Heart-Stopping Wonder. Unforgettable Moments. Exciting Debuts. Returning Favorites. 20 / 3 season Concerts At A Glance
Season Highlights Get ready for a bright, bold 2022/2023 season at Benaroya Hall! There is nothing like live music. Your GRAMMY®-winning Seattle Symphony will bring you the best of it all, from blockbuster favorites to inspiring world premieres, joined by the brightest stars of the symphonic world.
Nobuyuki Tsujii
Hilary Hahn
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PIANO CONCERTOS Nobuyuki Tsujii Plays Rachmaninov See page 27
Rachmaninov Piano Concertos Nos. 1–4 See RachFest on page 40
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23 See Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 on page 24
CLASSICAL FAVORITES Pictures at an Exhibition See page 8
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 See page 23
Carmina Burana See page 35
VIOLIN CONCERTOS Hilary Hahn Plays Brahms See page 9
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto See page 30
Britten Violin Concerto
See Sibelius Symphony No. 7 on page 29
POPULAR CULTURE Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra See page 6
Disney in Concert: Tim Burtonʼs The Nightmare Before Christmas See page 20
Gene Kelly: A Life in Music See page 33
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Opening Night Gala Itʼs our biggest season kick-off celebration yet! This elegant evening includes an exquisite menu by James Beardnominated chef and Top Chef alum Shota Nakajima, and performances by Jan Lisiecki, Noah Geller and Efe Baltacıgil. The 2022/2023 season Opening Night Gala honors Seattle philanthropists Joan Watjen and the late Craig Watjen. Opening Night Gala packages are very limited. For more information, contact Samantha DeLuna at samantha.deluna@seattlesymphony.org.
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Opening Night Concert + Party Ludovic Morlot conductor Jan Lisiecki piano Noah Geller violin Efe Baltacıgil cello ANGELIQUE POTEAT Breathe, Come Together, Embrace (Seattle Symphony Commission & World Premiere) CHOPIN Andante spianato and Grand polonaise brillante SAINT-SAËNS La muse et le poète RAVEL Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloé Kick off the new season with Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony, bringing you an evening of French favorites by Ravel and Saint-Saëns, exquisite Chopin selections with pianist Jan Lisiecki, and a world premiere by Artist in Residence Angelique Poteat.
NEW! Join us after the season-opening concert for drinks and dancing with Seattle Symphony musicians in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Get an all-access pass to the Opening Night Concert + Party experience. CONCERT-ONLY TICKETS FROM: $58 ALL-INCLUSIVE CONCERT + PARTY TICKETS: $250 Opening Night Concert + Party tickets are included with Opening Night Gala packages. Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus. 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.
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Sep WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, AT 7:30PM
Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Edwin Outwater conductor Stewart Copeland host & percussion This one-night-only concert features legendary rock star, percussionist and composer Stewart Copeland — renowned as the founder of The Police — alongside the Seattle Symphony, diving into The Policeʼs biggest hits including “Roxanne,” “Donʼt Stand So Close to Me” and “Message in a Bottle.” TICKETS FROM: $50 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, AT 8PM
Tchaikovsky Pathétique Symphony Ludovic Morlot conductor Jan Lisiecki piano
GABRIELLA SMITH Tidalwave Kitchen GRIEG Piano Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique” Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” is a declaration of forbidden love shrouded in mystery. Griegʼs Piano Concerto endures as a popular piece equally recognized for its use in TV and film as in the concert hall. Gabriella Smith’s Tidalwave Kitchen rounds out the program, creating an orchestral sound world that reflects the danger and beauty of nature. Pre-concert Talk presented 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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Dvořák Symphony No. 7 Jonathon Heyward conductor Nicolas Altstaedt cello SMETANA The Moldau ESA-PEKKA SALONEN Cello Concerto DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 7 Conductor Jonathon Heyward returns for the Seattle Symphony premiere of Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Cello Concerto, which was inspired by science fiction and outer space, chaos and comets. Then, we travel back to Earth and the musical landscape of Bohemia with Dvořák’s dramatic Seventh Symphony. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
TICKETS FROM: $25 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, AT 7 & 9PM
Visions of the Season | SERIES Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Seattle Symphony musicians ANGELIQUE POTEAT Six Seasons GINA GILLIE Pale Blue Dot GINA GILLIE To the Seasons Gina Gillie brings us two works, including To the Seasons, inspired by and featuring a set of four poems by William Blake. Artist in Residence Angelique Poteat’s Six Seasons rounds out this evening of intriguing contemporary works. Octave 9: Emerging Artists is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Laura DeLucaʼs position is generously underwritten as the Dr. Robert Wallace Clarinet.
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Pictures at an Exhibition Kahchun Wong conductor Benjamin Lulich clarinet Seth Krimsky bassoon DUKAS The Sorcerer’s Apprentice R. STRAUSS Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition Dark and stormy French skies dominate this program, with Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice opening the concert. Ravelʼs lush orchestration of Mussorgsky’s original work vividly brings these images to life. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Benjamin Lulich’s position is generously underwritten as the Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Smith Principal Clarinet.
TICKETS FROM: $25 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, AT 8PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, AT 2PM
Latin Fire
Enrico Lopez-Yañez conductor José Sibaja trumpet Mónica Ábrego soprano Latin Fire is an energetic celebration of Latin American orchestral hits paired with musical fireworks from Costa Rican trumpeter José Sibaja and vocalist Mónica Ábrego. This high-octane concert sizzles with danceable rhythms on the Benaroya Hall stage. TICKETS FROM: $36
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Hilary Hahn THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, AT 8PM
Hilary Hahn Plays Brahms Alpesh Chauhan conductor Hilary Hahn violin BRAHMS Tragic Overture BRAHMS Violin Concerto LUTOSŁAWSKI Concerto for Orchestra We welcome back Hilary Hahn to perform Brahms’ epic Violin Concerto. Massive in its scope but with a profound sense of beauty, this is one of the greatest violin concertos ever written. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Hilary Hahn’s performances are generously sponsored by Charles and Maria Schweizer.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, AT 7:30PM
Jean-Yves Thibaudet IN RECITAL SERIES
Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano DEBUSSY Complete Préludes Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to the Benaroya Hall stage to perform Debussy’s stunning Préludes, a picturesque collection of 24 vignettes. TICKETS FROM: $35
Jeannette Sorrell FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, AT 8PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, AT 2PM
Jeannette Sorrell Plays & Conducts BAROQUE & WINE SERIES
Jeannette Sorrell conductor & harpsichord David Gordon trumpet HANDEL Selections from Water Music VIVALDI/arr. SORRELL La Folia HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto MOZART Ballet Music from Idomeneo Acclaimed harpsichordist and GRAMMY®-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell takes the stage at Benaroya Hall with an elegant program of dance-inspired pieces, from Mozartean theatrical music to Handel’s famed Water Music. Pre-concert wine tastings begin at 6:30pm in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Not included with ticket purchase. David Gordonʼs position is generously underwritten as the Boeing Company Principal Trumpet.
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COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Hear the Seattle Symphony in your neighborhood! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, AT 7PM
EO9066 Community Composition Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, Benaroya Hall Seattle Symphony musicians FRIDAY, MARCH 3, AT 7PM
Community Concert in Renton Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center Sunny Xia conductor Seattle Symphony FRIDAY, APRIL 21, AT 7PM
Dear Humanity
S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Benaroya Hall Sunny Xia conductor Seattle Symphony THURSDAY, MAY 18, AT 7:30PM
The Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop
S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Benaroya Hall Sunny Xia conductor Seattle Symphony FRIDAY, JUNE 7, AT 7PM
Side-by-Side Concert with Yakima Music en Acción
S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Benaroya Hall Sunny Xia conductor Seattle Symphony
The Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop is generously underwritten by Pamela Merriman, Sonja Ross, and Kelley Ross. Additional support for The Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop is provided by Patricia M. Davis, Ann Holbrook, and Michel and Christine Suignard. The Seattle Symphony’s Family, School & Community programs are supported by 4Culture, Arakawa Foundation, Marco Argenti, The Klorfine Foundation, MerrimanRoss Family, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Maryanne Tagney, the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation and individual contributions to the Seattle Symphony Annual Fund.
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Tan Dun November 3–13 | Benaroya Hall
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ABOUT TAN DUN The world-renowned composer and UNESCO Global Goodwill Ambassador Tan Dun has made an indelible mark on the worldʼs music scene with creative repertoire that spans the boundaries of classical music, multimedia performance and both Eastern and Western traditions. NOVEMBER 3–13
THE MOGAO CAVES: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE SPECIAL EXHIBIT NOVEMBER 5
NATURE RESOUNDS
FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES NOVEMBER 10 & 12
TAN DUN BUDDHA PASSION NOVEMBER 11
TAN DUN GHOST OPERA | SERIES
See pages 15–17 for full concert & event details.
Learn more at seattlesymphony.org/tandun. Performances of Tan Dun: Buddha Passion are generously underwritten by Jeff and Rita Xiong. The Mogao Caves: An Immersive Experience is generously sponsored by Mimi Gardner Gates and the Dunhuang Foundation.
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Brahms & Mendelssohn CHAMBER SERIES Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall Seattle Symphony musicians BRAHMS String Quartet No. 2 MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio No. 1 Two titans of chamber repertoire come together on this series-opening program. Brahms’ most profound music, rich, expansive and lyrical, explores every color and combination of the intimate ensemble. Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio is sparkling, sweet and intimate music at the heart of the Romantic chamber tradition. TICKETS: $41 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, AT 8PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, AT 2PM
Ravel & Debussy Alexander Shelley conductor Pekka Kuusisto violin
RAVEL La valse ENRICO CHAPELA Antiphaser Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra (Seattle Symphony Co-commission & World Premiere) DEBUSSY Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune RAVEL/orch. Tortelier Piano Trio Enrico Chapela’s new concerto Antiphaser fuses the sound world of electric violin, in the hands of the brilliant Pekka Kuusisto, with symphony orchestra. Enfolding this music is Debussy’s dreamy “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” along with Ravel’s ecstatic waltz and a seldom-heard orchestration of his Piano Trio. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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The Mogao Caves: An Immersive Experience Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center
One of the world’s great cultural heritage and Asian art sites is vividly showcased in this once-in-a-lifetime immersive exhibit in Octave 9. The Mogao Caves — excavated grottos in the Gobi Desert — date back over 1,000 years and contain remarkable displays of Buddhist artwork. In this virtual journey to the desert, youʼll walk through the astounding caves that inspired composer Tan Dunʼs powerful Buddha Passion, featured this season in the Delta Air Lines Masterworks Series. FREE ADMISSION EXHIBIT SCHEDULE: NOVEMBER 3, 8 & 9 Open 4–7pm NOVEMBER 5, 6, 12 & 13 Open 12–2pm and 4–7pm The Mogao Caves: An Immersive Experience is generously sponsored by Mimi Gardner Gates and the Dunhuang Foundation. Performances of Tan Dun: Buddha Passion are generously underwritten by Jeff and Rita Xiong.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, AT 11AM
Nature Resounds FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES Sunny Xia conductor
Together with our Assistant Conductor Sunny Xia, the Seattle Symphony explores the great outdoors through this performance featuring Tan Dun’s beautiful interactive piece, Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds. Pre-concert activities, with crafts and instrument exploration, begin one hour prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase. Seattle Symphony Family Programs are supported by The Klorfine Foundation. Sunny Xiaʼs position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Assistant Conductor.
TICKETS: $25 STANDARD, $15 STUDENT/SENIOR
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, AT 8PM
Tan Dun Buddha Passion Tan Dun conductor Sen Guo soprano Huiling Zhu mezzo-soprano Kang Wang tenor Yunpeng Wang baritone Tan Weiwei vocals Batubagen vocals Chen Yining pipa & dancer Northwest Boychoir Seattle Symphony Chorale TAN DUN Buddha Passion
Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion is the first of its kind in a centuries-old tradition: a Passion not inspired by a Christian narrative, but rather, a Buddhist one. Stirred by the city of Dunhuang and its ancient caves, Tan Dun has created a powerful score that captures the Buddha’s teachings of love, forgiveness, sacrifice and salvation. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to Saturdayʼs performance. Free with ticket purchase. Performances of Tan Dun: Buddha Passion are generously underwritten by Jeff and Rita Xiong. The Mogao Caves: An Immersive Experience is generously sponsored by Mimi Gardner Gates and the Dunhuang Foundation.
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Tan Dun Ghost Opera | SERIES Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Seattle Symphony musicians TAN DUN Ghost Opera Tan Dun’s Ghost Opera evokes the spirits of Bach and Shakespeare, standing with the ancient folk traditions of shamanistic Chinese opera. Written for string quartet and pipa, the performers also play percussion, cymbals and stones, water and paper. Octave 9: Emerging Artists is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
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Skiing in the Shadow of Everest Hilaree Nelson mountaineer Next to Everest in the towering Himalaya sits Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world. Its famed couloir — nicknamed the “Dream Line” — is considered one of the boldest ski runs of all time. In 2018, mountaineer Hilaree Nelson became the first woman to complete the run. Hear Nelson’s stories of the passion, grit and teamwork behind this historic achievement. The National Geographic Live Seattle Speaker Series is presented by the Seattle Symphony.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, AT 8PM
Tales of 1,001 Nights Aziz Shokhakimov conductor Miina-Liisa Värelä soprano IPPOLITOV-IVANOV Turkish Fragments RAVEL Shéhérazade RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
Scheherazade wove her web of tales within tales for 1,001 nights — stories which are wise, witty, bawdy and heroic. The collected Arabian Nights stories inspired Rimsky-Korsakov to compose his epic symphonic poem. Ravel also turned to the tales in his own version for soprano and orchestra. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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Brian Owens: Soul in My Country Tour LIVE @ BENAROYA HALL
Taking inspiration from such legendary artists as Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Johnny Cash and Sam Cooke, Brian Owens delivers his own interpretation of the classic R&B sound — a unique blend of gospel, soul, hip-hop and pop music. TICKETS FROM: $40
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Dec THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, AT 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, AT 2PM
Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Susie Benchasil Seiter conductor See one of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films like never before! The Nightmare Before Christmas will be projected in its entirety on the big screen with dialogue, singing and effects, accompanied by Danny Elfman’s darkly charming score played live by the Seattle Symphony. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. ©Disney. All rights reserved. MPAA Rating: PG
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The Snowman
FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES Sunny Xia conductor Northwest Boychoir, Apprentices 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. This festive concert will include holiday favorite sing-alongs! Pre-concert activities, with crafts and instrument exploration, begin one hour prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase. Seattle Symphony Family Programs are supported by The Klorfine Foundation. Sunny Xiaʼs position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Assistant Conductor.
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Jim Brickman: A Very Merry Christmas LIVE @ BENAROYA HALL
This heartwarming holiday program brings yuletide memories to life with festive favorites and Brickman’s own hit songs, including “The Gift,” “Sending You A Little Christmas,” “Angel Eyes” and “If You Believe.” Delight in the joyful sounds of the season with this bright winterʼs night celebration. TICKETS FROM: $45 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, AT 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, AT 2PM
Holiday Pops Stuart Chafetz conductor Dee Donasco vocals
There’s no place like Benaroya Hall for the holidays! Join conductor Stuart Chafetz and vocalist Dee Donasco for this dazzling program full of holiday favorites, traditional carols and plenty of yuletide cheer. TICKETS FROM: $36
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, AT 1 & 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, AT 2PM
Handel Messiah BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Sofi Jeannin conductor Nicole Cabell soprano Sara Couden contralto Steven Soph tenor Adam Lau bass 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 the Seattle Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists — honor Handel’s greatest work. Handel’s Messiah is generously sponsored by Stephen Whyte.
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A Festival of Lessons and Carols SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
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. TICKETS FROM: $25
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, AT 7:30PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, AT 8PM
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
David Danzmayr conductor Laura Strickling soprano Mary Phillips mezzo-soprano Nicholas Phan tenor Hadleigh Adams baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale L. BOULANGER Vieille prière bouddhique BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9, “Choral” The beauty and drama of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony returns to Benaroya Hall! This alternately awe-inspiring and uplifting masterpiece, with its crowning jewel of the “Ode to Joy” chorus, is a wonderful way to end the calendar year and look boldly to the year ahead. TICKETS FROM: $29 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, AT 9PM
New Year’s Eve Concert, Countdown & Celebration SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
David Danzmayr conductor Laura Strickling soprano Mary Phillips mezzo-soprano Nicholas Phan tenor Hadleigh Adams baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale L. BOULANGER Vieille prière bouddhique BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9, “Choral” Start your New Year off right with the grandeur of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and enjoy the splendor of the “Ode to Joy” chorus with friends and family. Then ring in 2023 at a post-concert party featuring a special countdown to midnight. Post-concert party in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby; admission included with ticket purchase.
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Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Lina González-Granados conductor Michelle Cann piano NINA SHEKHAR Lumina MOZART Piano Concerto No. 23 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 Michelle Cann performs Mozart’s refined, radiant Piano Concerto No. 23 with former Seattle Symphony Conducting Fellow Lina González-Granados. Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony was written to satisfy Stalin’s regime, yet within its complex beauty, forceful sonorities and triumphant conclusion, the true voice of the artist cannot be denied. Nina Shekhar’s Lumina explores the spectrum of light and dark. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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Seong-Jin Cho IN RECITAL SERIES
Seong-Jin Cho piano HANDEL Keyboard Suite No. 5 SOFIA GUBAIDULINA Chaconne BRAHMS Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel BRAHMS Selections from Klavierstücke, Op. 76 R. SCHUMANN Symphonic Etudes After making his acclaimed Seattle Symphony debut as part of Celebrate Asia in 2019, rising star Seong-Jin Cho returns to Benaroya Hall in a solo recital that showcases the Romantic sound worlds of Brahms and Robert Schumann. TICKETS FROM: $35
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Café Music CHAMBER SERIES
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall Seattle Symphony musicians ANDREW GRIFFIN New Work PAUL SCHOENFIELD Café Music STEVE REICH Different Trains Paul Schoenfieldʼs Café Music knits together jaunty notes of Broadway, Viennese and American genres. Steve Reich’s Different Trains heartrendingly juxtaposes spoken word memories of train journeys in the U.S. and Europe during World War II. TICKETS: $41 THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 7:30PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 8PM
Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven Jean-Efflam Bavouzet conductor & piano HAYDN Keyboard Concerto in F major BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 MOZART Piano Concerto No. 26, “Coronation” Acclaimed pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet returns to the Seattle Symphony as conductor and soloist for a program devoted to Classical piano concertos. Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, all geniuses of their time, left an indelible mark on the keyboard repertoire. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, AT 7 & 9PM
Time & Space
| SERIES Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Radiance vocal ensemble Seattle-based vocal ensemble Radiance brings a program of American contemporary choral composers to Octave 9. In this concert, they explore themes of Time and Space. Featuring works by Caroline Shaw, Nico Muhly and Philip Glass, with minimalist flavors framed by the eternal sounds of medieval chant. Octave 9: Emerging Artists is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
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From Shallows to Seafloor Diva Amon marine biologist Dive in with marine biologist Diva Amon to get to know the fascinating creatures in each unique layer of Earth’s massive underwater habitat — from the familiar sea creatures near the surface to their otherworldly, alien-like cousins that wander the ocean floor. The National Geographic Live Seattle Speaker Series is presented by the Seattle Symphony.
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Nobuyuki Tsujii Plays Rachmaninov Jiří Rožeň conductor Nobuyuki Tsujii piano
DVOŘÁK Carnival Overture RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 2 MARTINŮ Symphony No. 6, “Fantaisies symphoniques” Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto unfolds with a sense of drama and romance in the hands of Nobuyuki Tsujii, “the definition of virtuosity” (The Observer). Dvořák’s Carnival Overture was written shortly before he left for his famed travels to the United States. Martinů’s deeply personal Sixth Symphony originated in New York while he was in exile from Czechoslovakia. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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Celebrate Asia SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
The 15th annual Celebrate Asia shines a spotlight on Seattle’s vibrant Asian communities and celebrates Asian heritage in the arts, dance and music. Celebrate Asia features pre- and post-concert festivities at Benaroya Hall alongside a beautiful and diverse concert program. TICKETS FROM: $33
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Sibelius Symphony No. 7 Kazem Abdullah conductor Augustin Hadelich violin SIBELIUS Finlandia BRITTEN Violin Concerto DAI FUJIKURA New Work (Seattle Symphony Commission & World Premiere) SIBELIUS Symphony No. 7 For his seventh and final symphony, Sibelius distilled all his powers down to a succinct, momentous closing statement — an odyssey contained in just over 20 minutes. A newly commissioned work from Dai Fujikura takes its inspiration from this enigmatic work. We welcome back Augustin Hadelich to perform Britten’s Violin Concerto, composed in the growing shadows of World War II. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
TICKETS FROM: $25 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, AT 8PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, AT 2PM
Beethoven Pastoral Symphony Lee Mills conductor BEETHOVEN “Pastoral” Symphony
In his “Pastoral” Symphony, Beethoven flings open the doors of the concert hall, attuning his symphonic craft to the natural world like never before. Former Seattle Symphony Associate Conductor Lee Mills takes on this great masterpiece, of which Berlioz later said, “it is a matter of nature in her simple truth.” Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, AT 8PM
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Tianyi Lu conductor Arabella Steinbacher violin
SALINA FISHER Tupaia MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto R. STRAUSS Aus Italien Violinist Arabella Steinbacher takes on Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, beloved for its brilliant virtuosity and finesse. Richard Strauss’ early tone poem Aus Italien evokes the charm of Italy, at last receiving its Seattle Symphony debut. Tianyi Lu conducts fellow New Zealander Salina Fisher’s Tupaia, inspired by the Polynesian navigator who aided James Cook’s Pacific voyage. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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My Heart is a River | SERIES Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Seth Parker Woods cello
FREIDA ABTAN My Heart is a River (Seattle Symphony Commission & World Premiere) Freida Abtan’s music uses spectral processing to transform the sounds of the cello into immersive media choreography — specially created for Octave 9. We welcome back Seth Parker Woods for this new, extended version of Freida Abtan’s My Heart is a River. Octave 9: Emerging Artists is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
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Life on the Move
Lucy Hawkes physiological ecologist Every year, billions of animals migrate in search of food, water, or a mate. Physiological ecologist Lucy Hawkes shares an inside look at what she’s learned tracking animals — from the elusive, deep-diving basking shark to the high-flying bar-headed goose — on their iconic, long-distance migrations across the planet. The National Geographic Live Seattle Speaker Series is presented by the Seattle Symphony.
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Rachmaninov Symphony No. 1 David Robertson conductor Noah Geller violin
LIGETI Romanian Concerto BARTÓK Violin Concerto No. 2 RACHMANINOV Symphony No. 1 Seattle Symphony Concertmaster Noah Geller takes center stage with Bartók’s dramatic Second Violin Concerto, which veers between mystery, exuberance and transcendence. Ligeti’s Romanian Concerto brims with tuneful folk-inspired melodies. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Noah Geller’s position is generously underwritten as the David & Amy Fulton Concertmaster.
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Richard Egarr Plays & Conducts BAROQUE & WINE SERIES
Richard Egarr conductor & harpsichord J.S. BACH Harpsichord Concerto No. 3, BWV 1054 PURCELL Fantasia in Three Parts Upon a Ground J.C. BACH Symphony in G minor, W. C12 HAYDN Symphony No. 44 “Trauersinfonie” MOZART Symphony No. 33 Richard Egarr returns to Benaroya Hall, bringing a joyful sense of adventure to the dual role of playing and conducting works by Haydn, Mozart and more. Pre-concert wine tastings begin at 6:30pm in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Not included with ticket purchase.
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T. rex Rises
Lindsay Zanno paleontologist How did T. rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 67 million years ago? Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno is uncovering the answer. Join Dr. Zanno for a fascinating look at how a global climate crisis during the Cretaceous changed the course of evolution for this prehistoric tyrant and its ancestors. The National Geographic Live Seattle Speaker Series is presented by the Seattle Symphony.
TICKETS FROM: $36 FRIDAY, MARCH 17, AT 8PM SATURDAY, MARCH 18, AT 8PM SUNDAY, MARCH 19, AT 2PM
Gene Kelly: A Life in Music Neil Thomson conductor Patricia Ward Kelly host Music was central to Gene Kelly’s work. In 1969, many of MGMʼs film orchestrations were destroyed. Now with these scores carefully reconstructed, we bring you: Gene Kelly dancing on the big screen and accompanied live by the Seattle Symphony! Hosted by Kelly’s wife and biographer, Patricia Ward Kelly, this special event takes you behind the scenes to share Gene Kelly’s own insights about the making of these enduring works. TICKETS FROM: $36
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TUESDAY, MARCH 21, AT 7:30PM
The Complete Goldberg Variations CHAMBER SERIES Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall Seattle Symphony musicians DAMIEN GETER Buh-roke J.S. BACH Sonata No. 1 in G major, BWV 1027 J.S. BACH Goldberg Variations Damien Geter’s brand new work for harpsichord and strings pays tribute to Baroque techniques with a funky twist. Musicians of the Seattle Symphony pair it with J.S. Bach’s famous Goldberg Variations — intricate, ingenious and forming a great imaginative arc. TICKETS: $41 THURSDAY, MARCH 23, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 25, AT 8PM
Three Continents Cello Concerto Yue Bao conductor Jan Vogler cello
BARBER Overture to The School for Scandal NICO MUHLY, SVEN HELBIG, ZHOU LONG Three Continents Cello Concerto (U.S. Premiere) BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra Premiered in 2019, the dynamic Three Continents Cello Concerto celebrates musical styles across a vast cultural space: three composers from three different continents and of nearly three generations. Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra is a thrilling masterpiece that puts the orchestra’s virtuosity on full display. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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The Living Horn | SERIES Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Seattle Symphony musicians
SHANYSE STRICKLAND New Work The Seattle Symphony’s horn players explore Octave 9’s acoustic and visual possibilities to bring their instrument’s unique timbre to the fore. Octave 9: Emerging Artists is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
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Carmina Burana Xian Zhang conductor Hugh Russell baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale Northwest Boychoir ROSSINI William Tell Overture QIGANG CHEN L’Éloignement ORFF Carmina burana
Drawn from medieval poems that vividly celebrate the secular topics of love, lust, excess and indulgence, Carmina burana spans the full range of musical styles, ranging from the power and majesty of full orchestra and chorus to the delicate intimacy of a single human voice. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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The Peasant Prince FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES Sunny Xia conductor The Peasant Prince is based on the remarkable true story of Li Cunxin, as recounted in the best-selling memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer. Li’s journey is told with the power and simplicity of a great fairytale. Pre-concert Activities, featuring crafts and instrument exploration, begin one hour prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase. Seattle Symphony Family Programs are supported by The Klorfine Foundation. Sunny Xiaʼs position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Assistant Conductor.
TICKETS: $25 STANDARD, $15 STUDENT/SENIOR FRIDAY, APRIL 7, AT 7 & 9PM
Graveyards and Gardens | SERIES Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Caroline Shaw dancer Vanessa Goodman dancer CAROLINE SHAW Graveyards and Gardens Composer Caroline Shaw and choreographer Vanessa Goodman have created a collaborative performance installation examining memory as a process of reconstruction, rather than as an exact recollection of fixed events. Octave 9: Emerging Artists is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
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Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz trombonist Tommy Dorsey led his band to 17 number one hits in the 1930s and 1940s, and Frank Sinatra cut his teeth singing with the band. Now, under the baton of clarinetist Terry Myers, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra brings that big band sound to the Benaroya Hall stage. TICKETS FROM: $36
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, AT 7:30PM
Midori
IN RECITAL SERIES Midori violin J.S. BACH Violin Sonata No. 1 ISANG YUN Königliches Thema J.S. BACH Violin Sonata No. 3 JOHN ZORN Passagen J.S. BACH Partita No. 2 World renowned violinist Midori — a 2021 Kennedy Center Honoree — marks her 40th anniversary as a performer with a celebrated return to Benaroya Hall. Midori’s performance is generously underwritten by the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 13, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 15, AT 8PM SUNDAY, APRIL 16, AT 2PM
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Lawrence Renes conductor Abel Selaocoe cello ABEL SELAOCOE New Work (Seattle Symphony Co-commission & U.S. Premiere) BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique Hear the glamorous yet haunting ballroom waltzes, a dramatic march to the scaffold and the cackle of witches in Berlioz’s thrilling orchestral showpiece, Symphonie fantastique. This exhilarating work is paired with the U.S. premiere of a new work by South African cellist Abel Selaocoe. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Abel Selaocoe’s performances and commission are generously underwritten by The Richard E. Lang and Jane Lang Davis Living Music Program.
TICKETS FROM: $25 THURSDAY, APRIL 20, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 22, AT 8PM
Battleship Potemkin Frank Strobel conductor EISENSTEIN/SHOSTAKOVICH Battleship Potemkin Sergei Eisenstein’s 1925 silent masterpiece Battleship Potemkin remains one of the most influential films of all time. Silent film expert Frank Strobel has created a striking collage of Shostakovich’s symphonies for the film’s soundtrack. Experience Battleship Potemkin projected on the big screen with a full orchestra performing the soundtrack live. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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Dear Humanity COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Join the Seattle Symphony for a very special community concert at Benaroya Hall featuring the world premiere of Dear Humanity for Youth Chorus and Orchestra, a work composed by Artist in Residence Angelique Poteat and the 2020 Community Youth Chorus that centers around the theme of climate change. FREE ADMISSION SUNDAY, APRIL 23, AT 2PM MONDAY, APRIL 24, AT 7:30PM TUESDAY, APRIL 25, AT 7:30PM
Adaptation
Alizé Carrère filmmaker & environmental anthropologist Explore the remarkable ways people around the world are adapting to our changing planet. From the floating gardens of Bangladesh to the ice pyramids of northern India, environmental anthropologist Alizé Carrère offers a hopeful look at the resilience, perseverance and innovation of humankind. The National Geographic Live Seattle Speaker Series is presented by the Seattle Symphony.
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ach Fest
We celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sergey Rachmaninovʼs birth with a two-night RachFest featuring two of his challenging piano concertos each evening. Rachmaninov poured his encyclopedic knowledge of the instrument into his compositions, creating four piano concertos that are a tour-de-force of pianistic effects and require jaw-dropping technique to perform. THURSDAY, APRIL 27, AT 7:30PM
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Katharina Wincor conductor Dominic Cheli piano RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 1 RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 2 TICKETS FROM: $33 SATURDAY, APRIL 29, AT 8PM
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Katharina Wincor conductor Rémi Geniet piano Albert Cano Smit piano RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 3 RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 4 TICKETS FROM: $33
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The Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop Concert COMMUNITY CONCERTS Join Seattle Symphony musicians for the 30th anniversary edition of the Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop Concert! This FREE community concert features world premieres by student composers as performed by members of the orchestra. This concert is the capstone of a 12-week composition course led by composer, clarinetist, Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop alumna and Artist in Residence Angelique Poteat. FREE ADMISSION The Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop is generously underwritten by Pamela Merriman, Sonja Ross, and Kelley Ross. Additional support for The Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop is provided by Patricia M. Davis, Ann Holbrook, and Michel and Christine Suignard.
Han Lash FRIDAY, MAY 19, AT 7 & 9PM
The Art of Leaving | SERIES Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center Han Lash harp, voice & dance HAN LASH The Art of Leaving During the pandemic, Han Lash composed six songs inspired by Bach’s inventions for a series called Notes from Exile — wistful, poignant and disarmingly direct. Now they introduce six more pieces, creating a set of 12 pieces that is The Art of Leaving. Octave 9: Emerging Artists is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
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Cosmic Adventures Tracy Drain flight systems engineer Join aerospace engineer Tracy Drain to discover the marvels of our cosmic backyard through the eyes of the robotic spacecraft sent out to explore it. You’ll hear thrilling stories of engineering challenges and discoveries from the Kepler mission and its hunt for planets beyond our solar system, plus a behind-thescenes account of the Juno mission to Jupiter. The National Geographic Live Seattle Speaker Series is presented by the Seattle Symphony.
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Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony Ludovic Morlot conductor Thierry Escaich organ Jane Archibald soprano
DEBUSSY La Damoiselle élue DUTILLEUX Correspondances THIERRY ESCAICH La Barque solaire SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3, “Organ” Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot transports us to France for a program featuring the sublime “Organ” Symphony by Saint-Saëns. Leading organist and composer Thierry Escaich also performs his own La Barque solaire. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus. Seattle Symphony organ programming is generously supported by the Fluke | Gabelein Organ Endowment.
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The Linda Ronstadt Songbook Stuart Chafetz conductor Ann Hampton Callaway vocals Ann Hampton Callaway Trio Celebrated singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway takes you on a musical journey through Linda Ronstadt’s iconic songbook, tracing the many aspects of love through songs like “Different Drum,” “Desperado” and “You’re No Good.” TICKETS FROM: $36
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Dances Around The World FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES Sunny Xia conductor We will visit Hungary, China, Mexico and the United States with music by Johannes Brahms, Florence Price, Chen Yi, Ruth Crawford Seeger and Arturo Márquez. Pre-concert activities, with crafts and instrument exploration, begin one hour prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase. Seattle Symphony Family Programs are supported by The Klorfine Foundation. Sunny Xiaʼs position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Assistant Conductor.
TICKETS: $25 STANDARD, $15 STUDENT/SENIOR THURSDAY, JUNE 15, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AT 8PM
Bernstein Songfest Marin Alsop conductor Tracy Cantin soprano J’Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen mezzo-soprano Kevin Deas bass-baritone PROKOFIEV Suite from Romeo and Juliet BERNSTEIN Songfest In Songfest, Leonard Bernstein’s exuberant and radically inclusive portrait of the United States at its bicentennial, we see an irrepressible vision of eclectic, raucous unity. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase Marin Alsopʼs performances are generously co-sponsored by Marco Argenti and Dorothy Li.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JUNE 24, AT 8PM
Mahler Resurrection Osmo Vänskä conductor Nicole Car soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano mezzo-soprano Seattle Symphony Chorale MAHLER Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony encompasses eternal questions of life and death and the ultimate power of love to illuminate darkness. Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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Makana WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, AT 7:30PM
Hawaiian Summer Holiday with Makana SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Sarah Hicks conductor Makana slack key guitar Hailing from the isle of Oahu, Makana is an internationally acclaimed slack-key guitarist, singer, composer, philosopher, activist and one of Hawaii’s cultural ambassadors to the world. Makana uses over 100 tunings to fashion a massive, resonant, symphonic sound without use of loop pedals or gimmicks. Take an exhilarating ride through the breadth of slack key, folk, rock, bluegrass and jazz, infused with the spirit of Hawaii. TICKETS FROM: $47
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert with the Seattle Symphony SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Get ready to join Dumbledore’s Army™! When Professor Umbridge™ takes over Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, what else can Harry do to resist her terrible rule? Find out in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert, accompanied by the Seattle Symphony performing Nicholas Hooperʼs dramatic score live in the concert hall. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)
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B E NA R OYA HALL
S . M ARK TA PER F OUNDAT ION AUDITORIUM
The S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium is the main auditorium for most Seattle Symphony performances and has a capacity of 2,500 seats.
ILLS LEY B A LL NORDST ROM RE CITAL 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 : RAISBE CK MUSIC C E NT E R
Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center offers an immersive environment with state-of-the-art acoustic and projection systems; seating capacity varies by program.
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Safety: The safety of our audience, staff and musicians is of the utmost importance to us. Visit seattlesymphony.org/safety for the latest information on our safety measures at Benaroya Hall. Student/Senior Tickets: Student and Senior discount tickets may be purchased, subject to availability, starting at 6pm for evening performances and two hours prior to afternoon performances. In-person sales only. Free Parking: When visiting Benaroya Hall to purchase tickets during regular Ticket Office hours, you may park for free for 15 minutes in the Benaroya Hall parking garage on Second Avenue. Parking validated by the Ticket Office. Children: Children 5 years of age and older are welcome at all performances. Children of all ages are welcome at Family Concert performances. (Tickets must be purchased for all children.) 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 and non-exchangeable. Only subscribers may exchange their tickets. Facility Fee: Tickets include a $5 facility fee for the preservation of Benaroya Hall. This fee is waived for children’s concerts. All artists, repertoire and prices subject to change.
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.
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 in The Boeing Company Gallery along Third Avenue. Emergency Phone Number: Please leave 206.215.4825 (Taper Auditorium) or 206.215.4776 (Recital Hall) and your exact seat location (aisle, section, row and seat number) with your care provider so we may easily locate you in the event of an emergency. Late Seating: For the comfort and listening pleasure of the audiences in the Hall, latearriving 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.
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