2019–2020 Season Chronological Listing of Concerts

as of 02/19/19

2019–2020 SEASON CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF CONCERTS

OPENING NIGHT CONCERT & GALA SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Saturday, September 14, at 5 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano

Nielsen Maskarade Overture Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 4 R. Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra

Thomas Dausgaard takes the stage in his first concert as Music Director in a program that includes pianist Daniil Trifonov performing Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Be part of the glamour and excitement of Dausgaard’s inaugural Opening Night with us!

Special-purchase Gala tickets including cocktails, dinner, dancing and champagne intermission are available. Call the Special Events department at 206.215.4753 to reserve Gala tickets.

TICKETS FROM: $58

MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 1 MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 20, at 12 noon Saturday, September 21, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano

Lotta Wennäkoski Flounce Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Mahler Symphony No. 1

In his opening concert of the Masterworks Season, Music Director Thomas Dausgaard sets an exhilarating course with Mahler’s universal First Symphony. Brahms’ piano concertos are on a scale larger than even some of his symphonies, and Yefim Bronfman explores the full dynamic range of Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, from the jubilant scherzo to the graceful finale. The lively Flounce by the Finnish composer Lotta Wennäkoski opens the evening.

1 as of 02/19/19 Yefim Bronfman’s performances are generously underwritten by Mel and Leena Sturman through the Seattle Symphony’s Guest Artist Circle.

TICKETS FROM: $25

MUSSORGSKY PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28, at 8 p.m. Sunday, September 29, at 2 p.m.

Marc Albrecht, conductor Daniel Müller-Schott, cello

Wagner Overture and Venusberg Music from Tannhäuser Dvořák Cello Concerto Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition

Stroll with Mussorgsky on a vivid tour through Pictures at an Exhibition, rendered in fantastic detail by Ravel’s orchestration. In Dvořák’s concerto, unfettered imagination turns inward to thoughts of home and a lost love, producing one of the cello’s most beautiful and emotive showpieces.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance.

Daniel Muller-Schott’s performances are generously underwritten by K. Carole Ellison through the Seattle Symphony’s Guest Artists Circle.

TICKETS FROM: $25

ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER & KRISTIAN BEZUIDENHOUT IN RECITAL SERIES Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano Kristian Bezuidenhout, piano

Join internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and one of today’s most notable and exciting keyboard artists Kristian Bezuidenhout for an enchanting evening of Mozart and Schubert songs and piano pieces. “Von Otter has honed the art of singing to such a point that she is purely expressive, no matter what she’s singing ...” raves The Washington Post.

TICKETS FROM: $27

WARNER BROS. PRESENTS BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION SEATTLE POPS SERIES Friday, October 4, at 8 p.m. 2 as of 02/19/19 Saturday, October 5, at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m.

George Daugherty, conductor

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony celebrates the world’s most beloved Looney Tunes and their legendary stars projected on the big screen — Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner — while the original Looney Tunes scores are played live by the Seattle Symphony. This 30th anniversary program highlights classics like The Rabbit of Seville and Rhapsody Rabbit alongside brand-new Warner Bros. 3D theatrical shorts.

Looney Tunes and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s18)

TICKETS FROM: $35

THE PERCUSSION: 5, 6 PICK UP STICKS TINY TOTS CONCERTS Friday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 5, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

John Turman, host Seattle Symphony percussion ensemble

1, 2, 3, 4 we’ll drum together and explore! Seattle Symphony percussionists lead little ones on a counting journey around the world through games, songs and rhythmic music.

Tiny Tots Concerts are for ages 0 to 5. PLUS! Join us 30 minutes before the performance for fun and interactive pre-concert activities that include instrument exploration, a percussion play area and a craft activity in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.

TICKETS: $12 (all ages need tickets, including babes in arms)

LANG LANG WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Wednesday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Lang Lang, piano

Sibelius Andante festivo Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 Mozart Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

3 as of 02/19/19 The sensational Lang Lang returns to Benaroya Hall for a one-night-only concert with the Seattle Symphony. “His playing was so raptly beautiful that one was afraid to breathe for fear of missing anything” (Chicago Tribune).

TICKETS FROM: $82

MOZART JUPITER SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Claire Chase, flute

J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 Olga Neuwirth Aello - ballet mécanomorphe (U.S. Premiere) Mozart Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

Mozart’s grand “Jupiter” Symphony is carried by an almost explosive creativity, a melting pot of inspiration influenced by the great master Bach. Each of Bach’s concertos has a way of putting traditional orchestra hierarchy on its head and the Fourth Concerto is no exception. It’s matched with a work by Olga Neuwirth, Aello, a fascinating pairing originally performed at the BBC Proms with Thomas Dausgaard conducting the Swedish Chamber Orchestra.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

TICKETS FROM: $25

Claire Chase’s performances are generously underwritten by Dale and Leslie Chihuly through the Seattle Symphony’s Guest Artist Circle.

[UNTITLED] 1 [UNTITLED] SERIES Friday, October 18, at 10 p.m. Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby

Seattle Symphony musicians

Respighi /arr. Belkis Danza Guerresca from Queen of Sheba Gabrieli Canzon per sonar primi toni David Sampson Morning Music Gabrieli Canzon per sonar septimi et octavi toni Gunther Schuller Five Pieces Gabrieli Canzon per sonar in echo duodecimi toni Anthony DiLorenzo A Little Russian Circus

4 as of 02/19/19 The Seattle Symphony’s brass section provides an evening of sacred music by the great Venetian composer Gabrieli interwoven with the works of contemporary American composers Schuller, Sampson and DiLorenzo.

[untitled] series is generously underwritten by the Judith A. Fong Music Directors Fund.

TICKETS: $15

MOZART REQUIEM MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at 8 p.m.

Masaaki Suzuki, conductor Noah Geller, violin Joanne Lunn, soprano Roxana Constantinescu, mezzo-soprano Lawrence Wiliford, tenor Morgan Smith, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale

Takemitsu Requiem for String Orchestra Hartmann Concerto funèbre Mozart Requiem

The requiem that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart left unfinished on his deathbed, voiced here in heavenly counterpoint by the Seattle Symphony Chorale, imparts beauty and consolation in the face of tragedy.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

Amy & David Fulton Concertmaster Noah Geller’s performances are generously underwritten by Sue and Robert Collett through the Seattle Symphony’s Principal Musicians Circle. Lawrence Wiliford’s performances are supported by the Melvyn Poll Tenor Fund. Lawrence Wiliford’s performances are supported by the Melvyn Poll Tenor Fund.

TICKETS FROM: $25

THE MAGIC FLUTE FAMILY CONCERTS Saturday, October 19, at 11 a.m.

Lee Mills, conductor Julin Cheung, flute Charles Robert Stephens, baritone Christina Siemens, soprano

5 as of 02/19/19 Do you believe in magic? We’re traveling to far-off lands filled with fairies and mythical queens. Our fantastical journey will feature selections from Mozart’s iconic opera The Magic Flute and Mendelssohn’s shimmering overture from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Family Concerts are for ages 6 to 12. PLUS! Join us one hour before the performance for fun and interactive pre-concert activities that include instrument exploration and a craft activity in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Stay after the concert for our annual Fall Carnival featuring games, food and prizes! Costumes are encouraged. Free with ticket purchase.

TICKETS: $15 Student/Seniors | $25 Adult

SCHUMANN PIANO CONCERTO MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at 8 p.m.

Cristian Măcelaru, conductor Beatrice Rana, piano

Anna Clyne Within Her Arms Schumann Piano Concerto Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”

Schumann’s Piano Concerto channels the boundless love and inspiration that flowered in his marriage to a world-class pianist. Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony revisits the awe he felt as a young man in Edinburgh, beholding the ancient castle of Mary, Queen of Scots.

TICKETS FROM: $25

MENDELSSOHN UNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, October 25, at 7 p.m.

Cristian Măcelaru, conductor

Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”

Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony revisits the awe he felt as a young man in Edinburgh, beholding the ancient castle of Mary, Queen of Scots.

TICKETS FROM: $18

AUGUSTIN HADELICH BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2, at 8 p.m.

6 as of 02/19/19 Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin

Berlioz Three fragments from La damnation de Faust Brahms Violin Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 2

Augustin Hadelich and the Seattle Symphony are a match made in heaven. Having already won a Grammy Award together, Hadelich returns with Brahms’ Violin Concerto. As The Seattle Times wrote, Hadelich is an artist “whose playing is so riveting, so beautifully original, that you want to exhort every reader: ‘Go if you possibly can.’”

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

TICKETS FROM: $25

Augustin Hadelich’s performances are generously underwritten by Betty Graham through the Seattle Symphony’s Guest Artists Circle.

CHICK COREA RHAPSODY IN BLUE SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Wednesday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Steven Mercurio, conductor Chick Corea, piano

Chick Corea Piano Concerto No. 1 Gershwin Piano Solo Selections Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

Twenty-two-time Grammy-winning jazz legend, pianist and composer Chick Corea partners with the Seattle Symphony on George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. From the opening clarinet trill to the energized and rhapsodic piano passages, this beloved American classic melts in this master jazz pianist’s hands.

TICKETS FROM: $62

THE MOVIE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS SEATTLE POPS SERIES Friday, November 8, at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 9, at 8 p.m. Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m.

Lawrence Loh, conductor

From Harry Potter to Star Wars to Indiana Jones, John Williams has penned some of the most unforgettable film scores of all time. Conductor Lawrence Loh leads the orchestra in this special tribute to the great John Williams.

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TICKETS FROM: $35

RACHMANINOV SYMPHONY NO. 2 MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 15, at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 16, at 8 p.m.

James Feddeck, conductor Efe Baltacıgil, cello

Britten Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes Angelique Poteat Cello Concerto (World Premiere) Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2

Crippling self-doubt and scars from scathing reviews almost silenced Rachmaninov as a composer, but he fought his way back to create his rapturous Second Symphony, a work saturated with heart-wrenching beauty. In her new concerto, composer Angelique Poteat envisions a timely musical discourse in which the cello “strives to promote art, expression and free will in an orchestral swarm of oppression, close-mindedness and uncertainty.”

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance.

Efe Baltacıgil’s performances are generously sponsored by Jon and Pat Rosen. The commission of Angelique Poteat’s Cello Concerto is generously underwritten by The Lynn and Brian Grant Family.

TICKETS FROM: $25

BEETHOVEN & RAVEL CHAMBER SERIES Friday, November 15, at 8 p.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

Seattle Symphony musicians

Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 2 Beethoven Oboe Trio in C major Ravel Trois Poèmes de Stéphane Mallarmé Beethoven Piano Trio No. 5, “Ghost”

Beethoven’s Piano Trio No. 5 is often called the “Ghost Trio” due to the spectral atmosphere of the second movement. His Oboe Trio, along with Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2, are both early testaments to the precocious composers’ mastery of chamber ensemble writing. Published amid speculation of a rivalry with Debussy, Ravel’s work sets the poetry of Stéphane Mallarmé to a concise yet deeply ethereal score.

8 as of 02/19/19 TICKETS: $38

STRAVINSKY THE RITE OF SPRING MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 23, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor

Scriabin The Poem of Ecstasy Stravinsky The Rite of Spring

With howling harmonies, gut-punching rhythms and a prehistoric plot that builds to the pagan sacrifice of a virgin dancing herself to death, it’s no wonder that Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring set off a riot at its first performance. Thomas Dausgaard, leading an oversized orchestra, lets loose all the physicality and wild abandon embedded in this earthshaking ballet.

TICKETS FROM: $25

Thomas Dausgaard’s performances are generously underwritten by Grant and Dorrit Saviers.

ORFEO ED EURIDICE SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Friday, November 22, at 8 p.m.

Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs, Musical Co-Directors Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor (Orfeo) Amanda Forsythe, soprano (Euridice)

Dive into the mythical world of Orfeo, the legendary musician who journeyed ino the underworld to bring his beloved wife Euridice back to life. Rockstar countertenor Philippe Jaroussky assumes the role of the mythic Orfeo, guiding us through three major operatic settings of this tale by opera pioneers Monteverdi, Sartorio and Rossi.

TICKETS FROM: $32

THE BRASS: MARCH OF THE TOYS TINY TOTS CONCERTS Friday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

John Turman, host Seattle Symphony brass quintet

9 as of 02/19/19 Dance with the dolls and march with toys at this holiday spectacular! You and your family will love singing, dancing and toot-toot-tooting along to holiday favorites with the trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba.

TICKETS: $12 (all ages need tickets, including babes in arms)

HOLIDAY POPS SEATTLE POPS SERIES Friday, December 6, at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at 2 & 8 p.m. Sunday, December 8, at 2 p.m.

Stuart Chafetz, conductor University of Washington Chorale

A holiday tradition! Join conductor Stuart Chafetz and the University of Washington Chorale for this heartwarming program. Featuring seasonal classics, traditional favorites and that holiday cheer you love, this year’s Holiday Pops spreads the heartfelt warmth of the season with humor and joy.

TICKETS FROM: $35

THE SNOWMAN FAMILY CONCERTS SERIES Saturday, December 14, at 11 a.m.

Lee Mills, conductor Community Youth Chorus

Celebrate the holidays with your family and Raymond Briggs’ classic children’s film The Snowman! A young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him on an adventure to the North Pole.

TICKETS: $15 students/seniors; $25 adults

HANDEL MESSIAH HOLIDAY SPECIALS Friday, December 20, at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 21, at 1 & 8 p.m. Sunday, December 22, at 2 p.m.

10 as of 02/19/19 Matthew Halls, conductor Liv Redpath, soprano Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano Thomas Cooley, tenor William Berger, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale

Handel Messiah

A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus — featuring the Seattle Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists — honor Handel’s greatest work.

Performances of Handel’s Messiah are supported by a gift in memory of Gwen Jones Whyte. Thomas Cooley’s performances are supported by the Melvyn Poll Tenor Fund.

TICKETS FROM: $26

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS HOLIDAY SPECIALS Monday, December 23, at 7:30 p.m.

Joseph Crnko, conductor Northwest Boychoir Vocalpoint! Seattle Members of the Northwest Sinfonia

The remarkably talented and endearing Northwest Boychoir along with Vocalpoint! Seattle present the story of the Nativity told through reading, choral setting and audience carols. A heartwarming evening of music perfect for the family.

TICKETS FROM: $25

THE FOUR SEASONS HOLIDAY SPECIALS Saturday, December 28, at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 29, at 2 p.m. Friday, January 3, at 8 p.m. Saturday, January 4, at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 5, at 2 p.m.

Lee Mills, conductor Elisa Barston, violin Patricio Touceda & Eva Lucero, tango dancers

Piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Vivaldi The Four Seasons

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Back by popular demand, Vivaldi’s lyrical masterpiece sings with color and beauty. Paired with the tango- inspired work The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by famed Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, featuring renowned tango dancers Touceda and Lucero, this dazzling evening will take you from the most celebrated of Italian Baroque composers to the passionate rhythms of Argentina.

TICKETS FROM: $26

NEW YEAR’S EVE MEOW MEOW HOLIDAY SPECIALS Monday, December 31, at 9 p.m.

Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor Meow Meow, vocals

Post-post-modern diva Meow Meow has hypnotized and inspired audiences globally with unique creations and sell-out concerts. Now Meow Meow brings her unique brand of subversive and sublime cabaret, and a little twist of untraditional festive cheer, to ring in 2020 with the Seattle Symphony. Audiences will experience an unforgettable evening of exquisite music alongside a rather large dose of perfectly constructed mayhem and madness.

Follow the performance with a post-concert party that includes a glass of champagne, a live performance and dancing all the way to the midnight countdown and beyond!

TICKETS FROM: $58

BEETHOVEN EMPEROR CONCERTO MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 10, at 8 p.m. Saturday, January 11, at 8 p.m.

Maxim Emelyanychev, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Elena Langer Figaro Gets a Divorce Suite (World Premiere) Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, “Italian”

Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto, his last and largest, earns its “Emperor” nickname with majestic keyboard flourishes and sumptuous orchestral surroundings. Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony jubilantly relives the rilliant sunshine, mystical nights and spirited locals that greeted the young genius on his Grand Tour.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance.

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s performances are generously underwritten by James and Sherry Raisbeck.

12 as of 02/19/19 TICKETS FROM: $25

MOZART & FRANCK CHAMBER SERIES Friday, January 10, at 8 p.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano Seattle Symphony musicians

Mozart Quintet for Piano and Winds Franck Piano Quintet

The Quintet for Piano and Winds redefined how Mozart wrote for wind instruments, giving their distinctive timbres a more dominant role in his arrangements. Beethoven, who had long admired Mozart, was later inspired to compose his own quintet using the same instrumentation and key. Franck’s Piano Quintet premiered with fellow composer Camille Saint-Saëns at the piano, to whom the piece is dedicated.

TICKETS: $38

ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL SERIES Wednesday, January 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Itzhak Perlman, violin

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.

TICKETS FROM: $52

Itzhak Perlman’s performances are generously underwritten by James and Sherry Raisbeck through the Seattle Symphony's Guest Artists Circle.

THOMAS ZEHETMAIR BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 19, at 2 p.m.

Thomas Zehetmair, conductor & violin

13 as of 02/19/19 Beethoven Violin Concerto Mozart Minuet in C major, K. 409 Mozart Symphony No. 38, “Prague”

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto ushers us into that rare space where every gesture is essential and meaningful, from the anticipatory taps on the timpani to the ascendant arpeggios of the finale. Thomas Zehetmair serves as both conductor and soloist in this spellbinding concerto, bringing what the BBC hails as “a virtuoso technique married to a musical mind that won’t take anything for granted.”

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

TICKETS FROM: $25

ITALIAN BAROQUE BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Friday, January 24, at 8 p.m. Saturday, January 25, at 8 p.m.

Elisa Citterio, conductor & violin

Albinoni Sinfonia à cinque Locatelli Concerto grosso, Il pianto d’Arianna Scarlatti Concerto grosso in F minor Valentini Concerto in A minor Vivaldi Violin Concerto, L’amato bene Dall’Abaco Concerto, Op. 6, No. 12

Music by the incomparable Vivaldi meditates on love, and a dramatic concerto by Locatelli remembers the weeping of Arianna, the spurned princess from Greek mythology. These Italian masterpieces let you hear the virtuosic players of the Symphony in unmatched clarity and detail.

Wine tastings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby — just $15 for four pours.

TICKETS FROM: $25

SHOSTAKOVICH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, January 30, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin

Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1 Nielsen Symphony No. 1

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Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto offers an unguarded view into a tormented composer’s private, deeply felt reserves of emotion. The symphonic masterstrokes of Denmark’s greatest musical hero, Carl Nielsen, take on extra significance in the hands of his compatriot Thomas Dausgaard.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

Thomas Dausgaard’s performances are generously underwritten by Charles and Maria Schweizer.

TICKETS FROM: $25

THOMAS HAMPSON SONG OF AMERICA: BEYOND LIBERTY IN RECITAL SERIES Friday, January 31, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Hampson, baritone Jazz Ensemble

Thomas Hampson will guide audiences through centuries of stories celebrating America’s history of song. Song of America: Beyond Liberty was developed with stage director Francesca Zambello and writer Royce Cacrek.

TICKETS FROM: $30

DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY NO. 8 MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Gidon Kremer, violin

Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Weinberg Violin Concerto Dvořák Symphony No. 8

Violinist Gidon Kremer finds “a source of an unlimited inspiration” in Mieczysław Weinberg, a Polish-born, Soviet composer who followed in the shadow of his mentor and friend, Dmitri Shostakovich. The progress of an outsider working a century earlier is echoed in Antonín Dvořák, who indulged in glorious sounds of nature and Czech country life in his Eighth Symphony.

TICKETS FROM: $25

DVOŘÁKUNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor

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Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Dvořák Symphony No. 8

Antonin Dvořák indulged in glorious sounds of nature and Czech country life in his Eighth Symphony.

TICKETS FROM: $18

THE WOODWINDS: PETER AND THE WOLF TINY TOTS CONCERTS Friday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 8, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

John Turman, host Seattle Symphony woodwind quintet

Fly like a bird and sneak like a cat; we’re going on an adventure with the woodwind family! You’ll meet the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn as you sing and dance along to your favorite animal songs.

TICKETS: $12 (all ages need tickets, including babes in arms)

THE BEST OF QUINCY JONES SEATTLE POPS SERIES Friday, February 14, at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 16, at 2 p.m.

Jules Buckley, conductor Sheléa, vocals Jonah Nilsson, vocals

As a master inventor of musical hybrids, Quincy Jones has shuffled pop, soul, hip-hop, jazz, classical, African and Brazilian music into many dazzling fusions, traversing virtually every medium, including records, live performance, movies and television. Named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time Magazine, Jones’ creative magic is on full display as the Seattle Symphony and guest artists pay tribute to this musical legend.

TICKETS FROM: $35

[UNTITLED] 2 [UNTITLED] SERIES Friday, February 21, at 10 p.m. 16 as of 02/19/19 Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby

Lee Mills, conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados, conductor Cristina Valdés, piano

Eddie Mora Bermúdez Plegaria (U.S. Premiere) Flo Menezes Grand Écart (U.S. Premiere) Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez Short Stories II (World Premiere) Juan David Osorio El Paraíso según Maria (World Premiere)

Pianist Cristina Valdés and members of the orchestra perform the works of four leading contemporary Latin American composers in an evening led by Associate Conductor Lee Mills and Conducting Fellow Lina Gonzalez- Granados.

[untitled] series is generously underwritten by the Judith A. Fong Music Directors Fund.

TICKETS: $15

WONDER WOMEN FAMILY CONCERTS Saturday, February 22, at 11 a.m.

Elisa Barston, violin

Join us for this exciting performance bursting with girl power! We all know Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Let’s hear it for Boulanger, Beach and Price! Hear the incredible music of women composers and stories of strong women throughout history.

Family Concerts are for ages 6 to 12. PLUS! Join us one hour before the performance for fun and interactive pre-concert activities that include instrument exploration and craft activity in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.

TICKETS: $15 students/seniors; $25 adults

MOZART CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 28, at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 29, at 2 p.m.

Ryan Wigglesworth, conductor & piano Paul Lewis, piano

Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat major Ryan Wigglesworth Mozart Variations (U.S. Premiere) Haydn Symphony No. 103, “Drumroll” 17 as of 02/19/19

Composer, conductor and pianist Ryan Wigglesworth joins fellow British pianist Paul Lewis for a four-handed fugue and a romp through the showpiece that Mozart played with his equally gifted sister. Wigglesworth also presents the first American performance of his Mozart Variations for piano and orchestra. With boundaries blurred between composer and performer, this program rekindles the spirit of that golden age when Mozart was the toast of the town

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

TICKETS FROM: $25

BACH & TELEMANN BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Friday, May 6, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m.

Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, countertenor & violin Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola Zach Finkelstein, tenor Seattle Symphony Chorale

J.C. Bach Symphony in D major Telemann Viola Concerto C.P.E. Bach Flute Concerto in D minor transcribed for violin J.S. Bach Opening Chorus and “Jesus bleibet meine Freude” from Cantata No. 147 J.S. Bach Cantata No. 134

Baroque virtuoso Dmitry Sinkovsky harnesses his breathtaking skills as conductor, countertenor and violinist to take audiences on a tour of stellar selections from Telemann and the extraordinarily talented Bach family.

Wine tastings begin at 6:30pm in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Just $15 for four pours.

TICKETS FROM: $25

CELEBRATE ASIA SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Sunday, March 8, at 4 p.m.

Tianyi Lu, conductor Guarav Mazumdar, sitar Conrad Tao, piano

Huang Ruo Folk Songs for Orchestra Reena Esmail Sitar Concerto (World Premiere) Conrad Tao Oneiroi Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

18 as of 02/19/19 The 12th annual Celebrate Asia shines a spotlight on two young Asian American composers — Reena Esmail and Conrad Tao — who are taking the classical world by storm. Esmail’s Sitar Concerto, written for the upcoming centennial of Ravi Shankar’s birth, will receive its world premiere on the Benaroya Hall stage. Tao, a talented pianist and Lincoln Center Emerging Artist, joins us to perform his own work. Pre- and post-concert festivities bookend this celebration of the musical melting pot of Seattle’s vibrant Asian communities.

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TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 5 MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m.

Eun Sun Kim, conductor Elisa Barston, violin

Prokofiev Classical Symphony Price Violin Concerto No. 2 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

Florence Price’s Second Violin Concerto is startingly fresh, weaving influences from African American spirituals into the tapestry of the orchestra. Prokofiev’s whimsical First Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s gut-wrenching Fifth show two Russian outsiders arriving at bold and highly personal strategies to cast aside the heavy mantles of Mozart and Beethoven.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

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TCHAIKOVSKY UNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m.

Eun Sun Kim, conductor

Prokofiev Classical Symphony Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

Prokofiev’s Whimsical First Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s gut-wrenching Fifth show two Russian outsiders arriving at bold and highly personal strategies to cast aside the heavy mantles of Mozart and Beethoven.

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THOMAS DAUSGAARD SALOME MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. 19 as of 02/19/19

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Gun-Brit Barkmin, soprano (Salome) Andrew Foster-Williams, bass-baritone (Jochanaan) Peter Bronder, tenor (Herodes) Michaela Martens, mezzo-soprano (Herodias) Ross Hauck, tenor (Narraboth)

R. Strauss Salome

With a hair-raising plot adapted from Oscar Wilde’s scandalous play and explosive music crafted by the king of orchestral storytelling, Richard Strauss, Salome condenses all the thrills of grand opera into 90 minutes of edge-of-your-seat intensity.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

Performances of Salome are generously underwritten by The Nesholm Family Foundation. Peter Bronder and Ross Hauck’s performances are supported by the Melvyn Poll Tenor Fund.

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BEETHOVEN & SHOSTAKOVICH CHAMBER SERIES Friday, March 20, at 8 p.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

Seattle Symphony musicians

Martinů La revue de cuisine Suite Beethoven Horn Sextet Shostakovich String Quartet No. 9

While composing his Ninth String Quartet, Shostakovich discarded a whimsical early version based on childhood themes and opted for a more assertive musical narrative. Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 11, subtitled “Serioso,” foreshadows some of Shostakovich’s trademarks, including dramatic, unexpected harmonic shifts and experimental structures. His Horn Sextet unfolds like a smaller-scale concerto, with virtuosic horn lines supported by the string quartet.

TICKETS: $38

COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA SEATTLE POPS SERIES Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m.

20 as of 02/19/19 Scotty Barnhart, director

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra celebrates 85 years of classic Basie swing! This historic orchestra, directed by Scotty Barnhart, brings to Benaroya Hall such seminal big band hits as “April in Paris,” “One O’ Clock Jump,” “Li’l Darlin” and “Shiny Stockings.” Winners of 18 Grammy Awards and known as “the most explosive force in jazz,” they will be joined by vocalist Carmen Bradford for tributes to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.

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WAYNE MARSHALL PLAYS & CONDUCTS GERSHWIN MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at 2 p.m.

Wayne Marshall, conductor & piano

Gershwin Concerto in F Gershwin Second Rhapsody Gershwin An American in Paris

Nothing encapsulates the high-class fashions and devil-may-care attitudes of the Jazz Age like George Gershwin’s music for the concert hall. Conducting these virtuoso showpieces from the piano, Wayne Marshall leads the orchestra through Gershwin’s affectionate, jazz-filled postcard from 1920s Paris.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance.

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THE STRINGS: MOTHER GOOSE TINY TOTS CONCERTS Friday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

John Turman, host Seattle Symphony string quartet

Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb and Beauty and the Beast are our special guests! Musicians from Seattle Symphony’s string section bring the enchanting and melodious sounds of your family’s favorite fairy tales to life.

21 as of 02/19/19 TICKETS: $12 (all ages need tickets, including babes in arms)

STEVEN OSBORNE BEETHOVEN PIANO SONATAS IN RECITAL SERIES Friday, April 3, at 8 p.m.

Steven Osborne, piano

Beethoven Piano Sonatas Nos. 30, 31 & 32

Beethoven’s farewell to the Classical-Romantic genre is reflected in his last three piano sonatas. Now pianist Steven Osborne, one of Britain’s most treasured musicians, brings his insightful and idiomatic interpretations to these three masterpieces.

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THE MUSIC OF JOHN ADAMS MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m.

John Adams, conductor Jeremy Denk, piano

John Adams Short Ride in a Fast Machine John Adams Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes? John Adams City Noir

John Adams’ Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes? is a new mind-bending concerto featuring pianist Jeremy Denk, praised by The New York Times as “one of his generation’s most eloquent and thoughtful interpreters.” In City Noir, Adams populates a gritty symphony with inspiration found in Los Angeles.

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Jeremy Denk’s performances are generously underwritten by Tom McQuaid & Muriel Van Housen through the Seattle Symphony's Guest Artists Circle.

FIVE BEETHOVEN CELLO SONATAS CHAMBER SERIES Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

Seattle Symphony musicians

Beethoven Cello Sonatas Nos. 1–5 22 as of 02/19/19

When considered as a complete set, Beethoven’s five sonatas for cello and piano are a chronicle of his evolution as a composer. Nos. 1 and 2 reflect his early adoration for Mozart and Haydn, while No. 3 presents an equal relationship between the instruments that was ahead of its time. Finally, Nos. 4 and 5 demonstrate Beethoven’s late-career defiance of traditional musical forms.

TICKETS: $38

BERNSTEIN SONGFEST MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Hannah Lash, harp Valerie Muzzolini, harp Tracy Cantin, soprano J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Sarah Larsen, mezzo-soprano Ben Bliss, tenor Kevin Deas, bass-baritone Davóne Tines, bass

Daniel Kidane “Dream Song” (U.S. Premiere) Hannah Lash Double Harp Concerto (World Premiere) Bernstein Songfest

In Songfest , Leonard Bernstein’s exuberant and radically inclusive portrait of the United States at its bicentennial, six powerhouse voices interpret four centuries of American poetry. Veering from opera to jazz to Broadway to modernist techniques, Bernstein offers an irrepressible optimist’s vision of eclectic, raucous unity.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance.

The commission of Hannah Lash’s Double Harp Concerto is generously underwritten by Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting. Ben Bliss’ performances are supported by the Melvyn Poll Tenor Fund.

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HAYDN THE CREATION MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, MAY 2, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Julia Lezhneva, soprano Kenneth Tarver tenor

23 as of 02/19/19 Benjamin Appl baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale

Haydn The Creation

Haydn poured a lifetime’s worth of inspiration and innovation into The Creation, a masterpiece of biblical proportions. The effervescent orchestral music displays the confidence Haydn earned after composing more than a hundred symphonies and the jubilant vocal solos draw on his oft-forgotten talents as an opera composer.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

Kenneth Tarver’s performances are supported by the Melvyn Poll Tenor Fund.

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[UNTITLED] 3 [UNTITLED] SERIES Friday, May 1, at 10 p.m. Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Cristina Valdés, piano

Kaija Saariaho Lichtbogen Per Nørgård Prelude to Breaking Bent Sørensen Ständchen Gudmundsen-Holmgreen Chronos Bent Sørensen Pantomime and Mignon from the Papillons trilogy

Thomas Dausgaard shared the music of his fellow countryman, Danish composer Bent Sørensen, whose shimmering works have been compared with the paintings of Georges Seurat. Sørensen is the 2018 winner of the prestigious Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition.

[untitled] series is generously underwritten by the Judith A. Fong Music Directors Fund.

TICKETS: $15

THE ADVENTURES OF PEER GYNT FAMILY CONCERTS Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Community Youth Chorus

Come with us on a journey through Scandinavia with our friend Peer Gynt! Made popular by Looney Tunes and The Simpsons, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite transports you to the lush vastness of Scandinavia with popular tunes 24 as of 02/19/19 like Morning Mood and In the Hall of the Mountain King. Our journey ends in Finland where we’ll need your help to perform Sibelius’ expansive Finlandia. Are you up for the journey? Let’s go!

TICKETS: $15 students/seniors; $25 adults

HANDEL & BACH BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Friday, May 15, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m.

Anthony Romaniuk conductor, harpsichord, organ & piano

Muffat Sonata No. 1, Armonico tributo Rebel Les élémens Handel Organ Concerto in F major J.S. Bach Vor deinen Thron tret’ ich, “Deathbed Chorale” C.P.E. Bach Keyboard Concerto in D major

Handel’s inventive concerto unites the unlikely combination of string orchestra and pipe organ in music that is astoundingly fresh and light on its feet. Muffat’s harmonic tribute to Italy adds German precision and French elegance to establish a new tradition of ensemble writing. With music from Bach’s deathbed and a forward- looking concerto from his most accomplished son, the torch passes to a new generation.

Wine tastings begin at 6:30pm in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Just $15 for four pours.

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RACH FEST 1 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Ryan Bancroft, conductor Alexandra Dovgan, piano Aimi Kobayashi, piano

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 1 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2

With their unforgettable melodies and astonishing technical feats, Rachmaninov’s piano concertos are the ultimate vehicles for artistry and virtuosity. This two-night festival lets you trace the evolution of an iconoclastic composer while discovering new stars from around the world, including Japan’s Aimi Kobayashi and France’s Rémi Geniet. Rachmaninov was a staggeringly talented teenager himself when he made his

25 as of 02/19/19 public debut as a composer and performer.

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RACH FEST 2 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m.

Ryan Bancroft, conductor Rémi Geniet, piano Ivan Bessonov, piano

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 4

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THE ORCHESTRA: BEETHOVEN’S BIRTHDAY BASH TINY TOTS CONCERTS Friday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

John Turman, host Seattle Symphony chamber orchestra

It’s a party! The percussion, brass, woodwinds and strings come back together to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday. You’ll sing along and dance to some of Beethoven’s greatest hits with the Seattle Symphony!

TICKETS: $12 (all ages need tickets, including babes in arms)

FRANK & ELLA SEATTLE POPS SERIES Friday, June 5, at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

26 as of 02/19/19 Michael Krajewski conductor Capathia Jenkins vocals Tony DeSare vocals

Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald were the undisputed singing stars of their era, and they ignited the stage when they joined forces. Join audience favorites Capathia Jenkins and Tony DeSare for classic Frank and Ella hits such as “The Lady is a Tramp,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Body and Soul” and many more.

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BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL SYMPHONIES NO. 1 & 3 MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Community Youth Chorus

Angelique Poteat New Work for Youth Chorus & Orchestra (World Premiere) Beethoven Symphony No. 1 Beethoven Symphony No. 3, Eroica

This is a community-wide celebration of beginnings, including Beethoven’s First Symphony, in which the young composer mastered the Classical style advanced by his heroes Haydn and Mozart. The epic Third Symphony, stretching far beyond the scope of anything that came before it, turned the pages of history and launched the Romantic era in all its power and grandeur. Teens across King County reflect on Beethoven’s revolutionary legacy to create a new work to preface his early masterpieces.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

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BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL SYMPHONIES NO. 2 & 7 MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Seth Parker Woods, cello

Tyshawn Sorey New Work for Cello & Orchestra (World Premiere) Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Prepare to be dazzled by the Second Symphony, a pivotal work that blazed a path to glory for young Beethoven. Then Music Director Thomas Dausgaard leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s exhilarating Symphony No. 7 which celebrates relentless, infectious rhythms. 27 as of 02/19/19

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BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL SYMPHONIES NO. 6 & 8 MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Swil Kanim, violin Paul Chiyokten Wagner, native flute Members of regional native tribes

Janice Giteck Potlatch Symphony 2020 (World Premiere) Beethoven Symphony No. 8 Beethoven Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”

In the “Pastoral” Sixth Symphony, Beethoven flung open the doors of the concert hall, attuning his symphonic craft to the natural world like never before. Returning to a landmark project from 2013, Potlatch Symphony 2020 brings the Seattle Symphony and artists from Puget Sound’s first nations together in an exchange that celebrates this region’s land and ancestral history.

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BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL SYMPHONIES NO. 4 & 5 MASTERWORKS SEASON Friday, June 19, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor

Charles Corey New Work (World Premiere) Beethoven Symphony No. 4 Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Shining like a sunbreak on a stormy day, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 celebrates this great composer. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is a wholly different creature, one with forward drive and an unyielding fidelity. Plus, Charles Corey’s world premiere pairs the unique instruments of 20th century composer-inventor Harry Partch with the orchestra.

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BEETHOVEN UNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, June 26, at 7 p.m.

28 as of 02/19/19 Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Celena Shafer, soprano Wallis Giunta, mezzo-soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Dashon Burton, baritone Seattle Symphony, Chorale

Beethoven Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

In his Ninth Symphony, Beethoven models the ultimate courage of an artist, transcending his profound deafness and all preconceptions about the limits of a symphony.

Anthony Dean Griffey’s performances are supported by the Melvyn Poll Tenor Fund.

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BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL SYMPHONY NO. 9 MASTERWORKS SEASON Friday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m.

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Francesco Piemontesi, piano Celena Shafer, soprano Wallis Giunta, mezzo-soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Dashon Burton, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale

Beethoven Choral Fantasy Beethoven Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

In his Ninth Symphony, Beethoven models the ultimate courage of an artist, transcending his profound deafness and all preconceptions about the limits of a symphony. Every measure of vulnerability and power builds to the most uplifting arrival in the history of music, when the Seattle Symphony Chorale rises to proclaim the rousing “Ode to Joy.”

Anthony Dean Griffey’s performances are supported by the Melvyn Poll Tenor Fund.

TICKETS FROM: $25