2015–2016 Seattle Symphony Season Brochure

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It’s about PASSION, for sure, and music-making at the HIGHEST LEVEL, absolutely. It’s also about DARING. Daring to embrace a spirit of JOYOUS ADVENTURE. It’s a combination that’s winning new fans at home and in music capitals across the country and the globe. And it’s not to be missed. Join Music Director Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony, it’s time to LISTEN BOLDLY. Masterworks Series 4–11 Matinee Packages 12­–13 Subscriber Exclusives 14–15 Signature Programs 16–18 Sonic Evolution 19 Seattle Pops Series 20–21 Family Concerts 22–23 Holidays at the Symphony 24–25 Season at a Glance 26–27

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BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO

Ludovic Morlot, conductor BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 MAHLER: Symphony No. 1 Shining like a sunbreak on a stormy day, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 begins our cycle celebrating this great composer. Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 – at once mystical, playful, earthy and transcendent – offers us deep glimpses into the human experience.

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin GIYA KANCHELI: World Premiere BRAHMS: Violin Concerto MARTINU°: Symphony No. 4 From great lyrical beauty to rich, dark drama, Brahms’ masterpiece Violin Concerto will soar in the hands of famed French violinist Renaud Capuçon. Plus, a world premiere from revered Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, whose haunting Styx was a recent surprise Seattle hit.

NOVEMBE R 1 2 O R 1 4

BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 VILDE FRANG

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STRAUSS ZARATHUSTRA Jakub Hrůša, conductor Vilde Frang, violin DVOŘÁK: A Hero’s Song BRITTEN: Violin Concerto R. STRAUSS: Also Sprach Zarathustra Thanks to 2001: A Space Odyssey, the opening of Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra is one of the most iconic works of classical music. Now, hear this kaleidoscopic masterpiece in its entirety, together with Britten’s emotionally charged Violin Concerto with the remarkable Vilde Frang.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Henning Kraggerud, violin R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 NIELSEN: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable” Adored for its dark, moody opening and swashbuckling finale, Bruch’s Violin Concerto is a perennial favorite. Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard brings authentic voice to the greatest work of his fellow countryman — Carl Nielsen.

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Thomas Dausgaard, conductor MAHLER: Symphony No. 10 (Cooke version) Don’t miss the Seattle Symphony’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s now-completed Symphony No. 10. Traversing the full spectrum of emotion, from cries of heart-wrenching agony to moments of exquisite ecstasy, it leaves us pondering what other wonders Mahler might have accomplished had he lived past 50.

DE C E M B E R 3 OR 5

FAURÉ REQUIEM

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jane Archibald, soprano Nicolas Cavallier, baritone Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, harp Seattle Symphony Chorale DEBUSSY: Danses sacrée et profane MESSIAEN: Poèmes pour Mi FAURÉ: Requiem The Seattle Symphony and Chorale deliver the shimmering and luminous beauty of Fauré’s Requiem, a masterpiece of utter serenity.

Messiaen’s glorious love letter to his wife, Poèmes pour Mi, is featured on the first half of this all-French program.

Sponsored by: Nesholm Family Foundation

JANUARY 7 OR 9

RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Overture to The Tsar’s Bride RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite No. 3 in G major Showstopping! Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 has it all, from the greatest virtuosic and unforgettable tunes to sophisticated swagger.

Acclaimed Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads the Seattle Symphony in Tchaikovsky’s melodic and captivating Suite No. 3.

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FE B R UA RY 4 OR 6

MARC H 24 O R 26

BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADE

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano Roomful of Teeth R. STRAUSS: Don Juan BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 BERIO: Sinfonia (for 8 voices and orchestra) Beethoven’s soulful Piano Concerto No. 3 is in the good hands of the renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. Plus, Grammy-winning Roomful of Teeth will perform in the sensational sonic collage of music quotations, spoken text and virtuosity that is Berio’s Sinfonia – prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience!

Jesús López-Cobos, conductor Alexander Velinzon, violin GLINKA: Summer Night in Madrid GLAZUNOV: Violin Concerto RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade Glazunov’s cinematic Violin Concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, one of the most evocative works in classical music, are twinned in this all-Russian program featuring Seattle Symphony Concertmaster Alexander Velinzon.

Alexander Velinzon's performances are underwritten

by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.

M A R C H 10 OR 1 2

APR IL 7 O R 9

MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 4

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano HAYDN: Symphony No. 88 MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A minor SCHOENBERG: Transfigured Night Mozart’s grace-filled Piano Concerto No. 23 is paired with Transfigured Night, a tone poem for strings, and the folksy elegance of Haydn’s Symphony No. 88.

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David Zinman, conductor Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin MUSSORGSKY: Introduction to Khovanshchina PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 The great American conductor David Zinman comes to Seattle to lead the orchestra in Brahms’ towering Symphony No. 4. Prokofiev’s brilliantly inventive Violin Concerto No. 2 is reimagined by the exciting young violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.

LUDOVIC MORLOT

AP RIL 21 O R 23

TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIET

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Mark Padmore, tenor Seattle Symphony Chorale MENDELSSOHN: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream BRITTEN: Nocturne SZYMANOWSKI: Symphony No. 3 TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture From the intoxicating sound of Szymanowski’s Symphony No. 3 to the lyrical poetry of Britten’s Nocturne and the sweeping romance of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet, here is a program that perfectly articulates music’s passionate power.

AP RIL 28 OR 30

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Imogen Cooper, piano DUTILLEUX: Timbres, espace, mouvement BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7 Imogen Cooper’s performances of Beethoven have been hailed by critics as “mercurial from start to finish.” Hear why when she performs the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Music Director Ludovic Morlot brings us Henri Dutilleux’s scintillating Timbres, espace, mouvement.

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BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 3

MOZART & HAYDN

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola Efe Baltacıgil, cello R. STRAUSS: Don Quixote BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 Strauss’ evocative Don Quixote explores a world of wit and whimsy highlighted by the solo talent of Seattle Symphony principals Susan Gulkis Assadi and Efe Baltacıgil. This colorful score pairs perfectly with Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, perhaps the composer’s most personal and intimate work.

Olari Elts, conductor Baiba Skride, violin MOZART: Selections from Idomeneo Ballet Music MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major HAYDN: Symphony No. 104 in D major, "London" The endearing violinist Baiba Skride performs Mozart’s bright and lively Violin Concerto No. 3, and Haydn’s exuberant “London” Symphony rounds out a purely Classical program.

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BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Alexander Melnikov, piano STRAVINSKY: Symphony in C BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 MOZART: Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter” Exuberant and uplifting — Mozart’s final Symphony never fails to inspire. Then, hear why The Washington Post puts Alexander Melnikov among “the most elite pianists today” when he takes on Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1. * Please note that this concert in the series takes place on Sunday at 2pm.

Alexander Melnikov’s performances are generously underwritten by Ilene and Elwood Hertzog.

BAIBA SKRIDE

FEBR UARY 1 1 O R 1 3

BEETHOVEN & BARTÓK

LEILA JOSEFOWICZ

M ARC H 1 7 OR 1 9

RESPIGHI PINES OF ROME

John Adams, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin JOHN ADAMS: Scheherazade.2, Violin Concerto ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3 in C minor RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome Arguably America’s greatest living composer, John Adams returns to Seattle to conduct his newest violin concerto with violinist Leila Josefowicz. The sonic exploration continues with Respighi’s Pines of Rome, one of the most spectacular displays of orchestral color ever composed.

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano IVES: Three Places in New England BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, "Eroica" The great Jean-Efflam Bavouzet lends his incredible virtuosity to Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Then, bask in the unmatched grandeur of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, a tour-de-force of symphonic power.

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DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTO

SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 4

At turns rhapsodic, longing and tender, Dvořák’s famed Cello Concerto is the greatest ever written for the cello. Silvestrov’s soulful and emotionally charged Symphony No. 5 echoes the late Romantics.

Stunning, visceral and profoundly spiritual, or as Time Magazine called Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, “the best classical music composition of the 20th century.”

Shostakovich’s overwhelming Symphony No. 4 is one of the composer’s boldest scores. A night of masterpieces!

Mikhail Tatarnikov, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello GLINKA: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto SILVESTROV: Symphony No. 5

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Seattle Symphony Chorale STRAVINSKY: Symphony of Psalms SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 4

The Complete Beethoven Symphonies and Piano Concertos After nearly 300 years of symphonies, Beethoven’s nine masterful scores stand out as the center of gravity around which all others orbit. For a modern symphony orchestra, his music remains as fresh and essential as ever.

the Romantic era in music with its grand ideals and sheer breadth of expression.

The Symphony No. 4 merges Beethoven’s focus and rigor with the wit of Haydn, while the Symphony No. 7 celebrates relentless, infectious rhythms.

The Seattle Symphony is taking two seasons to make a full appraisal of Beethoven’s symphonies, beginning the cycle with three examples from the intense middle phase of his career. The Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” launched

To complement the symphonies, this cycle also features all five of Beethoven’s Piano Concertos. The Piano Concerto No. 1 captures young Beethoven spinning artful melodies and playful dialogue in the Mozart mold, while the

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Third Concerto explores the fateful key of C minor, the setting for some of Beethoven’s most arresting music. Piano Concerto No. 4, an enigmatic and alluring masterpiece, marks the endpoint for now in this first year of this two-year survey.

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STRAUSS ZARATHUSTRA Jakub Hrůša, conductor Vilde Frang, violin DVOŘÁK: A Hero’s Song BRITTEN: Violin Concerto R. STRAUSS: Also Sprach Zarathustra Thanks to 2001: A Space Odyssey, the opening of Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra is one of the most iconic works of classical music. Now, hear this kaleidoscopic masterpiece in its entirety, together with Britten’s emotionally charged Violin Concerto with the remarkable Vilde Frang.

NOVEMBE R 5 O R 7

BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin GIYA KANCHELI: World Premiere BRAHMS: Violin Concerto MARTINU°: Symphony No. 4 From great lyrical beauty to rich, dark drama, Brahms’ masterpiece Violin Concerto will soar in the hands of famed French violinist Renaud Capuçon. Plus, a world premiere from revered Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, whose haunting Styx was a recent surprise Seattle hit.

LUDOVIC MORLOT

MAHLER: Symphony No. 10 (Cooke version) Don’t miss the Seattle Symphony’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s now-completed Symphony No. 10. Traversing the full spectrum of emotion, from cries of heart-wrenching agony to moments of exquisite ecstasy, it leaves us pondering what other wonders Mahler might have accomplished had he lived past 50.

F E B RUARY 4 O R 6

BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano Roomful of Teeth R. STRAUSS: Don Juan BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 BERIO: Sinfonia for 8 Voices and Orchestra Beethoven’s soulful Piano Concerto No. 3 is in the good hands of the renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. Plus, Grammy-winning Roomful of Teeth will perform in the sensational sonic collage of music quotations, spoken text and virtuosity that is Berio’s Sinfonia – prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience!

ROOMFUL OF TEETH RENAUD CAPUÇON

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BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4

The great American conductor David Zinman comes to Seattle to lead the orchestra in Brahms’ towering and passionate Symphony No. 4. Prokofiev’s brilliantly inventive Violin Concerto No. 2 is re-imagined by the exciting young violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.

Imogen Cooper’s performances of Beethoven have been hailed by critics as “mercurial from start to finish.” Hear why when she performs the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Music Director Ludovic Morlot brings us Henri Dutilleux’s scintillating Timbres, espace, mouvement.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano HAYDN: Symphony No. 88 MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A minor SCHOENBERG: Transfigured Night Mozart’s grace-filled Piano Concerto No. 23 is paired with Transfigured Night, a tone poem for strings, and the folksy elegance of Haydn’s Symphony No. 88.

David Zinman, conductor Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin MUSSORGSKY: Introduction to Khovanshchina PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Imogen Cooper, piano DUTILLEUX: Timbres, espace, mouvement BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7

Mahler's Haunting Tenth Symphony Gustav Mahler sketched his Tenth Symphony during the summer of 1910, when he also learned that his wife, Alma, was having an affair. The next spring he died of a heart infection at the age of 50. The symphonic draft Mahler left behind was complete enough to give a tantalizing glimpse of his swan song — a sweeping arc of passion, anguish and redemptive love — but the jumble of sketches seemed impossible to fully decode.

The unlikely hero in this story was the British musicologist and BBC employee Deryck Cooke, who pieced together most of the symphony in time for Mahler’s centenary in 1960.

The heartbroken Mahler left a haunting clue at the end of his manuscript, where he scrawled, “To live for you, to die for you, darling Alma!” The Symphony No. 10 holds many mysteries that may never be answered, but it remains, at its

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core, a revealing and monumental sendoff from the man who once said, “A symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything.”

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BEETHOVEN & MAHLER

BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1

Ludovic Morlot, conductor BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 MAHLER: Symphony No. 1 Shining like a sunbreak on a stormy day, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 begins our cycle celebrating this great composer. Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 – at once mystical, playful, earthy and transcendent – offers us deep glimpses into the human experience.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Henning Kraggerud, violin R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 NIELSEN: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable” Adored for its dark, moody opening and swashbuckling finale, Bruch’s Violin Concerto is a perennial favorite. Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard brings authentic voice to the greatest work of his fellow countryman — Carl Nielsen.

FAURÉ REQUIEM Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jane Archibald, soprano Nicolas Cavallier, baritone Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, harp Seattle Symphony Chorale DEBUSSY: Danses sacrée et profane MESSIAEN: Poèmes pour Mi FAURÉ: Requiem

It’s all here as the Seattle Symphony and Chorale deliver the shimmering and luminous beauty of Fauré’s Requiem, a masterpiece of utter serenity.

Messiaen’s glorious love letter to his wife, Poèmes pour Mi, is featured on the first half of this all-French program.

Sponsored by: Nesholm Family Foundation

Scheherazade Reimagined According to a Persian legend, a murderous king chose Scheherazade to be his new bride — after he had beheaded a thousand other wives before her. The wily queen saved her life by telling the king stories, leaving him in suspense for a thousand and one nights in a row, until he fell in love. This wise heroine has been portrayed in countless works of art, but none better captures her sensuous charms and fanciful imagination than the tone poem Scheherazade by Nikolai

Rimsky-Korsakov, in which a solo violin represents the intoxicating storyteller.

Now the American composer John Adams has created a new spin on the old tale: Scheherazade.2, a symphony for violin and orchestra. Adams has grappled with heated subjects before, ranging from terrorism to nuclear weaponry; for this new work, he studied images of oppressed women — from the Mideast and Africa and also closer to home — to help him imagine “a modern

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woman storyteller/hostage whose strength of character and powers of endurance are tested over and over.”

JAN UA RY 7 OR 9

RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Overture to The Tsar’s Bride RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite No. 3 in G major

Showstopping! Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 has it all, from the greatest virtuosic and unforgettable tunes to sophisticated swagger.

Acclaimed Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads the Seattle Symphony in Tchaikovsky’s melodic and captivating Suite No. 3.

BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV

SEATTLE SYMPHONY CHORALE

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TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIET

GERSHWIN & BEETHOVEN

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Mark Padmore, tenor Seattle Symphony Chorale MENDELSSOHN: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream BRITTEN: Nocturne SZYMANOWSKI: Symphony No. 3 TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture From the intoxicating sound of Szymanowski’s Symphony No. 3 to the lyrical poetry of Britten’s Nocturne and the sweeping romance of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet, here is a program that perfectly articulates music’s passionate power.

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano ANNA CLYNE: U.S. Premiere GERSHWIN: Concerto in F BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

Energy abounds! Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings the vim and vigor of 1920s New York City to Benaroya Hall with Gershwin’s jazzy Concerto in F. Music Director Ludovic Morlot leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s exhilarating Symphony No. 7.

M A R C H 24 OR 2 6

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADE

Jesús López-Cobos, conductor Alexander Velinzon, violin GLINKA: Summer Night in Madrid GLAZUNOV: Violin Concerto RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade Glazunov’s cinematic Violin Concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, one of the most evocative works in classical music, are twinned in this all-Russian program featuring Seattle Symphony Concertmaster Alexander Velinzon.

Alexander Velinzon's performances are underwritten

by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.

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Ludovic Morlot, conductor Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola Efe Baltacıgil, cello R. STRAUSS: Don Quixote BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3

Strauss’ evocative Don Quixote explores a world of wit and whimsy highlighted by the solo talent of Seattle Symphony principals Susan Gulkis Assadi and Efe Baltacıgil. This colorful score pairs perfectly with Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, perhaps the composer’s most personal and intimate work.

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jane Archibald, soprano Nicolas Cavallier, baritone Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, harp Seattle Symphony Chorale DEBUSSY: Danses sacrée et profane MESSIAEN: Poèmes pour Mi FAURÉ: Requiem

In need of inspiration? Spiritual affirmation?

Consolation? It’s all here as the Seattle Symphony and Chorale deliver the shimmering and luminous beauty of Fauré’s Requiem, a masterpiece of utter serenity. Messiaen’s glorious love letter to his wife, Poèmes pour Mi, is featured on the first half of this all-French program.

Sponsored by: Nesholm Family Foundation

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BEETHOVEN & BARTÓK THOMAS DAUSGAARD

NOV E M B ER 2 2

MAHLER TEN Thomas Dausgaard, conductor MAHLER: Symphony No. 10 (Cooke version) Don’t miss the Seattle Symphony’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s now-completed Symphony No. 10. Traversing the full spectrum of emotion, from cries of heart-wrenching agony to moments of exquisite ecstasy, it leaves us pondering what other wonders Mahler might have accomplished had he lived past 50.

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano IVES: Three Places in New England BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” The great Jean-Efflam Bavouzet lends his incredible virtuosity to Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Then, bask in the unmatched grandeur of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, a tour-de-force of symphonic power.

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MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano HAYDN: Symphony No. 88 MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A minor SCHOENBERG: Transfigured Night Mozart’s grace-filled Piano Concerto No. 23 is paired with Transfigured Night, a tone poem for strings, and the folksy elegance of Haydn’s Symphony No. 88.

LUDOVIC MORLOT

AP RIL 24

TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIET

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Mark Padmore, tenor Seattle Symphony Chorale MENDELSSOHN: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream BRITTEN: Nocturne SZYMANOWSKI: Symphony No. 3 TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture From the intoxicating sound of Szymanowski’s Symphony No. 3 to the lyrical poetry of Britten’s Nocturne and the sweeping romance of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet, here is a program that perfectly articulates music’s passionate power.

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RAVEL PIANO CONCERTO

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano FAURÉ: Masques et bergamasques RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G major DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” Get a sneak peek of the Symphony’s upcoming Tour of Asia with this special preview concert, featuring Dvořák’s famous “New World” Symphony and Ravel’s whimsical Piano Concerto in G major.

“Every note he fashions is a pearl…the joy, brilliance and musicality of his performance could not be missed.”

— The New York Times

This season, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, one of today’s most sought after pianists, will be serving as our Artist in Residence for the 2015–2016 season. He will perform on the Opening Night Gala concert, give a recital on the Distinguished Artist series in November, participate in the chamber series, close our Masterworks series in June and joins as soloist during the Symphony’s tour of Asia in the summer of 2016.

JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET

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BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADE

GERSHWIN & BEETHOVEN

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin GIYA KANCHELI: World Premiere BRAHMS: Violin Concerto MARTINU°: Symphony No. 4 From great lyrical beauty to rich, dark drama, Brahms’ masterpiece Violin Concerto will soar in the hands of famed French violinist Renaud Capuçon. Plus, a world premiere from revered Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, whose haunting Styx was a recent surprise Seattle hit.

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Jesús López-Cobos, conductor Alexander Velinzon, violin GLINKA: Summer Night in Madrid GLAZUNOV: Violin Concerto RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade Glazunov’s cinematic Violin Concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, one of the most evocative works in classical music, are twinned in this all-Russian program featuring Seattle Symphony Concertmaster Alexander Velinzon.

Alexander Velinzon's performances are underwritten

by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.

MOZART & HAYDN

Olari Elts, conductor Baiba Skride, violin MOZART: Selections from Idomeneo Ballet Music MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major HAYDN: Symphony No. 104 in D major, “London” The endearing violinist Baiba Skride performs Mozart’s bright and lively Violin Concerto No. 3 and Haydn’s exuberant “London” Symphony rounds out a purely Classical program.

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Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano ANNA CLYNE: U.S. Premiere GERSHWIN: Concerto in F BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

Energy abounds! Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings the vim and vigor of 1920s New York City to Benaroya Hall with Gershwin’s jazzy Concerto in F. Music Director Ludovic Morlot leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s exhilarating Symphony No. 7.

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WITH JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano BERNSTEIN: Overture to Wonderful Town COPLAND: Appalachian Spring SAINT-SAËNS: Danse Bacchanale from Samson et Dalila SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian” JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET

A thrilling start to the 2015-2016 season and Ludovic Morlot’s fifth season as Music Director in a program of American classics and two works

by Saint-Saëns including his final and most exotic piano concerto, the “Egyptian,” featuring pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet as he begins his year-long role as Artist in Residence.

To reserve a Gala package, and for more information please call 206.215.4756.

LANG LANG

Jakub Hru˚ša, conductor Lang Lang, piano BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor RESPIGHI: The Birds GRIEG: Piano Concerto The sensational Lang Lang performs in a onenight-only concert with the Seattle Symphony playing one of Mozart’s greatest works and Grieg’s highly charged piano concerto.

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F R I DAY, OCTO B ER 30, AT 8PM SAT U R DAY, O CTO B ER 31, AT 8PM

HITCHCOCK’S PSYCHO

WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Adam Stern, conductor Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 psychological thriller is the “mother” of all modern suspense movies.

What better way to celebrate Halloween than to shriek-along with Janet Leigh in the shower scene? Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable score is performed by the Symphony while the film is shown on the big screen at Benaroya Hall.

HITCHCOCK'S PSYCHO

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 , AT 4 P M

CELEBRATE ASIA Charlie Albright, piano Community choruses BRITTEN: Selections from The Prince of the Pagodas XIAOGANG YE: Starry Sky for Piano and Orchestra The Seattle Symphony’s annual Celebrate Asia concert is a rare opportunity to revel in the rich musical traditions of Seattle’s Asian communities.

This year featuring Xiaogang Ye’s Starry Sky for Piano and Orchestra which premiered at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Plus, community choruses perform popular Asian folk songs including Jasmine Flower and Arirang.

T HU RSDAY, M ARC H 3, AT 7: 3 0 P M

IGUDESMAN & JOO

WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Following their huge success at Benaroya Hall in 2012, musicians Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo return to Seattle with their offbeat and hilarious theatrical show. Mingling comedy, classical music and popular culture into a unique evening that will leave you holding your sides.

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Enjoy timeless favorites paired with pre-concert wine tastings – just $10 for 4 pours. Wine tastings take place 90 minutes prior to the concert with doors opening at 6:30pm.

JANUARY 1 5 OR 1 6

HANDEL ROYAL FIREWORKS MUSIC Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor Mary Lynch, oboe

PERGOLESI: Sinfonia to L'Olimpiade RAMEAU: Suite from Les Paladins VIVALDI: Oboe Concerto in C major HANDEL: Music for the Royal Fireworks

CHAMBER SERIES TU ES DAYS AT 7 : 30 PM Hear the talented musicians of the Seattle Symphony and three star guest pianists as they perform chamber works in the intimate Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall.

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FR I DAYS AT 7 P M S HORT E R C O N C E RTS FOR YO U R B U SY L I F E ST Y L E.

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NOVE M B E R 1 3

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 4

NIELSEN THE INEXTINGUISHABLE

MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet No. 6

in F minor BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4

R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks NIELSEN: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”

Ludovic Morlot, conductor

Less expensive, less formal, shorter in length but long on enjoyment – this series is a great introduction to classics of the repertoire. Host and Seattle Symphony bass player Jon Green provides helpful dashes of wit, humor and insight.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor

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PERGOLESI STABAT MATER

HANDEL & VIVALDI

Stephen Cleobury, conductor Northwest Boychoir

VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in C major, No. 2, CORELLI: Concerto grosso in B-flat major, No. 11 ALBINONI: “Pianta bella” from Rinascimento dell Aurora HANDEL: “Furibondo” from Partenope in D minor LOCATELLI: Concerto grosso in E-flat major, No. 6, “Il Pianto di Arianna” HANDEL: “But who may abide the day of his coming” from Messiah VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in D minor, No. 7

Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, violin & countertenor

PURCELL: Chacony in G minor PURCELL: “My heart is inditing” J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 HANDEL: “Let thy hand be strengthened” PERGOLESI: Stabat Mater

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FEBR UARY 1 6

J U NE 7

PROKOFIEV & SHOSTAKOVICH

RACHMANINOV & BEETHOVEN

BRAHMS & DVOŘÁK

Featuring pianist Alexander Melnikov

Featuring pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

BERNSTEIN: Piano Trio CARTER: Eight Etudes and a Fantasy for

Woodwind Quartet PROKOFIEV: Sonata for Two Violins

in C major SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor

RACHMANINOV: Trio élégiaque No. 1

in G minor BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 9 in C major DEBUSSY: Cello Sonata MAGNARD: Quintet for Piano and Winds

BRAHMS: String Sextet No. 2 in G major DVOŘÁK: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major

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DVOŘÁK & GLINKA

PROKOFIEV SYMPHONY NO. 7

John Adams, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin

ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3 in C minor JOHN ADAMS: Scheherazade.2, Violin Concerto

Featuring pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Mikhail Tatarnikov, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello GLINKA: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto

Ludovic Morlot, conductor

EWALD: Symphony for Brass Quintet No. 3 PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7

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DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS The world’s top artists take the stage in the acoustically superb Benaroya Hall for one-night-only recitals.

M O N DAY, O CTO B ER 1 2 , AT 7:30PM

SUNDAY, NOVE M B E R 8, AT 7 :30 P M

M O NDAY, F E B RUARY 2 9, AT 7: 3 0 P M

ANDRÁS SCHIFF THE LAST SONATAS

JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET

ITZHAK PERLMAN

András Schiff, piano

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

The great András Schiff brings a fascinating program entitled “The Last Sonatas” to Seattle.

These final works of composing genius include the classical inspiration of sonatas by Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven’s intimate late E major sonata and Schubert’s emotionally charged Piano Sonata in C minor.

Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet is one of the leading interpreters of Ravel and in this recital he performs two works by the French composer including his haunting Pavane pour une infant defunte and Miroirs. Also, Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1, one of his most famous large-scale works for piano, plus Kinderszenen, his playful and innocent reminisces of childhood.

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F RIDAYS AT 1 0 PM

Adventurous, intimate and a completely unexpected way to experience music, be it brand new or rarely heard. Sit on the floor or grab a chair — it’s a different kind of concert.

OCTOBER 23

[ UNTITLED ] 1 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Agata Zubel, soprano Victor Hugo Villena, bandoneon Featuring world premieres by talented University of Washington composers Richard Karpen, Joël-François Durand, Juan Pampin and Huck Hodge.

Itzhak Perlman, violin Rohan de Silva, piano Grammy- and Emmy-winning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman is a true legend. Don’t miss your chance to experience his incredible artistry in recital.

F E B RUARY 5

[ UNTITLED ] 2 The experimental New York School of composers spawned a wealth of avant-garde works. In this program Chrisitan Wolff’s For Bob honors the famed painter Robert Rauschenberg and Morton Feldman’s Rothko Chapel is a moving tribute to Mark Rothko.

Also included are works by fellow New York School of composers John Cage and Earle Brown.

This concert is dedicated to Robert Rauschenberg.

Sponsored by the Bagley and Virginia Wright Foundation.

AP RIL 22

[ UNTITLED ] 3 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams’ In the White Silence evokes sub-Arctic winter. The music “is stripped to its most essential elements – harmony and color floating in space, suspended in time undisturbed.” Not to be missed!

F L U K E / G A B E L E I N

O R GA N R E C I TA L S M ON DAYS AT 7 : 3 0 PM

World-class organists meet the magnificent Watjen Concert Organ — a marvel of old world craftsmanship and modern technology.

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J U NE 1 3

IVETA APKALNA

STEPHEN CLEOBURY

JOSEPH ADAM

Ivetka Apkalna has attained star status in recent years thanks to her charismatic stage presence, technical brilliance and compelling performances.

Internationally acclaimed organist Stephen Cleobury also serves as the Director of Music at the famed King’s College in Cambridge.

Seattle’s own Joseph Adams has won numerous performance honors and has been hailed for his virtuosity and sterling technique.

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SEATTLE POPS! 5-CONCERT PACKAGES

FRIDAYS AT 8PM SATURDAYS AT 8PM SUNDAYS AT 2PM

Gershwin’s American masterpiece, the best music of the Sixties, a Holiday spectacular and soundtracks to your favorite science fiction movies and TV shows – a great season of music awaits you! Join the Seattle Symphony and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and relive the music you know and love.

JEFF TYZIK

DOUG LABRECQUE

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DE C E M B E R 1 1 –1 3

GERSHWIN RHAPSODY IN BLUE

HOLIDAY POPS

Jeff Tyzik, conductor Jon Nakamatsu, piano Doug LaBrecque, vocals From the opening clarinet trill to the energized and rhapsodic piano passages, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue is a beloved American classic. Award-winning pianist Jon Nakamatsu takes on this iconic “jazz concerto.” Broadway singer Doug LaBrecque delivers more familiar Gershwin favorites to round out the program.

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals

Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and acclaimed pianist/singer Tony DeSare headline a heart-warming program of Holiday favorites. Add to that a special appearance by CAPATHIA the talented Mr. Claus, a JENKINS cheerful chorus and the charming Stuart Chafetz leading the Symphony will guarantee to get you in a joyous Holiday mood!

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POPS! CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR

SEATTLE POPS Sponsored by

FE B R UA RY 1 9 – 2 1

APR IL 1–3

M AY 20 –22

CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

THE MIDTOWN MEN

SCI-FI AT THE POPS

Featuring four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys

Take a trip to the stars! The Seattle Symphony performs the music from your favorite science fiction films and TV shows, including Star Wars, Star Trek and Avatar.

Jeff Tyzik, conductor Jim Owen (John Lennon), rhythm guitar, piano & vocals Tony Kishman (Paul McCartney), bass guitar, piano & vocals John Brosnan (George Harrison), lead guitar & vocals Chris Camilleri (Ringo Starr), drums & vocals Imagine the Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. Hear "Penny Lane" with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of "Yesterday" with an acoustic guitar and string quartet; enjoy the rock/classical blend on the hard edged "I Am the Walrus." From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of the Beatles like you've never heard them: totally live.

FOUR STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST OF JERSEY BOYS They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time! Now, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite Sixties hits from the Beatles, The Rascals, Motown, The Four Seasons and more!

Not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys.

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

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AGES 6 TO 11 | SATURDAYS AT 11AM

Explore the world of symphonic music with the Seattle Symphony. Family Concerts are one hour long.

Come one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and instrument exploration.

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PHANTOMS OF THE ORCHESTRA Magic Circle Mime “Phantoms of the Orchestra” return to haunt the concert hall this Halloween. The Maestro and his frightened assistant must use the power of a silver baton to control this ghoulish orchestra. Inspired by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a score made popular by the Walt Disney film Fantasia, be sure to wear your costume for this most frightening of concerts!

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THE SNOWMAN Seattle Opera Youth Chorus This charming animated film tells the story of a young boy’s friendship with a snowman who comes to life and takes him on a magical journey. The Symphony performs Howard Blake’s award-winning soundtrack, including its most famous song “Walking in the Air,” sung by the Seattle Opera Youth Chorus.

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PETER AND THE WOLF Really Inventive Stuff There’s no better introduction for a child to the instruments of the symphony than Prokofiev's timeless tale of boy versus wolf.

This production, by Really Inventive Stuff, features a vaudeville inspired performance guaranteed to engage and inspire imaginations of all ages.

THE SNOWMAN

ARC DANCE YOUTH COMPANY

M AY 21

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS ARC Dance Youth Company “Come one, come all, to a musical zoo. Hear the sounds all around: it’s a neat thing to do!” ARC Dance Youth Company and the Symphony are our guides through Saint Saëns enchanted music where a menagerie of animals from lions and kangaroos to turtles and elephants spring into being through music and dance.

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AGES 0 TO 5 | FRIDAYS AT 10:30AM SATURDAYS AT 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30AM

Let Your Music Shine with Lisa & Linda™

Engage your youngest music lovers with these 35-minute interactive programs featuring musical games, stories and songs. Pre-concert activities will begin 30 minutes before each concert.

O CTOBER 9 & 10

DE C E M B E R 1 1 & 1 2

AP RIL 1 & 2

FOLK AND FIDDLIN' TIME

HOLIDAY HOORAY

MUSICAL ZOO FOR ME AND YOU

It's a Symphony Barn Dance. Tap your toes and clap your hands to folk favorites, accompanied by a string trio.

Let’s play in the snow today. Musical merriment set to the tunes of the season, accompanied by a brass trio.

F E B RUARY 5 & 6

JUMPIN' JAZZ TIME Look at those jazz cats! Move-along, sing-along fun on the A-Train and more, accompanied by a jazz trio.

LISA & LINDA

We’re going to the zoo. Children's song classics perfectly partnered with Carnival of the Animals and other singing favorites, accompanied by a brass trio.

JU NE 3 & 4

SHINE-TIME MUSIC OLYMPICS I can sing! I can play! Celebrate the music of many lands, accompanied by marimba, timpani and many more percussion instruments.

IL L S LEY BA LL N ORD STROM RE CITAL HALL

AGES 3 TO 8 | SATURDAYS AT 10 & 11:30AM

Younger audiences will sing and dance along with their favorite artists and Symphony musicians.

Pre-concert activities will begin 30 minutes before each concert.

NOVEMBER 14

JANUARY 1 6

BASH THE TRASH

CASPAR BABYPANTS

Bash the Trash is all about science, sound and sustainability! Your kids will love the fun and funny instruments that these scientist-musicians bring to life out of recycled materials. Seattle Symphony musicians join their trash orchestra for a concert filled with science, music and humor.

WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Your heart will sing along to classic Beatles tunes and original Caspar Babypants songs in this warm and friendly concert featuring Caspar Babypants and Seattle Symphony musicians.

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WINDSYNC Oh the Places You’ll Go! Inspired by the writing of Dr. Seuss, the award-winning woodwind quintet WindSync leads audiences in a dramatic exploration of woodwind instruments, teamwork and conquering challenges.

CASPAR BABYPANTS

ELISA BARTSON

AP RIL 9

ELISA BARSTON AND FRIENDS

Seattle Symphony violinist Elisa Barston and Seattle Symphony musicians explore musical stories together. Don’t be surprised if your little one is ready to play an instrument after this performance!

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Holidays at the Symphony Reserve your seats now for the Seattle Symphony’s popular holiday performances before tickets go on sale to the general public.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, AT 1 & 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, AT 2PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, AT 2PM

HOLIDAY POPS Sponsored by

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and acclaimed pianist/singer Tony DeSare headline a heart-warming program of Holiday favorites.

Add to that a special appearance by the talented Mr. Claus, a cheerful chorus and the charming Stuart Chafetz leading the Symphony will guarantee to get you in a joyous Holiday mood!

HANDEL MESSIAH Paul Agnew, conductor & tenor Anna Devin, soprano Benno Schatchtner, countertenor Seattle Symphony Chorale A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, AT 7:30PM

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS Joseph Crnko, conductor Northwest Boychoir / Vocalpoint! Seattle Members of the Northwest Sinfonia The remarkably talented and endearing Northwest Boychoir along with Vocalpoint!

Seattle present the story of the Nativity told through reading, choral setting and audience carols. A heart-warming evening of music perfect for the whole family.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, AT 2PM

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 Andrew Grams, conductor Caitlin Lynch, soprano Sasha Cooke, mezzo-sporano Daniel Shirley, tenor Corey McKern, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale

HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and Gretel VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on Greensleeves BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” Beethoven’s masterpiece for the ages is a wonderful way to end the year or begin the new one. The beauty and drama of the 9th is alternately awe inspiring and uplifting. Choose one of four performances and be swept away.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, AT 9PM

NEW YEAR’S EVE

CONCERT, COUNTDOWN & CELEBRATION Andrew Grams, conductor Seattle Symphony Chorale HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and Gretel VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on Greensleeves BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” For New Year’s Eve you can follow the 9th with an after concert party that includes a glass of champagne, a live band, and dancing all the way to the midnight countdown and beyond!

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IGUDESMAN AND JOO

7:30pm

p. 15

PERGOLESI STABAT MATER

8pm | 8pm

p. 17

WINDSYNC

10am | 11:30am

p. 23

O 7 M 10, 12 & 13

STEPHEN CLEOBURY

7:30pm

p. 18

MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23

7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm

p. 5, 9 & 12

F 12 M 17 & 19 X 18

PETER AND THE WOLF

11am

p. 22

RESPIGHI PINES OF ROME

7:30pm | 8pm

p. 6

JOHN ADAMS SCHEHERAZADE.2

7pm

p. 17

7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm

p. 5, 11 & 13

8pm | 8pm | 2pm

p. 21

MARCH

M

24, 25 & 26 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADE

APRIL P 1, 2 & 3 T 1 & 2 M 7&9

THE MIDTOWN MEN

K 9 M 14 & 16 X 15 M

MUSICAL ZOO FOR ME AND YOU 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am

p. 23

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 4

7:30pm | 8pm

p. 5 & 9

ELISA BARSTON AND FRIENDS

10am | 11:30am

p. 23

DVOŘAK CELLO CONCERTO

7:30pm | 8pm

p. 7

DVOŘAK & GLINKA

7pm

p. 17

7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm

p. 5, 11 & 12

21, 23 & 24 TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIET

[U] 22

[UNTITLED] 3

10pm

p. 18

M

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4

7:30pm | 8pm

p. 5 & 9

PROKOFIEV SYMPHONY NO. 7

7pm

p. 17

HANDEL & VIVALDI

8pm | 8pm

p. 17

28 & 30

X 29

MAY W

6 & 7

S 13 SONIC EVOLUTION: THIS IS INDIE 8pm P 20, 21 & 22 SCI-FI AT THE POPS 8pm | 8pm | 2pm

p. 18

F 21

p. 21

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS

11am

p. 22

JUNE M

SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 4

7:30pm | 8pm

p. 7

T 3 & 4 M 5

2 & 4

SHINE-TIME MUSIC OLYMPICS

10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am

p. 23

RAVEL PIANO CONCERTO

2pm

p. 12

C M

7

BRAHMS & DVOŘÁK

7:30pm

p. 17

9, 10 & 11

GERSHWIN & BEETHOVEN

7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm

p. 11 & 13

JOSEPH ADAM

7:30pm

p. 18

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$42

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Opening Night Gala

Lang Lang

Hitchcock's Psycho

Celebrate Asia

Igudesman & Joo

Sonic Evolution

Handel Messiah

A Festival of Lessons & Carols

New Year’s Eve

Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Family Concerts

Tiny Tots

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$99

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$65

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$14

$14

$14

$14

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$14

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$109

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$14

$14

$14

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