BEETHOVEN CYCLE MAHLER TEN
SEASON
2015 16
FAURÉ REQUIEM
STRAUSS ZARATHUSTRA
DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTO VIVALDI VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 7 GERSHWIN RHAPSODY IN BLUE
CHOOSE ANY RESPIGHI PINES OF ROME RAVEL PIANO CONCERTO MOZART JUPITER SYMPHONY
GREAT GUEST ARTISTS Leila Josefowicz Imogen Cooper Jean-Yves Thibaudet Lang Lang Itzhak Perlman Andrรกs Schiff Baiba Skride
LEILA JOSEFOWICZ
ITZHAK PERLMAN LANG LANG
CLASSIC WORKS
FAMED CONCERTOS
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Brahms Symphony No. 3 Strauss Zarathustra Mahler Symphony No. 1 Beethoven Symphony No. 4 Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Dvořák New World Symphony
Brahms Violin Concerto Dvořák Cello Concerto Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2
ANDRÁS SCHIFF IMOGEN COOPER
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET
SAT
SEPT 19 7 PM
OPENING NIGHT CONCERT & GALA WITH LUDOVIC MORLOT & JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET
Presenting Sponsor: Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano BERNSTEIN: Overture to Wonderful Town COPLAND: Appalachian Spring SAINT-SAËNS: Danse Bacchanale from Samson et Dalila SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian” A thrilling start to the 2015–2016 season and Ludovic Morlot’s fifth season as Music Director in a program of American classics and two works by Saint-Saëns including his final and most exotic piano concerto, the “Egyptian,” featuring pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet as he begins his year-long role as Artist in Residence. To reserve a Gala package, and for more information please call 206.215.4868. Jean-Yves Thibaudet’s performance is generously underwritten by Jean-Francois and Catherine Heitz. Event Sponsors:
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SEPT 24 LUDOVIC MORLOT
7:30P M SAT
SEPT 26 8 PM
BEETHOVEN & MAHLER Ludovic Morlot, conductor BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 MAHLER: Symphony No. 1 TICKETS FROM: $21
FRI
SEPT 25 7 PM
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 4 UNTUXED Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jonathan Green, host MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet No. 6 in F minor BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 This shorter, no-intermission Symphony Untuxed concert presents a low-stress way to begin your weekend. Media Sponsor:
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OC T 1 7 : 30 PM SAT
OCT 3 8 PM SUN
OCT 4 2 PM
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 3 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola Efe Baltacıgil, cello R. STRAUSS: Don Quixote BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 TICKETS FROM: $21
7 : 30 PM SAT
OCT 10 8 PM
STRAUSS ZARATHUSTRA Jakub Hrůša, conductor Vilde Frang, violin DVOŘÁK: A Hero’s Song BRITTEN: Violin Concerto R. STRAUSS: Also Sprach Zarathustra Media Sponsor:
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OCT 11 2 PM
LANG LANG
T HU
OCT 8
LANG LANG
WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Jakub Hru˚ša, conductor Lang Lang, piano BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor RESPIGHI: Selections from The Birds GRIEG: Piano Concerto
This concert can be added to a CYO subscription at full price. TICKETS FROM: $90 MON
OCT 1 2 7 : 30 PM
ANDRÁS SCHIFF THE LAST SONATAS
ANDRÁS SCHIFF
Lang Lang's performance is generously underwritten by Judith A. Fong and Mark Wheeler.
András Schiff, piano The great András Schiff brings a fascinating program entitled “The Last Sonatas” to Seattle. These final works of composing genius include the classical inspiration of sonatas by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. This performance does not include the Seattle Symphony. TICKETS FROM: $20
SAT
OCT 1 7 8 PM SUN
OCT 18 2 PM
GERSHWIN RHAPSODY IN BLUE SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by Jeff Tyzik, conductor Jon Nakamatsu, piano Doug LaBrecque, vocals From the opening clarinet trill to the energized and rhapsodic piano passages, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue is a beloved American classic. TICKETS FROM: $28
VILDE FRANG
8 PM
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
FRI
OCT 16
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THU
OCT 22 7:30 P M SUN
OCT 25 ALEXANDER MELNIKOV
2 PM
BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Alexander Melnikov, piano
STRAVINSKY: Symphony in C BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 MOZART: Symphony No. 41, Jupiter Alexander Melnikov's performances are generously underwritten by Ilene and Elwood Hertzog.
TICKETS FROM: $21
THU
OCT 29 7:30 P M
SONIC EVOLUTION:
UNDER THE INFLUENCE
WITH BILL FRISELL, SHAPRECE, DEREK BERMEL AND THE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND CO-PRESENTED WITH EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL Presenting Sponsor:
SHAPRECE
Ludovic Morlot, conductor Bill Frisell, guitar Shaprece, vocals Roosevelt High School Jazz Band DEREK BERMEL: Migration Series, Concerto for Jazz Band and Orchestra WAYNE HORVITZ: Symphony No. 1 (World Premiere) Media Sponsor:
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FRI
OC T 30 8 PM SAT
OC T 31
HITCHCOCK'S PSYCHO
8 PM
HITCHCOCK PSYCHO
WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Adam Stern, conductor What better way to celebrate Halloween than to shriek along with Janet Leigh in the shower scene? Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable score is performed by the Symphony while the film is shown on the big screen at Benaroya Hall. Media Sponsor:
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N OV 5 7 : 30 PM FRI
N OV 6 N OON SAT
N OV 7 8 PM
BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO Ludovic Morlot, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin
GIYA KANCHELI: Nu. Mu. Zu. for Orchestra (World Premiere) BRAHMS: Violin Concerto MARTINU°: Symphony No. 4
SUN
N OV 8 2 PM
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet is one of the leading interpreters of Ravel and in this recital he performs two works by the French composer. This performance does not include the Seattle Symphony.
RENAUD CAPUÇON
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N OV 1 2 7: 30 PM SAT
NOV 1 4 8 PM
BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Henning Kraggerud, violin
R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 NIELSEN: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”
FRI
NOV 1 3 7 PM
BRUCH UNTUXED Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Henning Kraggerud, violin Jonathan Green, host
R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1
HENNING KRAGGERUD
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This shorter, no-intermission Untuxed concert presents a low-stress way to begin your weekend. Media Sponsor:
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7 : 30 PM SAT
NOV 21 8 PM SUN
NOV 2 2 2 PM
MAHLER TEN Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
MAHLER: Symphony No. 10 (Cooke version) Don’t miss the Seattle Symphony’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s now-completed Symphony No. 10. Traversing the full spectrum of emotion, from cries of heart-wrenching agony to moments of exquisite ecstasy, it leaves us pondering what other wonders Mahler might have accomplished had he lived past 50. Media Sponsor:
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THOMAS DAUSGAARD
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NOV 1 9
THU
DEC 3 7:30 P M SAT
DEC 5 8 PM SU N
DEC 6
JANE ARCHIBALD
2 PM
FAURÉ REQUIEM Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jane Archibald, soprano Nicolas Cavallier, baritone Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, harp Seattle Symphony Chorale
DEBUSSY: Danses sacrée et profane MESSIAEN: Poèmes pour Mi FAURÉ: Requiem Performances of Fauré Requiem are sponsored by the Nesholm Family Foundations. Valerie Muzzolini Gordon's performances are generously underwritten by Sue & Robert Collett and Sheila B. Noonan & Peter M. Hartley. Media Sponsor:
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DEC 9 7:30 P M
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: TALKIN' CHRISTMAS
Celebrate the holidays with living legends of gospel! The Blind Boys of Alabama bring their special Grammy-winning Christmas show back to Benaroya Hall. This performance does not include the Seattle Symphony. TICKETS FROM: $30 FRI
DEC 11 8 PM SAT
DEC 12 2 & 8 PM SU N
CAPATHIA JENKINS
DEC 13 2P M
HOLIDAY POPS SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and acclaimed pianist/ singer Tony DeSare headline a heart-warming program of Holiday favorites. Add to that a special appearance by the talented Mr. Claus, a cheerful chorus and the charming Stuart Chafetz leading the Symphony will guarantee to get you in a joyous Holiday mood! TICKETS FROM: $30
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8 PM SAT
DE C 1 9 1 & 8 PM S UN
D EC 2 0 2 PM
HANDEL MESSIAH Paul Agnew, conductor & tenor Anna Devin, soprano Benno Schachtner, countertenor Matthew Burns, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work. TICKETS FROM: $25
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DE C 2 2 7 :3 0 P M
A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS Joseph Crnko, conductor Northwest Boychoir / Vocalpoint! Seattle Members of the Northwest Sinfonia
N ORTH W EST B OYCH OIR
FRI
DE C 1 8
The remarkably talented and endearing Northwest Boychoir along with Vocalpoint! Seattle present the story of the Nativity told through reading, choral setting and audience carols. A heart-warming evening of music perfect for the whole family. This performance does not include the Seattle Symphony.
WE D
D EC 3 0 7 :3 0 P M
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 Andrew Grams, conductor Caitlin Lynch, soprano Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano Daniel Shirley, tenor Corey McKern, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale
HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and Gretel VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on Greensleeves BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”
S E AT T L E SY MPHONY C HORAL E
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Beethoven’s masterpiece for the ages is a wonderful way to end the year or begin the new one. The beauty and drama of the Ninth is alternately awe inspiring and uplifting. Media Sponsor:
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9 PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE
CONCERT, COUNTDOWN & CELEBRATION Andrew Grams, conductor Caitlin Lynch, soprano Sasha Cooke, mezzo-sporano Daniel Shirley, tenor Corey McKern, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and Gretel VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on Greensleeves BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” For New Year’s Eve you can follow the Ninth with an afterconcert party that includes a glass of champagne, a live band and dancing all the way to the midnight countdown and beyond! TICKETS FROM: $50
NE W YE AR' S E VE
THU
DE C 3 1
SAT
JAN 2 8 PM S UN
JAN 3 2 PM
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9
Andrew Grams, conductor Caitlin Lynch, soprano | Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano Daniel Shirley, tenor | Corey McKern, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and Gretel VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on Greensleeves BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” Media Sponsor:
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BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV
JAN 7 7:30 P M SAT
JAN 9 8 PM
RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Overture to The Tsar’s Bride RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite No. 3 in G major TICKETS FROM: $21 FRI
JAN 15 8 PM SAT
JAN 16 8 PM
HANDEL ROYAL FIREWORKS MUSIC Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor Mary Lynch, oboe
PERGOLESI: Sinfonia to L'Olimpiade RAMEAU: Suite from Les Paladins VIVALDI: Oboe Concerto in C major HANDEL: Music for the Royal Fireworks Media Sponsor:
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JAN 21 7:30 P M
BAIBA SKRIDE
FRI
JAN 22 N OON SAT
JAN 23 8 PM
SUN
JAN 31 4 PM
MOZART & HAYDN
Olari Elts, conductor Baiba Skride, violin
MOZART: Selections from Idomeneo Ballet Music MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major HAYDN: Symphony No. 104 in D major, “London” TICKETS FROM: $21
CELEBRATE ASIA Presenting Sponsor: Jindong Cai, conductor Charlie Albright, piano Community choruses
CHARLIE ALBRIGHT
BRITTEN: Selections from The Prince of the Pagodas XIAOGANG YE: Starry Sky for Piano and Orchestra The Seattle Symphony’s annual Celebrate Asia concert is a rare opportunity to revel in the rich musical traditions of Seattle’s Asian communities. This year featuring Xiaogang Ye’s Starry Sky for Piano and Orchestra which premiered at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Plus, community choruses perform popular Asian folk songs including Jasmine Flower and Arirang. TICKETS FROM: $20
2 06. 2 15. 4 7 4 7 | SE ATTLE SYM PHO N Y. O R G 1 1 THU
FE B 4 7 : 30 PM SAT
FEB 6 8 PM
BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN Ludovic Morlot, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano Roomful of Teeth
R. STRAUSS: Don Juan BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 2 BERIO: Sinfonia for 8 Voices and Orchestra Yefim Bronfman's performances are generously underwritten by Mel and Leena Sturman.
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FEB 11 7: 3 0 PM SAT
F EB 1 3 8 PM SUN
FEB 1 4 2 PM
BEETHOVEN & BARTÓK Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano
IVES: Three Places in New England BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” Jean-Efflam Bavouzet's performances are generously underwritten by James and Sherry Raisbeck.
YEFIM BRONFMAN
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7: 3 0 PM
MOZART & FAURÉ Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Benjamin Lulich, clarinet | Mary Lynch, oboe | Seth Krimsky, bassoon Jeffrey Fair, horn | Emma McGrath, violin | Efe Baltacıgil, cello HAYDN: Sinfonia concertante, Op. 84, Hob. 1:105, for Oboe, Bassoon, Violin and Cello R. STRAUSS: Horn Concerto No. 1 FAURÉ: Elegy for Cello MOZART: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622 TICKETS FROM: $20
FR I
FEB 1 9 8 PM SAT
F EB 20 8 PM SUN
F EB 2 1 2 PM
JAMES OWEN’S
CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET
THU
F EB 1 8
SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by Jeff Tyzik, conductor Jim Owen (John Lennon), rhythm guitar, piano & vocals Tony Kishman (Paul McCartney), bass guitar, piano & vocals John Brosnan (George Harrison), lead guitar & vocals Chris Camilleri (Ringo Starr), drums & vocals Imagine the Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of the Beatles like you've never heard them.
M ON
F EB 2 9 7: 3 0 PM
ITZHAK PERLMAN Itzhak Perlman, violin Rohan de Silva, piano Grammy- and Emmy-winning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman is a true legend. Don’t miss your chance to experience his incredible artistry. This performance does not include the Seattle Symphony. This concert can be added to a CYO subscription at full price. Media Sponsor:
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ITZHAK PERLMAN
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THU
MAR 3 7:30 P M
IGUDESMAN & JOO
WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Musicians Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo return to Seattle with their offbeat and hilarious theatrical show, mingling comedy, classical music and popular culture into a unique evening that will leave you holding your sides. TICKETS FROM: $26
FRI
MAR 4 8 PM SAT
MAR 5
IGUDESMAN & JOO
8 PM
J.S. BACH BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 3 Stephen Cleobury, conductor Northwest Boychoir PURCELL: Chacony in G minor PURCELL: “My heart is inditing” J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 HANDEL: “Let thy hand be strengthened” PERGOLESI: Stabat Mater TICKETS FROM: $20
THU
MAR 10 7:30 P M SAT
MAR 12 8 PM SUN
MAR 13 2 PM
MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23 Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano
HAYDN: Symphony No. 88 MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major SCHOENBERG: Transfigured Night Boris Giltburg’s performances are generously underwritten by Douglas F. King.
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THU
MAR 17 7:30 P M SAT
MAR 19 8 PM
RESPIGHI PINES OF ROME John Adams, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin
JOHN ADAMS: Scheherazade.2, Dramatic Symphony for Violin and Orchestra ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3 in C minor RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome Media Sponsor:
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FRI
LEILA JOSEFOWICZ
MAR 18 7 PM
SCHEHERAZADE.2 UNTUXED John Adams, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin Jonathan Green, host ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3 in C minor JOHN ADAMS: Scheherazade.2, Dramatic Symphony for Violin and Orchestra Media Sponsor:
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MA R 2 4 7 : 30 PM FRI
M A R 25 N OON SAT
M A R 26 8 PM
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADE Jes煤s L贸pez-Cobos, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin
GLINKA: Summer Night in Madrid TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade TICKETS FROM: $21
PRICES START AS LOW AS $20 PER CONCERT!
FRI
APR 1 8 PM SAT
APR 2 8 PM S UN
APR 3 2 PM
THE MIDTOWN MEN
FOUR STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST OF JERSEY BOYS SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by Featuring four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys
MIDTOWN MEN
They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all time! Now, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite sixties hits from the Beatles, The Rascals, Motown, The Four Seasons and more! Not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys.
This performance does not include the Seattle Symphony. TICKETS FROM: $30 THU
APR 7 7:30 P M SAT
APR 9 8 PM
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 4 David Zinman, conductor Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
MUSSORGSKY: Introduction to Khovanshchina PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 TICKETS FROM: $21
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APR 14 7:30 P M SAT
APR 16 8 PM
DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTO Mikhail Tatarnikov, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello
LIADOV: The Enchanted Lake DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto SILVESTROV: Symphony No. 5 TICKETS FROM: $21
FRI
APR 15 7 PM
DVOŘÁK UNTUXED Mikhail Tatarnikov, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello Jonathan Green, host LIADOV: The Enchanted Lake DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto
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APR 21 MARK PADMORE
7:30 P M SAT
APR 23 8 PM S UN
APR 24 2 PM
TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIET Ludovic Morlot, conductor Mark Padmore, tenor Seattle Symphony Chorale
MENDELSSOHN: Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream BRITTEN: Nocturne SZYMANOWSKI: Symphony No. 3 TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture TICKETS FROM: $21
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APR 28 7: 30 PM SAT
APR 30 8 PM
BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Imogen Cooper, piano
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APR 29 7 PM
BEETHOVEN UNTUXED Ludovic Morlot, conductor Imogen Cooper, piano Jonathan Green, host
IMOGEN COOPER
DUTILLEUX: Timbres, espace, mouvement BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7
EWALD: Symphony for Brass Quintet No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 This shorter, no-intermission Untuxed concert presents a low-stress way to begin your weekend. Media Sponsor:
LUDOVIC MORLOT
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FRI
MAY 6 8 PM SAT
MAY 7
FLY MOON ROYALTY
8 PM
HANDEL & VIVALDI Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, violin & countertenor VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in C major, No. 2 CORELLI: Concerto grosso in B-flat major, Op. 6, No. 11 ALBINONI: “Pianta bella” from Il Nascimento dell’ Aurora HANDEL: “Furibondo” from Partenope in D minor LOCATELLI: Concerto grosso in E-flat major, Op. 7, No. 6, “Il Pianto di Arianna” HANDEL: “But who may abide the day of his coming” from Messiah VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in D minor, No. 7 Media Sponsor:
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FRI
MAY 13 8 PM
SONIC EVOLUTION:
THIS IS INDIE!
WITH MICHAEL GORDON, TOMOKO MUKAIYAMA, FLY MOON ROYALTY AND FILMMAKER BILL MORRISON CO-PRESENTED WITH THE SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Presenting Sponsor: Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Tomoko Mukaiyama, piano Fly Moon Royalty WILLIAM BRITTELLE: (World Premiere) MICHAEL GORDON: The Unchanging Sea for Piano and Orchestra, with Film by Bill Morrison (World Premiere)
TOMOKO MUKAIYAMA
Indie filmmaker Bill Morrison, known for his riveting collages of archaic footage with original scores, joins forces with the famed Bang on a Can co-founder Michael Gordon for a one-of-a-kind evening. Morrison surfaces archival footage from Seattle’s history as a backdrop for Gordon’s electrified concerto for virtuoso pianist and multimedia artist Tomoko Mukaiyama. Then Brooklyn-based composer William Brittelle offers up a new work that features his intoxicating blend of classical artistry and indie-pop charm and Seattle artists Fly Moon Royalty perform their unique mix of blues, hip-hop and electronica with new orchestral backdrops. Media Sponsor:
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FRI
MAY 20 8 PM SAT
MAY 21 8 PM
SCI-FI AT THE POPS
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MAY 22 2 PM
SCI-FI AT THE POPS SEATTLE POPS SERIES sponsored by Jeff Tyzik, conductor Take a trip to the stars! The Seattle Symphony performs the music from your favorite science fiction films and TV shows, including Star Wars, Star Trek and Avatar. Media Sponsor:
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7: 30 PM SAT
JUN 4 8 PM
SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 4 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Northwest Boychoir Men of the Seattle Symhpony Chorale STRAVINSKY: Symphony of Psalms SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 4 TICKETS FROM: $21
SUN
JUN 5 2 PM
RAVEL PIANO CONCERTO Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
SEATTLE SYMPHONY CHORALE
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JUN 2
FAURÉ: Masques et bergamasques RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G major DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” Get a sneak peek of the Symphony’s upcoming tour of Asia with this special preview concert, featuring Dvořák’s famous “New World” Symphony and Ravel’s whimsical Piano Concerto in G major. This concert can be added to a CYO subscription at full price. Media Sponsor: Jean-Yves Thibaudet's performances is generously underwritten by Sheila B. Noonan and Peter M. Hartley.
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7: 30 PM FRI
JUN 10 NOON SAT
JU N 1 1 8 PM
GERSHWIN & BEETHOVEN Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
ANNA CLYNE: U.S. Premiere GERSHWIN: Concerto in F BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 Energy abounds! Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings the vim and vigor of 1920s New York City to Benaroya Hall with Gershwin’s jazzy Concerto in F. Music Director Ludovic Morlot leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s exhilarating Symphony No. 7. Jean-Yves Thibaudet's performances are generously underwritten by Sheila B. Noonan and Peter M. Hartley.
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET
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JUN 9
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2015
SEPTEMBER
19
SEA
OPENING NIGHT CONCERT & GALA
7pm
p. 4
WITH LUDOVIC MORLOT & JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET
24 & 26
BEETHOVEN & MAHLER
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 4
25
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 4 UNTUXED
7pm
p. 4
OCTOBER 1, 3 & 4
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 3
7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm
p. 5
8 & 10
STRAUSS ZARATHUSTRA
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 5
9 & 10
FOLK AND FIDDLIN' TIME 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
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LANG LANG 2pm with the Seattle Symphony
p. 5
12
ANDRÁS SCHIFF
p. 5
16, 17 & 18
GERSHWIN RHAPSODY IN BLUE 8pm | 8pm | 2pm
19
IVETA APKALNA
7:30pm
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22 & 25
BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1
7:30pm | 2pm
p. 6
23
[UNTITLED] 1 10pm
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27
PROKOFIEV & SHOSTAKOVICH
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29
SONIC EVOLUTION: UNDER THE INFLUENCE 7:30pm
p. 6
30 & 31
HITCHCOCK PSYCHO 8pm | 8pm
p. 6
31
PHANTOMS OF THE ORCHESTRA 11am
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11
7:30pm
7:30pm
p. 5
NOVEMBER 5, 6 & 7
BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO 7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm
p. 7
8
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET
p. 7
12 & 14
BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 7:30pm | 8pm
p. 7
13
BRUCH UNTUXED
p. 7
2pm 7pm
19, 21 & 22 MAHLER TEN 7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm
DECEMBER 3, 5 & 6
FAURÉ REQUIEM
7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm
5
THE SNOWMAN
11am
See Website
9
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
7:30pm
p. 8
11, 12 & 13
HOLIDAY POPS
8pm | 2 & 8pm | 2pm
p. 8
11 & 12
HOLIDAY HOORAY
10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
See Website
18, 19 & 20 HANDEL MESSIAH
8pm | 1pm, 8pm | 2pm
p. 9
22
A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS
7:30pm
p. 9
30
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9
7:30pm
p. 9
NEW YEARS EVE CONCERT, COUNTDOWN & CELEBRATION
9pm
p. 9
31
p. 7
p. 8
JANUARY 2 & 3
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9
2pm, 8pm | 2pm
p. 10
7 & 9
RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 10
15 & 16
HANDEL ROYAL FIREWORKS MUSIC
8pm | 8pm
p. 10
21, 22 & 23 MOZART & HAYDN
7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm
p. 10
31
4pm
p. 10
CELEBRATE ASIA
ASON
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AT A GLANCE
FEBRUARY
4 & 6
BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 11
5
[UNTITLED] 2
10pm
See Website
5 & 6
JUMPIN' JAZZ TIME 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
See Website
11, 13 & 14
BEETHOVEN & BARTÓK
7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm
p. 11
16
RACHMANINOV & BEETHOVEN
7:30pm
See Website
18
MOZART & FAURÉ
7:30pm
p. 11
19, 20 & 21 CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR 8pm | 8pm | 2pm
p. 11
29
ITZHAK PERLMAN
7:30pm
p. 11
3
IGUDESMAN & JOO
7:30pm
p. 12
4 & 5
J.S. BACH BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 3 8pm | 8pm
7
STEPHEN CLEOBURY
7:30pm
See Website
10, 12 & 13
MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23
7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm
p. 12
MARCH
12
PETER AND THE WOLF
11am
See Website
17 & 19
RESPIGHI PINES OF ROME
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 12
18
SCHEHERAZADE.2 UNTUXED
7pm
p. 12
7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm
p. 13
8pm | 8pm | 2pm
p. 14
24, 25 & 26 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADE
p. 12
APRIL 1, 2 & 3
THE MIDTOWN MEN
1 & 2
MUSICAL ZOO FOR ME AND YOU 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
See Website
7&9
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 4
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 14
14 & 16
DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTO
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 14
15
DVOŘÁK UNTUXED
7pm
p. 14
21, 23 & 24 TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIET
7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm
p. 14
22
[UNTITLED] 3
10pm
See Website
28 & 30
BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 15
29
BEETHOVEN UNTUXED
7pm
p. 15
6 & 7
HANDEL & VIVALDI
8pm | 8pm
p. 16
13
SONIC EVOLUTION: THIS IS INDIE!
8pm
p. 16
MAY
20, 21 & 22 SCI-FI AT THE POPS 8pm | 8pm | 2pm
p. 16
21
CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS
11am
See Website
2 & 4
SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 4
7:30pm | 8pm
p. 17
JUNE 3 & 4
SHINE-TIME MUSIC OLYMPICS
10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
See Website
5
RAVEL PIANO CONCERTO
2pm
p. 17
7
BRAHMS & DVOŘÁK
7:30pm
See Website
9, 10 & 11
GERSHWIN & BEETHOVEN
7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm
p. 17
13
JOSEPH ADAM
7:30pm
See Website
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ITZHAK PERLMAN
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$57
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$35
$30
$67
$97
$57
$38
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$50
$77
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$65
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$72
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$87
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$86
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$142
$99
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