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WORLD DANCE SERIES BANDALOOP Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Complexions Contemporary Ballet

WORLD MUSIC & THEATER SERIES Habib Koité Third Coast Percussion Martha Redbone: Bone Hill - The Concert Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic Diego El Cigala

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Juilliard String Quartet Montrose Trio Takács Quartet with special guest Erika Eckert Danish String Quartet Jerusalem Quartet Calidore String Quartet with David Finckel & Wu Han

PRESIDENT'S PIANO SERIES Nareh Arghamanyan Juho Pohjonen Garrick Ohlsson Imogen Cooper Simon Trpčeski

SPECIAL EVENTS Mark O’Connor and The Family Band: An Appalachian Christmas Itzhak Perlman Kathleen Battle: Underground Railroad - A Spiritual Journey

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6 / CALENDAR

8 / THE ORCHESTRA

10 / SIMPLE GIFTS

12 / NOTES

FEATURES 14 / RAVEL’S MAGICAL OPERA

15 / TEN WORLD PREMIERES

CONCERTS 17 / May 5, 6 & 7 ITALIAN MASTERS

21 / May 9 WINDBORNE’S THE MUSIC OF PRINCE WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY

25 / May 12 CELEBRATE ASIA SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY A.R. RAHMAN

31 / May 19, 20 & 21 BROADWAY ROCKS WITH THE SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS

35 / May 22 DAVID BRIGGS THE ART OF TRANSCRIPTION 31 / SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS

46 / GUIDE TO THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY

47 / THE LIS(Z)T

17 / DMITRY SINKOVSKY 35 / DAVID BRIGGS Photo: Michael Hudson Michael Photo:

ON THE COVER: Celebrate Asia (p. 25) by Brandon Patoc COVER DESIGN: Jadzia Parker EDITOR: Heidi Staub

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■ MAY 8pm 11am Magic Circle Italian Masters Mime The Listener 7:30pm SCGS presents Antigoni Goni 8pm Italian Masters 1 WINDBORNE’S2 THE MUSIC OF PRINCE3 4 5 6

2pm 12:30pm Watjen 7:30pm GiveBIG* 7:30pm 7pm 7pm Italian Masters Concert Organ Windborne’s The Seattle Music Celebrate Asia Ten Grands Recital – Free Music of Prince Exchange Project Demonstration with the Seattle 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Ensign Symphony Seattle Baroque An Evening with Symphony & Chorus Orchestra: Ode to Mark Pearson presents Mother’s the Orchestra 7 Day Tribute 8 9 10 11 12 13

2pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Seattle Arts 7:30pm 8pm National National National & Lectures presents NW Sinfonietta Broadway Rocks Geographic Live: Geographic Live: Geographic Live: The Moth Mainstage presents Mozart’s with the Seattle Mankind to Mars Mankind to Mars Mankind to Mars “Requiem” Men’s Chorus 8pm 8pm Broadway Emporium presents Rocks with the Russell Howard Seattle Men’s Chorus 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

2pm Broadway 7:30pm 7:30pm Rocks with the David Briggs The Art of Seattle Men’s Chorus Alzheimer’s presents Alzheimer’s Talks 5pm with Michael Reagan Music of Remembrance: Ceija 21 22 23 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE26 27

■ JUNE 10:30am A Playdate 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am with Brahms A Playdate with 7:30pm Brahms Ravel’s Magical 5pm Volunteer 2pm Seattle Opera Appreciation Event* Philharmonic Orch.: The Rite of Spring 7pm Mozart Untuxed 8pm Ravel’s Magical 28 29 30 31 1 2 Opera 3

11:30am 7pm 2pm 7:30pm 12pm 8pm Musical Legacy The Merriman Family Friends Open Pekka Kuusisto Pekka Kuusisto Pekka Kuusisto Society Luncheon* Young Composers Rehearsal* Mendelssohn Violin Mendelssohn Violin Mendelssohn Violin Workshop Concert Concerto Concerto Concerto

8pm Club Ludo* 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm SRJO with SYSO: 4 Orchestras Bach & Janácˇek The Art of Strauss An Alpine Christian McBride: Concert Alzheimer’s presents Symphony The Art of the Bass Alzheimer’s Talks with Chef Madison 8pm Cowan Strauss An Alpine Symphony 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

7:30pm 10am 7:30pm 8pm 8pm Live @ Benaroya Friends Onstage Mahler Symphony Mahler Symphony Mahler Symphony Hall — TajMo: The Rehearsal* No. 5 No. 5 No. 5 Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band Founders Circle Party*

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8pm ■ JULY A Live Presentation of 2001: A SPACE 8pm ODYSSEY A Live Presentation of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY

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WORLD PREMIERE! ROMY AND MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION JUNE 8 – JULY 2, 2017

Two of the quirkiest and most endearing best friends in pop culture will make their musical theater debut this spring. Join us at the world premiere of the new musical, based on the 1997 cult hit film. Romy and Michele are inseparable friends whose relationship is put to the test when they invent fake careers to impress people at their 10-year high school reunion. Photo: James Holt James Photo:

“My dad would wake me up every Sunday morning by blasting Brahms’ NORTHWEST PREMIERE! symphonic music from the basement on his huge stereo system. He was a big FUN HOME audiophile. I grew up in Chicago and JULY 11 – 30, 2017 he had season tickets to the Chicago Symphony. He would take my sister and Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, I from time to time. But Sunday mornings Fun Home is the winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® were his favorite time to listen, really loud including Best Musical. Follow Alison at three different and really early. ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood in a refreshingly honest “As I got older, I would sneak down to musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. play Béla Bartók on his speakers. I loved the Brahms stuff as well, but when you’re a teenager, you’re looking for something a little more out there and Bartók spoke to me pretty deeply.”

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encoreartsseattle.com 7 LUDOVIC MORLOT SEATTLE SYMPHONY MUSIC DIRECTOR

French conductor Ludovic will also see the release of several more recordings on the Morlot has been Music Director Orchestra’s label, Seattle Symphony Media. A box set of of the Seattle Symphony music by Dutilleux was recently released to mark the 100th since 2011. Amongst the anniversary of the composer’s birth. many highlights of his tenure, the orchestra has won three Ludovic Morlot was Chief Conductor of La Monnaie for Grammy Awards and gave an three years (2012–14). During this time he conducted several exhilarating performance at new productions including La Clemenza di Tito, Jenu°fa Carnegie Hall in 2014. and Pelléas et Mélisande. Concert performances, both in Brussels and Aix-en-Provence, included repertoire by During the 2016–2017 season Beethoven, Stravinsky, Britten, Webern and Bruneau. Morlot and the Seattle Symphony will continue to Trained as a violinist, Morlot studied conducting at the invite their audiences to Royal Academy of Music in London and then at the Royal “listen boldly,” presenting College of Music as recipient of the Norman del Mar

Photo: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco Lisa-Marie Photo: Ravel’s L’enfant et les Conducting Fellowship. Morlot was elected a Fellow of sortilèges, completing their the Royal Academy of Music in 2014 in recognition of his cycle of Beethoven symphonies and piano concertos and several significant contribution to music. He is Chair of Orchestral world premieres including compositions by Agata Zubel and Gabriel Conducting Studies at the University of Washington School Prokofiev. All of this will be complemented by the Seattle Symphony’s of Music and lives in Seattle with his wife, Ghizlane, and highly innovative series, Sonic Evolution and [untitled]. This season their two children.

SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ROSTER

LUDOVIC MORLOT Thomas Dausgaard, Principal Guest Conductor Pablo Rus Broseta, Douglas F. King Associate Conductor Harriet Overton Stimson Music Director Joseph Crnko, Associate Conductor for Choral Activities Gerard Schwarz, Rebecca & Jack Benaroya Conductor Laureate

FIRST VIOLIN Mara Gearman Judy Washburn Kriewall HORN HARP Open Position Timothy Hale Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby Jeffrey Fair Valerie Muzzolini Gordon David & Amy Fulton Concertmaster Vincent Comer Charles Simonyi Principal Horn Principal Open Position Penelope Crane PICCOLO Mark Robbins Supported by Eliza and Brian Shelden Clowes Family Associate Concertmaster Wes Dyring Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby Associate Principal Cordula Merks Sayaka Kokubo Robert & Clodagh Ash Piccolo Jonathan Karschney KEYBOARD Assistant Concertmaster Rachel Swerdlow Assistant Principal Kimberly Russ, piano +** Simon James Julie Whitton OBOE Jenna Breen Joseph Adam, organ + Second Assistant Concertmaster Mary Lynch John Turman PERSONNEL MANAGER Jennifer Bai CELLO Principal Adam Iascone Mariel Bailey Efe Baltacıgil Supported by anonymous donors Scott Wilson Cecilia Poellein Buss Marks Family Foundation Principal Cello Ben Hausmann TRUMPET ASSISTANT PERSONNEL Ayako Gamo Meeka Quan DiLorenzo Associate Principal David Gordon MANAGER Timothy Garland Assistant Principal Chengwen Winnie Lai The Boeing Company Principal Trumpet Supported by their children in memory of Keith Higgins Leonid Keylin Stefan Farkas Alexander White Helen and Max Gurvich Mae Lin Assistant Principal Nathan Chan LIBRARY Mikhail Shmidt ENGLISH HORN Geoffrey Bergler Eric Han Clark Story Stefan Farkas Patricia Takahashi-Blayney John Weller Bruce Bailey TROMBONE Principal Librarian Roberta Hansen Downey Robert Olivia Jeannie Wells Yablonsky CLARINET Ko-ichiro Yamamoto Walter Gray Associate Librarian Arthur Zadinsky Benjamin Lulich Principal Vivian Gu Jeanne Case Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Smith Principal David Lawrence Ritt SECOND VIOLIN Joy Payton-Stevens Librarian Clarinet Stephen Fissel Elisa Barston David Sabee Laura DeLuca Rachel Swerdlow Principal Assistant Librarian Dr. Robert Wallace Clarinet BASS TROMBONE Michael Miropolsky BASS Eric Jacobs Stephen Fissel John & Carmen Delo Jordan Anderson TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Assistant Principal Second Violin Mr. & Mrs. Harold H. Heath Joseph E. Cook E-FLAT CLARINET TUBA Kathleen Boyer Principal String Bass Laura DeLuca Christopher Olka** ARTIST IN ASSOCIATION Gennady Filimonov Joseph Kaufman Dale Chihuly Evan Anderson Assistant Principal Principal BASS CLARINET Natasha Bazhanov Ted Botsford HONORARY MEMBER Brittany Boulding Jonathan Burnstein Eric Jacobs TIMPANI Cyril M. Harris † Stephen Bryant Jennifer Godfrey Michael Crusoe Linda Cole Travis Gore BASSOON Principal + Resident Xiao-po Fei Jonathan Green Seth Krimsky Matthew Decker Artur Girsky Principal Assistant Principal † In Memoriam Andrew Yeung FLUTE Paul Rafanelli ** On Leave Open Position Mike Gamburg PERCUSSION VIOLA Principal Michael A. Werner Susan Gulkis Assadi Supported by David J. and Shelley CONTRABASSOON Principal Hovind PONCHO Principal Viola Mike Gamburg Michael Clark Jeffrey Barker Arie Schächter Matthew Decker Associate Principal Assistant Principal

8 SEATTLESYMPHONY.ORG ■ MICHAEL CRUSOE SEATTLE Principal Timpani CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY JAMES EHNES Artistic Director

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Michael Crusoe has been studying martial arts for more than 20 years. His first teacher, Jesse Glover, was a student and close friend of Bruce Lee.

“Jesse called his art non-classical Kung Fu,” says Crusoe. “It’s very much reality-based training. If you’re on the street, it doesn’t matter what color your belt is. It matters that you know what to do.”

Crusoe views learning martial arts like learning how to swim — you probably won’t end up in deep water, but you’ll want to be able to swim if you do. “A lot of people when they think about the marital arts picture people flying through the air and all that stuff you see in the movies,” he says. “But it starts mentally. “

He brings that mental discipline to his performances with the Seattle Symphony. “Getting nervous before a performance is natural. But there’s a difference between nervousness and fear,” says Crusoe. “As I learned through martial arts, fear sabotages your ability to act. If you’re nervous, you learn to channel that energy to your benefit.”

As he looks ahead to the future, Crusoe says that he would like to start a martial arts school when he retires from the Symphony. “I especially want to teach kids how to protect themselves from bullies and potential predators, and women from assaults,” says Crusoe. “I want to give people the confidence and skills they need to stand up for themselves.”

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encoreartsseattle.com 9 ■ SIMPLE GIFTS The Mockingbird Society

The Seattle Symphony partners with The Mockingbird Society, a leading, independent voice for child welfare reform in Washington State and beyond, built upon youth-inspired solutions and public support for every child’s right to a safe and stable home. Youth programs train young people who have been homeless or in foster care to be their own advocates, changing policies and perceptions that stand in the way of every child having a safe and stable home. Family programs advocate for innovation in the way services are delivered, allowing youth to thrive while developing lasting connections to support their successful transition to adulthood. Youth and families from The Mockingbird Society community have the opportunity to attend Seattle Symphony concerts free of charge.

The Mockingbird Society is one of 18 partners in the Seattle Symphony’s Simple Gifts initiative which brings the healing power of music to those who previously experienced or are

Courtesy of The Mockingbird Society Mockingbird Courtesy of The currently experiencing homelessness.

■ OUR MISSION THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY UNLEASHES THE POWER OF MUSIC, BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, AND LIFTS THE HUMAN SPIRIT.

SEATTLE SYMPHONY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Rosen Kjristine Lund Dick Paul Secretary* Vice Chair, Audiences & Communities* Vice Chair, Governance* LESLIE JACKSON CHIHULY Chair* Michael Slonski Woody Hertzog Stephen Whyte Treasurer* Vice Chair, Development* Vice Chair, Finance*

DIRECTORS Jeff Hussey DESIGNEES Cynthia Bayley Marilyn Morgan Marco Abbruzzese Walter Ingram Robin Denis Alexandra Brookshire Isa Nelson Rebecca Layman Amato Susan Johannsen President, Seattle Symphony Phyllis Byrdwell Marlys Palumbo René Ancinas Nader Kabbani Chorale Phyllis Campbell Sally G. Phinny Claire Angel Elizabeth Ketcham Ryan Douglas Mary Ann Champion James Raisbeck

Sherry Benaroya Ryo Kubota President, WolfGang Advisory Robert Collett Sue Raschella Council James Bianco Ned Laird* David Davis Bernice Rind Carmen Spofford Rosanna Bowles Paul Leach* Dorothy Fluke Jill Ruckelshaus President, Seattle Symphony Renée Brisbois Jeff Lehman David Fulton H. Jon Runstad Volunteers Paul Brown Dawn Lepore Jean Gardner Martin Selig Valerie Muzzolini Gordon Susan Detweiler Brian Marks* Ruth Gerberding John Shaw Orchestra Representative Kathy Fahlman Dewalt Michael Mitrovich James Gillick Langdon Simons, Jr.+ Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby Larry Estrada Hisayo Nakajima Barbara Goesling+ Charles Z. Smith+ Orchestra Representative Cookie Neil Gerald Grinstein Linda Stevens Nancy Evans Simon Woods Nancy Neraas Cathi Hatch Patricia Tall-Takacs Jerald Farley President & CEO Judith Fong Laurel Nesholm* Steven Hill Marcus Tsutakawa Brian Grant Sheila Noonan LIFETIME DIRECTORS Ken Hollingsworth Cyrus Vance, Jr. Martin L. Greene Jay Picard* Llewelyn Pritchard Pat Holmes Karla Waterman Jeremy Griffin Dana Reid Chair David Hovind Ronald Woodard Patty Hall Elisabeth Beers Sandler Richard Albrecht Henry James Arlene Wright Terry Hecker Bayan Towfiq Susan Armstrong Hubert Locke Jean-François Heitz* Robert Wallace Robert Ash J. Pierre Loebel * Executive Committee Member Kenneth Martin Joaquin Hernandez William Bain + In Memoriam Parul Houlahan Bruce Baker Yoshi Minegishi

SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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BENAROYA HALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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encoreartsseattle.com 11 NEWS FROM: ■ SUMMER AT LESLIE JACKSON CHIHULY, BOARD CHAIR THE SYMPHONY

Welcome to Benaroya Hall.

This month is full of many creative collaborations starting with our annual Celebrate Asia on May 12. Celebrate Asia originated in 2009 in partnership with local Asian leaders who were keen to strengthen bonds with the broader community through a cultural event. This project has succeeded beyond expectations both in terms of the artistic success Photo: Scott Leen Photo: and the deepening of ties. This year’s Celebrate Asia concert features movie music by famous Japanese and Indian composers, including A.R. Rahman. The second half is dedicated solely to the music of A.R. Rahman, who will be here for the premiere of his new work.

May 13 marks the tenth annual Ten Grands event — a unique and inspirational concert with ten grand pianos played by ten amazing pianists, benefiting our education programs. This concert makes for a most festive evening at Benaroya Hall and supports the programs which make such an impact on our community.

2001: A Space Odyssey Also on May 13 we will host the final concert of this year’s Lullaby Project. Parents from Mary’s Place have written original lullabies for their children alongside Seattle Symphony teaching artists and musicians. Do take time to go to soundcloud.com/ June is jam-packed with not-to-be missed carnegiehalllullaby to hear these lullabies and more. You will be moved as we have classical repertoire, both well-known been by this powerful partnership. compositions and lesser-known gems. The month starts off on a dramatic note This year we worked with the University of Washington to present the Merriman with Music Director Ludovic Morlot leading Family Young Composers Workshop in order to give our young participants the a semi-staged version of Ravel’s magical opportunity to explore and compose music for the incredibly unique Harry Partch opera, L’enfant et les sortilèges (get a sneak instruments currently housed at UW. Read more about this on page 15 and come peek on page 14). listen to the world premieres of our talented young composers on June 5 at Benaroya Hall. Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard returns for two back-to-back As we approach the end of the season and the end of our fiscal year in August, we weekends of incredible music, conducting need your support. Without your generosity, the inspiration we create through music Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with Pekka with concerts like Celebrate Asia and programs such as the Lullaby Project and the Kuusisto on June 8–10 and Richard Strauss’ Young Composers Workshop would not be possible. An Alpine Symphony on June 15 and 17. Morlot brings us Mahler’s tumultuous Fifth Thank you for your support and enjoy the music, Symphony on June 22–24 to close out a month of masterpieces. Leslie Jackson Chihuly After a powerhouse month of classical repertoire, we’ll change pace as the Symphony heads outdoors for a concert of

John Williams’ movie music at Woodland Park’s ZooTunes on June 27. Then, escape

the heat with us as the orchestra plays two adored movies at Benaroya Hall, beginning with a live presentation of 2001: A Space NOTA BENE { Odyssey on June 30 and July 1 and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

TEN GRAND PIANOS. TEN AMAZING PIANISTS. On Saturday, May 13 we celebrate ten with the Seattle Symphony on July 13–16. sensational years of giving the gift of music to children through Ten Grands. This

annual fundraiser, presented in partnership with the Seattle Symphony, benefits music Celebrate blue skies and long days with education programs throughout Washington State. seattlesymphony.org/tengrands us this summer, whether you love opera, { { Mahler, movies or lounging outside soaking in the sun and the sounds. A NIGHT LIKE NO OTHER. Join us on Friday, June 9 at the Chihuly Boathouse to experience an unforgettable feast for the senses. Get up-close and personal with international violin sensation Pekka Kuusisto, local rockers and Seattle Symphony { musicians for thrilling performances throughout the night. seattlesymphony.org/clubludo

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With a large symphony orchestra, 21 characters and multiple The projection mapping also draws inspiration from paper, in choruses, Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges ingeniously weaves this case Indonesian shadow puppets, which are crafted from together everything from Monteverdi to Wagner and Italian elaborately cut paper. The projection design, by Adam Larsen, operetta to American jazz to vividly portray its unusual cast of will incorporate elements from Patterson’s head sculptures. The characters. Featuring wailing cats, a foxtrotting teapot, a chorus of animated images will be projected onto a shimmering forest of numbers and more, the libretto, written by French novelist Colette, paper ribbons hanging over the orchestra. tells the story of a naughty child whose toys and animals come to life. “The vocalists will move around the Hall and even among the orchestra, who will be visible onstage, unlike a traditional opera “Ravel invites us to become all those wonderful characters, and staging,” says Patterson. The audience — and the orchestra — to revisit our childhoods,” says Music Director Ludovic Morlot. will be drawn into Colette’s merging of fantasy and reality as the “The music gives us all an opportunity to enter the fantasy world opera unfolds around them. created by Colette.” “We want to welcome you all to the world of Colette and Ravel — Morlot is collaborating with New York-based set designer Anne a world of fantasy and poetry that invites us all to connect with the Patterson to create the staging for an ambitious production emotions and memories of our childhoods,” says Morlot. “Ravel’s of Ravel’s opera for the Seattle Symphony on June 1 and 3. music is a beautiful blend of sophistication and wonder, and Patterson’s design mixes projection mapping, head sculptures Anne’s staging will enhance this fantastic score.” and cascading ribbons to heighten the opera’s unique blend of fairy tale and reality. Stop by the Ticket Concierge in the Grand Lobby (available for most performances) before your concert or during intermission to The head sculptures, worn by the vocalists, are created get tickets to Ravel’s Magical Opera on June 1 and 3. You can by transforming simple sheets of white paper into dynamic also purchase tickets on our Listen Boldly app, online, in-person at silhouettes that represent each character. Patterson says she was the Ticket Office or by calling 206.215.4747. inspired by the prominence of paper in the first half of the opera.

2016–2017 Masterworks Season Sponsor: Delta Air Lines “A lot of the imagery that comes alive is from a book the boy is reading,” says Patterson. “Later, when the wallpaper comes to life, Support for Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges is generously provided by the I was thinking of toile wallpaper in France. It is usually black and Judith Fong Music Director’s Fund. white and filled with scenery and images of people and animals.” Concert sponsorship provided by the Nesholm Family Foundation.

Early production mock-up (left) and head sculpture sketches (right) by Anne Patterson.

14 SEATTLESYMPHONY.ORG TEN WORLD PREMIERES The Merriman Family Young Composers Workshop Concert on June 5

BY ANDREW STIEFEL

Each year 10 local student composers are selected to participate in the Merriman Family Young Composers Workshop where they learn about everything from writing themes to preparing scores and parts. The workshop culminates with a concert of 10 world premieres played by Seattle Symphony musicians.

This year the workshop is presented in partnership with University of Washington School of Music and features the instruments of American composer Harry Partch.

Partch wrote in a tuning system called Just Intonation, and he invented and built a collection of fantastical musical instruments specifically designed for performing his music. Under the guidance of Charles Corey, Director of the Harry Partch Instrumentarium at the UW School of Music, the students learned about Partch’s instruments and met with special guests, including violinist Hilary Hahn and American composer Aaron Holt James Photo: Jay Kernis. Violinist Hilary Hahn meets with students in the Merriman Family Young Composers Workshop to share her unique perspective on new music.

“I always look forward to the concert,” says Ariel, a senior from Bellevue High School. This is her third year participating in the The Merriman Family Young Composers Workshop is generously workshop. “As a composer, it’s really cool to see your ideas underwritten by the Merriman Family. come to life in front of you. It’s always better than I imagine.” The concert is presented as part of the Seattle Symphony’s New Music WORKS initiative, which is supported in part by a grant from the National Don’t miss these new and innovative works by local young Endowment for the Arts. New Music WORKS features commissions, composers! The final concert will be presented on Monday, concerts and educational activities that use composition as a catalyst for June 5, at 7pm in the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall. Tickets collaboration and engagement in music. are free, but an RSVP is required. Visit seattlesymphony.org/ycw Additional support for the Merriman Family Young Composers Workshop for more information. is provided by Michel and Christine Suignard. Photo: Brandon Patoc Brandon Photo:

Photos: James Holt James Photos: Composer Aaron Jay Kernis met with students Enoch and Elise experiment with unusual instruments during a visit to the Harry Partch Instrumentarium at the to discuss their music while he was in Seattle for University of Washington School of Music. performances of his new violin concerto.

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16 SEATTLESYMPHONY.ORG Friday, May 5, 2017, at 8pm PROGRAM NOTES Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 8pm Sunday, May 7, 2017, at 2pm GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN Concerto grosso in B-flat major, ITALIAN MASTERS TWV 51:B1, “per il Signor Pisendel” BAROQUE & WINE SERIES | BORN: March 14, 1681, in Magdeburg Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, violin & countertenor | Artur Girsky, violin | DIED: June 25, 1767, in Hamburg Mae Lin, violin | Natasha Bazhanov, violin | Mikhail Shmidt, violin | WORK COMPOSED: 1719 Efe Baltacıgil, cello | Meeka Quan DiLorenzo, cello | Seattle Symphony Georg Philipp Telemann, largely self- taught as a composer, traveled widely and GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN Concerto grosso in B-flat major, 13’ immersed himself in the many aspects TWV 51:B1, “per il Signor Pisendel” and accents of European culture. From Largo • Vivace • Moderato • Allegro his German background, he absorbed the DMITRY SINKOVSKY, VIOLIN contrapuntal tradition that would reach its apogee with Bach and Handel. He ANTONIO VIVALDI Concerto for Four Violins and Cello 11’ also proved adept at writing eminently in B minor, Op. 3, No. 10, RV 580 Allegro singable tunes courtesy of Italian opera, Largo—Larghetto and from the French he derived the galant Adagio—Allegro style that would morph into the ARTUR GIRSKY, VIOLIN musical language of the Classical period MAE LIN, VIOLIN and gave to Telemann’s music an overall NATASHA BAZHANOV, VIOLIN sound that was far more up-to-date than MIKHAIL SHMIDT, VIOLIN Bach’s firmly high-Baroque patois. EFE BALTACIGIL, CELLO Unlike many performer-composers, ARCANGELO CORELLI Concerto grosso in D major, Op. 6, No. 1 12’ Telemann consciously avoided writing Largo—Allegro music that was too difficult to play. Largo He strived to make a wide variety of Allegro—Adagio music available for talented amateurs Allegro to perform. Tireless in his support of young musicians, he can truly be counted INTERMISSION among music history’s “good guys.” ANTONIO VIVALDI Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor, RV 531 10’ Allegro Some commentators suggest that Largo the Concerto grosso in B-flat major, Allegro TWV 51:B1, “per il Signor Pisendel” is EFE BALTACIGIL, CELLO spurious; additionally, this same work is MEEKA QUAN DILORENZO, CELLO often listed as a violin concerto, not a concerto grosso. The violin part is the FRANCESCO GEMINIANI Concerto grosso in D minor, 12’ dominant voice, but the cello’s active after Corelli, La folia role is more soloistic than serving Adagio • Allegro • Adagio • as a dutiful continuo instrument. As Vivace • Allegro • Andante • Allegro • with most of the composer’s roughly Adagio • Allegro • Adagio • Allegro 125 concertos, this entry is cast in four movements (unlike Vivaldi’s ANTONIO VIVALDI “Gelido in ogni vena” 10’ “modern” three-movement format). (“Ice coursing through every vein”) from Farnace, RV 711 A flowing and lyrical Largo opens the DMITRY SINKOVSKY, COUNTERTENOR work; here one notes the aforementioned significant cello part, a fine foil for the Efe Baltacıgil’s performances are generously underwritten by Patricia and Jon Rosen violin soloists. An energetic Vivace through the Seattle Symphony’s Principal Musicians Circle. follows, exhibiting the élan of a typical Italian Masters is generously sponsored by Bob and Clodagh Ash through the Seattle late Baroque first movement. Symphony’s Guest Artists Circle.

Please note that the timings provided for this concert are approximate. The Adagio relaxes into an easygoing Please turn off all electronic devices and refrain from taking photos or video. stroll, appealing in its tender unforced Performance ©2017 Seattle Symphony. Copying of any performance by camera, audio or video recording lyricism. The concluding Allegro — vibrant, equipment, and any other use of such copying devices during a performance is prohibited. galloping and utterly dashing certainly fits

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the mold of a Baroque finale; it is almost Arcangelo Corelli virtually invented the Allegro, soon answered by the remaining as motoric as Vivaldi at his frenetic best. concerto grosso, a multi-movement work strings in descending order of tonal that divides the orchestra in a larger range. Expert counterpoint — a hallmark Spurious or not, this is an appealing component called the ripieno for the of much of Corelli’s writing — shows that work in its own right. comparatively easier music, and the polyphony was not the exclusive domain smaller concertino, which handles the more of German composers. The final Allegro ANTONIO VIVALDI virtuosic lines. Handel, who studied in Italy begins rapturously in the higher strings and before permanently locating in London, moves along with jaunty self-assurance. Concerto for Four Violins and Cello in was amply familiar with Corelli — man and B minor, Op. 3, No. 10, RV 580 music — and adopted the concerto grosso ANTONIO VIVALDI in preference to the more modern three- movement model established by Vivaldi. Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor, BORN: March 4, 1678, in Venice RV 531 DIED: July 28, 1741, in Vienna Corelli began writing concertos in the 1680s. In 1710 he gathered many of these WORK COMPOSED: 1716–17 The set of 12 concertos known as musical offspring for publication as a set, L’estro harmonico (“Harmonic whim” but died before completing the task. A or “The Musical Fancy” were two student, Matteo Fornari, facilitated editing Vivaldi took the concerto as developed rough translations of the title) helped and arrangement of the final manuscripts; by Arcangelo Corelli and reshaped it establish Vivaldi as a major force in early the collection was published in 1714 by into something noted even at the time as 18th-century composition. His Dutch Estienne Roger of Amsterdam. Of the strikingly modern. He adopted the three- publisher Estienne Roger came up with dozen works, the “Christmas Concerto” movement, fast–slow–fast design for its the title, believing with good reason that (No. 8) is unquestionably the best known, built-in possibilities of contrast in mood a catchy name would help sales. These but every one of these splendid works is a and pace. He had a special fondness for and Corelli’s Op. 6 concertos were the thing of exquisite beauty and craftsmanship. the cello, fulfilling its promise as a solo best-known instrumental works of the instrument more than anyone else before day. Among Baroque musicians who Numbers 1–8 are designated da chiesa him. Twenty-seven solo cello concertos, of knew these works from having perused (“of the church”), which simply means which two dozen come down to us note- Roger’s edition was J.S. Bach, who they have no dance movements; they complete, testify to his passion for that esteemed Vivaldi sufficiently to transcribe are not necessarily religious in nature. splendid instrument, including RV 531. a number of the Italian’s concertos into The final four works are da camera (“of freshly minted solo organ pieces. Even the chamber”) with movement titles and Opening movements in Vivaldi’s concertos more to the point, Bach adopted Vivaldi’s rhythmic formulas drawn from the dance, are almost always Allegros characterized by three-movement fast–slow–fast format, e.g., Allemanda, Corrente, Sarabanda and a strongly forward-moving, highly rhythmic the standard for centuries to come. Giga — as well as Gavotta and Minuetto. character. Such is the case with the Cello Concerto, RV 531, whose assertive solo In B minor, the tenth concerto from The multiple movements of Op. 6, No. 1 cello entry serves as an introduction to the the Op. 3 set opens with an Allegro differ in how they are listed in different remainder of the movement’s contribution whose mercurial theme leaps and editions, partly because even within from the accompanying strings. drops provides yet another example of movements there can be several episodes Vivaldi’s ability to create energy in his bearing tempo indications. The first The ensuing Largo is a virtual operatic fast movements. Here the four violin movement in particular offers a sequence scena without words, strong on emotion soloists share the virtuosic episodes. In of several such passages. It opens with and lyric utterance in contrast to the jaunty the slow movement, Largo e spiccato, a stately Largo supported essentially by first movement. Here, too, the cellos start stark dotted minor-key chords from the slow chords. This section is followed by things off and dominating the proceedings. general ensemble alternate with the group alternative quicker-paced passages and The Allegro finale leaps forward with a of four violinists. The closing Allegro equally slow passages. After a pause syncopated kick. The cello soloists trade maintains the overall minor-key fervor. the movement continues with a sweetly off theme snippets with each other in this lyrical and relaxed slower section with quintessentially robust Vivaldian fashion. ARCANGELO CORELLI brief but enriching dissonances. An energetic section marked Allegro brings Concerto grosso in D major, Op. 6, the movement to a rousing close. No. 1 A Largo cast in the minor serves as the BORN: February 17, 1653, in Fusignano, near slow movement. Over a slowly descending bass line the solo violin weaves a lovely Imola, Italy and expressive melody above the DIED: January 8, 1713 in Rome ensemble. As elsewhere in his canon Corelli’s harmonies add warmth and color. A solo violin on high opens the ensuing

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“Virtuosity, finesse, FRANCESCO GEMINIANI music was essentially rediscovered by expression, imagination, Vivaldi biographer Marc Pincherle and nothing is missing from Concerto grosso in D minor, after scads of other specialists unearthing Sinkovsky.” Corelli, La folia long-buried musical treasures from the – Le Monde 17th and 18th centuries. Vivaldi claimed Dmitry Sinkovsky BORN: December 5, 1687, in Lucca to have composed some 94 operas, was groomed for an DIED: September 17, 1762, in Dublin though diligent research has proven Photo: unable to find more than four-plus dozen international career WORK COMPOSED: 1726 or so. As in the best of his concertos, by the Moscow Conservatory where he Vivaldi’s sensitivity to mood and color studied violin with Alexander Kirov, and The title La folia denotes, in essence, a commanded the respect and admiration Zagreb Music Academy in Croatia where progression of chords well-known during of audiences and other composers. he studied conducting with Tomislav the Baroque era. More than 150 works by Facini. He has since taken numerous almost as many composers bear the name Popular at the time, Vivaldi’s operas have prizes in major competitions from the and are generally sets of variations on the enjoyed increasing representation both Premio Bonporti in Italy (2005) to the Bach well-known and well-used theme. Corelli on the stage and in recordings. The aria Competition in Leipzig (2006), the Musica included the boilerplate “theme” in the “Gelido in ogni vena” (“Ice coursing through Antiqua Competition in Bruges (First Prize, 12th piece in his set of a dozen sonatas, every vein”) sung by the eponymous Audience Prize and Critics’ Prize, 2008) Op. 5. Geminiani followed suit a number king in the opera Farnace focuses on the to the Romanus Weichlein Prize at the of years later. Among others who took the terrible despair he experiences over the Biber Competition in Austria in 2009 for plunge were C.P.E. Bach, who provided a death of his son. Though originally cast his “extraordinary interpretation of Biber’s wonderful set of variations on the same for baritone, the role of Farnace is often Rosary Sonatas” and First Prize at the theme and even Mozart’s alleged nemesis, performed by contraltos and countertenors. Telemann Competition in Magdeburg (2011). Salieri, who wrote a set of 26 variations Critics and public alike praise his ability to La folia on . Most famously, Rachmaninov The opening half of the aria borrows “play from the heart” while interpreting with used the motif in his 1931 piano work from and reflects the wintry chill of ease music of dazzling difficulty. He has Variations on a Theme by Corelli . Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (composed only recorded for both Naïve and the Russian two years earlier in 1725), which makes label, Caro Mitis. His recording Per Pisendel Canon Like Pachelbel’s ubiquitous (also complete sense given the text’s reference together with the orchestra Il Pomo D’oro, the basis for many works of the 17th and to “Ice coursing through every vein.” A on which he is both soloist and conductor, La folia early 18th centuries) continues to passionate and heartfelt theme ranges was released in 2013 in Naïve’s Vivaldi surface in many guises. Of those coming throughout the vocal range, greatly Edition series and was awarded a Diapason to life in the Baroque, Geminiani’s has enhancing the drama and pain of the aria, d’Or. Sinkovsky continues to teach violin at truly stood the test of time. It is essentially as do slashing violin figures. Instrumental the Moscow Conservatory, a post he has an arrangement of Corelli’s sonata and episodes alternate with sung passages. held since 2005. consists of the familiar theme and 23 engaging variations. Yet Geminiani did more than simply recast Corelli’s music. TEXT & TRANSLATION He included an independent viola part Gelido in ogni vena and in so doing transformed Corelli’s scorrer mi sento il sangue, three-part composition to a four-part l’ombra del figlio esangue work. Also, of course, by employing a m’ingombra di terror. larger ensemble than Corelli’s violin and continuo, Geminiani availed himself of I feel the blood greater timbral opportunities to enrich Running cold in my veins the varied textures and thereby enhance My dead son’s ghost performer and audience interest. Fills me with terror.

ANTONIO VIVALDI © 2017 Steven Lowe “Gelido in ogni vena” (“Ice coursing through every vein”) from Farnace, RV 711

WORK COMPOSED: 1727/revised 1738

During his lifetime, Antonio Vivaldi enjoyed wide acclaim throughout all of Europe but fell into posthumous decline until Baroque

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Born in Riga, Latvia, into Born in Ekaterinburg, Principal Cello of the a family of violinists, Artur Russia, Natasha Seattle Symphony since Girsky began playing Bazhanov began playing 2011, Efe Baltacıgil made violin at age 5. He violin at the age of 5. concerto debuts with studied with Maya After winning several The Philadelphia Glezarova at the Moscow regional youth Orchestra in 2010, and Central Music School competitions, she made with the Berliner and with Felix Andrievsky her solo debut with Ural Philharmoniker and Sir Photo: Photo: at the Royal College of State Philharmonic Simon Rattle in 2012. Music in London. Girsky won Third Prize at Orchestra at the age of 9 and later was Named String Player of the Year in Turkey in the International Violin Competition of invited to Moscow Central Music School to 2013, Turkish cellist Efe Baltacıgil has also Naples and he served as Concertmaster of join the class of professor Belenky. She was received the Peter Jay Sharp Prize, the the Moscow Soloists chamber orchestra one of five people chosen to participate in Washington Performing Arts Society Prize, under the baton of world-renowned violist Sir Yehudi Menuhin’s master class during and first prizes in concerto competitions in Yuri Bashmet. Girsky performed extensively his historic visit to Moscow. After graduating Istanbul and New York, as well as in the throughout Europe, Asia and America, with honors, Bazhanov was accepted to the Allentown (Pennsylvania) Schadt String including Carnegie Hall, Royal Festival Hall in Moscow conservatory and was touring Competition. He was the winner of the London, Santory Hall in Tokyo, Teatro Colon extensively throughout Europe, taking part 2005 Young Concert Artists International in Buenos Aires and Musicferein in Vienna, in festivals such as Schleswig-Holstein, Auditions and received an Avery Fisher among others. Festivals include Proms in Evian, Bonn and Schloss Ort. After moving Career Grant in 2006. Baltacıgil was born in London, Beethoven Festival in Bonn and to the United States, she became a member Istanbul, Turkey, received his bachelor’s Colmar in France. In 2006 Girsky joined of the Florida Orchestra’s violin section and degree from Mimar Sinan University Seattle Symphony. An avid chamber later the principal second violinist. In 2006 Conservatory in Istanbul in 1998 and an musician Girsky plays in Seattle Symphony she relocated to Seattle to join the Pacific artist diploma from the Curtis Institute of Chamber music series and founded a Girsky Northwest Ballet Orchestra and in 2015 Music in Philadelphia in 2002. Highlights string quartet, which performs extensively joined the Seattle Symphony. this season include Brahms Double throughout Pacific Northwest. Concerto with the Oslo Radio Symphony in Norway and recitals in the greater MIKHAIL SHMIDT Seattle area. MAE LIN Violin Violin Born in Moscow, Russia, MEEKA QUAN DILORENZO Mae Lin joined the Mikhail Shmidt began Cello Seattle Symphony in his musical education at 2008 as a member of age 5 and won the American cellist Meeka the second violin section. Concertino Prague at Quan DiLorenzo joined In 2014 she joined the age 14. He graduated the Seattle Symphony as first violin section. Having cum laude from Gnessin Assistant Principal Cello grown up in Bellevue, Institute of Music, where in 2009 after five Photo: she was very excited to his major teachers were seasons as Associate Photo: return home to join her Hallda Akhtiamova and Valentin Berlinsky of Principal Cello of the hometown symphony. She previously served the celebrated Borodin Quartet. While still Utah Symphony. Photo: as Associate Concertmaster of the Evansville at college, Shmidt was a member of the DiLorenzo began her Philharmonic Orchestra and Artist in highly successful Gnessin String Quartet. cello studies at the age of 6 with Suzuki Residence at the University of Evansville with He also played in the State Symphony teacher Beth Goldstein, and later studied the Eykamp String Quartet. Lin received a Orchestra, the Moscow Radio String with Julie Feldman, Irene Sharp, Stephan Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music in Quartet, and was Concertmaster of Baroque Geber and Richard Aaron. At 15 she was performance from The Juilliard School, orchestra Camerata Boccherini. Among the offered a scholarship to The Cleveland where she studied with Naoko Tanaka, and highlights of his chamber music activities Institute of Music’s Young Artist Program, was the recipient of the Irene Diamond are his collaborations with such diverse and where she finished her high school Scholarship. While a student at Juilliard, Lin distinguished composers and musicians as diploma, and then her bachelor’s degree in attended the Aspen Music Festival where Steve Reich, John Zorn, Bill Frisell, Wayne 2002. In 1998 she made her orchestral she received the Orchestral and Mentor Horvitz, Giya Kancheli, Paul Schoenfield, debut with the Pacific Symphony and has Fellowships, the New York String Orchestra Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Vadim Repin and since performed as a soloist with many Seminar, the Spoleto, Italy Music Festival and many others. orchestras, including the Seattle Symphony. the Verbier Music Festival in Switzerland. DiLorenzo performs throughout the country She was invited to be on the faculty at the as an avid chamber musician. She has Eastern Music Festival in 2012 and assistant participated in the Aspen, Ravinia, Sun to Naoko Tanaka at the Aspen Music Festival Valley Summer Symphony and Oregon in 2013. Bach festivals.

20 SEATTLESYMPHONY.ORG BRENT HAVENS Conductor Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 7:30pm Berklee-trained arranger/conductor Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films WINDBORNE’S and virtually every kind of television. His TV THE MUSIC OF PRINCE work includes movies Photo: for networks such as WITH THE SEATTLE ABC, CBS and ABC Family Channel Network, commercials, sports music for SYMPHONY networks such as ESPN and even LIVE @ BENAROYA HALL cartoons. Havens has also worked with the Doobie Brothers and the Milwaukee Symphony, arranging and conducting the Brent Havens, conductor combined group for Harley Davidson’s Marshall Charloff, lead singer & guitar 100th Anniversary Birthday Party Finale. Ann Marie Castellano, vocals Havens recently completed the score for the film Quo Vadis, a Premier Pictures Dan Clemens, bass & vocals remake of the 1956 gladiator film. In 2013 Powell Randolph, drums & vocals he worked with the Baltimore Symphony George Cintron, guitar & vocals and the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens to arrange and produce the music for the Justin Avery, keyboards & vocals Thanksgiving Day halftime show between Seattle Symphony the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, adapting both classical music and rock songs. Havens is Arranger/Guest Conductor for 14 symphonic rock Tonight’s program will be announced from the stage. programs. Havens also premiered a full orchestral show for Lou Gramm, The Voice of Foreigner with Lou singing out front. Media Sponsor: KEXP FROM THE ARTIST: “Born in Cincinnati, Ohio and studying music at Berklee in Boston, I grew up on a steady diet of jazz and R&B. I was greatly influenced by artists such as Maynard Ferguson (the Canadian trumpet phenom) and Tower of Power. But along with those genres I listened to movie soundtracks — orchestral soundtracks — and became a lover of the orchestral sound. I studied orchestration with some wonderful instructors at Berklee… composers who were working in the industry that I wanted to work in. From there I got the breaks and moved into movie and television soundtrack work for all of the major networks and it was incredibly satisfying. And now, having these shows to perform for live audiences and getting that immediate response to their favorite music is a wonderful thing.”

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Marshall Charloff, front man for the band The Purple Xperience, imaginatively styles the magic of Prince’s talent in an uncannily unmatched fashion with his appearance, vocal

Kimberly Giordano, soprano Photo: Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano imitation, and multi- Eric Neuville, tenor instrumental capacity on guitar, piano, bass Clayton Brainerd, bass-baritone and drums. Charloff taught himself to play the guitar at the age of 15 and later taught UW Symphony Orchestra: David Alexander Rahbee, director himself the piano, bass and drums. He is a Herbert Greenberg, guest concertmaster celebrated producer and recording artist, skills that paved the way for Marshmallow UW Chamber Singers & University Chorale: Fields, a 1990s production team consisting Geoffrey Boers and Giselle Wyers, directors of Charloff, Grammy winner John Fields and Steven “Funkytown” Greenberg. Their Symphony Tacoma Voices: Geoffrey Boers, director single charted on the Billboard Top 100 dance charts and is still in rotation amongst Members of the Seattle Jewish Chorale: DJs around the country. His latest two Jacob Finkle, director recordings are on the album 94 East featuring Prince, on which Marshall appears FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017 on keyboards and bass guitar, and, in 2009, 7:30 PM | MEANY THEATER on his self-produced single “Cougars,” TICKETS: $15 ($10 STUDENTS/SENIORS) which was on the soundtrack of feature film ArtsUW TICKET OFFICE Thieves Like Us. 206.543.4880 | WWW.MUSIC.WASHINGTON.EDU FROM THE ARTIST: “Growing up in Minneapolis in the ‘80s had an enormous impact on shaping who and what I would become. As a musician, I started out as a guitarist. I would have stopped there if it had not been for learning that my mentor played all the instruments on his recordings, and to now be in a position to share and celebrate Prince’s artistry with the world is truly an honor. My favorite aspect of performing is being part of a live shared experience that can never quite be recreated. In a world of pre-recorded tracks, samples, loops, etc., sharing the stage with such world- class talent as the Seattle Symphony is remarkable. Touring with my band The Purple Xperience since 2011, I’ve performed in the Seattle area several times over the years, and I happen to know first-hand that this city loves them some Purple! We love and miss you Prince!

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YŪZŌ TOYAMA Rhapsody for Orchestra 8’ We are committed to CHRISTOPHER LAROSA The Tide Jewels (World Premiere) 6’ supporting the economic, social AKIRA IFUKUBE Symphonic Fantasia No. 1 14’ and cultural vibrancy of the local communities we serve TORU TAKEMITSU Nami no bon (“Lantern Festival of the Waves”) 15’ Tray of Waves—Misa’s Theme—Faded Letter— in Puget Sound. The Seattle Shadow of Night—Misa and Kosaku—Finale Symphony’s mission to unleash INTERMISSION the power of music and bring A.R. RAHMAN Slumdog Millionaire: /arr. Matt Dunkley “Latika’s Theme” 9’ community together to lift the

A.R. RAHMAN Lord of the Rings Suite: 8’ human spirit comes alive in the /arr. Chris Nightingale “Lothlórien”—“The Final Battle” Celebrate Asia program. /adapted Matt Dunkley SHEILA HOULAHAN, MEZZO-SOPRANO ANTON DU PREEZ, TENOR SEATTLE SYMPHONY CHORALE The Seattle Symphony’s

A.R. RAHMAN Passage Suite: “Moi”—“Lux aeterna” 9’ Celebrate Asia honors the rich /orch. Matt Dunkley SHEILA HOULAHAN, MEZZO-SOPRANO musical traditions of heritages SEATTLE SYMPHONY CHORALE and ethnicities represented A.R. RAHMAN The Flying Lotus 20’ in Asia and from Asian /orch. Andrew T. Mackay SIMON JAMES, VIOLIN /arr. Michael Hyman, ISHAAN CHHABRA, ELECTRONICA communities around the world. Chris Whiter, Dzijan Emin SEATTLE SYMPHONY CHORALE Now in its ninth year, Celebrate * Shizuo Z Kuwahara will conduct the first half of the program; Ricardo Averbach will Asia continues to bring people conduct the second half of the program. and families of all ethnicities The Celebrate Asia Composition Competition is generously underwritten by Yoshi and Naomi together for cultural exchange Minegishi. Shizuo Z Kuwahara’s performance is generously supported by the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation with additional support from the Nakajima Family. and vibrant celebration. The commission by A.R. Rahman is generously underwritten by Vijay and Sita Vashee, Parul and Gary Houlahan, Vishwa and Vandana Prasad, Noreen and Kabir Shahani, and Satya and Rao Ramala. Celebrate Asia is presented as part of the Seattle Symphony’s New Music WORKS initiative, which is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. New Music WORKS features commissions, concerts and educational activites that use composition as a catalyst for collaboration and engagement in music. Presented by Bank of America. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines, the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation, MG2 Foundation, Cornerstone Advisors, and Yuka Shimizu.

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The Tokyo native Yūzō Toyama (b. 1931) greatest mark as a composer of film scores, orchestral setting, with the uplifting tones of studied composition with a former pupil of especially in the science fiction and fantasy “Latika’s Theme,” music associated with the the German composer Paul Hindemith, and genres, where he could indulge in the same boy’s childhood companion and later love he learned conducting from two Austrian type of ritualistic excesses that first attracted interest. maestros who led the Tokyo-based NHK him to Stravinsky. Ifukube’s Symphonic Symphony Orchestra in the 1950s. When Fantasia No. 1, assembled in 1983, features Also active in the theater industry, Rahman Toyama joined that orchestra to conduct selections from such classics as Godzilla collaborated on a musical adaptation of a European tour in 1960, he composed a (1954), Battle in Outer Space (1959) and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings that new encore for the occasion, the Rhapsody King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), all directed by debuted in Toronto in 2006. “Lothlórien” is for Orchestra. He incorporated authentic Ishirō Honda for Toho Studios. the realm of the Elves; in this song an Elven Japanese folksongs, and he also used chorus joins the characters Legolas and orchestral sounds that paralleled Japanese Toru Takemitsu (1930–96) was the most Galadriel. “The Final Battle” depicts the traditions, like the clapping of woodblocks prominent Japanese composer of the climactic conflict, capped with a triumphant in the opening (similar to a practice found 20th century. Essentially self-taught, his benediction by Galadriel. in Kabuki theater) and the delicate sound first musical efforts adopted the French of solo flute (akin to the shakuhachi, a palette of Debussy and Messiaen. With In 2009 Rahman wrote music for the short bamboo flute). The materials were distinctly encouragement from the American filmPassage , directed by Shekhar Kapur. Japanese, but the process was one Toyama composer John Cage, Takemitsu began Music sets the atmosphere for this film with learned from European composers such to embrace traditional Japanese sounds; minimal dialogue, including the French as Bartók and Kodály, who pioneered the he composed for instruments such as the aria “Moi” and a waltz setting of the Latin modern intersection of folk music and art shakuhachi and biwa (Japanese variants prayer “Lux aeterna” extracted from the music. of the flute and lute), and even his music Requiem Mass. for Western ensembles took on a spare, Christopher LaRosa (b. 1990), a doctoral Eastern aesthetic, flowing in wave-like This survey of Rahman’s music concludes candidate at Indiana University’s Jacobs pulses of bare gestures and gauzy with the world premiere of a new work School of Music, won this year’s Celebrate harmonies. composed expressly for this concert. It’s Asia Composition Competition for his work a safe bet that many millions of people The Tide Jewels. As LaRosa explained in a Takemitsu scored his first film in 1952. By around the world will eventually hear the program note, “In Japanese mythology, the the end of his life, he had worked on more latest work by this superstar composer, all tide jewels control the motions of the sea. than a hundred productions, including made possible by the Seattle Symphony Often depicted as two pearls, the kanju several projects with the renowned director and the community partners behind (干珠) controls the ebb-tide, and the manju Akira Kurosawa. They collaborated in 1983 Celebrate Asia! A.R. Rahman provided the (満珠) controls the flow-tide. The jewels on the filmNami no bon (“Lantern Festival following note on his new composition, The appear in various legends recorded as of the Waves”), the story of Japanese- Flying Lotus: early as the Nara period (710–794 CE.) Hawaiians during and after World War The fable of Tamatori-hime, the “Princess II. The six selections from this orchestral “How will all Indian citizens feel a part of Jewel Taker,” served as a popular subject suite exhibit the same spaciousness and India as she continues to rise? What of for Ukiyo-e artists such as Utagawa sensitivity that characterizes Takemitsu’s the impact of demonetization on ordinary Kuniyoshi. In this story, Fujiwara no Fuhito concert music — although one brief burst folk? If these questions were posed in of the powerful Fujiwara clan embarks on of military marching music provides a rare a musically impressionistic way, how a journey to recover the tide jewels, which glimpse of his more extroverted side. would they sound? This is my attempt at were stolen by the dragon god of the sea, expressing these concerns through the Ryūjin. During his travels, he marries a The Indian composer A.R. Rahman (b. 1967) language of music.” modest shell diver, Tamatori, who bears him has been a central figure in South Asian film a son. Out of love for Fuhito, Tamatori dives music since the 1990s. Rahman’s biggest © 2017 Aaron Grad down to Ryūjin’s undersea palace, where American breakthrough came in 2008 with she lulls the dragon and his cephalopod Slumdog Millionaire, the story of a boy who guards to sleep with her music. When escapes life in a Mumbai slum and ends up Tamatori recovers the tide jewels, the on a TV quiz show. Rahman’s contributions creatures awaken and pursue her. She cuts earned him Academy Awards for Best open her breast to hide the tide jewels, and Original Score and Best Original Song, and the blood-clouded water aids her escape. the film took the Oscar for Best Picture. The The princess dies from her wound after soundtrack brings many musical worlds safely delivering the tide jewels back to her together, mixing traditional Indian sounds family.” with percussive electronica, auto-tuned vocals and pristine guitar tracks. The Japanese composer Akira Ifukube (1914–2006) dedicated himself to music at This arrangement of Slumdog Millionaire, the age of 14, after hearing a recording of by the British composer and conductor Matt Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. He made his Dunkley, transports Rahman’s ideas into an

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“Lothlórien” GALADRIEL, LEGOLAS & LEGOLAS ELVEN ENSEMBLE From the West she appeared, Garden of wonder, sunlight and stars in her hair. Haven of starlight. In her eyes an undying memory of home, a land that is magical and fair. Forest of light, Child of my heart. When her feet came to rest, Lothlórien. deep in a canopied glade. She lifted her face and there she danced, “The Final Battle” the realm of Lothlórien she made. GALADRIEL, LEGOLAS & ELVEN ENSEMBLE Gaze on me, Lady of gold, Bayoth blord faye, reawaken my slumbering soul. Forth on faith ewiyeh! Beacon of courage summon me home Ha! Ha! to your haven of wonders untold. Out of death, life; LEGOLAS & ELVEN ENSEMBLE out of night, day; Lorien laure, Beauty from sorrow. a laiqa alcar. Out of grief, joy. O ehtele lisse Out of storm come strength for tomorrow. nimrodel A nyere auta. Far beyond feeling, destruction of pain. A laurien laure. Come breath of healing, A laurien laure. new life will reign. Ah. Shine forever. Lorien laure, a laiqa alcar. Ore aro, Lothlórien.

GALADRIEL Oh child of my heart, born of a never ending dream. You are cradled in light, bathed by an ever-flowing stream.

Flourish and grow, my mystical world, here you will ever belong. Son of my yearning, daughter of hope, beautiful child of my song.

Although storms may descend, mountain and valley may quake. For the days that remain, this is the promise I make, no shadow fall across this land! Before the wind and fire I stand, and you my child will know no harm, enfolded in my arms, Lothlórien.

encoreartsseattle.com 27 RICARDO AVERBACH TEXTS & TRANSLATIONS Conductor Ricardo Averbach is the winner of the 2010 A.R. RAHMAN: Passage Suite American Prize in “Moi” Conducting, and Moi, je nage dans l’espoir Me, I swim in the hope received the First Honor tous mes rêves néfastes that all my harmful dreams Diploma at the 2010 ont bientôt disparu have soon disappeared Masterplayers c’est une flame intense it is an intense flame International Music Photo: qui va se raviver. which rekindles itself. Competition in Lugano, Switzerland. After graduating in Avec tout l’amour With all the love engineering in Brazil with the highest que j’ai pour toi that I have for you honors and receiving a scholarship for je renais sous cette lune. I am reborn under this moon. graduate studies in Harvard, he changed Parfois la vie te donne Sometimes life gives you his trajectory in search of his passion for tout ce dont tu as rêve. all that you have dreamed of. music. He moved to Bulgaria and graduated in orchestra, choral and opera Ah! Ah! conducting at the National Academy of Music. After working in Brazil as acting Mais parfois, je me réveille dans la realité. But sometimes I wake up to reality. Music Director of the Orquestra Sinfônica Ah. Ah. Municipal de São Paulo, he received a doctoral degree at the University of Moi, je nage dans l’espoir… Me, I swim in the hope… Michigan, and became the Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Currently, he “Lux aeterna” occupies the same position at Miami Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine. Let perpetual light shine upon them, O Lord. University of Ohio, and was elected Domine cum sanctis tuis aeternum. with your saints forever, President of the College Orchestra Quia pius lux aeterna luceat Domine. for you are merciful O Lord. Directors Association. Past positions Perpetua et lux. Let perpetual light shine upon them. include being Music Director of the Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum. With your saints forever. Echternach Festival Orchestra in Luxembourg. His discography includes several world premiere recordings, which have sold more than half a million copies SHIZUO Z KUWAHARA Conductor around the globe. Averbach conducts regularly in South and North America and The First Prize winner of the prestigious Georg Solti International Europe, having performed as guest Conductors’ Competition in Frankfurt, Germany, Shizuo Z Kuwahara conductor in Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bulgaria, recently concluded his seven year tenure as the Music Director of China, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Symphony Orchestra Augusta. He debuts with the Seattle Symphony and France, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra in Poland this season, as well as returns to Russia and the United States. conduct Osaka Symphony, Hiroshima Symphony and Tokyo Kosei Wind Ensemble. Kuwahara was a League of American Orchestras Conducting FROM THE ARTIST: Fellow with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Assistant Conductor to Seiji Photo: “This is the first time I will travel to Seattle Ozawa conducting the Ozawa Jyuku Orchestra at the Saito Kinen Festival. and what excites me most is that I will He served as an Assistant Conductor to Valery Gergiev at the Pacific Music Festival in 2006. have the chance to work with the Seattle Born in Tokyo, Kuwahara received a master’s degree in conducting at Yale University, where he Symphony on the music of A.R. Rahman, one was awarded the Charles Ives Scholarship and won the Eleazar de Carvalho Prize. At the of the visionary leaders of today not only Eastman School of Music, he received a bachelor’s degree with the George Eastman in the music field, but also in humanitarian Scholarship, Performer’s Certificate and Arts Leadership Program Certificate. causes. I have been associated with A.R. Rahman’s music for over ten years, FROM THE ARTIST: and had the opportunity to perform the “The movie Nami no bon is a very emotional film that is very close to my heart. A Japanese premieres of several of his compositions man who is 89 years old, living in Maui since he was 16, remembers life with his wife and in the United States. What excites me most family following the attack on Pearl Harbor — especially of his son who joined the war for about his music is the way he incorporates the Americans. This remembrance is triggered by a letter from his son, who he disinherited Eastern and Western elements into an and who had recently passed away. Music for the film is written by Toru Takemitsu and uses organic whole. His gift for writing original much of traditional Western romantic colors, which expresses the simple unconditional love melodies made him known as the ‘Mozart and complex circumstances of the war and the generation gap within the family. I feel that of Madras.’ His music has an immediacy that understanding different perspectives and cultures is so much more important than ever before, connects directly with audiences and it is and I hope that this Celebrate Asia program will trigger us to re-evaluate the value of life and very exciting to be part of the process when bring us closer to a peaceful world.” you present this music live.”

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Indian-American actor and 2016/17SEASON singer Sheila Houlahan has been seen on stage and screen around the world. Her most notable credits include performing the music of A.R. Rahman with him at the 2016 CES Photo: Kevin McIntyre Kevin Photo: Intel Live Show in Las Vegas, winning an award with the Washington CLUB District Metropolitan Opera Competition in 2014, singing as a featured soprano soloist for the 2009 Salzburg Festival, playing the role of O Optima Prime in the feature film Wallflower LUDO (produced by Paradigm Studios and set to release this year), and playing the role of Ghania (the villain’s henchwoman) in the new superhero TV show The Exceptionals. She received a Bachelor of Music in Operatic Performance from the Manhattan School of FRIDAY, June 9, AT 8PM Music. Houlahan is currently working on her first solo album and corresponding music Chihuly Boathouse video series. We invite you to experience a feast for the senses as you journey through the Chihuly Boathouse, unveiling unexpected musical experiences. Get up-close and personal with international violin sensation Pekka Kuusisto, JOSEPH CRNKO local rockers and Seattle Symphony musicians for intimate and thrilling Seattle Symphony Associate performances throughout the night. Conductor for Choral Activities Join us at Seattle’s most beautiful venue for unforgettable performances, Joseph Crnko was hosted bars and fabulous Northwest cuisine, and take home once-in-a- appointed Associate lifetime experiences from the live and silent auctions to keep your party Conductor for Choral going all summer long. Activities for Seattle Symphony in September 2007. Crnko brings a wealth of choral conducting, arranging, recording and education experience to his position. He has prepared the Seattle Symphony Chorale for numerous critically acclaimed performances, including Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, Britten’s War Requiem, Handel’s Messiah and Verdi’s Requiem. Crnko is currently in his 33rd year as A NIGHT LIKE NO OTHER Music Director of the Northwest Choirs. During his tenure, he has established the Northwest Choirs’ reputation as one of the nation’s premier children’s choirs. Crnko tours worldwide with the elite Northwest Boychoir, most recently with concert tours throughout our nation and Europe. Under his directorship, the Northwest Boychoir has produced four top-selling Christmas recordings. In addition to his work with the Northwest Choirs, Crnko regularly conducts orchestral and choral recording sessions for movie and video game TICKETS: soundtracks, including those for the video 206.215.4868 | SEATTLE ORG games Halo, Medal of Honor and World of SYMPHONY. /CLUBLUDO Warcraft. Some of his recent film projects This is a 21-and-over event. include Boondock Saints, The Celestine Club Ludo is an annual summer kick-off fundraiser supporting the Symphony’s education and community programs. Prophecy, The Last Stand and Let Me In.

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Christiane Noll starred on Broadway in the Kennedy Center Revival of Ragtime, receiving Tony and Drama Desk award nominations and winning a Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal of Mother. Broadway and National Tour appearances include Chaplin (Drama Desk nomination), Urinetown (Ovation Award), The Mambo Kings (pre-Broadway), It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues, Jekyll & Hyde, Grease, Miss Saigon and South Pacific (Australia/Thailand). She has been a Founded in 1979, Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) is an internationally renowned musical frequent guest soloist with symphony organization and, along with Seattle Women’s Chorus, comprises the largest LGBTQ choral orchestras in almost every state in the U.S., organization in the world. In addition to its annual performance series in Seattle’s Benaroya as well as numerous international and McCaw Halls, SMC has performed in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York, appearances. She made her Carnegie Hall Westminster Hall in London, and around the world including Germany, Australia, Spain, New debut with Skitch Henderson and sang Zealand, the Netherlands and Canada. SMC has performed with many acclaimed special with Steven Reineke in Sondheim! the guests including Debbie Reynolds, Harvey Fierstein, Megan Mullally, Rosemary Clooney Birthday Concert at Carnegie Hall. She and Kristin Chenoweth. Under the direction of Paul Caldwell, SMC’s voices transform made her Hollywood Bowl debut singing society through innovative and entertaining programs that build community, illuminate the with Dame Julie Andrews in Gifts of Music. experiences of LGBTQ people and their allies, expand inclusion, and inspire justice. FROM THE ARTIST: “We’ve been singing our annual holiday shows on the Benaroya Hall stage for many years, but ROB EVAN we are honored to finally be making our debut with the Seattle Symphony. For many of us in Vocals the LGBTQ community, the music of Broadway is part of our DNA. Often the stage or the choral risers were one of the first safe spaces we found in our lives. Cast albums opened a world of During the span of his storytelling filled with drama and hope. We’re thrilled to add our voices to tonight’s celebration.” diverse career, Rob – Paul Caldwell, Artistic Director Evan has performed in seven leading roles on First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass the New York stage Angelo Abella Justin Alfred Matt Armstrong Ryan Belcher including the original Greg Bowman Bill Chemnick Aaron Carasco Dan Cox Jekyll Broadway cast of T.J. Elston Tim Clements-Levin Garrett Cline Mark Ellis & Hyde , playing the Brian Jackson Bobby Coleman Justin Cobern J.D. Fugate title roles, Jean Valjean Rick Jones David Dodman Alex Di Giacomo David Hare Les Misérables Disney’s in , Kerchak in Carter Kight Dave Doody Scott Farrell Jimmy Harrop Tarzan Little Shop of , The Dentist in Pete Lorimer Ron Douglas Jack Freelander Tom Highsmith Horrors and Count von Krolock in Jim James Murtaugh Philip Fryer Brian Futch Michael Hughes Dance of the Vampires Steinman’s . As a Erik Oyco Trevor Gumbel Riley Germanis Denny Le vocalist and recording artist, Evan is a Adam Parnell Omar Hernandez Chris Giadrosich Isak Lopez member of the multi-platinum-selling rock Greg W. Waite Joel Kimmel-Staebler Jonathan Girard Andy McKim Trans-Siberian Orchestra band, the . In Josh Koller Matthew Haskins James L. Perrine concert, Evan has been a featured soloist Cleveland Mack Gary Higashi Remington Stokes for many leading symphonies, both in the Nicholas Beers Neil Hoyt Will Wenholz U.S. and overseas. He conceived, Michiels Michael Johnson Ronald Wise co-created (with Randall C. Fleischer) and Christopher Morales Brady Mason Walt Woodall ROCKTOPIA stars in , a new classical/ Nick Parrish Luis Mendez classic rock fusion concert event that is Scott Norman Shaub Ej Refuerzo Delos currently touring worldwide and has been Melvin Tan Angeles seen on PBS. Robert Samuelson Jordan Sellers Daniel S Smith Jeffrey Stamerjohn Steve Wolf

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Monday, May 22, 2017, at 7:30pm As long as there have been pipe organs and organists, there has been the practice and art of improvisation and transcription. DAVID BRIGGS Beginning with the Greek hydraulis, played in the arenas of the Roman THE ART OF Empire in the 3rd century B.C., through its development in medieval times to an TRANSCRIPTION instrument with pipes and a keyboard, FLUKE/GABELEIN ORGAN RECITAL SERIES and finally the Baroque era, when the organ reached a level of development that would still be recognizable today, David Briggs, organ the organ has relied upon its players to improvise and adapt pre-existing compositions for performance. RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Overture to The Wasps 10’ /transcribed David John Briggs For centuries, the art of transcription and improvisation have gone hand-in-hand. CLAUDE DEBUSSY Clair de lune from Suite bergamasque 5’ During the Baroque era, when organists /transcribed Alexandre Cellier performed, they usually improvised, relying upon stock forms and figuration to JOHANNES BRAHMS Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G minor 4’ provide a departure for their performance. /transcribed David John Briggs If a composition was written down, it was often to provide an example of HECTOR BERLIOZ Menuet des Follets (“Dance of the Sprites”) 6’ how one might improvise a similar work. /transcribed David John Briggs from La Damnation de Faust Improvisation, along with development of performance technique, formed the bulk RICHARD WAGNER Isolde’s Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde 8’ of the work in organ instruction even into /transcribed Reginald Goss-Custard the late 19th century. In his classes at the Paris Conservatoire, César Franck would MAURICE RAVEL La valse 13’ devote no less than five hours each week /transcribed Eugenio Maria Fagiani (out of six total hours of instruction) to improvisation. The organist as a performer above all of composed repertoire is truly INTERMISSION a phenomenon of the 20th century. During intermission, please help David Briggs create an all-new improvisational work by submitting your ideas for themes to the suggestion box in the Samuel & Especially throughout France, Germany Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. and Britain, the art of improvisation has been fostered and kept alive and vital. DAVID BRIGGS Improvisation: Symphony in Five Movements 25’ The great French organists were all Introduction and Allegro skilled improvisers, especially César Andante Franck, Charles-Marie Wider, Louis Vierne, Scherzo Charles Tournemire, and especially Marcel Adagio Dupré and Pierre Cochereau. They Finale improvised either primarily or exclusively during church services, and often during their concerts. Though improvisations are by natural an ephemeral art, sound recordings have made it possible to experience again these one-time creations. In 1931 Charles Tournemire recorded five improvisitions at the Church of St. Clotilde in Paris, where he had been organist since 1900 (and Franck before Tournemire); Maurice Duruflé transcribed these into written form in 1957, and the Please note that the timings provided for this concert are approximate. five works are performed more often Please turn off all electronic devices and refrain from taking photos or video. Performance ©2017 Seattle Symphony. Copying of any performance by camera, audio or video recording today than perhaps all of Tournemire’s equipment, and any other use of such copying devices during a performance is prohibited. extensive written compositions combined.

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David Briggs is an When Marcel Dupré was entrusted symphonies for piano duet. New orchestral internationally with the organ class at the Paris works would be published complete with renowned organist Conservatoire in 1925, he instilled a various piano transcriptions for a solo whose performances rigorous discipline to both the study of player, duet and even four performers are acclaimed for their repertoire and improvisation. Dupré was at two pianos. In France, where the musicality, virtuosity, widely considered the foremost virtuoso upper classes might also have a salon and ability to excite and engage audiences of of the day, able to improvise entire four organ, there might also be transcriptions Hudson Michael Photo: movement symphonies in his concerts. for organ of newer works by Saint- all ages. Master of an His students learned to improvise Saëns, Franck, Ravel and Debussy. extensive repertoire spanning five according to standard musical forms and centuries, he is known across the globe for devices — canon, fugue, sonata-allegro This tradition was continued into the 20th his brilliant organ transcriptions of form, scherzo, etc. Of all of Dupré’s century by Edwin Lemare, an Englishman symphonic music by composers such as students, the most brilliant improviser who spent nearly thirty years of his Mahler, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Elgar, was Pierre Cochereau, organist of Notre- career in the United States. Perhaps Bruckner, Ravel and Bach. Fascinated by Dame from 1954 until 1984. Though he the most popular concert organist of the art of improvisation since a child, also excelled as an interpreter of a wide the era, Lemare played for immense Briggs also frequently performs range of organ repertoire, it was as a audiences throughout the country; his improvisations to silent films such as Phantom of the Opera Hunchback of virtuoso improviser that his gifts truly transcriptions of works by Tchaikovsky, , Notre-Dame Nosferatu Jeanne d’Arc shown. During services at Notre-Dame, he Saint-Saëns and especially Wagner, are , , , Metropolis would improvise on the liturgical chants considered masterpieces of the art. , as well as a variety of Charlie of the day, either a quiet meditation, Chaplin films. or a stirring Sortie on full organ. In his The influence of the Organ Reform concerts, he was more likely to improvise Movement in the 1950s and 1960s cast At the age of 17, Briggs obtained his on secular themes or songs, and usually a shadow on the reputation of organ FRCO (Fellow of the Royal College of ended his recitals with a multi-movement transcriptions, and even more so, those Organists) diploma, winning all the prizes improvisation. Fortunately, a large who performed them. Apart from the and the Silver Medal of the Worshipful number of Cochereau’s improvisations transcriptions of Italian concerti by Company of Musicians. From 1981–84 were recorded, both from Notre-Dame J.S. Bach and J.G. Walther, transcriptions he was the Organ Scholar at King’s and other venues, and have been disappeared from most organ recitals. College, Cambridge University, during subsequently transcribed and published. In the past decades, there has been which time he studied organ with Jean a growing appreciation for the great Langlais in Paris. The first British winner In the 19th century, the great wealth orchestral organs from the turn of the 20th of the Tournemire Prize at the St. Albans generated by the Industrial Revolution century, and the music it best suits, whether International Improvisation Competition, he was reflected in the great Town Halls built it be original works or transcriptions. The also won the first prize in the International in cities throughout England and other world’s leading concert artists are again Improvisation Competition at Paisley. nations, concert halls complete with a including the great transcriptions of both Subsequently Briggs held positions at grand organ, and most often a municipal the era and modern days in their recitals, Hereford, Truro and Gloucester cathedrals. organist to play it. In Birmingham, the great and audiences are once again drawn to He is currently Artist-in-Residence at W.T. Best presided over the immense the King of Instruments through these St. James Cathedral, Toronto. Henry Willis Hill organ, playing an average musical expressions. We are fortunate FROM THE ARTIST: of three recitals per week for forty weeks. tonight to experience the artistry of David His repertoire consisted of “everything Briggs, who is uniquely acknowledged “I’ve performed in Seattle before, but worth playing that had ever been written as one of the absolute finest modern never at Benaroya. I love Fisk organs, for the organ, and everything in classical organists who practice both the art of so I am very excited to get to know the music that could suitably be arranged for improvisation and transcription at the Seattle instrument. I lived in Ipswich, it.” Many of these arrangements were by highest levels of skillfulness, and a true Massachusetts for five years, quite near to Best himself, though many other great and worthy successor to the likes of Gloucester, which is the home of the C.B. musicians arranged others’ compositions, Best, Lemare, Dupré and Cochereau. Fisk shop. Many of the organ builders who either through interest or more often profit. worked on the Benaroya Hall instrument © 2017 Joseph Adam are my friends, so it makes it doubly It is important to remember that at this exciting. Fisk organs always overflow point in history, the great organ works of with character and vivacity — the colors J.S. Bach were still mostly unknown, let are extremely visceral and this is a great alone virtually anything else written in inspiration for a performer. the Baroque era. Furthermore, it was an era when much music making was done by amateurs at home for leisure — every respectable middle-class home had a piano — and often the music played might be transcriptions of Haydn or Mozart

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Lori Brown Patricia Hackett and Mark Houtchens Michael and Barbara Malone Rosemary Peterson Cy and Kathleen Butler Mr. and Mrs. David Hadley 10 Mary Ann and Ted Mandelkorn Hera Phung 5 Alan and Ciara Byars Bruce Haldane Mark Litt Family DAF of the Jewish Marcus Phung 5 Frank and Phyllis Byrdwell ^ Mary Stewart Hall 10 Federation of Greater Seattle 5 Guy* and Nancy Pinkerton 5 Mary and Patrick Callan Megan Hall and James Janning ∞ + 5 Anne and Karl Marlantes Cary Plotkin and Marie-Therese Brincard April Cameron 10 James and Darlene Halverson Marcia Mason Aimme Qiao Karen Cameron 5 Leslie and Nick Hanauer Charles T. Massie ∞ 15 Carrie Delaney Rhodes Corinne A. Campbell 5 Deena C. Hanke ∞ Erika and Nathan Mattison Ed and Marjorie Ringness 15 Craig and Jean Campbell 15 Dave and Sandy Hanower Lois Mayers Richard and Bonnie Robbins Elizabeth M. Campbell Dr. and Mrs. James M. Hanson 5 Florence and Charlie Mayne Nancy M. 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Hegstrom 5 Jennifer McCausland Annie and Ian Sale Charitable Trust 5 Robert and Eileen Hershberg 5 John and Gwen McCaw Kate and Matthew Scher Benjamin Carr Mike and Liz Hilton Ashley McDougall Thomas and Collette Schick 15 Emily Carroll 5 Suzanne Hittman John McGeary and Michelle Wernli Eckhard Schipull 10 Vicente Cartas Espinel Bob Hoelzen 5 Diane and Scott McGee Dr. and Mrs. Jason Schneier 5 Kent and Barbara Chaplin 10 Norm Hollingshead 5 Hughes and Kelley McLaughlin Susan Schroeter-Stokes and Michael and Gayle Charlesworth ∞ 5 Bob Holtz and Cricket Morgan 5 Karen and Rick McMichael ∞ 15 Robert Stokes 5 Jorge Chavez Margaret and Marc Horton Mary McWilliams 10 Charles and Maria Schweizer Gerrie Cherry Carole and Rick Horwitz David Meinert Jo Ann Scott Mr. James Chesnutt 5 Gretchen and Lyman* Hull 15 Mary Mikkelsen 15 Jeff and Kim Seely Patrick Chinn and Angela Redman Joni Scott and Aedan Humphreys ∞ Ronald Miller and Murl Barker 5 Janet and Thomas Seery 10 Lisa Chiou Michael Hunter Dr. Stewart Miller Barbara and Richard Shikiar 15 Michelle and Abhineet Chowdhary Sara Hurley Laurie Minsk and Jerry Dunietz Anne Shinoda-Mettler Terese Clark Richard and Roberta Hyman ∞ 5 Chie Mitsui ∞ Jon Shirley and Kim Richter John Clawson 5 Joyce and Craig Jackson Charles Montange and Mary Snapp and Spencer Frazer Joshua D. Closson Ralph E. Jackson 15 Kathleen Patterson 15 Christopher Snow 5 Sam and Karen Coe Eric Jacobs  Alex and Nayla Morcos Stella Stamenova Mr. Peter Cohen and Ms. Bettina Stix Randall Jahren 5 Mary and Alan Morgan Lorna Stern 15 Ida Cole Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Janacek Christine B. Moss 15 Isabel and Herb Stusser 10 Ellen and Phil Collins 15 Lawrence Jen Donald and Shirley Mottaz 5 Mr. and Mrs. C. Rhea Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Frank Conlon Robert C. Jenkins 5 Kevin Murphy 15 Betty Lou and Irwin* Treiger 15 Ray Conner Clyde and Sandra Johnson 5 Marcia Murray Manijeh Vail 5 Peter and Lori Constable ∞ Rodney J. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Naughton 15 Jan and Nancy Wanamaker 5 The Honorable Dow Constantine and Christy Jones and Rob Lilleness Paul Neal and Steven Hamilton ∞ 5 John and Fran Weiss 15 Ms. Shirley Carlson Dr. Kari Jones Kirsten Nesholm 5 Norma Wells 5 Herb and Kathe Cook 5 Neil and Ciara Jordan Marilyn Newland 5 Charles Wheeler Richard Cuthbert and Shreya Joseph Paul and Linda Niebanck Cliff Burrows and Anna White 5 Cheryl Redd-Cuthbert Zagloul Kadah 5 Linda Nordberg Ms. Bethany Winham Russell Daggatt and Gretchen Kah 5 Eric Noreen and Suzi Hill Jerry and Nancy Worsham 10 Gemma Valdez Daggatt Suzanne and Steve Kalish Ken and Pearl Noreen Carol Wright Robert Darling 5 Peter Kelly Sharon L. Norris Kay H. Zatine 15 Tatiana Davidson 5 Sean and Lisa Kelly 5 Lise Obeling Christian and Joyce Zobel 10 Margaret and Lou Dell’Osso Ford W. Kiene 10 Mary Odermat Igor Zverev 15 David and Helen Dichek Michael and Mary Killien 15 Tim O’Keefe Anonymous (14) Dee Dickinson 5 Ragan and Ed Kim Mrs. Jackie A. O’Neil 5 Brooke Benaroya Dickson Douglas F. King 15 Phillip O’Reilly Musicians Club ($1,000 - $1,999) Anthony DiRe Karol King 5 Leo Ortiz and Adriana Aguirre 5 5 10 Abel Family Fund Dwight and Susan Dively Virginia King Thomas and Cynthia Ostermann Peter Aiau and Susan Ormbrek Anne and Bob Doane Carolyn and Robert Kitchell Richard and Peggy Ostrander 10 5 John Akin and Mary Stevens Everett and Bernie DuBois Peter and Susan Knutson Meg Owen 5 Eddy and Osvaldo Ancinas Ken Duncan and Tanya Parish Vera Koch Dena and Tom Owens  5 Carlton and Grace Anderson 5 Jeff Eby and Zart Dombourian-Eby Maryann and Tom Kofler David and Gina Pankowski 5 Rick Anderson and Marianne Bergstrom 5 Mr. Scott Eby ∞ Allan and Mary Kollar Christopher Parker Patrick Andre 5 Dr. Lewis and Susan Edelheit Jodi Krause Richard and Sally Parks 5 15 Richard and Dianne Arensberg Leo and Marcia Engstrom Brian and Peggy Kreger PAS Financial Planning 10 Dr. Sharon and Vince Augenstein Mr. David Epstein Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Kwiram Perspectives of New Music 5 Larry Harris and Betty Azar 15 Mary and Geoffrey Evans Eric Lam Jasen Peterman 10 15 Michele and Charles Bacon Dr. and Mrs. R. Blair Evans Ron and Carolyn Langford Lisa Peters and James Hattori

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Thomas Pfenning Tara and John Verburg Susan and Armin Baumgartel, by Augustin Hadelich, by Stewart Phelps Donald J. Verfurth Zanne and Ian Gerrard Norm Hollingshead Don and Sue Phillips Doug* and Maggie Walker 10 Erica Peterson Stephen Phinny Stephanie Wallach David Haggerty, by Derek and Anna Pierce Debra Ward Becky Benaroya, by Marc Stiles Valerie and Stanley Piha Ralph and Virginia Wedgwood 15 Harold Matzner Andrey Popov Ed and Pat Werner 5 Beverly Schoenfeld Patty Hall, by Prairie Foundation Greg Wetzel 5 Michael and Kelly Hershey Lori and Bill Price Judith A. Whetzel 5 Steve Bush and Christine Chang, by Jo-Anne D. Priebe Roger and June Whitson ∞ Clarius Group Lenore Hanauer, by Mrs. Eileen Pratt Pringle 15 Mitch Wilk Penelope Burke Llewelyn G. and Joan Ashby Pritchard ^ 15 Michael Winter T.J. Callahan, by Mary Henderson, by Harry* and Ann Pryde Mr. Eric Wong 5 Tim Callahan Linda Werner Ann Ramsay-Jenkins Jessie and David Woolley-Wilson Paul and Bonnie Ramsey Elizabeth and Troy Wormsbecker The Cello Section, Harald and Jenny Hille, friends of Mary C. Ransdell and Keith Wong Talia Silveri Wright Betty Graham Ludovic Morlot, by Robert F. Ranzenbach 10 Esther Wu Margaret and Andrew Gordon Wendy and Murray Raskind 10 Lee and Barbara Yates 15 Stella Chernyak, by 10 5 Reverend Kerry and Robin Reese Mrs. Sarah Yeager David Gaglione Glen and Ann Hiner, by 10 10 Cecilia Paul and Harry Reinert Maeng-Soon Yu Eugene Leibowitz Jean A. Rhodes 5 Robert and Eileen Zube 5 Leslie Chihuly, by Fred Richard 15 Anonymous (27) The Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Virginia Hunt Luce, by John Richardson II 5 Foundation Tom Luce Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riley 5 5 years of consecutive giving Norm Hollingshead Deborah and Andrew Rimkus 5 10 10 years of consecutive giving Harold Matzner Linda Jones, by Melissa Rivello 15 15 years or more of consecutive giving JoAnn McGrath Rochelle Morrissey Ms. Jean C. Robinson 5 ∞ Monthly Sustaining Donor The M. C. Pigott Family Mike Robinson  Musician Dr. Pierre and Mrs. Felice Loebel Leila Josefowicz, by Jack Rodman and Koh Shimizu ° Board Member Matt Stevenson Norm Hollingshead Joseph L. Romano ^ Lifetime Director Barbara Tober Stan and Michele Rosen + Staff Su-Mei Yu Karneia, by Dr. Len and Gretchen Jane Rosoff * In Memoriam Anonymous Allen R. Schwerer Michelle and Jerry Rubin Sherri King, by Don and Toni Rupchock 15 To our entire donor family, thank you for Elaine Cho, by Vince Koester David Sabee and Patricia Isacson Sabee  your support. You make our mission and Samuel Plott Sarah and Shahram Salemy music a reality. Zhenlun Li, by Matthew Salisbury Terry Clark, by Esther Wu Sara Delano Redmond Fund Did you see an error? Help us Lara Clark Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schocken update our records by contacting Dr. Pierre and Mrs. Felice Loebel, by Judith Schoenecker and [email protected] or Samuel Clarke, by Marilyn Layton 5 Christopher L. Myers 206.215.4832. Thank you! David Gaglione Dr. and Mrs. Larry Martin Nancy and James Schultz + 5 10 Janet Sears HONORARIUM GIFTS Marianne Cole, by Hayley Lyons, by 5 Mitzi Cieslak Tanya and Gerry Seligman Gifts to the Seattle Symphony are a Sue Lyons 15 Virginia Senear wonderful way to celebrate a birthday, 15 , by Linda Sheely ∞ honor a friend or note an anniversary. Rosalie Contreras Marcia Mason, by Charles Shipley 15 Robert Haeger In addition to recognition in the Encore Kathleen and Eric Ottum Robert and Anita Shoup program, your honoree will receive a card William Shuman from the Symphony acknowledging your Joseph Crnko and the Seattle Symphony Reid and Marilyn Morgan, by 15 , by Dr. Charles Simrell and Deborah Giles thoughtful gift. Chorale Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bonnett Mika and Jenny Sinanan 5 Norm Hollingshead Sandra and James Taylor Jill Singh Gifts were made to the Seattle Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Randip Singh Symphony in recognition of those listed Symphony, by , by Douglas Smith and Stephanie Ellis-Smith below between March 30, 2016 and Samantha DeLuna Norm Hollingshead Megan Hall and James Janning Joan Smith March 30, 2017. Please contact Martine and Dan Drackett 5 Jennifer Lee Stephen and Susan Smith Donor Relations at 206.215.4832 or Anonymous Harry Snyder [email protected] if you 5 , by Kathleen and Robert Spitzer would like to recognize someone in a Will Dixon and Jay Picard Laurel Nesholm, by Doug and Katie Sprugel 5 David Gaglione future edition of Encore. Moya Vazquez Donald and Sharalyn Stabbert 15 Zart Dombourian-Eby, by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Stagman 1201 Third Avenue Parking Garage, by Nu.Mu.Zu, by Ms. Marilyn E. Garner Craig and Sheila Sternberg Charles Montange and Kathleen Scott Siken Steve and Sandy Hill Family Fund at the Patterson Seattle Foundation ^ 15 Emily Evans, by Llewelyn Pritchard, by 5 Ellen Hope Diane Stevens Jennifer Adair, by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Olson 5 Ms. Heather L. Stotz Michelle Hamilton Hope and Richard Stroble Dr. Daniel Feller, by David Rambo, by 15 Jeffrey Girardin Audrey and Jim* Stubner John Adams, by Trenton Rambo 5 Victoria Sutter Mr. Roy Hughes Lina and Lino Tagliapietra Jonas Flueckiger, by Sue and Tom Raschella’s Shon Schmidt David Tan and Sherilyn Anderson-Tan Afman, by 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Mabel and Jason Tang Varun Chhabra and Natasha Gupta Bob and Clodagh Ash Ronald and Pamela Taylor 5 Steve Frank’s 75th Birthday, by Jennifer Connors 10 Patricia and Jon Rosen Bob and Mimi Terwilliger Claire Angel, by Jeffrey Phillippe 15 Meryl and Donald* Thulean Lyn and Gerald Grinstein John Phillippe Barbara Tober Mikal and Lynn Thomsen Janice A. Gerth, by Vahe Torossian Andrea Wenet Robert Gerth Stella Rolph, by Elaine Tsai Simone Spiess , by Lorna Tumwebaze Bob Ash, by Sam Glatstein 15 Dolores Uhlman Jeff Eby and Zart Dombourian-Eby Benjamin Glatstein Jon Rosen, by Sami Uotila and Tuula Rytila Sue and Thomas Raschella Joe and Linda Berkson Gretchen Van Meter 15 Nancy Page Griffin, by 15 Mina Miller and David Sabritt Johanna P. VanStempvoort Jared Baeten and Mark Ruffo, by 5 Mary Lou and Dirk van Woerden Eugene Brown Michael Schick and Katherine Hanson Karoline Vass

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Bernice Rind, by Donald Benedict, by S. Patricia Cook, by Isaac Michael Levin, by Bob and Clodagh Ash Dr. Charles Higbee Capt. Charles Cook Sophie-Shifra Gold Howard Moss and Pauline Shapiro David and Julie Peha Gertrude Bergseth, by Jackie Davenport, by Carolyn and Leroy Lewis, by Kay Zatine Constance Trowbridge Nadine Miyahara Leslie and Dale Chihuly

Norman and Elisabeth Sandler, by Beatrice and Arlene Berlin, by Lucy J. Ding, by Fridolf N. Lundholm, by Stephanie and Michael Beers Janice Berlin Paula Ding Steven Lundholm

Michael Schmitt, by Donald W. Bidwell, MD, by Martha Donworth, by Ginny Meisenbach, by Barbara Schlotfeldt Sharon Bidwell Christine Marshall Leslie and Dale Chihuly

Seattle Symphony Volunteers, by Grandma Bosma, by Doris Dwyer, by William Joseph Nazzaro, by Ken Abramson and Helen Santibanez Andrew Emory Jeffrey W. Smith Mary Nazzaro

Virginia Senear, by Rob Bradbury, by Eugene Fisher, by Merlyn A. Nellist, by Kelly Schmidt Jane Ann Bradbury Gayden F. Carruth Donna Nellist LouAnne Shelton Cascade Designs, Inc. Richard and Barbara Shikiar, by Melvyn Poll, by Sandra Smith Bev Bright, by Wesley Fisk, by Friends of Abbott Construction Rita Gray Renate Stage Asma Ahmed Peggy Spencer, by Janet Abrams Nancy McConnell Richard Campbell, by Donald Isle Foster, by Ash Family Foundation Alison Andrews Karen Laband Larry and Sherry Benaroya Betsy and Gary Spiess, by Joyce Franich Sheila B. Noonan and Peter M. Hartley Maureen and Joel Benoliel Ling Chinn Eugene and Sue John Lisa Bergman Edna C. Kelso Beulah Frankel, by Carolyn Burnett Rachel Swerdlow, Walter Gray, and Janet W. Ketcham, in honor of Ginny Gensler Everyone at Cactus Restaurant Paul Rafanelli, by Music Beyond Borders Barbara Calvo and Al Benoliel Mark Linsey and Janis Traven Mary Langholz Shirley H. Fuller, by Joan and Frank Conlon Debra and Gary Larson Marise and Randy Person Dale and Leslie Chihuly Donald Thulean, by Erika Lim Maryann Crissey Gerard Fischer John D. Marshall William Gerberding, by Giovina Da Sessions Llewelyn and Jonie Pritchard Leslie and Dale Chihuly Sandra and Gary Etlinger Tuning Up!, by Randy Robinson and Jane Hadley Mr. and Mrs. David L. Fluke Timotha and Charles Freedenberg Penelope Burke Carole Tingstad Dr. Kennan H. Hollingsworth Sharon Friel Roy L. Hughes Llewelyn G. and Joan Ashby Pritchard Marlene and Jon Fuson Arthur Caputi, Jr., by Laurie Griffith [untitled], by Marti Caputi Booker T. Gibson, by Jane Hargraft and Elly Winer Norm Hollingshead Patricia and Jon Rosen David and Sharron Hartman Frederic Chopin, by Delney and Andrew Hilen Karla Waterman, by Xiaoxia Zhou Barbara Bye Goesling, by Nancy Kyler Kay H. Zatine Llewelyn and Jonie Pritchard Carolee and Tom Mathers Lydia Christofides, by Marilyn McManus Steve Whyte’s Birthday, by Gerald B. Folland Billie Grande, by Stewart Miller Mark Schletty and Jan Laskey Patricia and Jim Davis Linda Nordberg Dr. Alexander Clowes, by Jack Norman James and Mary Lou Wickwire, by Charles Alpers and Ingrid Peterson Allan Granquist, by William Poll Melissa and David Wickwire Bob and Clodagh Ash Steven Lundholm Ann Pryde Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Bennett Pat and Jon Rosen Kathleen Wright and Martin Greene, by Mardi and Frank Bowles Bertram H. Hambleton, by Milicent Savage Joel Paisner Butler’s Hole Fund Ginger Campopiano SRG Partnership, Inc Patricia and Jon Rosen Barbara A. Cahill Jill Palmer Carlyn Steiner Drs. Lihua Chen and Yihua Xiong Virginia Park Leena and Mel Sturman Julie Wotruba, by Leslie and Dale Chihuly Dennis and Diane Warshal David Gaglione Dr. Susan Detweiler Frederick Hayes, by Barbara and Jonathan Zweig Dan and Nancy Evans Sue and Robert Collett MEMORIAL GIFTS David and Dorothy Fluke John J. and Gertrude M. Rangstrom, by Gifts were made to the Seattle Dr. Kennan H. Hollingsworth Bill Hirschfeld, by Jon Fourre Symphony to remember those listed Becky Kowals Marjorie J. Levar below between March 30, 2016 and John and Nancy Lightbody Phyllis Stern David Reibstein, by March 30, 2017. For information on Jack and Sandy McCullough Andrew Bertino-Reibstein remembering a friend or loved one C. Gardner McFall and Peter Olberg David James Howe, by through a memorial gift, please contact John and Laurel Nesholm Mary Howe Jean Robbins, by Donor Relations at 206.215.4832 or Sheila B. Noonan and Peter M. Hartley Richard Howe Giovina Da Sessions Laird Norton Wealth Management Jane Qualia Nancy Kyler [email protected]. Carolyn and Michael Patterson Susan Pazina Joseph Hylland, by Sam and Gladys Rubinstein, by Jane and Don Abel, by Melvyn and Rosalind Poll Rebecca Benson Leslie and Dale Chihuly The Abel Family Fund Sue and Tom Raschella Patricia and Jon Rosen Gretchen Hull, by Carole Sanford, by David Anderson, by Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Roth Anonymous Horizon House Supported Living Julie L. Antle-Anderson The Seattle Commissioning Club Eve Gordon Anderson and Suzie Johnston, by Herman Sarkowsky, by Arval, by Mark Anderson Edgar and Linda Marcuse Leslie and Dale Chihuly Dr. L. Newell-Morris Roy and Laura Lundgren David and Dorothy Fluke Dr. Alan and Mary Morgan Milton Katims, by Llewelyn G. and Joan Ashby Pritchard Wanda Beachell, by Patricia Tall-Takacs and Gary Takacs Pamela Katims Steele E. A. Beachell Ken Shapero and Dianne Aprile Walter Schoenfeld, by Doug and Katie Sprugel Yun-Kuk Kim, by Leslie and Dale Chihuly Bill Beery, by Craig and Sheila Sternberg Douglas Kim Madeline Beery Linda Stevens Allen Senear, by Neal B. Abraham and Donna L. Wiley Marcy Krueger, by Reid and Marilyn Morgan Jack Benaroya, by Anonymous Amanda Budde-Sung Leslie and Dale Chihuly Julia Shaw, by Kent Coleman, by Laurence Lang, by Bob and Clodagh Ash Rose and Richard Bender, by Jan Coleman Rosalie Lang Sue and Tom Raschella Alan Cordova

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Amy Sidell, by Kenneth and Catherine Narita, Kimberly B. K. Walton, by Dr. William and Mrs. Laura Andrews John and Laurel Nesholm and Andy Absher, Karen and Steve Penelope Yonge Harriet C. Barrett Trust Sue and Tom Raschella Shotts, and Kristen Narita Barbara and Lucile Calef Leona Narita Brian Weiss, by Robert E. and Jeanne Campbell Nancy Simek, by Ruby Narita Sue Eriksen Carmen Delo William and Janice Etzold Llewelyn G. and Joan Ashby Pritchard Dina Jacobson Sherry Fisher Sue and Tom Raschella Lars Sorenson Jane B. Folkrod Langdon Simmons, by Kathleen Sesnon Lenore Ward Forbes Llewelyn and Jonie Pritchard Patricia Tall-Takacs and Gary Takacs Janice T. Whittaker, by Marion O. Garrison The Urner Family Jody Friday Elizabeth C. Giblin Sam and Althea Stroum, by John Walcott Carol Hahn-Oliver Leslie and Dale Chihuly Mary and Findlay Wallace Richard Yarington, by Allan and Nenette Harvey Wiatr & Associates Yoko Barnett Yveline Harvey James Stubner, by Marjorie Winter Robert E. Clapp Helen and Max Gurvich Bob and Clodagh Ash Richard and Barbara Wortley Barbara McHarg Gretchen and Lyman Hull Bucknell Stehlik Sato & Stubner, LLP Kay Zatine Cheryl Jefford Betty L. Kupersmith Leslie and Dale Chihuly Charles and Joan Johnson E. Marian Lackovich Sue and Robert Collett Don Thulean, by Margaret Kiyohara Anna L. Lawrence Doug and Gail Creighton Todd Gordon and Susan Feder MJo Arlyne Loacker Cousins Pam, Tim, Terry and Julie, and Reid and Marilyn Morgan Olga M. McEwing Uncle Ron Collins John and Laurel Nesholm ESTATE GIFTS Peter J. McTavish Carol B. Goddard Norman D. Miller Sheila B. Noonan and Peter M. Hartley We gratefully remember the following Robert and Rhoda Jensen Nuckols-Keefe Family Foundation Llewelyn G. and Joan Ashby Pritchard individuals for their generosity and Ken Kataoka Beatrice Olson Sue and Tom Raschella forethought, and for including the John King Carl A. Rotter Jennifer Schwartz Seattle Symphony in their will, trust Richard* and Beverly Luce John C. Rottler or beneficiary designation. These Natalie Malin Allen E. Senear Katie Tyson, by legacy gifts provide vital support for Doug and Joyce McCallum Amy Sidell Elizabeth Faubell the Symphony now and for future Dustin Miller Phillip Soth generations. (Estate gifts since Reid and Marilyn Morgan Morton Stelling John L. Voorhees September 1, 2014.) Carole Narita Ida L. Warren

SEATTLE SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT FUND

The Seattle Symphony is grateful to the following donors who have made commitments of $25,000 or more to the Endowment Fund since its inception. The following list is current as of March 30, 2017. For information on endowment gifts and naming opportunities in Benaroya Hall, please contact Becky Kowals at 206.215.4852 or [email protected].

$5 Million + Dr. Susan Detweiler and Dr. Alexander Estate of Lenore Ward Forbes Charles E. Higbee, MD and Donald D. Clowes* Estate of George A. Franz Benedict* The Benaroya Family Mildred King Dunn Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Gattiker Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hornbeck Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and E. K. and Lillian F. Bishop Foundation Jean Gardner Patty Hall Sciences Estate of Clairmont L. and Evelyn Estate of William K. and Edith A. George Heidorn and Margaret Anonymous Egtvedt Holmes Rothschild* Phyllis and Bob* Henigson $1,000,000 - $4,999,999 Estate of Ruth S. Ellerbeck Anne Gould Hauberg* Senator and Mrs. Daniel J. Evans Richard and Elizabeth Hedreen Michael and Jeannie Herr Leslie and Dale Chihuly Fluke Capital Management John Graham Foundation JNC Fund The Clowes Fund, Inc. Estate of Dr. Eloise R. Giblett Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Jones Sonia Johnson* Priscilla Bullitt Collins* Agnes Gund Estate of Betty L. Kupersmith David and Karen Kratter Judith A. Fong Helen* and Max* Gurvich John and Cookie* Laughlin The Keith and Kathleen Hallman Fund The Ford Foundation Estate of Mrs. James F. Hodges E. Thomas McFarlan Estate of Marlin Dale Lehrman Dave and Amy Fulton Estate of Ruth H. Hoffman Estate of Alice M. Muench Estate of Coe and Dorothy Malone Kreielsheimer Foundation Estate of Virginia Iverson Nesholm Family Foundation Estate of Robert B. McNett Marks Family Foundation Estate of Peggy Anne Jacobsson Estate of Opal J. Orr Estate of Peter J. McTavish Estate of Gladys and Sam Rubinstein Robert C. Jenkins PONCHO Estate of Shirley Callison Miner Samuel* and Althea* Stroum Estate of Charlotte M. Malone Estate of Mrs. Marietta Priebe Estate of Jack W. McCoy Dr. Robert Wallace Bruce and Jeanne McNae M. C. Pigott Family PACCAR Foundation Bruce and Jolene McCaw Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Smith Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Purdy $500,000 - $999,999 Microsoft Corporation Estate of Frankie L. Wakefield Estate of Elizabeth Parke Alex Walker III Charitable Lead Trust National Endowment for the Arts Estate of Marion J. Waller Keith and Patricia Riffle Mrs. John M. Fluke, Sr.* Northwest Foundation Washington Mutual Rita* and Herb* Rosen and the Rosen Douglas F. King Peach Foundation Anonymous Family Estate of Ann W. Lawrence Estate of Elsbeth Pfeiffer Seafirst Bank The Norcliffe Foundation Estate of Elizabeth Richards $25,000 - $49,999 Security Pacific Bank Estate of Mark Charles Paben Jon and Judy Runstad Edward and Pam Avedisian Jerry and Jody Schwarz James D. and Sherry L. Raisbeck Estate of Joanne M. Schumacher Estate of Bernice Baker Seattle Symphony Women’s Foundation Weyerhaeuser Company The Boeing Company Association Joan S. Watjen, in memory of Craig M. The William Randolph Hearst Estate of Ruth E. Burgess Patricia Tall-Takacs and Gary Takacs Watjen Foundations Mrs. Maxwell Carlson U S WEST Communications Estate of Helen L. Yeakel Alberta Corkery* Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Wade Volwiler $100,000 - $499,999 Estate of Victoria Zablocki Estate of Barbara and Lucile Calef Estate of Marion G. Weinthal Anonymous (3) Estate of Ethel Wood Estate of Glenn H. Anderson Norma Durst* Anonymous (2) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Estate of Margret L. Dutton $50,000 - $99,999 Bob and Clodagh Ash Estate of Floreen Eastman * In Memoriam Alan Benaroya Dr.* and Mrs. Ellsworth C. Alvord, Jr. Hugh S. Ferguson* The Boeing Company Estate of Edward S. Brignall Mrs. Paul Friedlander* Estate of C. Keith Birkenfeld Estate of Mrs. Louis Brechemin Adele Golub Mrs. Rie Bloomfield* Sue and Robert Collett Thomas P. Harville C.E. Stuart Charitable Fund Frances O. Delaney* Harold Heath* Richard* and Bridget Cooley John and Carmen* Delo

encoreartsseattle.com 43 MUSICAL LEGACY SOCIETY

The Musical Legacy Society honors those who have remembered the Seattle Symphony with a future gift through their estate or retirement plan. Legacy donors ensure a vibrant future for the Seattle Symphony, helping the Orchestra sustain its exceptional artistry and its commitment to making live symphonic music accessible to youth and the broader community. To learn more about the Musical Legacy Society, or to let us know you have already remembered the Symphony in your long-term plans, please contact Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Becky Kowals at 206.215.4852 or [email protected]. The following list is current as of March 30, 2017.

Charles M. and Barbara Clanton Ackerman Paul Leach and Susan Winokur Joan P. Algarin Lu Leslan Richard Andler and Carole Rush Marjorie J. Levar I GIVE BECAUSE ... Ron Armstrong Thomas and Virginia Hunt Luce Elma Arndt Ted and Joan Lundberg Bob and Clodagh Ash Judsen Marquardt and Constance Niva Susan A. Austin Ian and Cilla Marriott Rosalee Ball Doug and Joyce McCallum David W. Barker Tom McQuaid Donna M. Barnes Jean E. McTavish Carol Batchelder William C. Messecar Janet P. Beckmann Jerry Meyer and Nina Zingale Alan Benaroya Charles N. Miller Rebecca Benaroya Elizabeth J. Miller Donald/Sharon Bidwell Living Trust Mrs. Roger N. Miller Rosemary and Kent Brauninger Murl G. Barker and Ronald E. Miller Sylvia and Steve Burges Reid and Marilyn Morgan Dr. Simpson* and Dr. Margaret Burke George Muldrow “We are very Dr. William and Mrs. Mary Ann Champion Marr and Nancy Mullen Sue and Robert Collett Isa Nelson Dr. Marshall Corson and Mrs. Lauren Riker Gina W. Olson Betsey Curran and Jonathan King Sarah M. Ovens fortunate to Frank and Dolores Dean Donald and Joyce Paradine Robin Dearling and Gary Ackerman Dick and Joyce Paul Lorraine Del Prado and Thomas Donohue Jane and Allan Paulson John Delo Stuart N. Plumb have such Dr. Susan Detweiler and Dr. Alexander Clowes* Roger Presley and Leonard Pezzano Fred and Adele Drummond Mrs. Eileen Pratt Pringle Mildred King Dunn Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Purdy Sandra W. Dyer James and Sherry Raisbeck a great Ann R. Eddy Dana Reid and Larry Hitchon David and Dorothy Fluke J. Stephen and Alice Reid Gerald B. Folland Bernice Mossafer Rind Judith A. Fong Bill* and Charlene Roberts orchestra Jack and Jan Forrest Junius Rochester Russell and Nancy Fosmire Jan Rogers Jane H. Fox Patricia and Jon Rosen Ernest and Elizabeth Scott Frankenberg James T. and Barbara Russell here in Cynthia L. Gallagher Mary Ann Sage Jane and Richard Gallagher Thomas H. Schacht Jean Gardner Judith Schoenecker and Christopher L. Myers William and Cheryl Geffon Annie and Leroy Searle Seattle.” Natalie Gendler Virginia and Allen* Senear Carol B. Goddard Leonard* and Patricia Shapiro Frances M. Golding Jan and Peter Shapiro Jeffrey Norman Golub Barbara and Richard Shikiar Dr. and Mrs. Ulf and Inger Goranson Valerie Newman Sils Betty Graham Evelyn Simpson – Nancy M. Donald G. Graham, Jr. Betty J. Smith Catherine B. Green Katherine K. Sodergren Dr. Martin L. Greene Althea C. and Orin H.* Soest James and Darlene Halverson Sonia Spear Barbara Hannah Karen Stay Harriet Harburn Diane Stevens Ken and Cathi Hatch Patricia Tall-Takacs and Gary Takacs Michele and Dan Heidt Gayle and Jack Thompson Ralph and Gail Hendrickson Art and Louise Torgerson Deena J. Henkins Betty Lou and Irwin* Treiger Charles E. Higbee, MD Muriel Van Housen Harold and Mary Frances Hill Sharon Van Valin Frank and Katie Holland Jean Baur Viereck Dr. Kennan H. Hollingsworth Dr. Robert Wallace Chuck and Pat Holmes Nicholas A. Walls Richard and Roberta Hyman Judith Warshal and Wade Sowers WHY DO YOU GIVE? Janet Aldrich Jacobs Douglas Weisfield Jennifer James, MD James and Janet Weisman Robert C. Jenkins John and Fran Weiss Dr. Barbara Johnston Robert T. Weltzien Norman J. Johnston* and L. Jane Hastings Johnston Dorothy E. Wendler Atul R. Kanagat Gerald W. and Elaine* Millard West Don and Joyce Kindred Selena and Steve Wilson Dell King Ronald and Carolyn Woodard Douglas F. King Arlene A. Wright SEATTLE .ORG/ Stephen and Barbara Kratz Janet E. Wright SYMPHONY GIVE Frances J. Kwapil Rick and Debbie Zajicek M. LaHaise Anonymous (47) Ned Laird 206.215.4832 * In Memoriam

44 SEATTLESYMPHONY.ORG CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORT

The Seattle Symphony gratefully recognizes the following corporations, foundations and united arts funds for their generous outright and In-Kind support at the following levels. This list includes donations to the Annual Fund and Event Sponsorships, and is current as of March 2, 2017. Thank you for your support — our donors make it all possible!

$500,000+

Seattle Symphony Foundation

$100,000 – $499,999

Seattle Symphony Volunteers ◊

$50,000 – $99,999 $10,000 – $14,999 EY $1,000 – $2,999

Classical KING FM 98.1 ◊ Aaron Copland Fund For Music GE Foundation Acción Cultural Espagñola Google Inc. † Acucela Inc. Glazer’s Camera † Alfred & Tillie Shemanski Trust Fund John Graham Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Jean K. Lafromboise Foundation BNY Mellon KEXP † Matching Gifts KeyBank Foundation Brandon Patoc Photography † Laird Norton Wealth Management Coca-Cola Company Matching Gifts MG2 Foundation CityBldr Microsoft Corporation CTI BioPharma Corp. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Consulate General of the Microsoft Matching Gifts Foster Pepper PLLC Music4Life Republic of Poland Nesholm Family Foundation Fran’s Chocolates ◊ NAREIG Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. ◊ Precept Wine ◊ Holland America Line Peg and Rick Young Foundation DreamBox Learning Seattle Met Magazine † Lakeside Industries RBC Foundation DSquared † Milliman † Russell Family Foundation Eaton Vance $25,000 – $49,999 Peoples Bank Sheraton Seattle Hotel † Educational Legacy Fund Perkins Coie LLP Four Seasons Hotel † Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Skanska USA RBC Wealth Management Fox’s Seattle † Bank of America Starbucks Coffee Company Robert Chinn Foundation Garden Conservancy Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Sullivan’s Steakhouse † Rosanna, Inc. † Hard Rock Cafe Seattle † Boeing Matching Gift Program Vitus Group Russell Investments Inn at the Market † Classic Pianos ◊ The Westin Hotel, Seattle † U.S. Bank Foundation KAN | Orchids Flowers † Clowes Fund, Inc. Weill Music Institute † O Wines † Encore Media Group † $3,000 – $4,999 Anonymous Pacific Coast Feather Co. Garvey Schubert Barer † Amphion Foundation Paul & Dottie Foundation of the J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. The Capital Grille † $5,000 – $9,999 DuPage Foundation Nordstrom Fast Water Heater S. L. Pitts PC Peach Foundation AETNA GE Foundation Matching Gifts Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Apex Foundation Genworth Foundation Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Foundation Atsuhiko & Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Google Matching Gifts Wells Fargo Private Bank Steinway & Sons Seattle/Bellevue ◊ Foundation IBM International Foundation Talking Rain † Bellevue Children’s Academy Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt $15,000 – $24,999 Treveri Cellars † The Benaroya Company Thurston Charitable Foundation Chihuly Studio † Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund Brown Bear Car Wash Wyman Youth Trust Elizabeth McGraw Foundation Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Citi Community Capital Estates Wine Room ◊ & Rosati Foundation Davis Wright Tremaine Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation Dover Corporation Wild Ginger Restaurant † D.V. & Ida McEachern Charitable Trust † In-Kind Support ◊ Financial and In-Kind Support

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Important grant funding for the Seattle Symphony is provided by the government agencies listed below. We gratefully acknowledge their support, which helps us to present innovative symphonic programming and to ensure broad access to top-quality concerts and educational opportunities for underserved schools and communities throughout the Puget Sound region. For more information about the Seattle Symphony’s family, school and community programs, visit seattlesymphony.org/families-learning.

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HOW TO ORDER: HOW TO GIVE: Special Events provide significant funding each season to the Seattle Symphony. We gratefully recognize our TICKET OFFICE: The concert you’re about to enjoy is possible because of donations made by generous presenting sponsors and committees who make these The Seattle Symphony Ticket Office is located events possible. Individuals who support the events at Third Ave. & Union St., downtown Seattle. music-lovers like you. below are included among the Individual Donors listings. Likewise, our corporate and foundation HOURS: Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm; Sat, 1–6pm; We invite you to join the caring community of partners are recognized for their support in the and two hours prior to performances and individuals, companies and foundations who bring Corporate & Foundation Support listings. For more through intermission. outstanding symphonic music to the community. information about Seattle Symphony events, please visit seattlesymphony.org/give/special-events. PHONE: PHONE: 206.215.4747 or 1.866.833.4747 OPENING NIGHT GALA, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 206.215.4832 Honoring Leslie and Dale Chihuly ONLINE: seattlesymphony.org. ONLINE: SUPPORTING SPONSORS JPMorgan Chase & Co. seattlesymphony.org/give GROUP SALES: Nordstrom

206.215.4818 or MAILING ADDRESS: CO-CHAIRS [email protected]. P.O. Box 21906, Seattle, WA 98111-3906 Renée Brisbois Terry Hecker MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2108, Seattle, WA 98111-2108 COMMITTEE Kathleen Boyer Corrinne Martin Meredith Broderick Hisayo Nakajima Zartouhi Paul Rafanelli Dombourian-Eby Elizabeth Roberts SYMPHONICA, THE SYMPHONY STORE: COUGH DROPS: Cough drops are available Kathy Fahlman Dewalt Jon Rosen Located in The Boeing Company Gallery, Symphonica is from ushers. Beth Ketcham Christine Suignard open weekdays from 11am–2pm and 90 minutes prior to SERVICES FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES: all Seattle Symphony performances through intermission. Benaroya Hall is barrier-free and meets or exceeds all HOLIDAY MUSICAL SALUTE, DECEMBER 6, 2016 PARKING: Prepaid parking may be purchased criteria established by the Americans with Disabilities online or through the Ticket Office. Act (ADA). Wheelchair locations and seating for those CO-CHAIRS with disabilities are available. Those with oxygen Rebecca Layman-Amato COAT CHECK: The complimentary coat check tanks are asked to please switch to continuous flow. Katrina Russell is located in The Boeing Company Gallery. Requests for accommodations should be made when COMMITTEE LATE SEATING: Late-arriving patrons will be seated purchasing tickets. For a full range of accommodations, Michelle Codd Tiffany Moss at appropriate pauses in the performance, and are please visit our website at seattlesymphony.org. Roberta Downey Rena O’Brien invited to listen to and watch performances on a monitor SERVICES FOR HARD-OF-HEARING PATRONS: Kathleen Mitrovich Jill Singh located in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. An infrared hearing system is available for patrons Ghizlane Morlot Leslie Whyte CAMERAS, CELL PHONES & RECORDERS: who are hard of hearing. Headsets are available The use of cameras or audio-recording equipment at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis TEN GRANDS, MAY 13, 2017 is strictly prohibited. Patrons are asked to turn off all in The Boeing Company Gallery coat check and Kathy Fahlman Dewalt personal electronic devices prior to the performance. at the Head Usher stations in both lobbies. Co-Founder and Executive Director LOST AND FOUND: Please contact the Head ADMISSION OF CHILDREN: Children under the age of COMMITTEE Usher immediately following the performance or 5 will not be admitted to Seattle Symphony performances Rosanna Bowles Carla Nichols call Benaroya Hall security at 206.215.4715. except for specific age-appropriate children’s concerts. Cheri Brennan Fawn Spady Steven Dewalt Saul Spady EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: Please leave the BENAROYA HALL: Excellent dates are available for Tom Horsley Stephanie White appropriate phone number, listed below, and your exact those wishing to plan an event in the S. Mark Taper Nader Kabbani David Woolley-Wilson seat location (aisle, section, row and seat number) with Foundation Auditorium, the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Ben Klinger Jessie Woolley-Wilson your sitter or service so we may easily locate you in Recital Hall, the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Ghizlane Morlot Barbara Wortley the event of an emergency: S. Mark Taper Foundation Lobby and the Norcliffe Founders Room. Auditorium, 206.215.4825; Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Visit seattlesymphony.org/benaroyahall CLUB LUDO, JUNE 9, 2017 Hall, 206.215.4776. for more information. CHAIR Tiffany Moss

COMMITTEE DINING AT BENAROYA HALL Eric Berlinberg Brittany Boulding Powered by Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering and Events Duncan Carey Samantha DeLuna MUSE, IN THE NORCLIFFE FOUNDERS ROOM AT BENAROYA HALL: Enjoy pre-concert dining at Muse, just a few Jackie Ernst short steps from your seat. Muse blends the elegance of downtown dining with the casual comfort of the nearby Pike Place Erica Gomez Market, offering delicious, inventive menus with the best local and seasonal produce available. Open to ALL ticket holders Eric Jacobs two hours prior to most Seattle Symphony performances and select non-Symphony performances. Reservations are Jason Perkizas encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. To make a reservation, please visit opentable.com or call 206.336.6699. Talia Silveri Saul Spady DAVIDS & CO.: Join us for a bite at Davids & Co., a cafe in The Boeing Company Gallery at Benaroya Hall. Featuring fresh takes on simple classics, Davids & Co. offers the perfect spot to grab a quick weekday lunch or a casual meal before a show. Open weekdays from 11am–2pm and two hours prior to most performances in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium.

LOBBY BAR SERVICE: Food and beverage bars are located in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. The lobby bars open 75 minutes prior to Seattle Symphony performances and during intermission. Pre-order at the lobby bars before the performance to avoid waiting in line at intermission.

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A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE AND DIVERSITY On February 8, 2017 the Seattle Symphony presented composers including Rahim AlHaj (Iraq), Kinan Azmeh Music Beyond Borders, a celebration of the musical (Syria), Alireza Motevaseli (Iran), Ali Osman (Sudan) and Gity traditions of Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Somalia and Syria. Arising Razaz (Iran), as well as a traditional song from Somalia and from our musicians’ deep convictions and values of “America the Beautiful.” inclusivity, and a desire to honor the great musical cultures The concert demonstrated that music is a universal language of these nations, the free concert was a celebration of the that knows no borders, and creates a greater understanding. diversity of our city, our nation and our world. The tremendous outpouring of support from the audience, Musicians of the Seattle Symphony and guest artists and the hundreds of thousands of people who watched the performed orchestral and chamber works by noted concert online, is a testament to the power music has to unite us all.

PHOTOS: 1 Santoor player Anjali Joshi performing Alireza Motevaseli’s Fantasia for Santoor and Accordion 2 Letters from Iraq featuring the composer, Rahim AlHaj, on the traditional Oud 3 Somalian vocalist Samatar Yare performed “Ladaneey,” a traditional song from Somalia 4 Audience members delighted in the celebration of music and culture 5 Seattle Symphony First Violin Mikhail Shmidt introducing Afromood by Sudanese composer Ali Osman 6 Composer Kinan Azmeh performing his Suite for Improvisor and Orchestra

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