2017–2018 Spring Sale $29 Tickets for Orchestra Level Seats

RACHMANINOV SYMPHONY NO. 3 LA LA LAND IN CONCERT

JANUARY 13–20, 2018

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STRAVINSKY PERSEPHONE PROKOFIEV ROMEO & JULIET THE SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3 SEATTLESYMPHONY.ORG/29SALE

JANUARY 13–20, 2018

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TICKET OFFICE OPENS AT 10AM ON SATURDAY JANUARY 13, 2018

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, AT 8PM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, AT 8PM

DAUSGAARD CONDUCTS BRAHMS

MORLOT CONDUCTS STRAUSS

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor

Ludovic Morlot, conductor

BRAHMS: Variations on a Theme by Haydn BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances Nos. 1, 3 and 10 BRAHMS: Liebeslieder Waltzes BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2

DAVID LANG: symphony without a hero (World Premiere) R. STRAUSS: Ein Heldenleben

In the hands of Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard, Brahms’ lilting dances and waltzes will come alive as never before.

Thomas Dausgaard’s performances are generously underwritten by Grant and Dorrit Saviers.

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Richard Strauss’ epic tone poem celebrates an unlikely hero: himself. After Pulitzer and Grammy wins (plus an Oscar nomination), American composer David Lang marks a new milestone with his first symphony, respectfully flipping Strauss’ priorities. symphony without a hero is commissioned by the Seattle Symphony with the generous support of the Lynn and Brian Grant Family.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, AT 4PM

CELEBRATE ASIA DaYe Lin, conductor Warren Chang, erhu Nishat Khan, sitar Seattle Chinese Orchestra

NISHAT KHAN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, AT 8PM

RACHMANINOV SYMPHONY NO. 3 Cristian Măcelaru, conductor Vilde Frang, violin BOULANGER: Of a Spring Morning ELGAR: Violin Concerto RACHMANINOV: Symphony No. 3

ZHOU LONG: The Rhyme of Taigu BOCHAN LI: Tibet Overture NISHAT KHAN: The Gate of the Moon MOZART: Allegro from Eine kleine Nachtmusik HOU-YUAN, WU: Capriccio for the Red Plum Blossom ARR. XIAOGU ZHU: Traditional Chinese Folk Songs ARR. XIAOGU ZHU: Medley of Chinese Movie Music The Seattle Symphony’s tenth annual Celebrate Asia concert features music by famous Chinese and Indian composers. Highlighted by pre- and post-concert entertainment, this spectacular event is a rare opportunity to revel in the rich musical traditions of Seattle’s vibrant Asian communities.

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Rachmaninov’s final symphony radiates a warm, nostalgic beauty rooted in the Russia of his early life. The virtuosic violinist Vilde Frang performs Elgar’s emotional Violin Concerto, a work demanding extraordinary technical skills and physical and emotional stamina.

Vilde Frang’s performances are generously underwritten

by Ilene and Elwood Hertzog.

LA LA LAND

LUDOVIC MORLOT

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, AT 7:30PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, AT 7:30PM

LA LA LAND IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Erik Ochsner, condudtor Randy Porter, piano Experience the original musical film like never before — with a live symphony orchestra! The Seattle Symphony performs La La Land’s Oscar®-winning score alongside the film’s original vocal recordings.

Relive the glamour of the film as it plays on a big screen above the orchestra.

Winner of six Academy Awards® including Best Original Score and Best Original Song. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, AT 8PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, AT 8PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, AT 2PM

LISA FISCHER & GRAND BATON

WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY SEATTLE POPS Title Sponsor Friday performance sponsored by Stuart Chafetz, conductor Lisa Fischer, vocals The unforgettable Lisa Fischer spent decades singing her heart out with The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Luther Vandross and Chris Botti. Twenty Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary, brought Fischer center stage. In this new program, Lisa recreates rock anthems like “Gimme Shelter” and “Rock and Roll” using the rich colors and textures of the orchestra.

VILDE FRANG

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, AT 8PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, AT 8PM

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Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, countertenor & violin Northwest Boychoir J.C. BACH: Sinfonia in G minor VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in D major, “per la solennità di San Lorenzo” VIVALDI: Gloria Vivaldi’s Gloria, an exultant hymn created for music students at a Catholic orphanage, expresses the most divine aspects of the violinist/composer/clergyman once known as “The Red Priest.” The multi-talented Dmitry Sinkovsky also leads a sparkling Vivaldi concerto and a forward-thinking symphony from Bach’s youngest son.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 3, AT 8PM SUNDAY, MARCH 4, AT 2PM

SCHUBERT UNFINISHED SYMPHONY Thomas Zehetmair, conductor & violin HAYDN: Symphony No. 49, “La passione” MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 ARVO PÄRT: Fratres SCHUBERT: “Unfinished” Symphony The much sought-after Thomas Zehetmair conducts and solos in this program where Haydn and Schubert plumb the depths of somber angst and passion, while Mozart and Pärt lift the violin to transcendent, rapturous heights.

Thomas Zehetmair’s performances are generously underwritten

by Dana and Ned Laird.

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THOMAS DAUSGAARD

LISA FISCHER

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 24, AT 8PM SUNDAY, MARCH 25, AT 2PM

SIBELIUS SYMPHONY NO. 2

DMITRY SINKOVSKY

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FRIDAY, APRIL 13, AT 8PM SATURDAY, APRIL 14, AT 8PM SUNDAY, APRIL 15, AT 2PM

THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA

Ludovic Morlot, conductor

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SIBELIUS: The Oceanides BRITTEN: Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from Peter Grimes SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2

As the composer of “Mood Indigo,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Satin Doll” and many, many more, Duke Ellington liked to call his music “American Music” rather than jazz. Whatever we call it, his music carries us forward still today thanks to the masterful musicians who comprise his legendary band.

From Sibelius’ Mediterranean nymphs to Britten’s North Sea fishermen, these aquatic scenes capture the wonder of open water. In the Second Symphony, we encounter a distinctly Finnish musical world with its gorgeous melodies and haunting nationalistic atmosphere that earned Sibelius a place on the world stage.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 31, AT 8PM

JOHN LUTHER ADAMS BECOME DESERT Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jeremy Denk, piano Seattle Symphony Chorale BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” JOHN LUTHER ADAMS: Become Desert (World Premiere) Jeremy Denk, one of America’s foremost pianists, performs Beethoven’s monumental “Emperor” Concerto, and John Luther Adams, the creator of Become Ocean, is back with the sequel to the work that took the classical music scene by storm.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 21, AT 8PM

DEBUSSY LA MER Ludovic Morlot, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano IBERT: Escales SCRIABIN: Piano Concerto RESPIGHI: Fountains of Rome DEBUSSY: La mer

We bring you musical tourism at its most luxurious, with stops at Ibert’s Mediterranean ports of call, Respighi’s beloved Roman fountains and Debussy’s dreamy seascapes. The sensational young pianist Daniil Trifonov follows in the footsteps of Scriabin, a fellow Russian prodigy who created this opulent Piano Concerto at the age of 24.

Daniil Trifonov’s performances are generously underwritten by Charles and Maria Schweizer.

Jeremy Denk’s performances are generously underwritten

by Dr. Susan Detweiler, in memory of Dr. Alexander Clowes.

Become Desert is commissioned by the Seattle Symphony with the generous support of Dale and Leslie Chihuly.

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JEREMY DENK

DANIIL TRIFONOV

JULIA LEZHNEVA

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 28, AT 8PM

FRIDAY, MAY 4, AT 8PM SATURDAY, MAY 5, AT 8PM

STRAVINSKY PERSEPHONE

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Ludovic Morlot, conductor Marc-André Hamelin, piano Kenneth Tarver, tenor Pauline Cheviller, narrator Cristina Valdés, piano Jessica Choe, piano Li-Tan Hsu, piano Dmitry Pokrovsky Ensemble Anna Marra, dancer Northwest Boychoir Seattle Symphony Chorale Michael Curry, director & designer STRAVINSKY: Song of the Volga Boatmen STRAVINSKY: Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments STRAVINSKY: Les noces STRAVINSKY: Persephone Hearing any of these Stravinsky rarities live is a special treat. To witness them together on one spectacular night — with star soloists, dancers, puppeteers, three choirs, four grand pianos and the Seattle Symphony, all led by Ludovic Morlot — will be unforgettable.

Support for Stravinsky Persephone is generously provided by the Judith Fong Music Director’s Fund. Marc-André Hamelin’s performances are generously underwritten by Muriel Van Housen and Tom McQuaid.

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Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, countertenor & violin Julia Lezhneva, soprano HANDEL: Overture to Agrippina VIVALDI and HANDEL: Arias and duets HANDEL: Concerto grosso in G minor VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in D major, “Il grosso mogul” Italian opera still rouses uncommon awe and passion, just as it did in Vivaldi’s Venice and Handel’s London.

These composers maximized the vocal thrills in an age when opera stars were like rock gods!

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THURSDAY, MAY 17, AT 7:30PM SUNDAY, MAY 20, AT 2PM

PROKOFIEV ROMEO & JULIET Karina Canellakis, conductor Efe Baltacıgil, cello DVOŘÁK: The Wild Dove HAYDN: Cello Concerto in D major PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2 Shakespeare’s tragedy of young love and family honor, rendered in the universal language of dance, inspired Prokofiev’s most impassioned and romantic music. Seattle Symphony’s Principal Cello Efe Baltacıgil takes on Haydn’s enriching Cello Concerto.

Efe Baltacıgil’s performances are generously underwritten by Patricia and Jon Rosen. Karina Canellakis’ performances are generously underwritten by Eric and Margaret Rothchild.

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SEATTLE SYMPHONY CHORALE

JESSICA RIVERA

THURSDAY, MAY 31, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JUNE 2, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, AT 2PM

SIBELIUS KULLERVO Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Maria Männistö, soprano Benjamin Appl, baritone Men of the Seattle Symphony Chorale Members of Cappella Romana SIBELIUS: Kullervo

As a follow up to the thrilling Sibelius Festival in 2015, Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard brings his unique insights into Sibelius’ world with Kullervo, an adventurous saga derived from Finnish folk mythology. When the young Sibelius embraced his national identity, he raised new hope and pride in Finland while forever altering the course of symphonic music.

Thomas Dausgaard’s performances are generously underwritten by Mel and Leena Sturman.

JOHANNES MOSER

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JUNE 16, AT 8PM

WONDERFUL TOWN Ludovic Morlot, conductor Benjamin Lulich, clarinet Jessica Rivera, soprano Kevin Deas, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale ALEXANDRA GARDNER: New Work (World Premiere) BERNSTEIN: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs BERNSTEIN: Wonderful Town Leonard Bernstein understood the pulse of American life like no other composer, and his sassy, energetic scores still get our blood pumping. The Seattle Symphony brings Bernstein’s Broadway classic Wonderful Town to life with “Christopher Street,” “A Little Bit in Love,” “Ohio” and the “Conga!”

Support for Wonderful Town is generously provided by the Judith Fong Music Director’s Fund.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 8, AT 8PM SATURDAY, JUNE 9, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JUNE 10, AT 2PM

THE SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JUNE 23, AT 8PM

COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3

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Ludovic Morlot, conductor Johannes Moser, cello

Michael Krajewski, conductor AJ Swearingen, vocals Jonathan Beedle, vocals

BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide ANDREW NORMAN: Cello Concerto (World Premiere) COPLAND: Symphony No. 3

Hear Simon & Garfunkel’s greatest hits in this genuine and acclaimed musical treatment by national touring artists AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle. Michael Krajewski will lead the Seattle Symphony in this moving tribute, featuring some of Simon & Garfunkel’s greatest hits — like “The Sounds of Silence,” “I Am a Rock,” “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia” and many more.

Copland’s Third Symphony, with its rousing Fanfare for the Common Man, adds a distinctly American strain to the grand symphonic tradition. The Symphony premieres the new cello concerto by one of the most feted of all young American composers, written for the remarkable Johannes Moser.

The world premiere by Andrew Norman is commissioned by the Seattle Symphony with the generous support of Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting. Copland Symphony No. 3 is generously underwritten by Peter Russo and Kit Bakke.

HOW TO ORDER: PHONE: 206.215.4747 or 1.866.833.4747 (toll-free) ONLINE: seattlesymphony.org/29sale IN PERSON: Visit us at the corner of Third Avenue & Union Street (Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm; Sat, 1–6pm) Ticket Office opens at 10am on Saturday, January 13, 2018

$29 TICKETS ENDS JANUARY 20, 2018.

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$29 TICKETS JANUARY 13–20, 2018

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