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LUDOVIC MORLOT, MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Season Highlights… PIANO CONCERTOS RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3 PROKOFIEV PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. 1, 2 & 3 BEETHOVEN EMPEROR CONCERTO BARTÓK PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 CHOPIN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2
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CLASSIC WORKS COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3 DEBUSSY LA MER ORFF CARMINA BURANA RACHMANINOV SYMPHONY NO. 3 MAHLER RESURRECTION SYMPHONY BERLIOZ SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE
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OPENING NIGHT WITH LUDOVIC MORLOT & RENÉE FLEMING
JOHN WILLIAMS CONDUCTS WILLIAMS
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Renée Fleming, soprano Be part of the glamour of Opening Night as renowned soprano and Grammy Award winner Renée Fleming joins Music Director Ludovic Morlot and the Symphony. Renée Fleming
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, AT 8PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, AT 2PM
John Williams, conductor One of America’s most accomplished and revered composers for film and the concert stage will join the Seattle Symphony for a one-night-only concert featuring the music from many of his beloved film scores including Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List and more. Proceeds will benefit the Seattle Symphony’s Education and Community programs. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, AT 7:30PM
LANG LANG IN RECITAL Lang Lang, piano See why The New York Times calls Lang Lang “the hottest artist on the classical music planet,” as he performs in recital on the Benaroya Hall stage.
MAHLER RESURRECTION SYMPHONY Ludovic Morlot, conductor Malin Christensson, soprano Christianne Stotijn, mezzo-soprano Seattle Symphony Chorale BERLIOZ: The Death of Cleopatra MAHLER: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” Songs of death and rebirth launch an aweinspiring new season. Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony is a life-affirming journey that overwhelms you like a thunderbolt of clarity and awakening. Plus, Berlioz’s vivid depiction of Cleopatra’s downfall. Mahler Resurrection Symphony is generously underwritten by The Nesholm Family Foundation.
Chris Botti FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, AT 8PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, AT 8PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, AT 2PM
CHRIS BOTTI WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Grammy Award winner and pop-jazz powerhouse Chris Botti brings his trumpet and his acclaimed band to Benaroya Hall. After early stints with Sting and Paul Simon, Botti has carved out an envious career of his own performing a mixture of familiar ballads, jazz and American songbook standards.
Ludovic Morlot
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ENIGMA VARIATIONS
GIDON KREMER IN SEATTLE
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano BRAHMS: Tragic Overture BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 1 ELGAR: Enigma Variations Musical imagination runs wild in Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Brahms’ Tragic Overture, two powerful expressions of private thoughts. Bartók’s First Piano Concerto, with its scintillating folksongs and nocturnal mysteries, shimmers like a Hungarian hall of mirrors in Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s hands. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s performances are generously underwritten by James and Sherry Raisbeck.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, AT 7PM
ELGAR UNTUXED Ludovic Morlot, conductor BRAHMS: Tragic Overture ELGAR: Enigma Variations Musical imagination runs wild in Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Brahms’ Tragic Overture, two powerful expressions of private thoughts.
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Gidon Kremer, violin MENDELSSOHN: Sinfonia No. 10 SCHUMANN: Violin Concerto MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 4, “Italian” One of the world’s truly great violinists makes a rare visit to perform Schumann’s Violin Concerto, a work of angelic beauty. Music Director Ludovic Morlot leads Mendelssohn’s ode to Italy. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, AT 10PM
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JOHN ADAMS: Road Movies THOMAS ADÈS: Life Story STEVE REICH: Different Trains John Adams and Steve Reich generate restless momentum and searing imagery in these epic works of American chamber music. In a deliciously dark and smoky song, Thomas Adès breathes new life into the poetry of Tennessee Williams. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, AT 8PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, AT 8PM
VIVALDI FOUR SEASONS
Gidon Kremer
Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, countertenor & violin AVISON: Concerto Grosso No 3 in D minor, ‘after Scarlatti’ VIVALDI: “Cessate, omai cessate” VIVALDI: The Four Seasons Only Dmitry Sinkovsky, hailed as “fiery and agile” by The Seattle Times, can leap from a revenge aria showcasing his steely countertenor voice to the violin wizardry of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Beatrice Rana THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, AT 7:30PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, AT 2PM
SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 10 Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Beatrice Rana, piano PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 3 SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 10 Prokofiev’s most popular and vital piano concerto is well suited for the brilliant young Italian pianist Beatrice Rana, while Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony brings a dark irony to his world. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, AT 12 NOON
VIVALDI FOUR SEASONS Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, counter tenor & violin AVISON: Concerto Grosso No 3 in D minor, ‘after Scarlatti’ VIVALDI: “Cessate, omai cessate” VIVALDI: The Four Seasons Only Dmitry Sinkovsky, hailed as “fiery and agile” by The Seattle Times, can leap from a revenge aria showcasing his steely countertenor voice to the violin wizardry of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, AT 8PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, AT 2PM
MORLOT CONDUCTS BERLIOZ Ludovic Morlot, conductor Ian Bostridge, tenor BERLIOZ: Les nuits d'été BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique Nights of love, days of wrath! Two fantastical visions — one sentimental, the other diabolical — reveal Berlioz as the ultimate Romantic artist, overflowing with feelings so enormous that he had to revolutionize the symphony orchestra just to express them. To add to the excitement, the famed English tenor Ian Bostridge graces our stage for the first time. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, AT 8PM
RAVEL & SCHUBERT Kenneth Tarver, tenor Seattle Symphony musicians POULENC: Sonata for Horn, Trumpet and Trombone LIGETI: Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano RAVEL: “Chansons madécasses” SCHUBERT: String Quintet in C major Charming melodies abound in chamber music from Ravel and Poulenc, highlighting the effortless beauty that unites French artists across generations. Schubert’s sweeping String Quintet shows a precocious songwriter applying his talents on a grand scale.
Ian Bostridge
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Kenneth Tarver THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, AT 8PM
BERLIOZ REQUIEM
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Kenneth Tarver, tenor Seattle Symphony Chorale Seattle Pro Musica BERLIOZ: Requiem Berlioz’s Requiem shakes the earth below and soars to the heavens above, all while surrounding us with a profusion of orchestral and choral colors. This glorious work unites the spiritual and physical aspects of sound like nothing else in music. This concert is generously underwritten by Barney Ebsworth and Rebecca Layman-Amato.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, AT 8PM
RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3 Johannes Debus, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 3 FRANCK: Symphony in D minor Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto was designed to capitalize on the composer’s superhuman hands. Pianist Kirill Gerstein, hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most respected pianists of his generation,” draws out every nuance of its rich musical language.
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HOLIDAY CONCERTS FILL UP FAST. ADD TO YOUR CYO PACKAGE TODAY. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, AT 2PM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, AT 7:30PM
JEREMY DENK IN RECITAL
A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS
Jeremy Denk, piano Seattle Symphony 2017–2018 Featured Artist Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists — an artist The New York Times hails as someone "you want to hear no matter what he performs.”
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 heartwarming evening of music perfect for the family. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, AT 8PM
Darius de Haas FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, AT 2PM & 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, AT 2PM
HOLIDAY POPS SEATTLE POPS Title Sponsor
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Rachel York, vocals Darius de Haas, vocals University of Washington Chorale Featuring holiday classics, traditional favorites and that WOW you’ve grown used to, this year’s Holiday Pops kicks off the season with humor, joy and the heartfelt warmth of the season. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, AT 1 & 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, AT 2PM
HANDEL MESSIAH
Ruth Reinhardt, conductor Deanna Breiwick, soprano Eve Gigliotti, mezzo-soprano Aaron Sheehan, tenor Will Liverman, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale HANDEL: Messiah Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus — featuring the Seattle Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists — honor Handel’s greatest work. Ruth Reinhardt's performances are generously underwritten by Pail Leach and Susan Winokur.
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 Alastair Willis, conductor Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola Angela Meade, soprano Margaret Gawrysiak, mezzo-soprano Isaiah Bell, tenor Michael Sumuel, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale MOZART: The Magic Flute Overture WILLIAMS: Flos campi BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” The beauty and drama of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony is alternately awe-inspiring and uplifting, with the Ode to Joy the crowning jewel atop this transformative piece. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony for the ages is a wonderful way to end the year.
Tony DeSare SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, AT 9PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE GREAT BALLS OF FIRE! Michael Krajewski, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals Pianist/singer Tony DeSare takes you on a journey, spanning more than a century of piano's greatest hits. Stops along the way highlight the perennial favorites of Elton John, Ray Charles, John Lennon and finishes off with Rhapsody in Blue. Follow the performance with a post-concert party that includes a glass of champagne, a live performance and dancing all the way to the midnight countdown and beyond!
Susan Gulkis Assadi's performances are generously underwritten Sue and Robert Collett.
Holidays at the Symphony
DECEMBER
JANUARY THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, AT 8PM
MOZART SYMPHONY NO. 39
Augustin Hadelich
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin STRAVINSKY: Funeral Song LIGETI: Violin Concerto MOZART: Symphony No. 39 The lush and haunting Funeral Song — a long-lost score — comes to Seattle following its historic rediscovery in Russia. Grammy Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich returns for Ligeti’s astonishing Violin Concerto. Mozart’s sublime 39th Symphony caps this tribute to musical innovators. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 8PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 2PM
BROADWAY TODAY Steven Reineke, conductor Betsy Wolfe, vocals Jeremy Jordan, vocals Showstopping! Steven Reineke leads the Seattle Symphony and Broadway stars Betsy Wolfe and Jeremy Jordan in today’s greatest Broadway hits, from The Book of Mormon to Honeymoon in Vegas, along with songs from such modern classics as Cabaret, Company, Little Shop of Horrors, Nine and much more. MONDAY, JANUARY 15, AT 7:30PM
NATHAN LAUBE A star among young classical musicians, concert organist Nathan Laube has quickly earned a place among the organ world's elite performers.
Pablo Rus Broseta
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, AT 7:30PM
PROKOFIEV CONCERTO FESTIVAL 1 Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Nathan Lee, piano Conrad Tao, piano William Hagen, violin PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 1 PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 1 PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2 We trace Prokofiev’s genius back to its first flourishes, when he was a standout studentcomposer and pianist in Imperial Russia. These three breakthrough concertos reveal an emerging voice strong enough to weather the change on the global horizon. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, AT 8PM
PROKOFIEV CONCERTO FESTIVAL 2 Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Sophie Lee, violin Charlie Albright, piano PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1, “Classical” PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 3 Prokofiev’s rebel side comes alive in his early “Classical” Symphony. A piano concerto tailored to American audiences and a violin concerto born in France shed light on the composer’s years of exile and his movement toward a “new simplicity.” THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, AT 8PM
DAUSGAARD CONDUCTS BRAHMS Thomas Dausgaard, conductor BRAHMS: Variations on a Theme by Haydn BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances Nos. 1, 3 and 10 BRAHMS: Liebeslieder Waltzes BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 In the hands of Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard, Brahms’ lilting dances and waltzes will come alive as never before. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, AT 7PM
BRAHMS UNTUXED Thomas Dausgaard, conductor BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances Nos. 1, 3 and 10 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2
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MORLOT CONDUCTS STRAUSS Ludovic Morlot, conductor DAVID LANG: symphony without a hero (World Premiere) R. STRAUSS: Ein Heldenleben 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.
Vilde Frang THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, AT 8PM
RACHMANINOV SYMPHONY NO. 3
The commission by David Lang is generously underwritten by the Lynn and Brian Grant Family.
Cristian Mˇacelaru, conductor Vilde Frang, violin BOULANGER: D’un matin de printemps ELGAR: Violin Concerto RACHMANINOV: Symphony No. 3 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, AT 8PM
JOSHUA BELL IN RECITAL Joshua Bell, violin Joshua Bell is among the most celebrated violinists of his era, renowned for his passion, restless curiosity and multi-faceted musical interests. Joshua Bell’s performance is generously underwritten by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.
Joshua Bell
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, AT 4PM
CELEBRATE ASIA DaYe Lin, conductor Nishat Khan, sitar Warren Chang, erhu Seattle Chinese Orchestra ZHOU LONG: Rhyme of Taigu NISHAT KHAN: Finale from The Gate of the Moon (Sitar Concerto No 1) MOZART: Eine kleine Nachtmusik HUOYUAN WU: Erhu Concert No. 1 “Capriccio for the Red Plum Blossom” Traditional Chinese folk songs XIAOGU ZHU: A medley of Chinese movie songs The Seattle Symphony's tenth annual Celebrate Asia concert features music by famous Japanese, Chinese, Korean 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.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, AT 8PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, AT 8PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, AT 2PM
JUST A KISS AWAY!
LISA FISCHER & GRAND BATON
WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY 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.
Lisa Fischer FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, AT 8PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, AT 8PM
VIVALDI GLORIA
Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, countertenor & violin Northwest Boychoir J.C. BACH: Sinfonia in G minor VIVALDI: Concerto for Violin in D major 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.
FEBRUARY
“… one of the most essential symphony orchestras in the country.” – WQXR, New York
MARCH THURSDAY, MARCH 1, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 3, AT 8PM SUNDAY, MARCH 4, AT 2PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 31, AT 8PM
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SCHUBERT UNFINISHED SYMPHONY Thomas Zehetmair, conductor & violin HAYDN: Symphony No. 49 MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 ARVO PÄRT: Fratres SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” 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. MONDAY, MARCH 5, AT 7:30PM
JOSEPH ADAM Joseph Adam is Resident Organist for the Seattle Symphony. He has been Cathedral Organist at St. James Cathedral in Seattle since 1993, and a faculty member at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for the past 15 years. FRIDAY, MARCH 9, AT 12 NOON
HAYDN & SCHUBERT Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Benjamin Lulich, clarinet MENDELSSOHN: The Fair Melusina Overture NIELSEN: Clarinet Concerto HAYDN: Symphony No. 49 SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” Pablo Rus Broseta leads the orchestra in this program where Haydn and Schubert plumb the depths of somber angst and passion. Plus, Seattle Symphony’s Principal Clarinet Benjamin Lulich solos on Nielsen’s Clarinet Concerto. FRIDAY, MARCH 16, AT 7PM
DE FALLA UNTUXED Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Raquel Lojendio, soprano VILLA-LOBOS: Quintet in the form of a chôros DE FALLA: The Three-Cornered Hat Come feast upon this musical extravaganza, featuring the exuberant mischief and flamenco flair of Manuel de Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat.
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John Luther Adams THURSDAY, MARCH 15, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 17, AT 8PM SUNDAY, MARCH 18, AT 2PM
CARMINA BURANA Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Raquel Lojendio, soprano Ross Hauck, tenor Jarrett Ott, baritone Northwest Boychoir Seattle Symphony Chorale DE FALLA: The Three-Cornered Hat ORFF: Carmina burana Come feast upon this musical extravaganza, starting with the exuberant mischief and flamenco flair of Manuel de Falla’s The ThreeCornered Hat. In the deliciously indulgent Carmina burana, Carl Orff serves up a thunderous paean to food, drink and love. THURSDAY, MARCH 22, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 24, AT 8PM SUNDAY, MARCH 25, AT 2PM
SIBELIUS SYMPHONY NO. 2 Ludovic Morlot, conductor SIBELIUS: The Oceanides BRITTEN: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 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.
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jeremy Denk, piano Seattle Symphony Chorale BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” JOHN LUTHER ADAMS: Become Desert (World Premiere) John Luther Adams, the creator of Become Ocean, is back with the sequel to the work that took the classical music scene by storm and captured the admiration and imagination of millions. The legacy lives on in the world premiere of Become Desert. The commission by John Luther Adams is generously underwritten by Dale and Leslie Chihuly. Jeremy Denk’s performances are generously underwritten by Dr. Susan Detweiler in memory of Dr. Alexander Clowes.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, AT 12 NOON
BEETHOVEN EMPEROR CONCERTO Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jeremy Denk, piano Seattle Symphony Chorale BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 Jeremy Denk, one of America’s foremost pianists, performs Beethoven’s monumental “Emperor” Concerto, a work that represents a visionary composer with the insight and inspiration to understand his world and shape its future. Jeremy Denk’s performances are generously underwritten by Dr. Susan Detweiler in memory of Dr. Alexander Clowes.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, AT 8PM
BEETHOVEN & KANCHELI Jeremy Denk, piano Seattle Symphony musicians SMETANA: String Quartet No. 1, "From My Life" GIYA KANCHELI: In l'istesso tempo for Piano Quartet SCHNITTKE: Violin Sonata No. 1 BEETHOVEN: String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 4 This breakthrough string quartet from Beethoven foreshadows his Fifth Symphony in the same fateful key of C minor. Other works from Smetana, Schnittke and Kancheli reach back in time, reflecting on nostalgia, constancy and the unyielding forces of change.
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THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA 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. 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 FRIDAY, APRIL 20, AT 7PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 28, AT 8PM
STRAVINSKY PERSEPHONE Ludovic Morlot, conductor Marc-André Hamelin, piano Kenneth Tarver, tenor 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.
Duke Ellington
Marc-André Hamelin’s performances are generously underwritten by Muriel Van Housen and Tom McQuaid.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27, AT 10PM
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Ludovic Morlot, conductor Dmitry Pokrovsky Ensemble STRAVINSKY: Octet for Wind Instruments VLADIMIR NIKOLAEV: “Ulari Udila” ALEXANDER RASKATOV: Voices from the Frozen Land The Dmitry Pokrovsky Ensemble brings a scintillating blend of folk traditions and extended techniques to two wild works by contemporary Russian composers. In the elegant Octet, Stravinsky animates an artful sound that came to him in a dream.
DEBUSSY UNTUXED Ludovic Morlot, conductor IBERT: Escales DEBUSSY: La mer We bring you musical tourism at its most luxurious, with stops at Ibert’s far-flung Mediterranean ports and Debussy’s dreamy seascapes.
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MAY FRIDAY, MAY 4, AT 8PM SATURDAY, MAY 5, AT 8PM
VIVALDI & HANDEL ARIAS & CONCERTOS Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, countertenor & violin Julia Lezhneva, soprano HANDEL: Overture to Agrippina VIVALDI and HANDEL: Arias and duets HANDEL: Concerto grosso Op. 5, No. 6 VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in D major, “II 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! SUNDAY, MAY 6, AT 2PM
MOZART VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 5 Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, countertenor & violin Julia Lezhneva, soprano HANDEL: Overture to Agrippina VIVALDI and HANDEL: Arias and duets MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 5, “Turkish” MOZART: “Ch’io mi scordi di te?” Inspired by many boyhood trips to Italy, Mozart infused his Violin Concerto No. 5 with enchanting forms borrowed from Italian operas and orchestral works. Baroque specialist Dmitry Sinkovsky is on hand to showcase this Italian-inspired work alongside passionate arias from Handel and Vivaldi.
Dmitry Sinkovsky
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Karina Canellakis 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.
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 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.
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BRAHMS & SCHUMANN
Seattle Symphony musicians SCHUMANN: Piano Trio No. 1 DEBUSSY: Piano Trio BRAHMS: Clarinet Quintet In the realm of chamber music, no composer has ever united intellectual clarity and heartfelt vulnerability better than Brahms, as evidenced by his wistful Clarinet Quintet. Schumann’s intimate First Piano Trio belongs in that same rare class. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, AT 7:30PM
SONIC EVOLUTION Ludovic Morlot, conductor Diverse, genre-bending and unpredictable. Now in its sixth year, Sonic Evolution celebrates our city’s unique musical legacy and its homegrown inspirations. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, AT 8PM SATURDAY, JUNE 9, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JUNE 10, AT 2PM
THE MUSIC OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL Michael Krajewski, conductor 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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JUNE 16, AT 8PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 21, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JUNE 23, AT 8PM
WONDERFUL TOWN
COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3
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!” FRIDAY, JUNE 15, AT 10PM
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Nick Kendall, violin Efe Baltacıgil, cello CHRIS ROGERSON: New Work (World Premiere) MASON BATES: Red River Like Aaron Copland in the previous century, Mason Bates has an uncanny ability to render the spacious beauty of American landscapes, as heard in his acoustic-electric journey down the mighty Colorado River. Chris Rogerson’s new work introduces one of America’s most exciting composers under 30.
MONDAY, JUNE 11, AT 7:30PM
WAYNE MARSHALL Wayne Marshall has become known for his musical diversity. As pianist and organist, Marshall has been featured extensively on CD, and has performed recitals at some of the world’s most prestigious venues.
Kazuki Yamada
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Johannes Moser, cello BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide ANDREW NORMAN: Cello Concerto (World Premiere) COPLAND: Symphony No. 3 Copland’s Third Symphony, with its rousing Fanfare for the Common Man, adds a distinctly American strain to the grand symphonic tradition. The commission by Andrew Norman is generously underwritten by Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22, AT 7PM
COPLAND UNTUXED Ludovic Morlot, conductor BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide COPLAND: Symphony No. 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 29, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JUNE 31, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JULY 1, AT 2PM
SAINT-SAËNS SYMPHONY NO. 3 ORGAN Kazuki Yamada, conductor Benjamin Grosvenor, piano SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2 SAINT-SAËNS: Symphony No. 3, “Organ” Saint-Saëns’ astonishingly long career spanned from Beethoven to Stravinsky, which meant he was forever experimenting with new styles. This constant evolution shows through in his thrilling and majestic Third Symphony, which he himself acknowledged to be daunting to perform. Daunting or not, it’s a one-of-a-kind work that’s perfectly suited to Benaroya Hall with its famous and impressive organ!
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CLASSICAL KING FM FAMILY CONCERTS
AGES 5–12 | S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM | SATURDAYS AT 11AM Bring your family together to explore the world of symphonic music with the Seattle Symphony. From timeless musical stories to holiday favorites, these concerts will delight and spark your imagination throughout the year. Extend your experience! Join us one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and instrument exploration. Then, stay after the concert to meet musicians and enjoy more musical activities. OCTOBER 21
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Roderick Cox, conductor
Ruth Reinhardt, conductor Northwest Boychoir Apprentices
THE STORY OF BABAR
From a masquerade waltz to the enchanting tale of the Firebird, your whole family will come together to enjoy this magical concert. Join us post-concert for our annual Fall Carnival featuring games, food and prizes! Costumes encouraged.
Raymond Briggs’ children’s book The Snowman comes to life on the big screen! The Seattle Symphony performs Howard Blake’s memorable soundtrack while the animated classic plays above the orchestra. A holiday favorite!
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Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Join Babar, the little elephant, as he explores the jungle and the big city through Poulenc’s playfully orchestrated story. Paired with Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, you and your children will have a magical morning together filled with musical tales.
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ROMEO & JULIET
Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor ARC Dance Company Children and adults alike will be spellbound as ARC Dance Company performs alongside the powerful music of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet which tells to story of Shakespeare’s most famous star-crossed lovers.
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