Concerts at a glance
Principal Tuba John DiCesare
There’s a story in every note
A SEASON OF ANNIVERSARIES
Dive into the rich catalog of composer Maurice Ravel as we mark his 150th birthday. Enjoy two iconic works — George Gershwin’s 100-year-old Rhapsody in Blue and Antonio Vivaldi’s 300-year-old The Four Seasons
THE SOUNDS OF HOLLYWOOD
Head to the movies with box office hits! Highlights include the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México performing Disney Pixar’s Coco live-to-film and composer Justin Hurwitz conducting his Academy Award®-winning score for La La Land with the Seattle Symphony.
EXPLORING OUR WORLD
Discover a secret language with composer Tan Dun, whose work Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Women is inspired by a closely guarded mother-daughter language in China. Celebrate the mix of European and African melodies with cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe.
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FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Bring kids ages 8–18 for FREE with purchase of an adult ticket. Call the Ticket Office at 206.215.4747 to reserve Family Connections companion tickets.
FILM
Experience beloved films on the big screen as their scores are performed live by a full orchestra.
Principal Timpani
Eric Schweikert
Opening NIGHT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, AT 5:30PM
OPENING NIGHT GALA
You’re invited to our signature black-tie celebration! Join us for our Opening Night Gala as we celebrate the start of the 2024/2025 season, featuring a gourmet dinner from mamnoon and a performance by pianist Khatia Buniatishvili. All proceeds from the Opening Night Gala support the Seattle Symphony’s community and education programs.
Gala packages include premium access to the Opening Night Concert & Party on Saturday, September 14.
Visit seattlesymphony.org/gala for more information.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, AT 7PM
OPENING NIGHT CONCERT: GERSHWIN RHAPSODY IN BLUE
Ludovic Morlot conductor Khatia Buniatishvili piano
Seattle Symphony
VILLA-LOBOS Toccata from Bachianas brasileiras No. 8
COPLAND El Salón México
ANGELICA NEGRÓN Fractal Isles
TOLDRÀ Empúries
RAVEL Alborada del gracioso GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot opens our season with a sparkling Latin party. Inspired by Brazil, Mexico and of course, Spain, the evening will be full of sunlight and rhythm. GeorgianFrench pianist Khatia Buniatishvili joins us to play George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue — marking the 100th anniversary of this legendary orchestral jazz work.
This concert will be performed without intermission.
Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Following the Opening Night Concert, join us in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby for a dance party with Seattle Symphony musicians, signature drinks and bites from some of Seattle’s favorite restaurants.
Elevate your party experience with the Premium Party Package, which includes the best available concert seats, access to premium lounges and complimentary parking.
Visit seattlesymphony.org/party for more information.
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Scan to watch Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot reflect on our season-long celebration of Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday.
Judith Fong Conductor
Emeritus Ludovic Morlot
The Seattle Symphony’s Music Director from 2011–2019, Ludovic Morlot is now its Conductor Emeritus. He is also Principal Conductor of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and Associate Artist of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra while appearing as a guest conductor for orchestras around the world.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, AT 8PM
RAVEL & SHOSTAKOVICH
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Ludovic Morlot conductor Bertrand Chamayou piano
Seattle Symphony
BOULEZ Livre pour cordes (Book for Strings)
RAVEL Concerto for the Left Hand
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 8
Great music, born from the darkness of world wars. A powerful symphony dedicated to victims of oppression, and a concerto composed for a maimed soldier to play. Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot begins a season-long celebration of Maurice Ravel.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, AT 7PM
SHOSTAKOVICH UNTUXED
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UNTUXED SERIES
Ludovic Morlot conductor
Seattle Symphony
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 8
Discover music in which simply surviving is a victory — for Shostakovich’s compatriots, fighting a relentless war, and for the composer himself, whose every note was scrutinized by the Soviet regime. At great personal risk, he created a symphony for all victims of oppression.
Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, AT 2PM
TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 4
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Tianyi Lu conductor
Alexandra Dariescu piano
Seattle Symphony
SAARIAHO Ciel d’hiver (Winter Sky)
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4
Be dazzled by the sparkling, jazz-infused charms of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, then moved by Tchaikovsky’s symphonic journey from high drama to triumph. Tianyi Lu also conducts Saariaho’s work that musically captures winter’s sweeping night skies and its constellations.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, AT 7 & 9PM
ELDERFLORA
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Majel Connery voice & synthesizers
Felix Fan electric cello
Noah Kalina photography
MAJEL CONNERY Elderflora (World Premiere)
Equally comfortable in punk rock clubs and concert halls, composer Majel Connery weaves classical influences with electronic soundscapes to create a profound life portrait of an ancient tree and its forest home — our home.
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Johannes Brahms wrote his final orchestral piece as a symbol of friendship with its first two soloists, Robert Hausmann and Joseph Joachim. Concertmaster Noah Geller and Principal Cello Efe Baltacıgil realize this musical friendship on the Benaroya Hall stage.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, AT 8PM
BRAHMS DOUBLE CONCERTO
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Alevtina Ioffe conductor
Noah Geller violin
Efe Baltacıgil cello
Seattle Symphony
SMETANA Overture from The Bartered Bride
BRAHMS Double Concerto
R. STRAUSS Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
BORODIN Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
Brahms’ Double Concerto features our own Concertmaster Noah Geller and Principal Cello Efe Baltacıgil in a musical dance between violin and cello. Operatic love, as portrayed in The Bartered Bride, Der Rosenkavalier and Prince Igor, provides fodder for thrilling orchestral drama.
Noah Geller’s position is generously underwritten as the David & Amy Fulton Concertmaster.
Efe Baltacıgil’s position is generously underwritten as the Marks Family Foundation Principal Cello.
Efe Baltacıgil’s performances are generously sponsored by the Marks Family Foundation.
Performances of Brahms Double Concerto are generously sponsored by Patricia Tall-Takacs and Gary Takacs.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 10:30AM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, AT 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30AM
THE STRINGS: RAIN OR SHINE
TINY TOTS SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
John Turman host
Seattle Symphony string quartet
Join the string family as they learn and play through all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to each performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $15 (ALL AGES NEED TICKETS)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, AT 2PM
CIRQUE NOIR WITH TROUPE VERTIGO
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SEATTLE POPS SERIES
Stuart Chafetz conductor
Troupe Vertigo
Seattle Symphony
Featuring the acrobatic talents of Troupe Vertigo, Cirque Noir will awe audiences as aerial acrobats, dancers and contortionists perform with the Seattle Symphony.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, AT 8PM
MOZART JUPITER SYMPHONY
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Andreas Delfs conductor
Tine Thing Helseth trumpet
Seattle Symphony
MOZART Symphony No. 40
HAYDN Trumpet Concerto
BENT SØRENSEN Trumpet Concerto
MOZART Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
The apex of Mozart’s genius is captured in his last two symphonies — including the immortal “Jupiter.” Star trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth brings the soul of the trumpet to our stage, with Haydn’s delightful good humor and Bent Sørenson’s playful concerto.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Go behind the scenes at an Open Rehearsal of this program. Visit seattlesymphony.org/rehearsals for details.
Tine Thing Helseth’s performances are generously sponsored by Stephen Whyte and Rebecca Ralston.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, AT 2 & 7:30PM
SER.RANA
BENAROYA HALL PRESENTS
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
Created, choreographed and performed by Sonia Franco, Ser.Rana transforms the art of movement. The original music composed for this flamenco journey, together with dance, connects artist and audience. A show presented by Spain Flamenco Arts.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, AT 11AM
DÍA DE MUERTOS
FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES
Sunny Xia conductor
Rachel Jung violin — 2024/2025 Young Artist Seattle Symphony
Enjoy a fun-filled family event featuring vibrant Mexican music and composers. Join us in the lobby before the concert as we celebrate the Day of the Dead with colorful festivities and decorated ofrendas dedicated to loved ones.
Pre-concert activities begin one hour prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.
Sunny Xia’s position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $30 ADULT, $20 STUDENT/SENIOR
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, AT 2PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, AT 7:30PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, AT 7:30PM
PENGUINS OF ANTARCTICA
Dr. Heather Lynch ecologist
Journey to bottom of the world with ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Heather Lynch. With more than a decade of field experience under her belt, Dr. Lynch shows us how penguins, whales and other wildlife thrive in one of the most remote regions of the planet.
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Troupe Vertigo
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, AT 7:30PM
DOUBLE FEATURE: BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN & YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
FILM
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Nicholas Buc conductor
Seattle Symphony
It’s a good ol’ fashioned double feature at Benaroya Hall. First up is 1935’s spooky Bride of Frankenstein, projected overhead as the Seattle Symphony performs the Franz Waxman score. This film is hilariously referenced in our second feature, Mel Brooks’ comedy classic Young Frankenstein, shown without orchestra accompaniment.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, AT 7 & 9PM ( (( PHONATION )) )
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OCTAVE 9: RAISBECK MUSIC CENTER
Bora Yoon voice, percussion, violin & keyboard
Joshue Ott live video manipulations
BORA YOON ( (( PHONATION )) )
( (( PHONATION )) ) is a fascinating multimedia performance by Bora Yoon with live video manipulations by Joshue Ott, exploring where sound connects to the subliminal using found sounds, new and antiquated instruments, electronic devices and voice.
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Bride of Frankenstein
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, AT 8PM
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Nicholas Buc conductor
SYML
Seattle Symphony
SYML — Welsh for “simple” — is the solo venture of Seattle native Brian Fennell. SYML’s music encourages a feeling of sanctuary, whether that be an idea, place, or person. This collaboration with the Seattle Symphony will be SYML’s first live symphony performance, as well as his debut at Benaroya Hall.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, AT 2PM
PIANIST YULIANNA
AVDEEVA
IN RECITAL SERIES
Yulianna Avdeeva piano
Winner of the prestigious Chopin Competition, Yulianna Avdeeva is a true poet of the piano. She brings her dearest inspirations to Benaroya Hall in a program ranging from Chopin’s tender Mazurkas to Liszt’s virtuosic and powerful Piano Sonata in B minor.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, AT 1 & 8PM
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ PART 2
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY
FILM
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Norman Huynh conductor
Seattle Symphony
The battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war!
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 4PM
Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert Tour
FILM
BENAROYA HALL PRESENTS
Esin Aydingoz conductor Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México
AMP presents Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert on Tour, featuring the complete film with Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, AT 7:30PM
JOHN ADAMS TO CÉSAR FRANCK
CHAMBER SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
Seattle Symphony musicians
JOHN ADAMS First Quartet
ANGELIQUE POTEAT Meditation on Providence
FRANCK Cello Sonata in A Major
Pulsing, shifting rhythms characterize John Adams’ First Quartet. A steady tick of time crackles with high energy. Then we hear Meditation on Providence by Seattle’s own Angelique Poteat and César Franck’s ethereal, passionate sonata — originally conceived for violin, here given by cello.
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Itzhak Perlman
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, AT 8PM
DEBUSSY LA MER
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
David Afkham conductor
Tabea Zimmermann viola
Seattle Symphony
MESSIAEN Les offrandes oubliées (Forgotten Offerings)
BARTÓK Viola Concerto
L. BOULANGER D’un soir triste (Of a Sad Evening)
DEBUSSY La mer
French flavors culminate in Debussy’s dramatic vision of the sea in all its shimmering moods. Alongside La mer is Messiaen’s evocation of his deeply held religious faith and a tender portrayal of a sorrowful evening by Lili Boulanger.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, AT 2PM
THE KING’S SINGERS
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The Age of Discovery in the 16th century saw horizons expand around the world. This program explores the musical links between Iberia and the ‘New World’ of South America. These two different musical heritages fused to form the seeds of a whole new world of South American music that flourished over the course of the following 500 years.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, AT 7:30PM
VIOLINIST ITZHAK PERLMAN
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IN RECITAL SERIES
Itzhak Perlman violin
Rohan De Silva piano
Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. He is treasured by audiences who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
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Kazuki Yamada
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, AT 8PM
MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 1
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Nicholas Carter conductor Benjamin Grosvenor piano Seattle Symphony
BRITTEN Piano Concerto
MAHLER Symphony No. 1
Benjamin Grosvenor performs Britten’s rollicking Piano Concerto. Mahler’s First Symphony features distant hunting horns, tragic marches and blazing triumphs. Australian conductor Nicholas Carter makes his Seattle debut.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Go behind the scenes at an Open Rehearsal of this program. Visit seattlesymphony.org/rehearsals for details.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, AT 7PM MAHLER UNTUXED
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
UNTUXED SERIES
Nicholas Carter conductor Seattle Symphony
MAHLER Symphony No. 1
In the stillness of dawn, distant horns sound. The birds chirrup and the world awakens to Mahler’s genius. This is a symphony like none before — turning on a dime between the downright folksy, the comedic, tragic and the unforgettably sublime.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, AT 8PM
FAURÉ REQUIEM
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Kazuki Yamada conductor
Liv Redpath soprano
Christian Pursell baritone
Seattle Symphony Chorale
Seattle Symphony
TAKEMITSU Requiem for String Orchestra
FAURÉ Requiem
ELGAR “Enigma” Variations
Fauré’s most beloved work marks his centenary, a Requiem that brings comfort to those who mourn, while Takemitsu’s Requiem expresses more intense grief. In the second half, Elgar’s “Enigma” Variations, a series of musical portraits.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Performances of Fauré Requiem are generously sponsored by the Nesholm Family Foundation.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, AT 7 & 9PM
COMPOSING IRAN
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OCTAVE 9: RAISBECK MUSIC CENTER
Seattle Symphony musicians
DENIZ TAFAGHODI New multimedia/audiovisual work (World Premiere)
GOLNAZ SHARIATZADEH Fabric of Sorrow
The Iranian Female Composers Association, established to support and celebrate Iranian female and non-binary identifying musicians, partners with Seattle Symphony musicians in this special multi-genre collaboration.
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December
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, AT 7:30PM
LESLIE ODOM, JR.: THE CHRISTMAS TOUR
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HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Anthony Parnther conductor
Leslie Odom, Jr. vocals
Seattle Symphony
Tony Award-winning singer Leslie Odom, Jr. performs your favorite holiday songs with the Seattle Symphony in a one-night-only event.
Leslie Odom, Jr.’s performance is generously sponsored by the James D. and Sherry Raisbeck Foundation.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, AT 10:30AM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, AT 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30AM
THE PERCUSSION: JINGLE BELL BASH
TINY TOTS SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
John Turman host
Seattle Symphony percussion quartet
Make memories together with the percussion family!
Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to each performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $15 (ALL AGES NEED TICKETS)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, AT 2PM
HOLIDAY
POPS
SEATTLE POPS SERIES
Anthony Parnther conductor
Chloe Flower piano
Seattle Symphony
There’s no place like Benaroya Hall for the holidays! Powerhouse pianist Chloe Flower joins the orchestra for this dazzling program full of popular holiday favorites and plenty of yuletide cheer.
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Scan here to watch a music video featuring a track from Chloe Flower’s holiday album, Chloe Hearts Christmas.
Chloe Flower
Seattle Symphony musicians
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, AT 7:30PM
CANADIAN BRASS: MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Canadian Brass
Seattle Symphony brass musicians
Canadian Brass has been an important pioneer in bringing brass music to the masses.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, AT 2PM
HOME ALONE
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY FILM
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Sunny Xia conductor
Seattle Symphony
This beloved comedy classic features John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live by the Seattle Symphony.
Sunny Xia’s position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, AT 11AM
THE SNOWMAN
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Sunny Xia conductor
Lin Tokura violin — 2024/2025 Young Artist
Northwest Boychoir, Apprentices
Seattle Symphony
Celebrate the holidays with your family and the classic children’s film The Snowman. A young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him on an adventure to the North Pole.
Pre-concert activities begin one hour prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.
Sunny Xia’s position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $40 ADULT, $30 STUDENT/SENIOR
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, AT 2PM
HANDEL MESSIAH
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Aram Demirjian conductor
Seattle Symphony Chorale
Seattle Symphony
HANDEL Messiah
The exquisite choral writing and the wildly famous “Hallelujah” chorus — featuring the Seattle Symphony Chorale — honor Handel’s greatest work.
Handel’s Messiah is generously sponsored by Stephen Whyte in memory of Gwendolyn Jones Whyte.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, AT 7:30PM
A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Jacob Winkler conductor Northwest Boychoir
The remarkably talented and endearing Northwest Boychoir returns to Benaroya Hall for a beloved tradition of lessons and carols. In this program, they present the story of the Nativity through readings, choral settings and audience carols.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, AT 9PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT & PARTY: DISCO FEVER
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Enrico Lopez-Yañez conductor & arranger
Maiya Sykes vocals
B.Slade vocals
Seattle Symphony
Ring in 2025 with Disco Fever! Vocalists Maiya Sykes, B.Slade and conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez join the Seattle Symphony for a boogie wonderland at Benaroya Hall. Take a groovy trip down memory lane with non-stop hits including “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “It’s Raining Men,” “We Are Family,” “I Will Survive,” “Stayin’ Alive” and more! Directly following the concert, enjoy a post-concert party with dancing, champagne and revelry in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby as we count down to midnight and celebrate the start of a new year.
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Ring in 2025 with your Seattle Symphony
Douglas F. King Associate Conductor Sunny Xia
COMMUNITY CONCERTS COMMUNITY CONCERTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, AT 7:30PM Community Concert in Renton
RENTON IKEA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Sunny Xia conductor Key to Change Studio Seattle Symphony
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, AT 7:30PM Side-by-Side with Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM, BENAROYA HALL
Sunny Xia conductor Juan Felipe Molano conductor Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra Seattle Symphony
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, AT 7:30PM
The Healing Heart of the First People of This Land
S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM, BENAROYA HALL
Sunny Xia conductor Seattle Symphony
TUESDAY, MAY 27, AT 7:30PM Community Concert in Burien
HIGHLINE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Sunny Xia conductor Seattle Symphony
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, AT 7:30PM Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop Concert
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL, BENAROYA HALL
Sunny Xia’s position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
The Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop is generously underwritten by Pamela Merriman, Sonja Ross, and Kelley Ross.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, AT 2PM
MARVEL STUDIOS’ BLACK PANTHER
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY
FILM SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Anthony Parnther conductor
Massamba Diop African drum
Seattle Symphony
Released in 2018, Black Panther quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Experience this ground-breaking film while the Seattle Symphony performs its Oscar-winning score live.
Massamba Diop’s performances are generously sponsored by the James D. and Sherry Raisbeck Foundation.
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Black Panther ©Marvel
Percussion & Assistant Principal
Timpani Matthew Decker
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, AT 8PM
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 7
SYMPHONIC SERIES
Jun Märkl conductor
Paul Jacobs organ
Seattle Symphony
POULENC Suite from Les biches (The House Party)
POULENC Organ Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony meets Gothic brilliance when the Watjen Concert Organ stars in Poulenc’s gripping concerto. Plus, Poulenc’s ballet The House Party offers a delightful musical depiction of risqué romance.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. The Seattle Symphony’s organ programming is generously supported by the Fluke | Gabelein Organ Endowment.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, AT 7PM BEETHOVEN UNTUXED
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
UNTUXED SERIES
Jun Märkl conductor
Seattle Symphony
POULENC Suite from Les biches (The House Party)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
Poulenc’s ballet music skewered traditional gender roles — in this case, a 1920’s house party where every flirtation was possible. Beethoven’s Seventh explores rhythm in pure symphonic delight.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 2PM
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, AT 7:30PM
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 7:30PM
DIVING THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
Erika Woolsey marine biologist
Dive under the Australian waves and into the Great Barrier Reef with marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer Erika Woolsey. Swim through these colorful, submerged worlds, greatly endangered by climate change, and learn about the important role marine stewardship plays in these underwater jungles.
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Midori
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, AT 2PM
MIDORI
PLAYS BRAHMS
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Anja Bihlmaier conductor Midori violin
Seattle Symphony
WAGNER Prelude to Lohengrin
BRAHMS Violin Concerto COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade
R. SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4
Midori returns to perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto in a program featuring German masterpieces.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Midori’s performances are generously sponsored by Yuka Shimizu.
TICKETS FROM: $56
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, AT 10:30AM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, AT 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30AM
THE BRASS: INTERSTELLAR ADVENTURES
TINY TOTS SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
John Turman host Seattle Symphony brass quintet
Take a journey with the brass family as they make their musical way across the universe.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $15 (ALL AGES NEED TICKETS)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, AT 8PM
RAVEL MOTHER GOOSE
FAMILY CONNECTIONS SYMPHONIC SERIES
Ludovic Morlot conductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano Valerie Muzzolini harp Seattle Symphony
FAURÉ Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande
BENJAMIN ATTAHIR Concerto for Piano & Harp (World Premiere & Seattle Symphony Co-commission) RAVEL Introduction and Allegro
RAVEL Mother Goose (Complete)
Our Ravel celebrations continue with a premiere by Benjamin Attahir inspired by Ravel’s sketches for an Arabian Nights ballet. Then, two Ravel gems — the complete Mother Goose, inspired by exotic fairytales, and a beautiful showcase for Principal Harp Valerie Muzzolini.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
TICKETS FROM: $36
Principal Harp Valerie Muzzolini
SCAN TO WATCH
Scan here to watch an excerpt from Abel Selaocoe’s 2023 Seattle Symphony debut, performing his own cello concerto, Four Spirits.
Abel Selaocoe’s 2023 album, Where Is Home (Hae Ke Kae), draws on both European and African influences, its pieces inspired by South African and Tanzanian musical traditions as well as works by J.S. Bach and Giovanni Benedetto Platti.
February
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, AT 7:30PM
BRAHMS STRING SEXTETS
CHAMBER SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
Seattle Symphony musicians
BRAHMS String Sextet No. 1
BRAHMS String Sextet No. 2
Featuring two sextets that belong to Brahms’ youth and brim with turbulent romance. Pairs of violins, violas and cellos gave him additional scope for sonority and melodies to express the complex emotions. Two jewels from one of the greatest composers — heavenly!
TICKETS: $45
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, AT 8PM
SELAOCOE & TCHAIKOVSKY
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Giancarlo Guerrero conductor
Abel Selaocoe cello
Seattle Symphony
JENNIFER HIGDON blue cathedral
ABEL SELAOCOE Qhawe (Hero)
ABEL SELAOCOE Kea Morata (I Love Them So)
ABEL SELAOCOE Lerato (Love)
GIOVANNI SOLLIMA Selections from When We Were Trees
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
Following his triumphant debut in 2023, Abel Selaocoe returns with more of his joyous music, fusing cello, body percussion and singing. In the second half, Tchaikovsky conjures despair and exultation in perhaps his best-loved symphony.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Go behind the scenes at an Open Rehearsal of this program. Visit seattlesymphony.org/rehearsals for details.
Abel Selaocoe’s performances are generously sponsored by Stephen Whyte and Rebecca Ralston.
TICKETS FROM: $36
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, AT 7PM
TCHAIKOVSKY UNTUXED
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
UNTUXED SERIES
Giancarlo Guerrero conductor
Seattle Symphony
JENNIFER HIGDON blue cathedral
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
Tchaikovsky’s glorious Fifth Symphony remains unsurpassed in its fusion of melody and structure. Jennifer Higdon’s cathartic blue cathedral honors the life of her late brother.
TICKETS FROM: $25
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, AT 2PM
LA LA LAND in concert
WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY FILM
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Justin Hurwitz conductor
Seattle Symphony
For this special screening, composer Justin Hurwitz joins the Seattle Symphony and conducts his Academy Award®-winning score as La La Land plays on a big screen above the orchestra.
®, ™ & © 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. and related companies. All Rights Reserved.
TICKETS FROM: $52
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, AT 1 & 7:30PM
DISNEY’S FROZEN
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY FILM
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Nicholas Buc conductor
Seattle Symphony
Watch the magic unfold on the big screen as the Seattle Symphony performs the score live.
Presentation Licensed by Disney© Concerts.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, AT 2PM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, AT 7:30PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, AT 7:30PM
FROM ROOTS TO CANOPY
Nalini Nadkarni ecologist
Climb into the clouds with tree canopy ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Nalini Nadkarni. Trees provide our most important sources of sustenance, protection and wonder. Explore the magnificent wildlife and incredible science happening in the vast, hidden worlds suspended above our heads.
TICKETS FROM: $32
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, AT 7:30PM
TENTHING BRASS ENSEMBLE
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
With a diverse and ever-expanding repertoire that spans from Mozart to Weill, Grieg to Bernstein, and Lully to Bartók, the women of tenThing have impressive range and the ability to play virtually anything, new commissions included. This is not a classical concert hooked on staid formality. tenThing’s sound is a stream of living water.
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tenThing Brass Ensemble
Symphony musicians
March
JUST ADDED!
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, AT 7:30PM
BAAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING LIVE IN CONCERT
WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY FILM
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
Seattle Symphony
Experience India’s biggest box-office smash-hit Baahubali: The Beginning on a vast HD screen while the orchestra performs M.M. Keeravani’s epic score, live in-sync with the motion picture. Baahubali: The Beginning tells the story of young orphan Shivudu (Prabhas) who embarks on the journey of a lifetime.
Baahubali The Beginning LIVE is a production of Avex Classics International. Film licensed by Arka Media Works. Producers: Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli.
TICKETS FROM: $63
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, AT 12 NOON
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, AT 8PM
STRAVINSKY The RITE OF SPRING
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Peter Oundjian conductor
Jan Lisiecki piano
Seattle Symphony
BRIAN RAPHAEL NABORS Upon Daybreak (Seattle Symphony Co-commission)
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 22 STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
Uproar greeted Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, ushering in a musical revolution with its depiction of violence and pagan ritual. A new work by Brian Raphael Nabors celebrates the dawn of peacemaking. Mozart’s 22nd Piano Concerto strikes a balance between storms and blue skies.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
TICKETS FROM: $36
Disney’s Fantasia
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, AT 2PM
MONDAY, MARCH 17, AT 7:30PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, AT 7:30PM
UNTANGLING THE MIND
Steve Ramirez neuroscientist
Venture inside the deeply remarkable human brain with neuroscientist and National Geographic Explorer Steve Ramirez, and discover how our brains power world-changing achievements.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 18, AT 7:30PM
CHICK COREA TO WYNTON MARSALIS
CHAMBER SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
Seattle Symphony musicians
COREA Trio for Flute, Bassoon and Piano
HERRERÍAS Niebla y cimiento
SETH KRIMSKY Out of the Woodwork
WYNTON MARSALIS At the Octoroon Balls
An evening of chamber jazz, beginning with Corea’s dreamy trio. The vibe continues with Herrerías’ urgent dance rhythms, and music by our own Seth Krimsky. Then pure Americana from Wynton Marsalis, who draws inspiration from Creole music: fiddle reels, hoedowns and jug stomps.
TICKETS: $45
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, AT 7 & 9PM
REDEMPTION SONGS & SONATAS
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OCTAVE 9: RAISBECK MUSIC CENTER
Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) acoustic/electric violin, spoken vocals
Yayoi Ikawa piano & keyboard
DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN (DBR) Redemption Songs & Sonatas
The 75th anniversary of the birth of Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley inspired Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) to create a work rooted in civil rights for all. This intimate duet program explores our desire to define ourselves, our world and sometimes, one another.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 21, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, AT 2PM
DISNEY’S FANTASIA
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY
HOT TICKET FILM
SEATTLE POPS SERIES
Susie Benchasil Seiter conductor Seattle Symphony
Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia, is back! Magnificent repertoire from the original 1940 version includes Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, all performed by the Seattle Symphony while the film is shown on the big screen.
Presentation Licensed by Disney© Concerts.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 22, AT 11AM
A TRIP TO OUTER SPACE
FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES
Sunny Xia conductor
Jason Nam piano — 2024/2025 Young Artist
Seattle Symphony
Prepare for liftoff as the orchestra takes a trip into outer space. From the moon to the solar system, this concert will transport your child’s imagination to a galaxy far, far away!
Pre-concert activities begin one hour prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.
Sunny Xia’s position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $30 ADULT, $20 STUDENT/SENIOR
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 29, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, AT 2PM
HOLST THE PLANETS: AN HD ODYSSEY
HOT TICKET FAMILY CONNECTIONS SYMPHONIC SERIES
Xian Zhang conductor
Steven Banks saxophone
Seattle Symphony Chorale
Seattle Symphony
BILLY CHILDS Diaspora (Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra) HOLST The Planets
Xian Zhang conducts Holst’s The Planets, a symbolic gallery of celestial bodies in our solar system, accompanied by high definition planetary footage captured by NASA. American composer Billy Childs wrote his saxophone concerto for guest soloist Steven Banks.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
Go behind the scenes at an Open Rehearsal of this program. Visit seattlesymphony.org/rehearsals for details.
Xian Zhang’s performances are generously sponsored by Heidi Charleson and Lou Woodworth.
TICKETS FROM: $36
Steven Banks
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, AT 2PM
NOBUYUKI TSUJII PLAYS RACHMANINOV
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Aziz Shokhakimov conductor
Nobuyuki Tsujii piano Seattle Symphony
RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 3
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
Nobuyuki Tsujii plays Rachmaninov’s great Piano Concerto No. 3. Brahms’ final symphonic masterpiece, his Fourth Symphony, rounds out the program.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Nobuyuki Tsujii’s performances are generously sponsored by The Nakajima Family.
TICKETS FROM: $36
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, AT 10:30AM
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, AT 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30AM
THE WINDS: PLANES, TRAINS & MUSICAL GAMES
TINY TOTS SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
John Turman host Seattle Symphony wind quintet
Travel along with the harmonious wind family to discover different and exciting modes of transportation.
Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to each performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $15 (ALL AGES NEED TICKETS)
Nobuyuki Tsujii with the Seattle Symphony
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, AT 7:30PM
CELLIST JEAN-GUIHEN QUEYRAS & PIANIST ALEXANDER MELNIKOV
IN RECITAL SERIES
Jean-Guihen Queyras cello
Alexander Melnikov piano
Acclaimed duo Queyras and Melnikov perform a program of heavenly Beethoven, brooding Rachmaninov and sinuous Debussy.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, APRIL 12, AT 8PM
DVOŘÁK NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Alexander Shelley conductor
Esther Yoo violin
Seattle Symphony
BARTÓK Romanian Folk Dances
RAYMOND YIU Violin Concerto (U.S. Premiere & Seattle Symphony Co-commission)
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Dvořak’s “New World” Symphony captures the spirit of the optimistic America that welcomed him. Raymond Yiu’s Violin Concerto also examines the theme of home, inspired by the life of composer Ma Sicong.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Performances of Raymond Yiu’s Violin Concerto are generously underwritten by the Richard E. Lang and Jane Lang Davis Living Music Program.
TICKETS FROM: $36
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, AT 2PM
MONDAY, APRIL 14, AT 7:30PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, AT 7:30PM
LIFE ON THE MOVE
Lucy Hawkes ecologist
Every year, billions of animals migrate in search of food, water or a mate. Join ecologist Lucy Hawkes for a peek into landscapes where some of the planet’s most notable animal athletes move and shake, and follow their beautiful, massive migrations across the globe.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 22, AT 7:30PM
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART TO THOMAS ADÈS
CHAMBER SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
Seattle Symphony musicians
AUGUST BAIK New Work
SCHULHOFF Concertino
THOMAS ADÈS Alchymia
MOZART String Quartet No. 22, “Prussian”
Schulhoff’s Concertino sings with humor belying its composer’s tragic story, a victim of the Holocaust. Emerging composer August Baik brings a new piece. Adès’ Alchymia meditates on Elizabethan England’s fascination with alchemy. Our series culminates with Mozart at his most sublime, the second “Prussian” Quartet.
TICKETS: $45
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, AT 8PM
AUGUSTIN HADELICH PLAYS PROKOFIEV
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Dalia Stasevska conductor Augustin Hadelich violin
Seattle Symphony
GINASTERA Malambo from Estancia
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1
REVUELTAS La noche de los Mayas (The Night of the Maya)
The rhythms of Mexico and Argentina are celebrated in one dazzling concert. The Night of the Maya pulsates with a huge percussion ensemble, traditional instruments and full orchestra. Malambo illustrates Argentinian gaucho dance traditions. And Augustin Hadelich brings Prokofiev at his most wickedly daring.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
Go behind the scenes at an Open Rehearsal of this program. Visit seattlesymphony.org/rehearsals for details.
Dalia Stasevska’s performances are generously sponsored by Heidi Charleson and Lou Woodworth.
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Augustin Hadelich with the Seattle Symphony
SCAN TO HEAR
Scan to hear Associate Conductor Sunny Xia’s interpretation of the poetry that inspired Vivaldi’s iconic work, The Four Seasons.
Clowes Family Associate
Concertmaster Helen Kim
While attending the University of Southern California, Associate Concertmaster Helen Kim studied chamber music with fellow violinist Midori. They are both featured this season, Helen on Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Midori on Brahms’ Violin Concerto.
THURSDAY, MAY 1, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, MAY 3, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, MAY 4, AT 2PM
VIVALDI
THE FOUR SEASONS
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Sunny Xia conductor
Helen Kim violin
David Gordon trumpet
Nola Richardson soprano
Sarah Larsen mezzo-soprano
Seattle Symphony Chorale
Seattle Symphony
J.S BACH Cantata No. 51, “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!”
VIVALDI Gloria
VIVALDI The Four Seasons
Journey to Venice to hear Vivaldi’s immortal work, The Four Seasons, brilliantly rendered for virtuoso violin. Bach’s brilliant cantata shines the spotlight on Principal Trumpet David Gordon. Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
Sunny Xia’s position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
Helen Kim’s position is generously underwritten as the Clowes Family Associate Concertmaster.
David Gordon’s position is generously underwritten as the Boeing Company Principal Trumpet.
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FRIDAY, MAY 2, AT 7 & 9PM
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OCTAVE 9: RAISBECK MUSIC CENTER
JIJI electroacoustic guitar & electronics
Gulli Björnsson visuals
GULLI BJÖRNSSON ljósíd (light) (Seattle Symphony Co-commission & World Premiere)
Delve into this immersive exploration of Iceland’s mesmerizing beauty with one of our century’s top guitarists. JIJI is a South Korean guitarist and DJ known for virtuosity and command of a broad range of repertoire. Composer Gulli Björnsson crafted a captivating audiovisual composition exclusively for this concert.
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SATURDAY, MAY 3, AT 11AM
Songs and Dances of India
A CELEBRATE ASIA PROJECT FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES
Vinay Parameswaran conductor Ryan Chung piano — 2024/2025 Young Artist
Seattle Symphony
Sing and dance with the orchestra as it performs music from India. From contemporary works by composer Reena Esmail to classic Bollywood songs, this program is sure to bring the whole family together.
Pre-concert activities begin one hour prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby.. Post-concert festivities in the lobby to directly follow the performance. Free with ticket purchase.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $30 ADULT, $20 STUDENT/SENIOR
THURSDAY, MAY 8, AT 7:30PM
AN EVENING WITH YO-YO MA AND THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Joshua Weilerstein conductor Yo-Yo Ma cello
Seattle Symphony
BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 7
ELGAR Cello Concerto
Yo-Yo Ma returns to Benaroya Hall to perform Elgar’s immortal Cello Concerto with the Seattle Symphony. Conductor Joshua Weilerstein brings companion music — the heroic Egmont Overture and Dvořák’s brilliantly stormy Seventh Symphony.
Yo-Yo Ma’s performance is generously sponsored by Yuka Shimizu.
SOLD OUT
SATURDAY, MAY 10, AT 8PM
Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble
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BENAROYA HALL PRESENTS
Max Richter piano & composer
American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME)
Clarice Jensen cello & artistic director
Ben Russell & Laura Lutzke violin
Kyle Miller viola
Claire Bryant cello
Max Richter is one of the most influential and acclaimed composers of all time. His fusion of classical technique and electronic technology has won him legions of fans around the world and blazed a trail for a generation of musicians. Richter joins forces with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble to perform music from his latest album release, In A Landscape, and his earlier album, The Blue Notebooks (2004).
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SUNDAY, MAY 11, AT 2PM
MONDAY, MAY 12, AT 7:30PM
TUESDAY, MAY 13, AT 7:30PM
EARTH AFTER DARK
Babak Tafreshi photographer
Uncover the hidden stories captured after the sun goes down with photographer and National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi. Look up and experience the cosmos through Tafreshi’s stunning photography — everything from the Milky Way to the animals that come out after dark here on Earth.
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Max Richter
Composer Tan Dun Explores a Secret Language
Conductor and composer Tan Dun returns to Benaroya Hall on May 15 & 16, 2025, with his work Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Women. Inspired by a closely guarded language passed from mother to daughter among the ethnic Yao women of China’s Hunan province, the work is accompanied by 13 short film clips documenting the Nu Shu language’s enigmatic traditions. These short
films were recorded by the composer himself during his travels to the province over the course of five years. Tan Dun also showcases the harp as a musical representation of the female voice.
SCAN TO LEARN
Scan here to watch Tan Dun in an interview with PBS about preserving the Nu Shu language.
THURSDAY, MAY 15, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, MAY 16, AT 8PM
TAN DUN CONDUCTS NU SHU: THE SECRET SONGS
OF WOMEN
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
SYMPHONIC SERIES
Tan Dun conductor
Xavier de Maistre harp Seattle Symphony
TAN DUN Sound River (U.S. Premiere)
TAN DUN Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Women
Tan Dun brings two beautiful works to Seattle. Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Women was inspired by a closely guarded language passed down from mother to daughter. Sound River is a new tribute marking the 700th anniversary of the death of Marco Polo.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
TICKETS FROM: $36
FRIDAY, MAY 16, AT 10:30AM
SATURDAY, MAY 17, AT 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30AM TINY
ORCHESTRA: SYMPHONIC CELEBRATIONS
TINY TOTS SERIES
ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
John Turman host Seattle Symphony musicians
All the families of the orchestra come together to perform!
Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to each performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.
The Arakawa Foundation proudly supports the Seattle Symphony’s Community Partnerships for Youth and Education. Additional support is provided by Delta Air Lines.
TICKETS: $15 (ALL AGES NEED TICKETS)
FRIDAY, MAY 30, AT 8PM SATURDAY, MAY 31, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JUNE 1, AT 2PM
100 YEARS OF EPIC FILM SCORES
SEATTLE POPS SERIES
Steven Reineke conductor Seattle Symphony
The Seattle Symphony will perform music from classic films through the decades — among them King Kong, The Godfather and more. Go behind the scenes at an Open Rehearsal of this program. Visit seattlesymphony.org/rehearsals for details.
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Hilary Hahn with the Seattle Symphony
June
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, AT 2PM
HAYDN THE CREATION
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
SYMPHONIC SERIES
David Robertson conductor
Susanna Phillips soprano
Nicholas Phan tenor
Eric Owens bass
Seattle Symphony Chorale
Seattle Symphony
HAYDN The Creation
This telling of Genesis is a choral gem of the Enlightenment. Haydn delightfully depicts the wonders of Creation — the universe, light and dark, earth and water, and all the charming beasts that populate it.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
TICKETS FROM: $36
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, AT 2PM
HILARY HAHN PLAYS BEETHOVEN
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
Xian Zhang conductor
Hilary Hahn violin
Seattle Symphony
BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5
Superstar Hilary Hahn performs Beethoven as only she can. Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony depicts a new dawn of optimism for the future. Composed in 1945, it looked to a horizon beyond the devastation of war.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
Xian Zhang’s performances are generously sponsored by Heidi Charleson and Lou Woodworth.
Hilary Hahn’s performances are generously sponsored by Judith Fong and Mark Wheeler.
TICKETS FROM: $56
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TUESDAY, JUNE 17, AT 7:30PM
Renée Fleming: Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Renée Fleming soprano
Renée Fleming returns to Benaroya Hall! Inspired by Fleming’s 2023 Grammy Award-winning album, Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene, this special multimedia performance spans Classical, Romantic and contemporary music, exploring nature as both inspiration for and victim of humanity.
Renée Fleming’s performance is generously sponsored by Leslie and Dale Chihuly.
TICKETS FROM: $61
Renée Fleming
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, AT 2PM
RAVEL BOLÉRO
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
SYMPHONIC
SERIES
Ludovic Morlot conductor
Demarre McGill flute
Seattle Symphony
RAVEL Rapsodie espagnole
SCHULLER Symphony for Brass & Percussion RAVEL Sites auriculaires
ALLISON LOGGINS-HULL Rhapsody for Solo Flute and Orchestra (West Coast Premiere and Seattle Symphony Co-commission) RAVEL Boléro
Dive into Maurice Ravel’s wildly famous Boléro, with its unmistakable opening bars — full of steady, persistent drumming and enchanting melodies for solo woodwinds. The orchestra gives the West Coast premiere of Allison Loggins-Hull’s Rhapsody for Solo Flute and Orchestra, bringing Principal Flute Demarre McGill into the spotlight.
Pre-Concert Talk one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Go behind the scenes at an Open Rehearsal of this program. Visit seattlesymphony.org/rehearsals for details.
Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
TICKETS FROM: $36
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, AT 7 & 9PM
Remix
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OCTAVE 9: RAISBECK MUSIC CENTER
Allison Loggins-Hull flute & live sampling
Seattle Symphony musicians
ALLISON LOGGINS-HULL Banned
ALLISON LOGGINS-HULL Homeland Remix
ALLISON LOGGINS-HULL Persist
Flutist, composer and producer Allison Loggins-Hull will be joined by members of the Seattle Symphony for a special remixed version of her Flute Rhapsody and other works from her catalog of Afrofuturist compositions.
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HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Online: seattlesymphony.org
Phone: 206.215.4747 or 1.866.933.4747 (toll-free) Visit seattlesymphony.org for Ticket Office phone line hours.
Mobile: Download our LISTEN BOLDLY app for iPhone or Android devices at seattlesymphony.org/app.
In Person: Ticket Office or Ticket Concierge Station
Ticket Office: Located at the corner of Third Avenue & Union Street, the Ticket Office is open two hours prior to performances through intermission.
Ticket Concierge: Located in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby, the Ticket Concierge is open during most Seattle Symphony performances (two hours prior to performances through intermission).
TICKET INFORMATION
Student/Senior Tickets: Student and Senior discount tickets may be purchased to most performances, subject to availability, starting two hours prior to performance start time. In-person sales only.
Children: Children 5 years of age and older are welcome at all performances. Children of all ages are welcome at Family Concerts and Tiny Tots performances. All children must have tickets.
Location: Benaroya Hall is located in downtown Seattle, bounded by Union and University streets, and by Second and Third avenues. Public entrances are along Third Avenue.
Refunds and Exchanges: Please note that all single-ticket purchases are non-refundable. There is a $15 exchange fee for non-subscribers.
Facility Fee: Tickets include a $6 facility fee for the preservation of Benaroya Hall. Facility fee for children’s concerts is $3.
Payment: Cash, check and card (Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay)
PARKING
At Benaroya Hall: Cars enter the Benaroya Hall parking garage from Second Avenue, just south of Union Street.
Prepaid Parking: Purchase a parking pass with your concert ticket to ensure you have a space on the night or day of your concert. For more information, visit seattlesymphony.org/planyourvisit.
Photos: Karya Schanilec: pp. front cover, 3, 16, 24, 30, 50; Brandon Patoc: pp. 10, 45, 49, 56; Carlin Ma: pp. 34, 38, 46, 63.
206.215.4747
BENAROYA HALL
S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM
The S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium is the main auditorium for most Seattle Symphony performances and has a capacity of 2,500 seats.
Partial View: A limited portion of the stage may not be visible. Indicates wheelchair-accessible seating.
ILLSLEY
BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
The Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall is designed for chamber groups and other smaller ensembles, and has a capacity of 540 seats.
OCTAVE 9: RAISBECK MUSIC CENTER
Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center offers an immersive environment with stateof-the-art acoustic and projection systems; seating capacity varies by program.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cameras, Recorders, Mobile Phones and Watch Alarms: The use of cameras or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. Patrons are asked to turn off all portable electronic devices prior to the performance.
Coat Check: A complimentary coat check is available for most performances in The Boeing Company Gallery along Third Avenue.
Emergency Phone Number: Please leave the appropriate venue phone number and your exact seat location (aisle, section, row, seat number) with your care provider so we may easily locate you in the event of an emergency:
S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, 206.215.4825; Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, 206.215.4776; Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, 206.215.4769.
Late Seating: For the comfort and listening pleasure of the audiences in the auditorium, late-arriving patrons will be seated at appropriate pauses in the performance.
Lost and Found: Patrons should check with the Head Usher immediately following the performance, or call Benaroya Hall security at 206.215.4715.
All artists, repertoire and prices subject to change.
The Seattle Symphony is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID# 910667412. The Symphony is registered with Washington State’s Charities Program as required by law. Additional information is available by calling 800.332.4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Corporate Memberships connect your company to downtown Seattle’s thriving arts center, Benaroya HaII. As a corporate member, you’ll enjoy employee perks, including complimentary and discounted tickets for the Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall Presents and other great entertainment. Visit seattlesymphony.org/corporate for more information.
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