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This season I’m thrilled to share with you some of the music that has meant
so much to me in my life — including full programs dedicated to the amazing
music of Ravel and Stravinsky to open and close the season. I am continually
inspired by the music of these great composers, as I am by another composer
very close to my heart — Mozart. This season we will be presenting the entire
majestic cycle of his last seven symphonies.
Since I came to Seattle it has been my dream to collaborate with some of the
other great arts organizations in our city. Next season we will honor Speight
Jenkins’ inspiring long tenure as General Director of Seattle Opera in
performances of Verdi’s masterful Requiem, featuring soloists hand–picked
by Speight. And our performances of J.S. Bach’s deeply moving St. Matthew
Passion will be presented in collaboration with a relative newcomer on the
local early music scene, Pacific MusicWorks, and its Artistic Director, Stephen
Stubbs. We will also perform Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2 with Seattle
Chamber Music Society’s Artistic Director, James Ehnes, collaborate with
the University of Washington’s School of Music on our Celebrate Asia
performance, and work with many other schools and community organizations
on multiple projects.
As well as Bach’s masterpiece from the Baroque era, we’ll also be bringing
you exciting contemporary voices, including a new violin concerto by French
composer Pascal Dusapin, a new piano concerto by Alexander Raskatov, and
a piece by Scottish composer James MacMillan. And we’ll further explore
Seattle’s music roots at Sonic Evolution with new creations inspired by musical
legends Ray Charles, Sir Mix-A-Lot and Bill Frisell!
It’s a real highlight for me to share the stage with the amazing talents of
our own Symphony musicians. Our Concertmaster, Alexander Velinzon, will
perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto, and our Principal Cello, Efe Baltacıgil,
will play Dvorák’s Cello Concerto. And on our Mozart and Baroque series we
will hear solos from Susan Gulkis Assadi, Principal Viola; Jordan Anderson,
Principal Bass; Mark Robbins, Associate Principal Horn; Zartouhi Dombourian-
Eby, Piccolo; Demarre McGill, Principal Flute; and several wonderful violinists
from the Orchestra.
I’m especially looking forward to working with Jeff Tyzik, our new Principal
Pops Conductor, as we jointly program and conduct our New Year’s Eve
concert, which promises to be an exciting affair.
I feel so lucky to be here, making music with such a great Orchestra almost
daily. Our journey together and with you is a joy to be part of, and I can’t
wait to launch into another incredible season. Whether you come for
Mozart, Verdi or Raskatov, or if you go with us all the way to New York’s
Carnegie Hall on my first tour with the Orchestra, I urge you to
LISTEN BOLDLY!
Ludovic Morlot, Music Director
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SAMPLE OUR SEASON NOW, FREE!Log on to the Naxos Music Library to listen to what the 2013–2014 season has to offer. VISIT: www.naxosmusiclibrary.com USERNAME: SymphonySubs PASSWORD: 20132014
After logging in, choose the Playlists tab, open the Seattle Symphony 2013–2014 season folder and select a series. We’ve created specialized playlists for each of our classical series, as well as a playlist for each concert in the Masterworks Season. Or, simply enter the name of a composer, artist or piece in the Keyword Search to start streaming.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, AT 7:30PMTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, AT 7:30PM
HITCHCOCK'S PSYCHO WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY Adam Stern, conductor
See Alfred Hitchcock's suspenseful Psycho on the big screen at Benaroya Hall as the Seattle Symphony plays the spine-tingling soundtrack. Perfect for Halloween!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, AT 4PM
OPENING NIGHT
WITH LANG LANGCONCERT & GALALudovic Morlot, conductor <<< Lang Lang, piano / Seattle Symphony Chorale
Don’t miss the excitement of the first concert of the season with star pianist Lang Lang, the Seattle Symphony Chorale and the Seattle Symphony under the direction of Ludovic Morlot. The program includes Borodin’s famous Polovtsian Dances and folk-inspired dances by Brahms, Dvorák, and others — plus Prokofiev’s dazzling Third Piano Concerto.
To reserve a Gala package, please call 206.215.4756 to be part of the glamour and glitter of private pre-concert receptions and a post-concert Gala dinner!
Lang Lang's performance generously underwritten by Judith A. Fong.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, AT 7:30PM
TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. 1 & 2<<< Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano (No. 2)Alexander Lubyantsev, piano (No. 1)
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 2
TCHAIKFEST! Stunning melodies, rich harmonies and an incomparable sense of passion have earned Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky a lasting place in the hearts of music lovers the world over. In January 2014, the Seattle Symphony and guest conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto present TchaikFest!; a rare opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking music of Tchaikovsky and experience all four instrumental concertos performed over two nights.
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SPECIALPERFORMANCES
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, AT 7:30PMWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, AT 7:30PM
PINK MARTINI >>>WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONYSee the world-famous, Portland-based ”little orchestra” in concert with the Seattle Symphony! Don’t miss this concert, which features traditional holiday favorites alongside gorgeous, lesser-known discoveries, all imbued with Pink Martini’s signature sound!
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FRIDAY, JUNE 6, AT 8PM
SONIC EVOLUTIONLudovic Morlot, conductorSir Mix-A-Lot, MC
Sonic Evolution celebrates the past, present and future of music with brand-new symphonic compositions inspired by icons Bill Frisell, Ray Charles and Sir Mix-A-Lot, written by composers Luís Tinoco, Du Yun and Gabriel Prokofiev.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, AT 7:30PM
CELEBRATE ASIAJulia Tai, conductor / Haochen Zhang, pianoNguyen Thanh Thuy, dan tranh / Ngo Tra My, dan bauStefan Östersjö, ti ba, banjo & guitar
Celebrate Asia explores the diverse musical traditions of Asia in a spectacular East-meets-West event. The program features music from Takemitsu to Grieg, including a new work by Richard Karpen for Vietnamese and Western instruments. Come at 6:30pm to see pre-concert performances in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, AT 7:30PM
BIG NIGHTMARE MUSIC WITH IGUDESMAN AND JOO >>>Classical musicians Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo have taken the world by storm with their unique and hilarious theatrical shows, which combine comedy with classical music and popular culture. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind concert experience.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, AT 7:30PM
TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. 1 & 2<<< Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano (No. 2)Alexander Lubyantsev, piano (No. 1)
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 2
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, AT 8PM
TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTOCarlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Mayuko Kamio, violinBoris Giltburg, piano
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 3TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto
Join us in New York! Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony will perform at Carnegie Hall on May 6, 2014, as part of the Spring For Music festival. More details will be announced as they become available, including group travel packages.
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OCTOBER 3 OR OCTOBER 5
BEETHOVEN’S TRIPLE CONCERTOThomas Dausgaard, conductor<<< Alina Pogostkina, violin Andreas Brantelid, celloChristian Ihle Hadland, piano
BEETHOVEN: Triple Concerto SCHUBERT: Symphony in C major, “The Great“
OCTOBER 24 OR OCTOBER 26
HAYDN & TCHAIKOVSKYAlastair Willis, conductorPavel Gomziakov, cello
ELGAR: SerenadeHAYDN: Cello Concerto in C majorMOZART: Symphony No. 37TCHAIKOVSKY: Serenade for Strings
NOVEMBER 14 OR NOVEMBER 16
MORLOT CONDUCTS
BEETHOVEN’S “PASTORAL”Ludovic Morlot, conductorRenaud Capuçon, violin
SIBELIUS: TapiolaPASCAL DUSAPIN: Violin ConcertoBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral“
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OCTOBER 3 OR OCTOBER 5
BEETHOVEN’S TRIPLE CONCERTOThomas Dausgaard, conductor<<< Alina Pogostkina, violin Andreas Brantelid, celloChristian Ihle Hadland, piano
BEETHOVEN: Triple Concerto SCHUBERT: Symphony in C major, “The Great“
OCTOBER 24 OR OCTOBER 26
HAYDN & TCHAIKOVSKYAlastair Willis, conductorPavel Gomziakov, cello
ELGAR: SerenadeHAYDN: Cello Concerto in C majorMOZART: Symphony No. 37TCHAIKOVSKY: Serenade for Strings
NOVEMBER 14 OR NOVEMBER 16
MORLOT CONDUCTS
BEETHOVEN’S “PASTORAL”Ludovic Morlot, conductorRenaud Capuçon, violin
SIBELIUS: TapiolaPASCAL DUSAPIN: Violin ConcertoBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral“
JANUARY 23 OR JANUARY 25
PROKOFIEV, HAYDN & MOZARTMarcelo Lehninger, conductorJean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano
PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1, “Classical“ HAYDN: Piano Concerto in D majorPROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 4MOZART: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner“
MARCH 27 OR MARCH 29
DVOŘÁK’S CELLO CONCERTOLudovic Morlot, conductorEfe Baltacıgil, cello
DVORÁK: Cello Concerto VARÈSE: DésertsDEBUSSY: La mer
7A OR BAPRIL 17 OR APRIL 19
DENÈVE CONDUCTS RACHMANINOV’S SECOND SYMPHONYStéphane Denève, conductorPaul Lewis, piano
JAMES MACMILLAN: The Death of OscarBEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3RACHMANINOV: Symphony No. 2
JUNE 19 OR JUNE 21
STRAVINSKY’S THREE GREAT BALLETSLudovic Morlot, conductor
STRAVINSKY: The FirebirdSTRAVINSKY: PetrushkaSTRAVINSKY: The Rite of Spring
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STRAVINSKY’S THREE GREAT BALLETS
Before he turned 30, Igor Stravinsky embarked on three scores that would change his life — and the classical music world — forever. Not only did The Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite of Spring take Stravinsky from relative obscurity to international notoriety — these three scores also offer us a glimpse into a decisive moment in history: when the musical world turned the corner from the traditions of the 18th and 19th centuries and came face to face with the modern age.
The Firebird, with its stunning colorful orchestration, was an overnight hit that thrust Stravinsky onto the world’s stage. One year later, Petrushka’s unexpected harmonies and brash rhythms cemented his status as a leading creative mind. With The Rite of Spring, Stravinsky broke the mold forever. Stunning his audiences with chaotic, primal sounds and complex rhythmic energy, Stravinsky deftly ushered the musical world into the 20th century with music so audacious that it remains shockingly new, even a full century after its 1913 premiere. Hearing all three works on the same program is a rare opportunity to the feel the earth shift under your feet, watch the past fade into the distance, and glimpse the dawn of modernity on the horizon.
Masterworks: The heart and soul of the Seattle Symphony.
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RAVEL’S COLORFUL GENIUS
The 2013–2014 Masterworks Season opens with a biopic of one of the great masters of orchestral writing. Maurice Ravel had a singular talent for creating colorful and evocative soundscapes that, like the great impressionist paintings of Monet or Renoir, beg to be described in visual terms. Combining the exotic sounds of Spain with an interest in jazz — yet never neglecting his French sensibility for restraint and clarity — Ravel composed music that is set apart for its exquisite craftsmanship and visceral power. From orchestral showpieces Boléro and Rapsodie espagnole, to the composer’s beloved piano concertos, Ravel continues to amaze with his talent for transforming the simplest musical ideas into dramatic artistic statements, creating some of the most celebrated music of the 20th century.
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THURSDAYS AT 7:30PM or SATURDAYS AT 8PM
SEPTEMBER 19 OR SEPTEMBER 21
MORLOT CONDUCTS RAVELLudovic Morlot, conductor<<< Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
RAVEL: Alborada del graciosoRAVEL: Concerto for Left Hand in D majorRAVEL: Rapsodie espagnole RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunteRAVEL: Piano Concerto in G majorRAVEL: Boléro
NOVEMBER 7 OR NOVEMBER 9
MAHLER’S SIXTH Ludovic Morlot, conductor
PIERRE BOULEZ: Notations MAHLER: Symphony No. 6
JANUARY 2 OR JANUARY 4
BEETHOVEN’S NINTHCarlos Kalmar, conductorNathalie Paulin, sopranoAngela Niederloh, mezzo–sopranoBrendan Tuohy, tenor Charles Robert Stephens, bassSeattle Symphony Chorale
BRAHMS: Variations on a Theme by HaydnBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”
FEBRUARY 13 OR FEBRUARY 15
MORLOT CONDUCTS THE
“FANTASTIQUE”Ludovic Morlot, conductorXavier Phillips, cello
SCHUMANN: Cello ConcertoBERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique
MARCH 13 OR MARCH 15
MOZART’S “PRAGUE” SYMPHONYAndré de Ridder, conductorJames Ehnes, violin
DVORÁK: The Noonday Witch BARTÓK: Violin Concerto No. 2MOZART: Symphony No. 38, “Prague”
APRIL 3 OR APRIL 5
CARMINA BURANA Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductorCaitlin Lynch, soprano Daniel Shirley, tenor Corey McKern, baritoneNorthwest Boychoir Seattle Symphony Chorale
HAYDN: Symphony No. 100, “Military”ORFF: Carmina burana
JUNE 12 OR JUNE 14
BRAHMS’ SECONDLudovic Morlot, conductorJonathan Biss, piano
J. STRAUSS: Emperor WaltzesSCHOENBERG: Piano Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2
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OCTOBER 10 OR OCTOBER 12
MOZART’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23Andrew Manze, conductor<<< Simone Dinnerstein, piano
PURCELL: SuiteMOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A majorVAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 5
NOVEMBER 21 OR NOVEMBER 23
VERDI ’S REQUIEMLudovic Morlot, conductorTwyla Robinson, soprano Tamara Mumford, mezzo–sopranoRené Barbera, tenorJordan Bisch, bassSeattle Symphony Chorale
VERDI: Requiem
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7E OR F
VERDI’S RELIGIOUS DRAMA
It comes as no surprise that Giuseppe Verdi — an operatic composer with a talent for highly emotional scenes — found inspiration in a traditional Requiem Mass while grieving the loss of a dear friend. The ancient text traverses the full range of human emotion as it grapples with the eternal questions of life and death, and Verdi’s evocative music responds in kind. From terrifying hammerstrokes describing the day of wrath and majestic trumpets heralding the last judgment, to exquisite vocal lines expressing the hope of a joyful afterlife, this passionate score is one of the truly great dramatic works of all time. Yet, despite its religious text, Verdi’s Requiem transcends creed. Through the universal language of music, the Requiem speaks with powerful, unmatched emotion to all who have searched for meaning, coped with loss, or pondered the great unknown.
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OCTOBER 10 OR OCTOBER 12
MOZART’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23Andrew Manze, conductor<<< Simone Dinnerstein, piano
PURCELL: SuiteMOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A majorVAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 5
NOVEMBER 21 OR NOVEMBER 23
VERDI ’S REQUIEMLudovic Morlot, conductorTwyla Robinson, soprano Tamara Mumford, mezzo–sopranoRené Barbera, tenorJordan Bisch, bassSeattle Symphony Chorale
VERDI: Requiem
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JANUARY 30 OR FEBRUARY 1
SHOSTAKOVICH & ADAMSOlari Elts, conductorAlexander Melnikov, piano
JOHN ADAMS: The Chairman DancesSHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Concerto No. 2LISZT / arr. JOHN ADAMS: The Black GondolaSHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 9
MARCH 6 OR MARCH 8
SCHWARZ CONDUCTS STRAUSSGerard Schwarz, conductorWilliam Wolfram, piano
R. STRAUSS: Don Juan R. STRAUSS: BurleskeR. STRAUSS: DivertimentoR. STRAUSS: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
MARCH 20 OR MARCH 22
TCHAIKOVSKY’S “PATHÉTIQUE”Ludovic Morlot, conductorTomoko Mukaiyama, piano
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Suite from The Snow MaidenALEXANDER RASKATOV: Piano ConcertoTCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique“
7E OR FAPRIL 24 OR APRIL 26
DVOŘÁK’S SYMPHONY NO. 7Ludovic Morlot, conductorAlexander Velinzon, violin
MARTINU: Memorial to LidiceBRAHMS: Violin ConcertoDVORÁK: Symphony No. 7
JUNE 5 OR JUNE 7
RAVEL’S DAPHNIS ET CHLOÉ Ludovic Morlot, conductorSeattle Symphony Chorale
DUTILLEUX: Symphony No. 2, “Le double“RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé (Complete Ballet)
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MATINEESOCTOBER 6
BEETHOVEN’S TRIPLE CONCERTOThomas Dausgaard, conductorAlina Pogostkina, violin Andreas Brantelid, cello Christian Ihle Hadland, piano
BEETHOVEN: Triple ConcertoSCHUBERT: Symphony in C major, “The Great“
OCTOBER 27
HAYDN & TCHAIKOVSKYAlastair Willis, conductorPavel Gomziakov, cello
ELGAR: SerenadeHAYDN: Cello Concerto in C majorMOZART: Symphony No. 37TCHAIKOVSKY: Serenade for Strings
NOVEMBER 24
VERDI ’S REQUIEMLudovic Morlot, conductorTwyla Robinson, soprano Tamara Mumford, mezzo–sopranoRené Barbera, tenorJordan Bisch, bassSeattle Symphony Chorale
VERDI: Requiem
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7G 7-CONCERT PACKAGE | SUNDAYS AT 2PM
JANUARY 26
PROKOFIEV, HAYDN & MOZARTMarcelo Lehninger, conductorJean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano
PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1, “Classical“ HAYDN: Piano Concerto in D majorPROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 4 for Left HandMOZART: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner“
March 23
TCHAIKOVSKY’S “PATHÉTIQUE”Ludovic Morlot, conductorTomoko Mukaiyama, piano
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Suite from Snow MaidenALEXANDER RASKATOV: Piano ConcertoTCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique“
APRIL 6
CARMINA BURANA Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductorCaitlin Lynch, soprano Daniel Shirley, tenor Corey McKern, baritoneNorthwest Boychoir Seattle Symphony Chorale
HAYDN: Symphony No. 100, “Military“ORFF: Carmina burana
JUNE 15
BRAHMS’ SECONDLudovic Morlot, conductorJonathan Biss, piano
J. STRAUSS: Emperor WaltzesSCHOENBERG: Piano Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2
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MATINEES
OCTOBER 18
MOZART’S SYMPHONY NO. 29Stilian Kirov, conductorSusan Gulkis Assadi, violaJordan Anderson, double bass Maria Mannisto, soprano
MOZART: Divertimento for Strings in D majorDITTERSDORF: Sinfonia concertante for Double Bass and ViolaMOZART: Exsultate jubilate, K. 65 MOZART: Symphony No. 29
NOVEMBER 15
MORLOT CONDUCTS
BEETHOVEN’S “PASTORAL”Ludovic Morlot, conductorRenaud Capuçon, violin
SIBELIUS: TapiolaPASCAL DUSAPIN: Violin ConcertoBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
4A 4-CONCERT PACKAGE | FRIDAYS AT 12PM
MARCH 14
MOZART’S “PRAGUE” SYMPHONYAndré de Ridder, conductor<<< James Ehnes, violin
DVORÁK: The Noonday Witch BARTÓK: Violin Concerto No. 2MOZART: Symphony No. 38, “Prague”
APRIL 18
DENÈVE CONDUCTS RACHMANINOV’S SECOND SYMPHONYStéphane Denève, conductorPaul Lewis, piano
JAMES MACMILLAN: The Death of OscarBEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3RACHMANINOV: Symphony No. 2
13A OR B
SEPTEMBER 19 OR SEPTEMBER 21
MORLOT CONDUCTS RAVELLudovic Morlot, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
RAVEL: Alborada del graciosoRAVEL: Concerto for Left Hand in D majorRAVEL: Rapsodie espagnole RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunteRAVEL: Piano Concerto in G majorRAVEL: Boléro
OCTOBER 10 OR OCTOBER 12
MOZART’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23Andrew Manze, conductorSimone Dinnerstein, piano
PURCELL: SuiteMOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A majorVAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 5
NOVEMBER 7 OR NOVEMBER 9
MAHLER’S SIXTHLudovic Morlot, conductor
PIERRE BOULEZ: Notations MAHLER: Symphony No. 6
NOVEMBER 21 OR NOVEMBER 23
VERDI ’S REQUIEMLudovic Morlot, conductorTwyla Robinson, soprano Tamara Mumford, mezzo–sopranoRené Barbera, tenorJordan Bisch, bassSeattle Symphony Chorale
VERDI: Requiem
Sponsored by the Nesholm Family Foundation
JANUARY 2 OR JANUARY 4
BEETHOVEN’S NINTHCarlos Kalmar, conductorNathalie Paulin, sopranoAngela Niederloh, mezzo-sopranoBrendan Tuohy, tenor Charles Robert Stephens, bassSeattle Symphony Chorale
BRAHMS: Variations on a Theme by HaydnBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”
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PHOTOS: 1. John Weller, Assistant Concertmaster / 2. Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, Principal Trombone / 3. Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby, Flute and Piccolo and Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, Principal Harp / 4. Walter Gray and David Sabee, Cellos / 5. Michael Crusoe, Principal Timpani / 6. Efe Baltacıgil, Principal Cello and Meeka Quan DiLorenzo, Assistant Principal / 7. Susan Gulkis Assadi, Principal Viola and Laura DeLuca, Clarinet
/ 8. Michael A. Werner, Principal Percussion and Michael Clark, Percussionist with Michael Crusoe, Principal Timpanist. All photos on pages 16 & 17 by Larey McDaniel, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
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13A OR B 13-CONCERT PACKAGES | THURSDAYS AT 7:30PM or SATURDAYS AT 8PM
JANUARY 30 OR FEBRUARY 1
SHOSTAKOVICH & ADAMSOlari Elts, conductorAlexander Melnikov, piano
JOHN ADAMS: The Chairman DancesSHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Concerto No. 2LISZT / arr. JOHN ADAMS: The Black GondolaSHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 9
FEBRUARY 13 OR FEBRUARY 15
MORLOT CONDUCTS THE
“FANTASTIQUE”Ludovic Morlot, conductorXavier Phillips, cello
SCHUMANN: Cello ConcertoBERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique
MARCH 6 OR MARCH 8
SCHWARZ CONDUCTS STRAUSSGerard Schwarz, conductorWilliam Wolfram, piano
R. STRAUSS: Don Juan R. STRAUSS: BurleskeR. STRAUSS: DivertimentoR. STRAUSS: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
March 20 OR March 22
TCHAIKOVSKY’S “PATHÉTIQUE”Ludovic Morlot, conductorTomoko Mukaiyama, piano
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Suite from The Snow MaidenALEXANDER RASKATOV: Piano ConcertoTCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
APRIL 3 OR APRIL 5
CARMINA BURANA Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductorCaitlin Lynch, soprano Daniel Shirley, tenor Corey McKern, baritoneNorthwest Boychoir Seattle Symphony Chorale
HAYDN: Symphony No. 100, “Military”ORFF: Carmina burana
APRIL 24 OR APRIL 26
DVOŘÁK’S SYMPHONY NO. 7 Ludovic Morlot, conductorAlexander Velinzon, violin
MARTINU: Memorial to LidiceBRAHMS: Violin ConcertoDVORÁK: Symphony No. 7
JUNE 5 OR JUNE 7
RAVEL’S DAPHNIS ET CHLOÉ Ludovic Morlot, conductorSeattle Symphony Chorale
DUTILLEUX: Symphony No. 2, “Le double”RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé (Complete Ballet)
JUNE 12 OR JUNE 14
BRAHMS’ SECONDLudovic Morlot, conductorJonathan Biss, piano
J. STRAUSS: Emperor Waltzes SCHOENBERG: Piano Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2
PHOTOS: 1. John Weller, Assistant Concertmaster / 2. Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, Principal Trombone / 3. Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby, Flute and Piccolo and Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, Principal Harp / 4. Walter Gray and David Sabee, Cellos / 5. Michael Crusoe, Principal Timpani / 6. Efe Baltacıgil, Principal Cello and Meeka Quan DiLorenzo, Assistant Principal / 7. Susan Gulkis Assadi, Principal Viola and Laura DeLuca, Clarinet
/ 8. Michael A. Werner, Principal Percussion and Michael Clark, Percussionist with Michael Crusoe, Principal Timpanist. All photos on pages 16 & 17 by Larey McDaniel, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
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BEYOND THE SCORE®
Beyond the Score® is a 3-concert series that pairs the live concert experience with exciting multimedia presentations. In the first half of the concert, you’ll learn about the history and context of a masterwork when narrator Steve Reeder and local actors join the Orchestra on the stage. After intermission, let your newfound knowledge enhance the performance of the piece in its entirety.
Created by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Beyond the Score® is designed for both newcomers and seasoned audiences who want to discover — or re-discover — classical music in an engaging way.
A MULTIMEDIA AND LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE
3 SUNDAYS AT 2PM
THE TRISTAN EFFECTLudovic Morlot, conductor
WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Few works of art have made such an overwhelming impression on our culture as Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde. Beyond the Score explores this opera from Prelude to Liebestod, in time for Wagner’s 200th birthday.
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITIONStilian Kirov, conductor
MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
MENDELSSOHN’S “ ITALIAN” SYMPHONYStilian Kirov, conductor
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
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DistinguishedARTISTS
The world's top artists in recital.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 8PM
ANDRÁS SCHIFFAndrás Schiff, piano
J.S. BACH: “Goldberg” Variations
The New York Observer called Schiff “the foremost proponent of Bach’s keyboard music on the modern piano since Glenn Gould.”
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, AT 7:30PM
JOSHUA BELL<<< Joshua Bell, violin
Violin icon Joshua Bell, called “one of the finest musicians of his generation” by The Washington Post, performs in recital.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, AT 7:30PM
JOHN LILLJohn Lill, piano
Pianist John Lill returns to Benaroya Hall for a one-night-only recital featuring pieces by Mozart, Schumann, Brahms and Prokofiev, plus Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata.
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OPENING NIGHT
WITH LANG LANGLudovic Morlot, conductorLang Lang, piano / Seattle Symphony Chorale
Don’t miss the excitement of the first concert of the season with star pianist Lang Lang, the Seattle Symphony Chorale and the Seattle Symphony under the direction of Ludovic Morlot. This program includes Borodin’s famous Polovtsian Dances and other folk-inspired dances by Brahms and others — plus Prokofiev’s dazzling Third Piano Concerto.
Lang Lang's performance generously underwritten by
Judith A. Fong.
HAYDN & TCHAIKOVSKYAlastair Willis, conductor / Pavel Gomziakov, cello
ELGAR: SerenadeHAYDN: Cello Concerto in C majorMOZART: Symphony No. 37TCHAIKOVSKY: Serenade for Strings
DVOŘÁK’S CELLO CONCERTOLudovic Morlot, conductor / Efe Baltacıgil, cello
DVORÁK: Cello Concerto VARÈSE: DésertsDEBUSSY: La mer
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DVOŘÁK’S SYMPHONY NO. 7 Ludovic Morlot, conductor / Alexander Velinzon, violin
MARTINU: Memorial to LidiceBRAHMS: Violin ConcertoDVORÁK: Symphony No. 7
SONIC EVOLUTIONLudovic Morlot, conductorSir Mix-A-Lot, MC
Sonic Evolution celebrates the past, present and future of music with brand new symphonic compositions inspired by icons Bill Frisell, Ray Charles and Sir Mix-A-Lot, written by composers Luís Tinoco, Du Yun and Gabriel Prokofiev.
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RAVELLudovic Morlot, conductor
RAVEL: Alborada del graciosoRAVEL: Rapsodie espagnoleRAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunte RAVEL: Boléro
VIVALDIEmma McGrath, violin and leader
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
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FRIDAYS AT 7PMCome as you are!
Shorter concerts for your busy lifestyle.
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JAN 31 7PM
BEETHOVEN <<< Carlos Kalmar, conductor / Nathalie Paulin, sopranoAngela Niederloh, mezzo-soprano / Brendan Tuohy, tenor Charles Robert Stephens, bass / Seattle Symphony Chorale
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”
SHOSTAKOVICHOlari Elts, conductor / Alexander Melnikov, piano
SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Concerto No. 2SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 9
STRAVINSKYLudovic Morlot, conductor
STRAVINSKY: The Firebird
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5-CONCERT SERIES | STARTS AT JUST $85
NEW PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR
I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to make great music with the Seattle Symphony! I have admired this orchestra for many years and have thoroughly enjoyed every time we have performed together during the past decade. I love Seattle and I look forward to creating wonderful programs that will not only excite Seattle Symphony concertgoers, but will also interest new audiences to come and experience this great Orchestra. I'm also excited about the opportunity to work with Ludovic Morlot. His ideas of how to connect the Symphony and the community are extraordinary and I'm glad to be a part of that initiative. The Seattle Symphony has such a bright future and I'm glad to be able to contribute my energy to this great institution.
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GERSHWIN’S PORGY AND BESS Jeff Tyzik, conductor
Jeff Tyzik kicks off the 2013–2014 Seattle Pops series with music from Gershwin's beloved Porgy and Bess. Program features legendary songs such as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.”
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSJeff Tyzik, conductor
Perfect for the whole family! Jeff Tyzik leads the Seattle Symphony and special guests in a festive collection of seasonal favorites, served up with plenty of wit and warmth for all ages.
BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL WITH
THE SEATTLE SYMPHONYBob Bernhardt, conductorBrian Stokes Mitchell, vocals
Broadway sensation Brian Stokes Mitchell returns to Benaroya Hall for a weekend of romantic music. Don’t miss your chance to hear this living legend perform some the most beloved ballads of all time.
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SEPT 26 7:30PM
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SEPT 28 2 & 8PM
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DEC 6 8PM
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DEC 7 2 & 8PM
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MAY 29 7:30PM
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MAY 30 8PM
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MAY 31 2 & 8PM
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JUN 1 2PM
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRANick Hilscher, director
The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra — the most popular and sought–after big band in the world today — returns to Benaroya Hall. Experience the unique swinging sound of this legendary band.
Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony.
AMERICAN SWINGJeff Tyzik, conductor
It’s time to don your red, white and blue! Jeff Tyzik celebrates the spirit of American music throughout the ages — from John Philip Sousa’s Liberty Bell March to Yankee Doodle to Aaron Copland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody — in swinging style.
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J.S. BACH’S ST. MATTHEW
PASSION
“There is nothing like it in all music,” Leonard Bernstein famously said of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. Written in 1729 to celebrate Good Friday, Bach’s beloved masterwork remains a pillar of sacred music nearly 300 years after its first performance. Since the 13th century, Christian churches have observed Holy Week by using music to retell one of the most famous stories in Western culture: the final days leading to the crucifixion of Christ. From this simple tradition Bach created one of the richest and most complex works in the history of music. From the Last Supper to the trial, death and burial of Jesus, Bach weaves the account of the Gospel of Matthew into a musical tapestry that is both deeply personal and truly transfiguring.
Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is presented in partnership with Pacific MusicWorks, who will also present Bach’s intensely dramatic St. John Passion. Led by Pacific MusicWorks Music Director Stephen Stubbs and drawing on the same soloists as the St. Matthew Passion performances, this concert is presented in the intimate Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall.
MARCH 1 & 2 | J.S. Bach: St. John Passion
Tickets for this special production go on sale in February 2013 and start at just $20. For more information on Pacific MusicWorks’ presentation of J.S. Bach: St. John Passion please visit pacificmusicworks.org.
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NOVEMBER 1 OR NOVEMBER 2
HANDEL & VIVALDITania Miller, conductor / Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby, piccolo
HANDEL: Entrance of the Queen of ShebaGEMINIANI: Concerto grosso in D minor No. 5, “La folia” C.P.E. BACH: Symphony in G major, W 182/1VIVALDI: Piccolo Concerto in C major, RV 443 CORELLI: Concerto grosso No. 1 in D majorHANDEL: Water Music Suite No. 1
JANUARY 10 OR JANUARY 11
BACH’S COFFEEHOUSEJeannette Sorrell, conductor & harpsichord / Mark Robbins, French horn Demarre McGill, flute / Elisa Barston, violin / Cordula Merks, violin
J.S. BACH: Orchestral Suite No. 2TELEMANN: Horn Concerto in D majorVIVALDI: Concerto for Two Violins in A minor, Op. 3, No. 8 J.S. BACH: “Brandenburg” Concerto No. 5VIVALDI / arr. SORRELL: La folia, “Madness”
Zimmermann's Coffeehouse in Leipzig was the scene of lively performances by J.S. Bach and his student orchestra. Bach performed not only his own pieces, but also those of his admired colleagues, Telemann and Vivaldi.
FEBRUARY 21 OR FEBRUARY 22
ST. MATTHEW PASSIONLudovic Morlot, conductor / Julian Prégardien, tenor (Evangelist) / Dorothee Mields, soprano Shannon Mercer, soprano / Terry Wey, countertenor / Laura Pudwell, mezzo–soprano Aaron Sheehan, tenor / Charles Daniels, tenor / Tyler Duncan, baritone Matthew Brook, bass-baritone / Northwest Boychoir / Seattle Symphony Chorale
J.S. BACH: St. Matthew Passion
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OCTOBER 17 OR OCTOBER 19
MOZART’S SYMPHONY NO. 29Stilian Kirov, conductorSusan Gulkis Assadi, violaJordan Anderson, double bass Maria Mannisto, soprano
MOZART: Divertimento for Strings in D majorDITTERSDORF: Sinfonia concertante for Double Bass and ViolaMOZART: Exsultate jubilate, K. 65 MOZART: Symphony No. 29
FEBRUARY 27 OR MARCH 1
MOZART’S SYMPHONIES NOS. 39–41 Gerard Schwarz, conductor
MOZART: Symphony No. 39MOZART: Symphony No. 40MOZART: Symphony No. 41
MOZART’S FINAL SYMPHONIES
In the summer of 1788, only three years before his own untimely death, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart penned his final three symphonies in a flurry of creative inspiration. Considered his greatest achievements in the genre, these masterworks testify to the composer's incomparable genius, synthesizing the legacy of Bach and Haydn with Mozart's own unique voice, and pushing the art form to new heights. The late symphonies also speak to Mozart's incredible ability to run the gamut of expression in his works, from the courtly charm of Symphony No. 39, to the tragic romanticism of Symphony No. 40 and the dazzling power and glory of Symphony No. 41. Mozart’s final symphonies are among the most expressive and brilliant orchestral scores yet written, and they remain as captivating and inventive today as they did more than two centuries ago.
Symphonies Nos. 35 – 41 will be performed by the Seattle Symphony during the 2013–2014 season.
MAINLY MOZART3 CONCERTS ON THURSDAYS AT 7:30PM OR SATURDAYS AT 8PM Series starts at $54
MAY 15 OR MAY 17
MORLOT CONDUCTS MOZART Ludovic Morlot, conductorFrank Braley, piano
HAYDN: Symphony No. 70MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 9MOZART: Symphony No. 36, “Linz”
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CHAMBER SERIESFEATURING SEATTLE SYMPHONY MUSICIANS Subscriptions $96
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 2PM
BEETHOVEN AND PIAZZOLLA VILLA-LOBOS: Quintette instrumental BEETHOVEN: String Quartet Op. 18, No. 3SCHULHOFF: Concerto
Additional works by Pierre Boulez, Villa-Lobos and Piazzolla for multiple cellos.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, AT 2PM
DVOŘÁK AND POULENCwith William Wolfram, piano
BRITTEN: Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and Strings DVORÁK: String Quintet No. 2 in G major SHOSTAKOVICH: String Quartet No. 13 POULENC: Sextet for Wind Quintet and Piano
SUNDAY, MAY 18, AT 2PM
MOZART AND BRAHMSwith Frank Braley, piano
MOZART: String Quintet No. 3 in C major CARTER: Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and HarpsichordBRAHMS: Piano Quintet in F minor
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ORGAN RECITALS
FLUKE/GABELEIN
World-c lass organists meet the magni f icent
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OCTOBER 18
CAT O’NINE TAILSTONY DILORENZO: Street Music Quintet LIOR NAVOK: Veiled EchoesJOHN ZORN: Cat o' Nine Tails
Presented in partnership with Earshot Jazz Festival.
JANUARY 31
BLACK ANGELS FELDMAN: The Viola in My Life, Part 3 KALEVI AHO: Clarinet Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano R. MURRAY SCHAFER: Theseus GEORGE CRUMB: Black Angels for Electric String Quartet
MAY 16
INORI Ludovic Morlot, conductor
STOCKHAUSEN: Inori
Don’t miss the rare chance to witness Stockhausen’s Inori! A pair of mimes perform with the Orchestra during this incredible, 70-minute-long piece that explores the act of musical prayer — drawing from religions and cultures throughout the ages.
Subscriptions ONLY $51After a cr i t ica l ly accla imed debut , our late-night [unt i t led] ser ies is
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f rom famous groundbreaking music by Stockhausen and Crumb
to wor ld premieres by local ar t is ts — in the informal atmosphere
of the Samuel & Al thea Stroum Grand Lobby.
No stage. No preconceptions.Late night. Vibrant. Surprising.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, AT 7:30PM
STEPHEN CLEOBURY Renowned British organist and Director of the world–famous King’s College Choir performs works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Vierne and more.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, AT 7:30PM
JOSEPH ADAMSeattle Symphony Resident Organist Joseph Adam performs works by Saint–Saëns, Bach and more.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, AT 7:30PM
CAMERON CARPENTER“Carpenter is already the most gifted organist in many a generation. And he’s only just begun.” — The Los Angeles Times
[UNTITLED] FRIDAYS AT 10PM
HOLIDAYSat the Symphony
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V IVALDI ’S FOUR SEASONSEmma McGrath, violin and leader
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
HANDEL’S MESSIAHGary Thor Wedow, conductor / Amanda Forsythe, soprano<<< Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano / Andrew Stenson, tenorKevin Burdette, bass / Seattle Symphony Chorale
Don't miss the exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus in Handel’s Messiah — featuring the Seattle Symphony, Chorale and soloists.
SAT
DEC 14 8PM
A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLSJoseph Crnko, conductor / Northwest Boychoir Vocalpoint! Seattle / Members of the Northwest Sinfonia
Experience the story of the Nativity told through readings, choral settings and audience carols.
Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony.
BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONYCarlos Kalmar / Nathalie Paulin, soprano / Angela Niederloh, mezzo–soprano Brendan Tuohy, tenor / Charles Robert Stephens, bass Seattle Symphony Chorale
BRAHMS: Variations on a Theme by HaydnBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”
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DEC 31 9PM
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NEW YEAR’S EVECONCERT, COUNTDOWN & CELEBRATIONLudovic Morlot, conductor / Jon Kimura Parker, piano Jeff Tyzik, conductor & trumpet
GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue
Ring in the New Year with the Seattle Symphony! Ludovic Morlot and Jeff Tyzik join forces for a festive program featuring classical and jazzy excerpts of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker, Gershwin’s famous Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Jon Kimura Parker, music from Star Wars and much more. Then, countdown to midnight at a post-concert party in Benaroya Hall’s beautiful Grand Lobby. Concert Tickets include post-concert party!
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OCTOBER 19
LEMONY SNICKET’S THE COMPOSER IS DEADStilian Kirov, conductor
There's dreadful news from the concert hall — the composer is dead! In this wacky murder mystery, everyone seems to have a motive, everyone has an alibi, and nearly everyone is a musical instrument. Discover the instruments of the orchestra as the Inspector interrogates all of the usual suspects. Wear your costumes to this symphonic whodunit!
DECEMBER 14
THE SNOWMANStilian Kirov, conductor
Raymond Briggs’ children’s book The Snowman comes to life on the big screen! The Seattle Symphony performs Howard Blake’s stunning soundtrack while the animated classic plays above the Orchestra. A holiday favorite!
MAY 10
OUR EARTHStilian Kirov, conductor
How does music create nature's landscapes through sound? Youth from the Puget Sound Region will perform local works including a new piece from Seattle Opera's Our Earth project, composed by Eric Banks with libretti by Irene Keliher. When salmon fail to return to the sea one spring, Orca, Raven, Coyote and a greedy fisherman head upriver on a journey of a lifetime.
JUNE 14
PETRUSHKA Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Russian dance comes to the Symphony. The Olympic Ballet Theatre puts a modern spin on the classic Russian children’s story about a puppet that comes to life — set to Stravinsky’s famous Petrushka.
FOR CHILDREN 0 TO 5: Look for the complete l ineup of fami ly concerts in March.
FEBRUARY 22
CARNEGIE HALL’S
THE ORCHESTRA SINGSStilian Kirov, conductor
This concert from Carnegie Hall is all about participation! Learn to sing and play melodies such as Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and Copland’s “I Bought Me a Cat” on recorder, then bring your recorder to the concert to play along with the Orchestra! Visit seattlesymphony.org/linkup for recorder parts and “how–to” videos.
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PHOTOS: 1. Photo of Ludovic Morlot conducting at the Seattle Center Next 50 Closing Concert, by Jonathan P. Beck
/ 2. Mockingbird Youth Network Representatives with Star Anna, by Ben VanHouten / 3. DJ Madhatter performs in
the Grand Lobby, by Ben VanHouten
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24, 27 & 28 by Ben VanHouten. Sonic Evolution images on page 7 by Ben VanHouten. Beyond the Score images on page 18 by Ben VanHouten. WolfGang images on page 20 by Jerome Tso.
Discover Music images on page 29 by Robert Wade.
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Orchestra COrchestra E 2nd Tier2nd Tier Box
$225 $240
Founders TierOrchestra BOrchestra D
$290 $305
Orchestra A $330 $350
Founders Tier Box $375 $395
PARKING Benaroya Hall $60 $60
POPS SERIES
21 A & B 13 A & B 7 A, B, C, D, E, F, G 4 A
SEE PAGE p. 8–11 p. 16–21 p. 8–11 p. 15
Orchestra F $331 $212 $116 $73
Orchestra E3rd Tier Box
$535 $345 $188 $118
Orchestra D $704 $455 $248 $158
Orchestra C2nd Tier2nd Tier Box3rd Tier
$877 $565 $308 $197
Founders TierOrchestra B
$1,334 $862 $470 $263
Orchestra A $1,486 $961 $524 $287
Founders Tier Box $1,912 $1,236 $674 $358
PARKING Benaroya Hall $252 $156 $84 $48
MASTERWORKS SERIES
Opening Nightwith
Lang Lang
Big Nightmare Music
Psycho
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons
Pink Martini Handel's Messiah
A Festival of Lessons & Carols
Beethoven's Ninth
New Year'sEve
CelebrateAsia
Tchaikovsky Festival
Sonic Evolution
SEE PAGE p. 6 p. 6, 7, 28 p. 6 p. 28 p. 28 p. 28 p. 28 p. 7 p. 6 p. 7
Orchestra F $57 $17 $74 $20 $17 $24 $45 $17 $17 $17
Orchestra E3rd Tier Box
$48 $27 $74/$57 $30 $28 $37 $57 $27 $27 $17
Orchestra D $57 $35 $74 $23 $21 $48 $70 $32 $35 $17
Orchestra C2nd Tier2nd Tier Box3rd Tier
$70 $44 $74/$66 $30 $28 $58 $82 $37 $44 $17
Founders TierOrchestra B
$87 $67 $83 $42 $38 $76 $100 $55 $67 $25
Orchestra A $99 $74 $91 $64 $59 $86 $108 $60 $74 $25
Founders Tier Box $125 $96 $122 $75 $69 $109 $130 $65 $96 $25
PARKING Benaroya Hall $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12
ADD THESE CONCERTS TO YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ORDER! PRICES SHOWN REFLECT 15% SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNT.
Baroque & Wine.....................Mainly Mozart
Distinguished Artists
Beyond the Score®
SymphonyUntuxed
Fluke/GabeleinOrgan Recitals
SEE PAGE p. 24–25 p. 19 p. 18 p. 21 p. 26–27
Orchestra F $54 $75 $54 $75
Orchestra E3rd Tier Box
$90 $117 $84 $100
Orchestra D $105 $162 $114 $150
Orchestra C2nd Tier2nd Tier Box3rd Tier
$117 $171 $141 $100 / $150
Founders TierOrchestra B
$180 $255 $183 $255
Orchestra A $195 $288 $210 $280
Founders Tier Box $213 $339 $231 $345
PARKING Benaroya Hall $36 $36 $36 $60 $36
CLASSICAL SERIES
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