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SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, AT 5PM

OPENING NIGHT WITH LUDOVIC MORLOT & JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition KHACHATURIAN: Sabre Dance from Gayane KHACHATURIAN: Piano Concerto Be part of the glamour and excitement of Opening Night as we kick off Music Director Ludovic Morlot’s farewell season. Celebrating eight transformative years, the Opening Night Concert features Mussorgsky’s bold and opulent Pictures at an Exhibition, and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing the dazzling virtuosity of Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto.

The festivities continue at the Opening Night Gala! Enjoy dinner and dancing as we celebrate Ludovic’s final season and 20 years of Benaroya Hall. To reserve a Gala package, please call 206.215.4753.

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“The Seattle Symphony, Augustin Hadelich THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, AT 8PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, AT 2PM

BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO Ludovic Morlot, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin DEBUSSY: Gigues and Rondes de printemps from Images JANÁČEK: The Cunning Little Vixen Suite BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto Violinist Augustin Hadelich dispatches Beethoven’s immortal violin concerto with his “silvery tone, pinpoint intonation and surprising turns of phrase” (Los Angeles Times). In Gigues, images of carefree folk dancing are refracted through the dreamy glow of Debussy.

Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen Suite is generously underwritten

by Judith A. Fong’s Music Directors Fund.

under the leadership of Ludovic Morlot, is a revitalized orchestra, avid for new music and offbeat programming.”

– The New Yorker

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, AT 8PM

MORLOT CONDUCTS RAVEL Ludovic Morlot, conductor Steven Osborne, piano MARC-ANDRÉ DALBAVIE: La source d’un regard RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G major DEBUSSY: Printemps RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2 From Daphnis et Chloé’s rapturous sunrise to the sultry jazz tones in the Piano Concerto in G, Ravel’s orchestral scores saturate the stage with extravagant colors, which are never more vibrant than within the perfect acoustics of Benaroya Hall.

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Steven Osborne’s performances are generously underwritten by Dana and Ned Laird.

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OCTOBER

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, AT 7:30PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, AT 7:30PM

LESLIE ODOM, JR. WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Leslie Odom, Jr. took the Broadway world by storm when he originated the Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the blockbuster musical Hamilton.

Now, Leslie Odom, Jr. joins the Seattle Symphony for an unforgettable performance that combines old standards with Broadway and jazz hits.

Leslie Odom, Jr. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, AT 8PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, AT 8PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, AT 2PM

'80S REWIND

SEATTLE POPS SERIES Stuart Chafetz, conductor Nicole Parker, vocals Aaron C. Finley, vocals An '80s explosion featuring mega-hits by Sting, Elton John, Lionel Richie and Cyndi Lauper. Broadway stars Nicole Parker and Aaron C. Finley join conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Seattle Symphony for this most excellent concert.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, AT 8PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, AT 2PM

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano SCHUMANN: “Zwickauer” Symphony (U.S. Premiere) BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2 The strong-willed streak that carried Beethoven through so much personal hardship was well developed in his First Piano Concerto. Schumann’s Second Symphony reminds us that we can overcome challenges with guts and grace.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, AT 8PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, AT 8PM

HANDEL MUSIC FOR THE ROYAL FIREWORKS Ruth Reinhardt THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, AT 8PM

BEETHOVEN & TCHAIKOVSKY

Ruth Reinhardt, conductor Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello SCHUMANN: Manfred Overture TCHAIKOVSKY: Rococo Variations KAIJA SAARIAHO: Ciel d’hiver BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1 One of the most popular composers of all time takes center stage as the orchestra performs Beethoven’s bold and playful Symphony No. 1.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes on Tchaikovsky’s beloved Rococo Variations.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s performances are generously underwritten by Grant and Dorrit Saviers.

BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Richard Egarr, conductor CORELLI: Concerto grosso, Op. 6, No. 1 HANDEL: Concerto grosso, Op. 3, No. 2 MUFFAT: Armonico Tributo No. 5 HANDEL: Concerto grosso, Op. 6, No. 10 PURCELL: Dido’s Lament HANDEL: Music for the Royal Fireworks Handel was no stranger to spectacle, but he outdid himself in the Music for the Royal Fireworks, a pyrotechnic celebration of peace that still sizzles in the modern concert hall. The flipside of such heightened Baroque emotion is evident in Dido’s Lament, the heartbreaking death scene by Purcell.

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Seu Jorge TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, AT 7:30PM

SEU JORGE PRESENTS: THE LIFE AQUATIC, A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE

WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Seu Jorge, vocals Brazilian troubadour Seu Jorge joins the Seattle Symphony to celebrate Bowie’s catalogue through the lens of his role in Wes Anderson’s whimsical film The Life Aquatic.

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NOVEMBER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 8PM

SHOSTAKOVICH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 2 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Alina Ibragimova, violin BARTÓK: The Miraculous Mandarin Suite SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 2 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova brings total commitment to the music she plays, and she directs that awareness toward the clean, shimmering beauty of Shostakovich’s Second Violin Concerto.

Alina Ibragimova’s performances are generously underwritten by Stephen Whyte.

Alina Ibragimova TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, AT 7:30PM

JORDI SAVALL ROUTES OF SLAVERY

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Presented by the Seattle Symphony and Early Music Seattle Early music interpreter Jordi Savall and artists representing Europe, Africa and the Americas explore the music through which enslaved peoples forged a sense of community, preserved their own humanity and found a way to endure in the face of unspeakable bondage. The collaboration honors their journeys through this special presentation.

Routes of Slavery

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, AT 8PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, AT 2PM

Matthew Barley THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, AT 8PM

TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 4 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Viktoria Mullova, violin Matthew Barley, cello DEBUSSY: Petite suite PASCAL DUSAPIN: At Swim-Two-Birds (U.S. Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 The power of fate collides with the search for happiness in Tchaikovsky’s deeply felt Fourth Symphony.

Viktoria Mullova and Matthew Barley’s performances are generously underwritten by Judith A. Fong’s Music Directors Fund.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, AT 7:30PM

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Manolo Cagnin, conductor Vienna Boys Choir The Vienna Boys Choir, renowned as one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world for over five centuries, bring their “pure and pristine sound…” San Francisco Chronicle back to Benaroya Hall for a one-night-only event.

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 5 Kirill Karabits, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 5 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 Prokofiev’s free-spirited Fifth Piano Concerto charts an original path through the minefield of history. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is a marvel of symphonic craft.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, AT 8PM

RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 Gustavo Gimeno, conductor Khatia Buniatishvili, piano RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto is shockingly intimate, as if we’re peering into the private diary of this vulnerable composer. In Scheherazade, Rimsky-Korsakov breathes sensuous new life into the storied pages of One Thousand and One Nights.

Khatia Buniatishvill’s performances are generously underwritten by Charles and Maria Schweizer.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, AT 7:30PM

INON BARNATAN

IN RECITAL SERIES Inon Barnatan, piano J.S. BACH: Toccata in E minor HANDEL: Suite in E major: Allemande RAMEAU: Suite in A minor: Courante COUPERIN: Pièces de clavecin Douzième ordre: L’Atalante RAVEL: Le tombeau de Couperin: Rigaudon THOMAS ADÈS: Blanca Variations LIGETI: Musica ricercata: Nos. 11 & 10 BARBER: Sonata in E flat minor: Fugue BRAHMS: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel Pianist Inon Barnatan has established himself as “one of the most admired pianists of his generation” (The New York Times). In recital, Barnatan will showcase Brahms’ astonishing Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel as well as music from Barber to Ravel.

Khatia Buniatishvili

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DECEMBER

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, AT 2 & 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, AT 2PM

HOLIDAY POPS

SEATTLE POPS SERIES Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals The Beaconettes University of Washington Chorale A holiday tradition! The brilliant pianist Tony DeSare and the soulful Capathia Jenkins join conductor Stuart Chafetz and the University of Washington Chorale for this heartwarming program. Featuring seasonal classics, traditional favorites and that holiday cheer you love, this year’s Holiday Pops spreads the heartfelt warmth of the season with humor and joy.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, AT 7:30PM

CELTIC WOMAN THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS

WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Celtic Woman, vocals Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they present The Best of Christmas Tour with the Seattle Symphony, featuring music from the all-female ensemble’s most favorite Yuletide songs. Prepare for an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music and holiday cheer.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, AT 1 & 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, AT 2PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, AT 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, AT 2PM

HANDEL MESSIAH

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor & countertenor Yulia Van Doren, soprano Colin Balzer, tenor Michael Kelly, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale HANDEL: Messiah A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus — featuring conductor & countertenor Dmitry Sinkovsky, the Seattle Symphony Chorale and a strong cast of soloists — honor Handel’s greatest work.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, AT 7:30PM

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES 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.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Yasko Sato, soprano Roxana Constantinescu, mezzo-soprano Sean Panikkar, tenor Davóne Tines, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale DVOŘÁK: Slavonic Dance Op. 46, No. 8 KODÁLY: Dances of Galánta 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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, AT 9PM

NEW YEAR’S EVE THE DOO WOP PROJECT

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Michael Krajewski, conductor The Doo Wop Project Ring in 2019 with the Doo Wop Project and the Seattle Symphony, journeying from foundational Doo Wop tunes through their influence on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons all the way to DooWopified versions of today’s favorites from Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5 and more.

Featuring stars from Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate and reimagine some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history!

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!

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JANUARY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, AT 8PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, AT 2PM

LOVE, LUST & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

SEATTLE POPS SERIES Michael Krajewski, conductor Storm Large, vocals From Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra to Led Zeppelin and Queen, join the sensational and sultry Storm Large, conductor Michael Krajewski and the Seattle Symphony on a pulse-racing tribute to love, lust and rock ‘n’ roll, with powerful hits including “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Kashmir,” “Somebody to Love” and much more!

Storm Large

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, AT 8PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 8PM

THE BACH FAMILY TREE

BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Mahan Esfahani, conductor & harpsichord Elisa Barston, violin Demarre McGill, flute W.F. BACH: Adagio and Fugue J.C. BACH: Symphony in C major C.P.E. BACH: Harpsichord Concerto in D minor J.S. BACH: Italian Concerto J.S. BACH: Flute, Violin and Harpsichord Concerto in A minor Feast on the cornucopia of music harvested from the Bach family tree! Johann Sebastian is the mighty trunk, where every single growth ring — like the robust flute, violin and harpsichord — is perfectly balanced and aligned.

Principal Flute Demarre McGill’s position is generously supported

by David J. and Shelley Hovind.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, AT 8PM

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 3 Andrey Boreyko, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin SOFIA GUBAIDULINA: Offertorium J.S. BACH: “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Cantata No. 140 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 In Brahms’ Third Symphony, each step and leap magnifies small gestures into momentous statements.

Sofia Gubaidulina’s spiritual and resonant Offertorium has become a contemporary classic and now we get to hear why it has made such an impact.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, AT 7:30PM

ITZHAK PERLMAN BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Itzhak Perlman, violin BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 2 BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 Sixty years after his breakthrough as a child prodigy on The Ed Sullivan Show, Itzhak Perlman remains the most beloved and influential violinist on the planet. Bruch’s heartfelt Violin Concerto has long been a signature work for Perlman, showcasing his infinite depth of feeling and his effortless virtuosity.

Itzhak Perlman’s performance is generously underwritten by James and Sherry Raisbeck.

Shiyeon Sung SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, AT 4PM

CELEBRATE ASIA

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Shiyeon Sung, conductor Seong-Jin Cho, piano Kathleen Kim, soprano JOHN ADAMS: The Chairman Dances from Nixon in China RACHMANINOV: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini NARONG PRANGCHAROEN: Pubbanimitta UNSUK CHIN: snagS&Snarls TRADITIONAL: “Arirang” TRADITIONAL: “I Miss Mount Keumkang” Don’t miss the eleventh annual Celebrate Asia concert featuring music of Korea! Highlighted by pre- and postconcert festivities, this spectacular event is a special opportunity to revel in the rich musical traditions of Seattle’s varied and vibrant Asian communities.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, AT 7:30PM

LEONIDAS KAVAKOS & ENRICO PACE

IN RECITAL SERIES Leonidas Kavakos, violin Enrico Pace, piano Violinist Leonidas Kavakos and pianist Enrico Pace, while celebrated soloists in their own right, balance each other perfectly in performance. This duo has a proven partnership, having recorded much-lauded albums together on Sony Classical and Decca Classics.

Itzhak Perlman

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FEBRUARY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, AT 8PM

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 1 CAROLINE SHAW: Piano Concerto (World Premiere) BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 Shostakovich’s First Symphony crackles with dark humor and cheeky irony. Pianist Jonathan Biss asked young New Yorker Caroline Shaw to compose a concerto as a response to Beethoven, an endeavor that calls for a healthy balance of sanctity and whimsy.

Jonathan Biss’ performances are generously underwritten

by Betty Graham.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, AT 7:30PM

SILKROAD ENSEMBLE

Kinan Azmeh

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Ludovic Morlot, conductor Kinan Azmeh, clarinet Silkroad Ensemble CHEN YI: New Work (World Premiere) KINAN AZMEH: Clarinet Concerto (World Premiere) KINAN AZMEH: The Wedding VIJAY IYER: City of Sand EDWARD PEREZ: Latina 6/8 Suite Kinan Azmeh returns to perform the world premiere of his clarinet concerto with the Seattle Symphony. He is joined by the musicians of the Silkroad Ensemble in a concert celebrating the exchange of musical traditions, from Vijay Iyer’s ruminative City of Sand to Edward Perez’s thrilling Latina 6/8 Suite to a world premiere by Chen Yi. Kinan Azmeh’s Clarinet Concerto was commissioned by Classical Movements for the Seattle Symphony as part of the Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program.

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

E.T. THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT

SEATTLE POPS SERIES Jack Everly, conductor Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen!

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

PROKOFIEV SYMPHONY NO. 7 Vasily Petrenko, conductor Aleksey Semenenko, violin DUKAS: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7 Prokofiev filled his Seventh Symphony with music of disarming innocence and simplicity. Sibelius channeled his austere Nordic sensibilities into his Violin Concerto, which spans from an icy tremble to a pounding dance once called the “polonaise for polar bears.”

Aleksey Semenenko’s performances are generously underwritten

by Mel and Leena Sturman.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, AT 2PM

LAWRENCE BROWNLEE & ERIC OWENS

IN RECITAL SERIES Lawrence Brownlee, tenor Eric Owens, baritone Two stars of the opera world join forces for a thrilling evening of operatic arias and traditional American spirituals. The Associated Press hails Lawrence Brownlee as “one of the world’s leading bel canto tenors,” while Eric Owens has been dubbed an “American marvel” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, AT 7:30PM

SONGPLAY: FEATURING JOYCE DIDONATO

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano Craig Terry, piano Jazz ensemble Joyce DiDonato showcases her more playful side with SONGPLAY. The lighthearted program mixes Italian Baroque arias with jazz ballads and songs from the Great American Songbook, and features a versatile ensemble of piano, drums, bass, and trumpet seamlessly connecting the improvisational spirit of Baroque ornamentation with the free-spirited charm of American popular music.

Amadeus Live FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, AT 8PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, AT 8PM

AMADEUS LIVE WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Jeffrey Schindler, conductor Jessica Choe, piano Seattle Symphony Chorale Experience the Academy Award©-winning 1984 motion picture, Amadeus, on a vast HD screen while composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most celebrated works are performed live by the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Symphony Chorale.

Amadeus Live is a production of Avex Classics International.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, AT 7:30PM SUNDAY, MARCH 3, AT 2PM

SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF CONDUCTS & PLAYS Sir András Schiff, conductor & piano J.S. BACH: Piano Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 BARTÓK: Concerto for Orchestra Sir András Schiff seeks the most honest and personal path through Beethoven’s soul-searching Piano Concerto No. 4 and Bach’s sparkling Piano Concerto No. 3.

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MARCH

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, AT 8PM

SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF

IN RECITAL SERIES Sir András Schiff, piano J.S. BACH: Capriccio “On the Departure of his Beloved Brother” BARTÓK: Dances Nos. 1–3 from Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm J.S. BACH: Two Duets BARTÓK: Piano Sonata JANÁČEK: In the Mists SCHUMANN: Davidsbündlertänze Sir András Schiff is an acknowledged titan of the piano world, who is known for coaxing the most mesmerizing of musical colors out of any piece he plays. In 2014 he was bestowed a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for services to Music. For this exciting recital appearance, Schiff performs selections by Schumann, Bach and Janáček.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, MARCH 8, AT 8PM SATURDAY, MARCH 9, AT 8PM

JOSHUA BELL MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor Joshua Bell, violin LOTTA WENNÄKOSKI: Hava HAYDN: Symphony No. 102 MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto Joshua Bell applies his poetic touch to the timeless elegance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, an understated masterpiece that demands total transparency and vulnerability from the soloist and orchestra alike.

Joshua Bell’s performances are generously underwritten

by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.

Joshua Bell

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THURSDAY, MARCH 14, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 16, AT 8PM SUNDAY, MARCH 17, AT 2PM

BACH MASS IN B MINOR Ludovic Morlot, conductor Dorothee Mields, soprano Avery Amereau, alto Kenneth Tarver, tenor Andreas Wolf, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale J.S. BACH: Mass in B minor The B-minor Mass is a pillar of human achievement on par with Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling or Shakespeare’s collection of plays, and to witness it live is quite simply an essential life experience.

Bach’s Mass in B Minor is generously underwritten by Judith A. Fong’s Music Directors Fund.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, AT 7:30PM

MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Christian Tetzlaff, violin San Francisco Symphony MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS: Agnegram MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, Eroica Michael Tilson Thomas marks his 24th year as music director of the San Francisco Symphony with a trip up the coast. This special Seattle program opens with Tilson Thomas’ own composition, the enchanting Agnegram, and showcases the orchestra’s expressive range with Beethoven’s game-changing Eroica Symphony.

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

SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 15 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Wayne Marshall, organ J.S. BACH/STOKOWSKI: Toccata and Fugue in D minor JOHN HARBISON: What Do We Make of Bach? for Orchestra and Obbligato Organ SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 15 Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15 honors Bach through structural patterns and telltale themes, resulting in a stunningly clear and refined swan song. Organist Wayne Marshall brings John Harbison’s Bach-inspired symphony to the Benaroya Hall stage.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, AT 8PM SATURDAY, MARCH 30, AT 8PM SUNDAY, MARCH 31, AT 2PM

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

SEATTLE POPS SERIES Nick Hilscher, director Glenn Miller Orchestra The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, with its unique jazz sound, is one of the most popular and sought-after big bands in the world today.

Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony performance is generously underwritten by Martin Selig and Catherine Mayer.

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Michael Tilson Thomas & San Francisco Symphony

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APRIL

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 6, AT 8PM SUNDAY, APRIL 7, AT 2PM

BRAHMS PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano LANGGAARD: Prelude to Antichrist (U.S. Premiere) NIELSEN: Symphony No. 2, “The Four Temperaments” BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 1 Music Director Designate Thomas Dausgaard conducts two imaginative works composed in his native Denmark. Pianist Garrick Ohlsson brings out every nuance of a score steeped in young Brahms’ devotion to Beethoven and his affection for Clara Schumann.

Thomas Dausgaard

Thomas Dausgaard’s performances are sponsored by Garrick Ohlsson’s performances are generously underwritten by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 13, AT 8PM

DVOŘÁK NEW WORLD SYMPHONY Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Nicola Benedetti, violin GEORGE WALKER: Sinfonia No. 5, “Visions” SZYMANOWSKI: Violin Concerto No. 2 DVOŘÁK: “New World” Symphony Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti brings her powerhouse musicianship to Szymanowski’s Violin Concerto No. 2. In his Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” Dvořák reflected back the bountiful and optimistic United States that welcomed him with open arms.

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MOZART SYMPHONY NO. 40 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Demarre McGill, flute DEBUSSY/JOËL-FRANÇOIS DURAND: Préludes (World Premiere) RAVEL: Mother Goose Suite MARC-ANDRÉ DALBAVIE: Flute Concerto MOZART: Symphony No. 40 There may not be a story attached to it, but Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 — an epic creation in the stormy key of G minor — is as dramatic as any tale ever told.

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

SURROGATE CITIES Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jocelyn B. Smith, vocals David Moss, vocal HEINER GOEBBELS: Surrogate Cities From its sultry intimacy of cabaret to hallucinogenic sound effects and striking visual effects, Surrogate Cities, by Heiner Goebbels, studies the essence of a modern metropolis — its people, its power structures and its place in a changing world — with the world premiere of a new piece woven into Surrogate Cities.

“Morlot and his musicians once again proved that they could rock Benaroya Hall to its rafters.”

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VIVALDI & TELEMANN

BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Avi Avital, mandolin & leader Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor David Gordon, trumpet Jessica Choe, piano Jordan Anderson, bass VIVALDI: Mandolin Concerto in D major TELEMANN: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7 PAISIELLO: Mandolin Concerto in E-flat major VIVALDI: Mandolin Concerto in C major KOŽELUCH: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for trumpet, piano, mandolin and double bass Avi Avital’s rapid-fire plucks and sensuous strums leave no doubt as to why Vivaldi and others were attracted to the small but mighty mandolin.

Avi Avital

THURSDAY, MAY 9, AT 7:30PM

BRAHMS CONCERTO FEST 1

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Sayaka Shoji

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FRIDAY, MAY 31, AT 8PM SATURDAY, JUNE 1, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JUNE 2, AT 2PM

SEATTLE POPS SERIES Jack Everly, conductor Troupe Vertigo Christina DeCicco, vocals Ben Crawford, vocals Ron Remke, vocals Cirque with a Broadway twist! Join the Seattle Symphony as acrobats and aerialists dazzle with spectacular music from Broadway’s greatest shows.

Troupe Vertigo

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HOLST THE PLANETS Jonathon Heyward, conductor Women of the Seattle Symphony Chorale HANNAH KENDALL: The Spark Catchers (U.S. Premiere) HAYDN: Symphony No. 98 HOLST: The Planets The spark of inspiration shines bright in foggy London, from the symphony Haydn wrote to dazzle his British fans to the electrifying new voice of Hannah Kendall. No British composer cast his sights further than Holst with his rich-hued, mystical view of The Planets.

Holst’s The Planets is generously underwritten by an anonymous donor.

Jonathon Heyward

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, JUNE 14, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, JUNE 15, AT 8PM

STRAUSS TILL EULENSPIEGEL Ludovic Morlot, conductor Mary Lynch, oboe WAGNER: Prelude to Act III of R. STRAUSS: Oboe Concerto DEBUSSY: Jeux R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel For one of his final concerts as Music Director, Ludovic Morlot brings to the stage some of his favorite works, including one of his beloved Debussy’s greatest orchestral pieces, Jeux. Then the orchestra takes us on a wild ride with Richard Strauss’ lovable troublemaker, Till Eulenspiegel.

Seattle Symphony Chorale

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MORLOT CONDUCTS DEBUSSY Ludovic Morlot, conductor Maria Maria Männistö, soprano Männistö Ludovit Ludha, tenor Seattle Symphony Chorale WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde DEBUSSY: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite DEBUSSY: Nocturnes JANÁČEK: The Eternal Gospel It’s Ludovic Morlot’s final appearance as Music Director, and he is throwing a party for the ages. In Debussy’s gorgeous Nocturnes, clouds drift off and the shimmering sea beckons with the seductive call of the sirens.

This program is generously underwritten by The Nesholm Family Foundation.

“… the orchestra has embarked upon a series of commissions and explorations that are totally in sync with evolutionary changes to Seattle as a whole.”

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New Year’s Eve

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Celebrate Asia

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