello A.R. RAHMAN: Slumdog Millionaire YUGO KANNO: U.S. Premiere, Seattle Symphony Commission TAN DUN: Selections from Crouching Tiger Cello Concerto, from the soundtrack to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
CAROLYN KUAN
East meets West in this signature Seattle Symphony event, conducted by Carolyn Kuan and featuring soloists on traditional Japanese instruments. Come early to see pre-concert performances in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Appearances of Yugo Kanno, Chiaki Endo and Dozan Fujiwara generously underwritten by Yoshi and Naomi Minegishi. T UE
MAR 3 7:30P M
PIANIST
SIMON TRPČESKI “Electrifying virtuosity, but no whiff of show-off. The most delicate feelings, yet nothing precious or lacy. Head plus heart, lots of heart.” – London Times Simon Trpˇceski’s performance generously underwritten by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.
SIMON TRPČESKI
Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony.
FRI
MAR 6
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING:
8PM
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN CELEBRATION
SUN
SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by
8PM SAT
MAR 7
MAR 8 2PM
Steven Reineke, conductor Ashley Brown, vocals Aaron Lazar, vocals Jonathan Estabrooks, vocals University of Washington Choirs
THOMAS DAUSGAARD
Celebrate the golden age of Broadway! Steven Reineke brings the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein to life — including selections from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific and more.
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THU
MAR 12 7 : 30 P M SAT
MAR 14 8PM
SIBELIUS’
SYMPHONIES 1 & 2 Thomas Dausgaard, conductor SIBELIUS: Finlandia SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1 SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 Newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard uncovers the “intimate voices” of Jean Sibelius as the orchestra begins its celebration of the beloved Finnish composer. Media Sponsor:
FRI
MAR 13 7 PM
SYMPHONY UNTUXED:
SIBELIUS’ SYMPHONY NO. 2 Thomas Dausgaard, conductor SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 SIBELIUS: Finlandia Don’t miss this special Sibelius–themed Symphony Untuxed performance! This short, no–intermission concert features Sibelius’ grandiose Symphony No. 2, and the rousing and turbulent Finlandia, written as a covert protest against increasing censorship. This symphonic poem will feature community choirs and a sing-along. Plus, stay after the concert for a special performance of Finnish choral music with local Nordic choruses in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby.
THU
MAR 19 7 : 30 P M SAT
M A R 21 8PM SUN
MAR 22 2PM
SIBELIUS’
SYMPHONIES 3 & 4 Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Pekka Kuusisto, violin SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 3 SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 4 Sibelius’ Violin Concerto has been compared to the image of a “warm-blooded animal dancing in a frozen landscape.” Indeed, that phrase captures perfectly the humane spirit of this great composer of the north, whose complete symphonies we’ll explore this season under the expert baton of Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard.
T HU
M A R 26 7 : 30 P M SAT
M A R 28 8PM
SIBELIUS’
SYMPHONIES 5, 6 & 7 Thomas Dausgaard, conductor SIBELIUS: Symphonies Nos. 5, 6 & 7 Sibelius said his Sixth Symphony reminded him of the “scent of the first snow.” Experience the craggy landscape and spiritual vastness of the Nordic world yourself with the final three symphonies of Finland’s national composer.
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THOMAS SØNDERGÅRD
APRIL THU
APR 2 7:30P M SAT
APR 4 8PM
C H O PI N’S PI A NO C O NC E RTO NO. 2 Thomas Søndergård, conductor Ingrid Fliter, piano SZYMANOWSKI: Concert Overture CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2 PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5 The ethereal grace of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is given life by the remarkable virtuosity of Argentine pianist Ingrid Fliter. Prokofiev’s Fifth, which the composer declared to be “a symphony about the spirit of man,” is the pinnacle of his symphonic output. Saturday’s performance sponsored by:
FRI
APR 3 7P M
SYMP H ON Y U N T U XE D :
C H O PI N’S PI A NO C O NC E RTO NO. 2 Thomas Søndergård, conductor Ingrid Fliter, piano
PR ESERVATION HA LL JA ZZ BA ND
SZYMANOWSKI: Concert Overture CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2 Media Sponsor:
FRI
APR 10 8PM SAT
APR 11 8PM SUN
APR 12 2PM
PRE S E RVAT I O N H A L L JA Z Z B A ND SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by The Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings the sweet sounds of New Orleans jazz to Benaroya Hall. Be transported to the French Quarter with the joyful, timeless spirit of this incredible music. Performances do not include the Seattle Symphony.
THU
APR 16 7:30P M FRI
APR 17 12 N OON
AL EXANDER VEL IN ZO N
SAT
APR 18 8PM
SHOSTAKOVICH ’S
LE NI NG RA D SY M PH O NY Andrey Boreyko, conductor Alexander Velinzon, violin
SCHNITTKE: Violin Concerto No. 4 SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 7, ”Leningrad“ The orchestra’s full forces will be onstage for Shostakovich’s epic ”Leningrad“ Symphony, the composer’s stirring tribute to his country’s resistance to Nazi aggression. In this allRussian program, our renowned Concertmaster, Alexander Velinzon, steps forward with Schnittke’s highly charged Violin Concerto No. 4.
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TUE
A P R 21 7 : 30 P M
S EOUL P HI LHA RM O NIC ORCHESTRA Myung-Whun Chung, conductor Sunwook Kim, piano BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4
SEOUL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
CHOOS 3 OR M E O CONCE RE RTS
The world-renowned Seoul Philharmonic returns to Benaroya Hall with conductor Myung-Whun Chung and a program of Romantic blockbusters by Beethoven and Brahms.
7 : 30 P M SAT
APR 25 8PM
GRIEG’S
PIANO CONCERTO Ludovic Morlot, conductor Marc-André Hamelin, piano SEBASTIAN CURRIER: World Premiere GRIEG: Piano Concerto SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2 Ludovic Morlot teams up with the great Marc-André Hamelin for an all-time favorite: Grieg’s rollicking and captivating Piano Concerto. And, hear Schumann’s optimistic Symphony No. 2, which radiates with love as a gift to his wife, Clara.
MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN
THU
A P R 23
Marc-André Hamelin’s performances generously underwritten by Douglas F. King. Media Sponsor:
7 : 30 P M SAT
M AY 2 8PM
YEFIM BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN Ludovic Morlot, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 Immerse yourself in the powerful, emotional world of one of the greatest composers in this all-Beethoven program, featuring the inestimable and virtuosic Yefim Bronfman. Media Sponsor:
YEFIM BRONFMAN
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MAY
THU
MAY 7 7:30P M SAT
MAY 9 8PM
MOZART’S
PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. 17 & 24 Imogen Cooper, conductor & piano MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G minor MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor
FRI
MAY 15 8PM SAT
MAY 16 AMANDA FORSYTHE
8PM
HANDEL, VIVALDI & MORE Stephen Layton, conductor Amanda Forsythe, soprano Deanne Meek, alto David Gordon, trumpet Seattle Symphony Chorale PURCELL: Chaconne HANDEL: Concerto grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 9 J.S. BACH: Cantata No. 51, ”Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen“ VIVALDI: Gloria Wine tasting events in the Grand Lobby before each concert from 6:30 to 7:45pm. $10 for 4 pours.
SUN
MAY 17 2PM
ROMANTIC UNTUXED
STILIAN KIROV
Stilian Kirov, conductor BRAHMS: Academic Festival Overture R. STRAUSS: Don Juan TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Sunday Untuxed concerts are shorterformat concerts that are perfect for the whole family. T UE
MAY 26
PINCHAS ZUKERMAN
7:30P M
VIOLINIST
PINCHAS ZUKERMAN WITH PIANIST
ANGELA CHENG “Zukerman seems to be the foreveryoung virtuoso: expressively resourceful, infectiously musical, technically impeccable and effortless.” – The Los Angeles Times Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony. Pinchas Zukerman's performance generously underwritten by Benson and Pamela Harer.
THU
MAY 28 NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR
7:30P M SAT
MAY 30 8PM SUN
MAY 31
RUSSIAN MASTERS GLINKA: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla BORODIN: Symphony No. 2 PROKOFIEV: Selections from Cinderella Two delightful fairy-tale-inspired masterpieces and Borodin’s exuberant and powerful Symphony No. 2.
2PM
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JUNE 8 PM SAT
JUN 6
A TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES WITH ELLIS HALL
8 PM
SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by
SUN
Jeff Tyzik, conductor Ellis Hall, vocals
JUN 7 2 PM
Don’t miss this tribute to Ray Charles, featuring Ellis Hall, a former protégé of the late singer– songwriter. This concert is filled with Ray’s soulful hits, from “I Can’t Stop Loving You” to “Hit the Road Jack.”
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MORLOT CONDUCTS BRAHMS’ FIRST SYMPHONY
JUN 11 7 : 30PM SAT
JUN 13 8 PM SUN
JUN 14 2PM
ELLIS HALL
FRI
JUN 5
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Carolin Widmann, violin BEETHOVEN: Egmont Overture JULIAN ANDERSON: Violin Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 Echoes of Beethoven infuse Brahms’ moving First Symphony. Music Director Ludovic Morlot leads this stunning program, including a crackling work by British composer Julian Anderson, who creates “vivid, transfixing sound worlds.”
7PM
SYMPHONY UNTUXED:
BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS Ludovic Morlot, conductor
BEETHOVEN: Egmont Overture BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1
CAROLIN WIDMANN
FRI
JUN 12
Symphony Untuxed concerts are shorter-format concerts that present a low-stress way to begin your weekend. Media Sponsor:
7 : 30PM SAT
JUN 20 8 PM
MAHLER’S THIRD SYMPHONY Ludovic Morlot, conductor Christianne Stotijn, mezzo-soprano Women of the Seattle Symphony Chorale Northwest Boychoir MAHLER: Symphony No. 3 Hear why Mahler said, “the Symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything.” In his formidable and majestic Third Symphony, Mahler celebrates the natural world in all its glory. Saturday’s performance sponsored by:
LUDOVIC MORLOT
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Create Your Own to 11 A g e s 6 THESE HOUR-LONG PERFORMANCES FEATURE GREAT CLASSICS AND BEGIN WITH PRE-CONCERT ADVENTURES IN THE GRAND LOBBY.
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SATURDAYS AT 11AM OCTOBER 25
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BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS Stilian Kirov, conductor Embark on the story of young Christoph and discover the genius of master composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who has taken the upstairs apartment of our hero’s Vienna home.
DECEMBER 13
A SPIRIT FOR THE HOLIDAYS Magic Circle Mime Stilian Kirov, conductor This unusual holiday sing-along breaks the grinch-like “curse of noise.” Don’t miss this fun-filled concert that is packed with the holiday spirit.
MAY 9
CARNEGIE HALL’S
THE ORCHESTRA ROCKS Stilian Kirov, conductor Explore rhythm, pulse and groove as the Seattle Symphony draws on selected orchestral repertoire like Orff’s Carmina Burana, Holst’s The Planets and more.
JUNE 6 FEBRUARY 14
THE TOY BOX Ludovic Morlot, conductor What happens when a cardboard soldier falls in love with a doll? Be there as the Seattle Symphony brings toys to life in Debussy’s Toy Box.
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THE PIED PIPER Stilian Kirov, conductor British composer Colin Matthews brings to life the immortal story of Michael Morpurgo’s Pied Piper.
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PHOTOS: Seatle Symphony Musicians, Ludovic Morlot and New Year's Eve (p. 3, 5, 6, 9, 11 & 12) by Ben Van Houten, Jeff Tyzik (p. 5) and Stilian Kirov (p. 18) by Robert Wade, Stilian Kirov (p. 10) by Alan Albastro, Stilian Kirov (p 20) Brandon Patoc.
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