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The 2024/2025 season begins with you and sparks when we join together to share our stories with music. And there is nothing quite like live music. Create Your Own Series subscriptions are back by popular demand! Mix and match 4 or more concerts to create a flexible subscription that suits your style and fits your schedule.
Want to see the world’s most acclaimed artists? Check out performances featuring violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Abel Selaocoe and trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth.
Ready to explore iconic symphonic works? Mix and match everything from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons to Holst’s The Planets to Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
Looking for a thrilling dose of pop culture? Head to the movies with Home Alone, Coco, La La Land and more, all screened with the film scores performed live in the concert hall.
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Scan here to watch an excerpt from Abel Selaocoe’s 2023 Seattle Symphony debut, performing his own cello concerto, Four Spirits
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Scan here to learn more about the new season with Vice President of Artistic Planning Raff Wilson
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Scan here to watch a short video about the live-to-film tour of Disney Pixar’s Coco!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
You’re invited to our signature black-tie celebration! Join the Seattle Symphony as we celebrate the start of the 2024/2025 season and support the profound impact of the Symphony’s community and education programs. Gala packages include premium access to the Opening Night Concert & Party on Saturday, September 14.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, AT 7PM
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. Georgian-French pianist Khatia Buniatishvili also 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.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Following the Opening Night Concert, celebrate the new season in style! 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.
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In the 2024/3035 season, we explore some of the best-loved works of French composer
in celebration of the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Maurice Ravel Seattle Symphony musiciansTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, AT 8PM
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.
Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, AT 7PM
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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, AT 2PM
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.
Troupe Vertigo with the Seattle Symphony
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, AT 8PM
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
Operatic love, as portrayed in The Bartered Bride, Der Rosenkavalier and Prince Igor, provides fodder for thrilling orchestral drama with arranged marriages gone wrong and royal lovers’ reunions. Brahms’ Double Concerto features our own Concertmaster
Noah Geller and Principal Cello Efe Baltacıgil in a musical dance between violin and cello.
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.
Performances of Brahms Double Concerto are generously sponsored by Patricia Tall-Takacs and Gary Takacs.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, AT 2PM
SEATTLE POPS SERIES
Stuart Chafetz conductor Troupe Vertigo
Seattle Symphony
Experience the thrill of Cirque Noir, a symphonic performance that pays tribute to the film noir era. Featuring the acrobatic talents of Troupe Vertigo and set to a jazzy score and stunning visuals, Cirque Noir will awe audiences as aerial acrobats, dancers and contortionists perform alongside the Seattle Symphony.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, AT 8PM
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, which was composed for her.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, AT 2PM
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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The Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center is redefining the concert experience. Mix and match these cutting-edge concerts, or add to your favorite lineup across concert series!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, AT 7 & 9PM
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.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, AT 7 & 9PM ( ((PHONATION)) )
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.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, AT 7 & 9PM
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 multigenre collaboration.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, AT 7 & 9PM
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.
FRIDAY, MAY 2, AT 7 & 9PM
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 audio-visual composition exclusively for this concert.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, AT 7 & 9PM
Allison Loggins-Hull flute & live sampling Seattle Symphony musicians
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ALLISON LOGGINS-HULL Homeland Remix
ALLISON LOGGINS-HULL Persist
For this intimate program, 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 (a Seattle Symphony co-commission) and other works from her catalog of Afrofuturist compositions.
Scan here to learn more about Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, the state-of-the-art concert space at Benaroya Hall.
Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center at Benaroya Hall opened in 2019. This concert space utilizes innovative acoustic and projection systems to create immersive environments customized to each program.
Associate Principal Cello Meeka Quan DiLorenzo
The Seattle Symphony brass section often uses Benaroya Hall’s loading dock area to warm up. Not only does it allow them to practice at volume without disturbing their fellow musicians backstage, but the acoustics are fantastic!
Seattle Symphony brass musiciansTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, AT 12 NOON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, AT 8PM
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.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, AT 7:30PM
IN RECITAL SERIES
Itzhak Perlman violin
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, AT 8PM
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, with bright colors and virtuosic turns for the pianist. Mahler’s First Symphony features distant hunting horns, tragic marches and blazing triumphs. Australian conductor Nicholas Carter makes his Seattle debut.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, AT 7PM
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.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, AT 8PM
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 including the heartfelt tribute to his great friend, August Jaeger, also known as “Nimrod.”
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, AT 7:30PM
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 special one-night-only event.
Leslie Odom, Jr.’s performance is generously sponsored by the James D. and Sherry Raisbeck Foundation.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, AT 2PM
HOLIDAY
SEATTLE POPS SERIES
Anthony Parnther conductor
Chloe Flower piano
Seattle Symphony
There’s no place like Benaroya Hall for the holidays! Join conductor Anthony Parnther for this dazzling program full of popular holiday favorites and plenty of yuletide cheer. All of the heartwarming sounds of the season await you at this lighthearted and joyful concert.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, AT 7:30PM
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
SCAN TO WATCH
Scan here to watch a music video featuring a track from Chloe Flower’s holiday album, Chloe Hearts Christmas
Canadian Brass
Seattle Symphony brass musicians
Canadian Brass has been an important pioneer in bringing brass music to the masses.
Subscriptions start at just $27 per concert.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, AT 2PM
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.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, AT 7:30PM
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.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, AT 9PM
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Seattle Symphony
Ring in 2025 with the Seattle Symphony! Join us at Benaroya Hall for music, dancing, champagne and revelry as we close out 2024 and celebrate the start of a new year.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, AT 8PM
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.
The Seattle Symphony’s organ programming is generously supported by the Fluke | Gabelein Organ Endowment.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, AT 7PM
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 every rhythm in pure symphonic delight.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, AT 2PM
SYMPHONIC SERIES
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 of German masterpieces. Wagner’s Lohengrin begins with perhaps the tenderest music ever penned.
Principal Harp
Valerie Muzzolini
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, AT 12 NOON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, AT 8PM RAVEL MOTHER GOOSE
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)
Fauré’s lilting harmonies tell a story of forbidden love. 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.
Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
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Blockbuster movies deserve blockbuster accompaniment. Mix and match your favorite films, or add to your perfect lineup across concert series!
Children 5 years and older are welcome at all films. No babes in arms.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, AT 7:30PM
DOUBLE FEATURE: BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN & YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
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.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, AT 1 & 8PM
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY
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.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 4PM
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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, AT 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, AT 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, AT 2PM
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY 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.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, AT 2PM MARVEL STUDIOS’
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Anthony Parnther conductor Massamba Diop African drum Seattle Symphony
Released in 2018, Black Panther quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Experience this groundbreaking 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.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, AT 8PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, AT 2PM
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Justin Hurwitz conductor Seattle Symphony
For this special screening, composer Justin Hurwitz joins the Seattle Symphony and conducts his Oscarwinning score as La La Land plays on a big screen above the orchestra.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, AT 1 & 7:30PM
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Nicholas Buc conductor
Seattle Symphony
Watch the magic unfold on the big screen as the Seattle Symphony performs the score live.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, AT 7:30PM
WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY 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 a young orphan, Shivudu (Prabhas), as he embarks on the journey of a lifetime.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, AT 8PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, AT 2PM
IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY 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.
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.
Abel Selaocoe
tenThing Brass Ensemble
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, AT 8PM
SYMPHONIC SERIES
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.
Abel Selaocoe’s performances are generously sponsored by Stephen Whyte and Rebecca Ralston.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, AT 7PM
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.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, AT 7:30PM
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.
Jan Lisiecki with the Seattle Symphony
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, AT 12 NOON
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, AT 8PM
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 Rite of Spring
Uproar greeted Stravinsky’s 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.
Steven Banks
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 29, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, AT 2PM
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.
Xian Zhang’s performances are generously sponsored by Heidi Charleson and Lou Woodworth.
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Breathtaking, highdefinition imagery from NASA will accompany the Seattle Symphony’s performance of Holst’s The Planets, creating an immersive concert experience.
Scan here to watch an excerpt of guest conductor Jonathon Heyward leading the Seattle Symphony in The Planets during the 2018/2019 season.
Principal Flute Demarre McGill
Scan here to read the “Meet the Musicians” profile about Principal Flute Demarre McGill.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, AT 2PM
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.
Nobuyuki Tsujii’s performances are generously sponsored by The Nakajima Family.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, AT 7:30PM
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.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, AT 12 NOON
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, AT 8PM
DVOŘÁK NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
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. Performances of Raymond Yiu’s Violin Concerto are generously underwritten by the Richard E. Lang and Jane Lang Davis Living Music Program.
Augustin Hadelich
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, AT 8PM
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.
Dalia Stasevska’s performances are generously sponsored by Heidi Charleson and Lou Woodworth.
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Build musical memories with the whole family! Add these dazzling programs to your custom lineup across concert series, or subscribe to the full 4-concert Family Concerts Series.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, AT 11AM
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.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, AT 11AM
FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES
Sunny Xia conductor
Lin Tokara violin — 2024/2025 Young Artist Northwest Boychoir, Apprentices Seattle Symphony
A family tradition! 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 also includes favorite holiday sing-alongs!
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, AT 11AM
FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES
Sunny Xia conductor
Ryan Chung 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!
SATURDAY, MAY 3, AT 11AM
A CELEBRATE ASIA PROJECT
FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES
Vinay Parameswaran conductor
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.
Open Captions are provided at all Family Concerts Series performances. Please contact the Ticket Office at tickets@seattlesymphony.org or call 206.215.4747 for appropriate seating locations.
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.
Scan here to watch Associate Conductor Sunny Xia talking about Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
Clowes Family Associate
Concertmaster Helen Kim
While studying at 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 (p. 29) and Midori on Brahms’ Violin Concerto (p. 16).
THURSDAY, MAY 1, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, MAY 3, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, MAY 4, AT 2PM
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. Vivaldi’s Gloria adds more joy to the evening, rounded off with Bach’s brilliant cantata for soprano and trumpet.
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.
THURSDAY, MAY 15, AT 7:30PM
FRIDAY, MAY 16, AT 8PM
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 characteristically beautiful and thoughtful works to Seattle. Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Women was inspired a closely guarded language passed down from mother to daughter among the ethnic Yao women of China. Sound River is a new tribute marking the 700th anniversary of the death of Marco Polo, who famously traded along the Silk Road in China.
FRIDAY, MAY 30, AT 8PM SATURDAY, MAY 31, AT 8PM SUNDAY, JUNE 1, AT 2PM
SEATTLE POPS SERIES
Steven Reineke conductor Seattle Symphony
Led by conductor Steven Reineke, the Seattle Symphony will perform music from classic films through the decades — among them, Nosferatu, King Kong, Lawrence of Arabia, The Godfather, The Avengers and many more.
DOUBLE FEATURE: BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN & YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN , p. 18
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, AT 2PM
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.
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HOLST THE PLANETS: AN HD ODYSSEY , p. 22
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, AT 2PM
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.
Xian Zhang’s performances are generously sponsored by Heidi Charleson and Lou Woodworth.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, AT 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, AT 8PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, AT 2PM
SYMPHONIC SERIES
Ludovic Morlot conductor Demarre McGill flute Seattle Symphony
RAVEL Rapsodie espagnole
SCHULLER Symphony for Brass & Percussion
RAVEL Sites auriculaires
ALLISON LOGGINS-HULL Flute Concerto (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 Flute Concerto, bringing Principal Flute Demarre McGill into the spotlight.
Ludovic Morlot’s position is generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
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REMIX featuring composer & flutist Allison Loggins-Hull, p. 10
Hilary Hahn with the Seattle Symphony
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