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2012–2013 SEASON

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REASONS TOSUBSCRIBE I am thrilled to share with you my second season as Music Director of the Seattle Symphony.

This season is a celebration of great artists and exciting sounds. Hilary Hahn, Emanuel Ax,

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman and many others will set the stage of Benaroya

Hall on fire. Alongside them, we’ll also have the chance to hear the talented musicians of the

Seattle Symphony as soloists, including flutist Demarre McGill, cellist Efe Baltacıgil, violinists

Elisa Barston and Emma McGrath, and percussionist Michael Werner.

There’s also a great roster of guest conductors, from Estonian Maestro Neeme Järvi, to the

electrifying Andrey Boreyko, and the elegant Thomas Søndergård making his Seattle debut.

And I’m particularly proud to have invited four of the most exciting young pianists in the world

to perform the complete Rachmaninov Piano Concertos.

I’ll be leading Brahms and Mahler symphonies for the first time in Seattle, as well as conducting

the New Year performances of Beethoven’s Ninth. But this season is not only about listening

to the classics we love — it’s also an invitation to Listen Boldly! I’m looking forward to sharing my

love for two of the last century’s greatest masterpieces — Britten’s heartbreaking War Requiem

and Messiaen’s extravagantly sensual Turangalîla Symphony. These will be two of the “don’t

miss” events of the season! Meanwhile, we’re excited to welcome world-famous composer-

conductor John Adams to lead the Orchestra in one of his most breathtaking works.

We’ll also continue to explore thrilling new musical voices: we have a world premiere from the

Alaska-based composer John Luther Adams and we celebrate Seattle’s unique musical legacy

with the second year of Sonic Evolution. And, we’re introducing a new series, [untitled], which

will feature our own musicians performing contemporary music in the Samuel and Althea Stroum

Grand Lobby. I'm also delighted to conduct the fifth annual Celebrate Asia concert.

With many of my beloved French composers, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Ravel, Berlioz and

Dutilleux, on these programs, I can’t wait for the 2012–2013 season to be here!

Join us at Benaroya Hall!

Ludovic Morlot

Music Director

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OPENING NIGHTCONCERT & GALA WITH LUDOVIC MORLOTAND JOSHUA BELL

Saturday, September 15, at 7pm

Ludovic Morlot, conductorJoshua Bell, violin

GERSHWIN: Cuban OvertureBERNSTEIN: SerenadeCOPLAND: Lincoln PortraitBERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

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Ludovic Morlot, conductorStar Anna and The Laughing DogsAlan White, percussion

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BILL COSBYSunday, October 21, at 3 & 7pm

Comedian Bill Cosby returns to Benaroya Hall for special back-to-back performances.

Performance does not include the Seattle Symphony.


ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITALTuesday, February 19, at 7:30pm

Itzhak Perlman, violinRohan de Silva, piano

This Grammy- and Emmy-winning violin virtuoso is a true legend. Don’t miss your chance to hear his one-of-a-kind artistry in recital.


CELEBRATE ASIASunday, January 27, at 4pm

Ludovic Morlot, conductorStilian Kirov, conductorNobuyuki Tsujii, piano

Now in its fifth year, Celebrate Asia explores themusical traditions of Asia in a spectacular eventfeaturing the Seattle Symphony, musical guests, and Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii performingTchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

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VANCOUVERSYMPHONYWednesday, January 23, at 7:30pm

Bramwell Tovey, conductorJon Kimura Parker, pianoVancouver Symphony Orchestra

GRIEG: Piano ConcertoPROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5

OREGON SYMPHONYFriday, May 3, at 7:30pm

Carlos Kalmar, conductorStorm Large, vocalsOregon Symphony Orchestra

NARONG PRANGCHAROEN: Phenomenon WEILL: Seven Deadly Sins SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” RAVEL: La Valse

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February 14 or February 16

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Isabel Bayrakdarian, sopranoCédric Tiberghien, piano

FAURE: Suite from Pelléas et MélisandeMOZART: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467RAVEL: Schéhérazade SZYMANOWSKI: Symphony No. 4

BRUCH’S VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1

March 14 or March 16

Michael Francis, conductorVadim Gluzman, violin

TIPPETT: Ritual Dances from The Midsummer MarriageBRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1ELGAR: Enigma Variations

STRAVINSKY'S FIREBIRD SUITE

April 18 or April 20

HK Gruber, conductorMichael Werner, percussion

ANTHEIL: A Jazz SymphonyHK GRUBER: Percussion Concerto, Rough MusicBERNSTEIN: Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront STRAVINSKY: The Firebird Suite

7A & 7BMORLOT CONDUCTS PINES OF ROME

September 20 or September 22

Ludovic Morlot, conductor

BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival OvertureMARTINU: Symphony No. 6, “Fantaisies symphoniques” DEBUSSY: Nuages and Fêtes from Nocturnes RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome

NEEME JÄRVI CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO

November 1 or November 3

Neeme Järvi, conductorArabella Steinbacher, violin

TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite from The Snow MaidenTCHAIKOVSKY: Violin ConcertoPROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 6

MORLOT CONDUCTS MESSIAEN’S TURANGALILA

January 31 or February 2

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pianoCynthia Millar, ondes martenot

MESSIAEN: Turangalîla Symphony

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SAINT-SAËNS’ “ORGAN” SYMPHONY

June 27 or June 29


SAINT-SAËNS: Symphony No. 3, “Organ”WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und IsoldeWAGNER: Overture and Venusberg Music from Tannhäuser

7C & 7DTCHAIKOVSKY & SIBELIUS

October 4 or October 6

Thomas Søndergård, conductorEfe Baltacıgil, cello

MUSSORGSKY: Night on Bald Mountain TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo ThemeSIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1

MASTERWORKSBRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM

June 13 or June 15

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Christine Brewer, sopranoAnthony Dean Griffey, tenorIvan Ludlow, baritoneNorthwest BoychoirSeattle Pro MusicaSeattle Symphony Chorale

BRITTEN: War Requiem

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7E & 7FBEETHOVEN, MOZART & HAYDN


Ludovic Morlot, conductor International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

BEETHOVEN: Coriolan OvertureMOZART: Sinfonia concertante, K. 297bDAI FUJIKURA: Mina (World Premiere)HAYDN: Symphony No. 103, “Drum Roll”

EMANUEL AX PLAYS BRAHMS’ PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2


Ludovic Morlot, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano

BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2HENRI DUTILLEUX: The Shadows of Time R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks

MENDELSSOHN’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1

January 10 or January 12

Jun Märkl, conductorLouis Lortie, piano

STRAVINSKY: Suite from PulcinellaMENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1MOZART: Symphony No. 39

BEETHOVEN’S “EMPEROR” CONCERTO


John Adams, conductorJonathan Biss, piano

JOHN ADAMS: HarmonielehreBEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

MORLOT CONDUCTS MAHLER

November 29 or December 1

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Veronika Eberle, violinDonatienne Michel-Dansac, soprano

BERG: Violin ConcertoMAHLER: Symphony No. 4

BRAHMS’ SYMPHONY NO. 4


Ludovic Morlot, conductor Nicholas Angelich, piano

ROSSINI: William Tell Overture SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV’S SCHEHERAZADE


Andrey Boreyko, conductorMaxim Rysanov, violaSeattle Symphony Chorale

LIADOV: The Enchanted LakeGIYA KANCHELI: StyxRIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

HILARY HAHN PLAYS SIBELIUS


Xian Zhang, conductorHilary Hahn, violin

SIBELIUS: Karelia OvertureSIBELIUS: Violin Concerto PASCAL ZAVARO: New Work, U.S. PremiereBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 5


David Afkham, conductorGautier Capuçon, cello

MOZART: Don Giovanni OvertureBRITTEN: Cello Symphony BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5

GERARD SCHWARZ CONDUCTS MOZART


Gerard Schwarz, conductorGarrick Ohlsson, piano

MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major, K. 271, “Jeunehomme”BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”

BEETHOVEN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO

May 30 or June 1

Jakub Hruša, conductorAlina Ibragimova, violin

SMETANA: Wallenstein’s CampBEETHOVEN: Violin ConcertoDVORÁK: Symphony No. 6

MORLOT CONDUCTS SHOSTAKOVICH’S VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1

June 20 or June 22

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Sergey Khachatryan, violin

SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1JOHN LUTHER ADAMS: Become Ocean (World Premiere)

The Seattle Symphony commission ofJohn Luther Adams’ composition generouslyunderwritten by Lynn and Brian Grant.


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MUSSORGSKY: Night on Bald MountainTCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo ThemeSIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1

BEETHOVEN, MOZART & HAYDN


Ludovic Morlot, conductor International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

BEETHOVEN: Coriolan OvertureMOZART: Sinfonia concertante, K. 297bDAI FUJIKURA: Mina (World Premiere)HAYDN: Symphony No. 103, “Drum Roll”




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Jun Märkl, conductorLouis Lortie, piano

STRAVINSKY: Suite from PulcinellaMENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1MOZART: Symphony No. 39











Andrey Boreyko, conductorMaxim Rysanov, violaSeattle Symphony Chorale

LIADOV: The Enchanted LakeGIYA KANCHELI: StyxRIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade




MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 9, in E-flat major, K. 271, “Jeunehomme”BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”




SIBELIUS: Karelia OvertureSIBELIUS: Violin ConcertoPASCAL ZAVARO: New Work, U.S. PremiereBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7


May 30 or June 1



BRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM

June 13 or June 15

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Christine Brewer, sopranoAnthony Dean Griffey, tenorIvan Ludlow, baritoneNorthwest BoychoirSeattle Pro MusicaSeattle Symphony Chorale

BRITTEN: War Requiem

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MORLOT CONDUCTS SHOSTAKOVICH’S VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1

June 23

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Sergey Khachatryan, violin

SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1JOHN LUTHER ADAMS: Become Ocean (World Premiere)

The Seattle Symphony commission ofJohn Luther Adams’ composition generouslyunderwritten by Lynn and Brian Grant.

SAINT-SAËNS’ “ORGAN” SYMPHONY

June 30


SAINT-SAËNS: Symphony No. 3, “Organ”WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und IsoldeWAGNER: Overture and Venusberg Music from Tannhäuser

7GTCHAIKOVSKY & SIBELIUS

October 7


MUSSORGSKY: Night on Bald Mountain TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo ThemeSIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1


November 11


JOHN ADAMS: Harmonielehre BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”


November 18



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September 21



NEEME JÄRVI CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO

November 2

Neeme Järvi, conductorArabella Steinbacher, violin

TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite from The Snow MaidenTCHAIKOVSKY: Violin ConcertoPROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 6


March 22




April 12


MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 9, in E-flat major, K. 271, “Jeunehomme”BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”


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MAHLER’S FOURTH

December 2

Ludovic Morlot, conductorDonatienne Michel-Dansac, soprano Steve Reeder, narrator

MAHLER: Symphony No. 4

ENIGMA VARIATIONS

March 17

Michael Francis, conductorSteve Reeder, narrator

ELGAR: Enigma Variations

BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH

May 5

Christian Knapp, conductorSteve Reeder, narrator

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5

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HOLIDAY POPSwith MARVIN HAMLISCH

Thursday, December 6, at 7:30pmFriday, December 7, at 8pmSaturday, December 8, at 2 & 8pmSunday, December 9, at 2pm

Marvin Hamlisch, conductor

Marvin Hamlisch leads the Seattle Symphony in the perfect collection of seasonal favorites. There’s simply no better way to ring in the holidays.

The Cocktail Hour: MUSIC OF THEMAD MEN ERA Thursday, September 27, at 7:30pmFriday, September 28, at 8pmSaturday, September 29, at 2 & 8pmSunday, September 30, at 2pm

Steven Reineke, conductor

The Seattle Symphony invites you to snap your fingers and tap your toes to the cool, swinging tunes of the 50s and 60s: a time when bossa nova was new, the lounges of Las Vegas were hip and catchy dance music spun on every hi-fi.

HAMLISCHplays HAMLISCH Thursday, February 21, at 7:30pmFriday, February 22, at 8pmSaturday, February 23, at 2 & 8pmSunday, February 24, at 2pm

Marvin Hamlisch, conductor

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TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRAThursday, April 4, at 7:30pmFriday, April 5, at 8pmSaturday, April 6, at 2 & 8pmSunday, April 7, at 2pm

Nick Hilscher, vocalsTommy Dorsey Orchestra

The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra — undeniably one of the best all-around dance bands — comes to Benaroya Hall to perform the music that put Dorsey and Frank Sinatra on the map.


A Night At THE COTTON CLUBThursday, June 6, at 7:30pmFriday, June 7, at 8pmSaturday, June 8, at 2 & 8pmSunday, June 9, at 2pm

Jeff Tyzik, conductor/arrangerByron Stripling, trumpet & vocalsCarmen Bradford, vocalsTed Louis Levy, tap dance & vocalsBob Breithaupt, drums

Smoky, sultry and swingin’. Your table is reserved, right near the band, at The Cotton Club. It’s a salute to the “Hi De Ho” swing of Cab Calloway, the elegant “Satin Doll” sheen of Duke Ellington, and the blistering blast of Satchmo. This concert has so much energy,the legs on your seats will be tap dancing!

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STRAVINSKY & MOZART

January 11

Jun Märkl, conductor

STRAVINSKY: Suite from PulcinellaMOZART: Symphony No. 39

MOZART'S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 21

February 15

Ludovic Morlot, conductorCédric Tiberghien, piano

ROSSINI: William Tell OvertureFAURE: Suite from Pelléas et MélisandeMOZART: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467

HAYDN’S “DRUM ROLL” SYMPHONY

October 19

Ludovic Morlot, conductorInternational Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

MOZART: Sinfonia concertante, K. 297bHAYDN: Symphony No. 103, “Drum Roll”


March 29

Andrey Boreyko, conductor

LIADOV: The Enchanted LakeRIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade


April 26

Xian Zhang, conductor

SIBELIUS: Karelia OvertureBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

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MORLOT CONDUCTS PINES OF ROME

Thursday, September 20, at 7:30pm



SONIC EVOLUTION

Friday, October 26, at 8pm

Ludovic Morlot, conductorStar Anna and The Laughing DogAlan White, percussion

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Thursday, November 29, at 7:30pm




Thursday, March 21, at 7:30pm




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ANDRÁS SCHIFFMonday, October 15, at 7:30pm

András Schiff, piano

Pianist András Schiff kicks off the 2012–2013 season with an all-Bach recital. Hear why The Philadelphia Inquirer writes, “Schiff stands with perhaps only a handful of pianists in his total achievement of the most severe beauty.”

YEFIM BRONFMANMonday, December 10, at 7:30pm

Yefim Bronfman, piano

Yefim Bronfman is widely regarded as one of the most talented virtuoso pianists performing today. The Chicago Tribune has called his playing “... a marvel of digital dexterity, warmly romantic sentiment and jaw-dropping bravura.”

ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTERSunday, March 3, at 4pm

Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin

Superstar violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter returns to the Benaroya Hall stage for one-night-only in a recital that features violin sonatas by Grieg, Previn and Franck.

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RACH FESTRACHMANINOV’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3 & 4

Saturday, January 5, at 8pm

Ludovic Morlot, conductorDenis Kozhukhin, piano (No. 4)Alexander Lubyantsev, piano (No. 3)

RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 4 RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 3

RACHMANINOV’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 & 2

Thursday, January 3, at 7:30pm

Ludovic Morlot, conductorYeol eum Son, piano (No. 1)Benjamin Grosvenor, piano (No. 2)

RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 1RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2

Before there was rock, there was Rachmaninov.

TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 4

Thursday, May 9, at 7:30pm

Gerard Schwarz, conductorVladimir Feltsman, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite No. 4, “Mozartiana”MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23, in A major, K. 488TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4

TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 5

Friday, May 10, at 8pm

Gerard Schwarz, conductorVladimir Feltsman, piano

MOZART: Symphony No. 35, ”Haffner”MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K. 453TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

Ludovic Mor lot br ings four major young ta lents to the stage to perform Rachmaninov’s four thr i l l ing piano concertos.

2 n ights , 4 great p ianists .

Conducted by Gerard Schwarz.

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SHOSTAKOVICH’S SYMPHONY NO. 5

Thursday, May 16, at 7:30pm

Gerard Schwarz, conductorIgnat Solzhenitsyn, piano David Gordon, trumpet

SHOSTAKOVICH: OctoberSHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Concerto No. 1SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5

SHOSTAKOVICH’S CELLO CONCERTO NO. 1

Friday, May 17, at 8pm

Gerard Schwarz, conductor Julian Schwarz, cello

SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive OvertureSHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto No. 1SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 11 17

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Rinaldo Alessandrini, conductor & harpsichord

J.S. BACH: Sinfonias from Cantatas, BWV 52, 29 and 174VIVALDI: Concertos, RV 562a and RV 569 J.S. BACH: Concerto for harpsichord BWV 1054J.S. BACH: Suite for Orchestra No. 3, BWV 1068

BACH & TELEMANN


Matthew Halls, conductor

HANDEL: Overture from the Occasional OratorioRAMEAU: Suite from PigmalionHANDEL: Concerto grosso in B-flat major, Op. 3, No. 2TELEMANN: Wassermusik, “Hamburger Ebb und Flut“ J.S. BACH: Suite No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069

VIVALDI’S THE FOUR SEASONS

March 8 or March 9

Emma McGrath, violin & leader

VIVALDI: Concerto for Strings in G major, RV 151, “Alla rustica“HANDEL: Concerto grosso in E minor, Op. 6, No. 3HANDEL: Concerto grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 2VIVALDI: The Four Seasons

Hear the most compel l ing interpreters of Baroque music and raise a toast by sampling wines — just $10 for f ive pours.

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MOZART & HAYDN

May 2 or May 4

Christian Knapp, conductorJohn Cerminaro, hornSeattle Symphony Chorale

HAYDN: Mass in B-flat major, Hob. XXII:7 (Kleine Orgelmesse)MOZART: Horn Concerto No. 1HAYDN: Symphony No. 98

MOZART’S FLUTE CONCERTO NO. 1

February 28 or March 2

Douglas Boyd, conductorDemarre McGill, flute

MOZART: Symphony No. 1MOZART: Concerto for Flute No. 1, in G majorMOZART: March, K. 249MOZART: Serenade No. 7, K. 250, “Haffner”

GIL SHAHAM PLAYS MOZART


Ludovic Morlot, conductorGil Shaham, violin

MOZART: Eine kleine NachtmusikMOZART: Violin Concerto No. 5MOZART: Serenade No. 10 for Winds, Gran Partita, K 361/370a

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One of the most legendary composers of all time.

Seattle Symphony Musicians


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STRAVINSKY, DVOŘÁK & RAVEL

Sunday, April 14, at 2pm

STRAVINSKY: ConcertinoHINDEMITH: OctetDVORÁK: Terzetto, Op. 74RAVEL: String Quartet in F major

BRAHMS & MEDTNER

Sunday, November 4, at 2pm

MEDTNER: Piano Quintet in C majorSCRIABIN: Piano Sonata No. 4SCHNITTKE: String Trio BRAHMS: Sextet No. 1

FRENCH MASTERS

Friday, February 1, at 8pm

With pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

MILHAUD: Cinema fantaisiePOULENC: Elegie for Horn and PianoCAPLET: Conte Fantastique MESSIAEN: Quartet for the End of Time

ORGAN RECITALSORGAN RECITALS3 MONDAYS AT 7:30PM

FLUKE/GABELEIN

SERIES

World-class organists meet the magnif icent

Wat jen Concert Organ — a marvel of old–

world craf tsmanship and modern technology.

JOSEPH ADAM

November 5

Featuring works by Vierne, Boulanger and Duruflé.

PAUL JACOBS

January 28

Featuring works by J.S. Bach, Elgar and Boulanger.

THIERRY ESCAICH

April 8

Featuring works by Vierne, Escaich, Brahms,J.S. Bach and Dupré

Subscr ipt ions $90

Chamber

Our new late-night series [untitled] features Seattle

Symphony musicians performing contemporary ensemble pieces in an intimate setting — the

Grand Lobby. This series takes away all barriers and puts

you right in the action.

[untitled]No stage. No preconceptions.

Late Night. Vibrant. Surprising.

1962

October 19

Ludovic Morlot, conductorInternational Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

CAGE: Variations III SCELSI: KhoomBROWN: Novara XENAKIS: AtréesFELDMAN: For Franz Kline LIGETI: Poeme symphonique for 100 metronomes

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Seattle World’s Fair, the inaugural performance of [untitled] will feature works written in 1962. The program also celebrates the 100th anniversary of John Cage's birth.

PIERROT LUNAIRE

February 15

Ludovic Morlot, conductorCyndia Sieden, soprano

JÖRG WIDMANN: String Quartet No. 3, “Hunting Quartet” DANIEL SCHNYDER: subZERO, Bass Trombone Concerto SCHOENBERG: Pierrot Lunaire

Celebrating the 100th anniversaryof Schoenberg’s groundbreakingPierrot Lunaire.

NEW EXPRESSIONS

April 26

Seattle Symphony Musicians

BEN HAUSMANN: Oboe QuartetJORDAN ANDERSON: Traction for Solo Double BassANNA CLYNE: String Quartet, RouletteCHINARY UNG: Grand AlapSETH KRIMSKY: Love Song

Featuring three world premieres by Seattle Symphony principal musicians.

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FRIDAYS AT 10PM

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS

Sunday, December 23, at 7pm

Joseph Crnko, ConductorNorthwest Boychoir / Vocalpoint! SeattleMembers of the Northwest Sinfonia

Experience the story of the Nativity told through readings, choral settings and audience carols.


BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY

Friday, December 28, at 8pmSaturday, December 29, at 8pmSunday, December 30, at 2pm

Ludovic Morlot, conductorElisa Barston, violinMary Elizabeth Williams, sopranoSusan Platts, mezzo-sopranoClifton Forbis, tenorEric Owens, bass-baritoneSeattle Symphony Chorale

PIAZZOLLA: The Four Seasons of Buenos AiresBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

Ode to Joy! Beethoven’s final symphony is the perfect way to round out your holiday season.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

Friday, December 14, at 8pmSaturday, December 15, at 1 & 8pmSunday, December 16, at 2pm

Stephen Stubbs, conductorShannon Mercer, sopranoLaura Pudwell, mezzo-sopranoRoss Hauck, tenorKevin Deas, baritoneSeattle Symphony Chorale

HANDEL: Messiah

The exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus in Handel’s Messiah features the Seattle Symphony Chorale and soloists.

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS WITH EILEEN IVERS

Tuesday, December 18, at 7:30pm

Backed by her brilliantly versatile band, Irish fiddler Eileen Ivers creates a holiday program that showcases a unique Irish-fusion sound, drawing a wide range of musical styles while remaining true to Celtic traditions.


NEW YEAR’S EVECONCERT, COUNTDOWN

& CELEBRATION

Monday, December 31, at 9pm

Ludovic Morlot, conductorBenjamin Grosvenor, pianoMary Elizabeth Williams, sopranoSusan Platts, mezzo-sopranoClifton Forbis, tenorEric Owens, bass-baritoneSeattle Symphony Chorale

RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9

Start crossing off your resolution list early by attending the Seattle Symphony’s New Year’s Eve concert with the grandeur of Beethoven’s glorious Ninth Symphony. Then, ring in 2013 with a post-concert party and countdown to midnight led by Ludovic Morlot.

Tickets include post-concert party!

Come one, come al l ! Bundle up t ight and r ing in the season wi th the Seatt le Symphony’s specia l hol iday concerts .

HOLIDAYSat the Symphony

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23FOR KIDS 0 TO 5: Look for the complete lineup of family concerts in March.

FOR OLDER KIDS: Ready for the next step? Try Beyond the Score® or Symphony Untuxed.

THE GILMAN FAMILY

Five concerts for families with children ages 6 to 12, plus pre-concert activities at 10am in the Grand Lobby. Three feature Music Director Ludovic Morlot!

5 SATURDAYS AT 1 1AM

SUBSCRIPTIONS: ADULTS $90 / CHILD/SENIOR $65

Discover MusicWE’VE GOT RHYTHM!

April 20

HK Gruber, conductorMichael Werner, percussion

Jazzy symphonic sounds abound with Tsar Kashchei’s dance from The Firebird Suite and a very special performance by Michael Werner, Seattle Symphony Principal Percussionist!

HEAR AMERICA SINGING

June 15


Join Music Director Ludovic Morlot and select youth choirs from across the Pacific Northwest in favorite choral works and great symphonic melodies.

PETER AND THE WOLF WITH MAGIC CIRCLE MIME

March 2

Stilian Kirov, conductorMagic Circle Mime Company

Magic Circle Mime and their musical friends outwit a fearsome wolf! Prokofiev's exhilarating musical tale springs to life, putting kids on the edge of their seats.

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC FOR HALLOWEEN

October 27


Join Music Director Ludovic Morlot and your Seattle Symphony for an hour of Halloween fun! Get your party on with Mozart's A Little Night Music and let your imagination soar with Haydn’s “Drum Roll!” Costumes encouraged!

EAST MEETS WEST

February 2


Come explore the musical colors of symphonic works inspired by the East and West.

THURS & FRI SAT & SUN

SEE PAGE p. 12–13 p. 12–13

Orchestra F $75 $75

3rd Tier Box $120 $135

3rd Tier $155 $160

Orchestra COrchestra E 2nd Tier2nd Tier Box

$215 $230

Founders TierOrchestra BOrchestra D

$280 $295

Orchestra A $320 $340

Founders Tier Box $365 $385

Benaroya Hall $55 $55

PARKING

POPS SERIES

21 A & B 13 A & B 7 A, B, C, D, E, F, G 4 A

SEE PAGE p. 6 & 7 p. 8–9 p. 6–7 p. 10

Orchestra F $289 $186 $102 $65

Orchestra E3rd Tier Box $493 $319 $174 $110

Orchestra D $662 $429 $234 $150

Orchestra C2nd Tier2nd Tier Box3rd Tier

$835 $539 $294 $189

Founders TierOrchestra B $1,292 $836 $456 $255

Orchestra A $1,444 $935 $510 $279

Founders Tier Box $1,870 $1,210 $660 $350

Benaroya Hall $231 $143 $77 $44

PARKING

MASTERWORKS SERIES

Opening Nightwith Joshua Bell

Sonic Evolution Bill Cosby Celebrate Asia Itzhak Perlman

OregonSymphony

.....................Vancouver Symphony

Rach Fest.....................

Russian Spectacular

Handel's MessiahAn Irish

Christmas

SEE PAGE p. 4 & 27 p. 4 p. 4 p. 5 p. 5 p. 5 p. 17 p. 22 p. 22

Orchestra F $33 $25 $68 $15 $50 $15 $15 $18 $47

Orchestra E3rd Tier Box $46 $25 $46/$38 $25 $68 $25 $25 $30 $25/$32

Orchestra D $55 $33 $68 $30 $105 $33 $33 $23 $47


$68 $25/$33 $46/$51/$59 $35 $90 $42 $42 $30 $25/$35

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Orchestra A $97 $42 $68 $58 $120 $72 $72 $64 $47

Founders Tier Box $123 $42 $85 $63 $135 $94 $94 $75 $72

Benaroya Hall $11 $11 $11 $11 $11 $11 $11 $11 $11

PARKING

ADD THESE CONCERTS TO YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ORDER! PRICES SHOWN REFLECT 15% SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNT.


2012–2013 SEASON

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A Festival ofLessons & Carols

Beethoven'sNinth

New Year's EveBaroque & Wine.....................Mainly Mozart

Distinguished Artists

Beyond the Score® SymphonyUntuxed

Fluke/GabeleinOrgan Recitals

SEE PAGE p. 22 p. 22 p. 22 p. 18 & 19 p. 16 p. 11 p. 14 p. 20

Orchestra F $17 $22 $43 $48 $69 $48 $70

Orchestra E3rd Tier Box $28 $35 $55 $84 $111 $78 $115

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$28 $56 $80 $111 $165 $135 $175

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Founders Tier Box $69 $107 $128 $207 $333 $225 $350

Benaroya Hall $11 $11 $11 $33 $33 $33 $55 $33

PARKING

CLASSICAL SERIESADD–ON CONCERTS CONT.

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BENAROYA HALLThe S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium is the main

auditorium for most Seattle Symphony performances

and has a capacity of 2,500 seats.

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PHOTOS: Photos of Ludovic Morlot on page 8: Sussie Ahlburg; Additional photos of Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony: Ben VanHouten; WolfGang photos: Jerome Tso.

FIVE EASY WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE:

The exciting 2012–2013 season is not only for you, it is because

of you. With the largest subscriber base of performing arts patrons

in the Pacific Northwest. The Seattle Symphony can plan ambitious

future seasons, like this one, with confidence.

But even with our subscription levels the highest they’ve been in

three years, ticket sales cover only 54% of our costs to produce a

wide range of programming each season — from the long-standing

and beloved Wyckoff Masterworks Season, to Music Director

Ludovic Morlot’s new Sonic Evolution concerts that celebrate

Seattle’s musical legacy, to the Gilman Family Discover Music

concerts. The Seattle Symphony performs 200 concerts annually

at Benaroya Hall and in the community, and our goal is to keep

our ticket prices affordable so that all people have the opportunity

to experience the joy of live symphonic music.

Where does the other 46% come from? Well, more than 80% of

that comes from people like you — our subscribers. You are people

who understand that a donation to the Symphony not only supports

our operations, but supports our community making Seattle, the

Emerald City, a true gem that shines for us all.

Whether you give $10, $100 or $10,000, every donor matters and

every gift counts. We show our appreciation for each gift with

benefits ranging from a simple charitable receipt to the opportunity

to meet Orchestra members at special events or through behind-

the-scenes experiences.

If you already support us with an annual donation through your

subscription, please consider renewing it at this time. If you do not,

please consider making a gift with your subscription.

SEATING PRIORITY

The best seats at Benaroya Hall are in great demand. Subscription requests take into consideration your complete relationship with the Seattle Symphony in the following priority sequence:

• Subscription history, with emphasis on consecutive years of subscribing• Giving history, with emphasis on consecutive years of giving• Giving level• Date an order is received

ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS

STRADIVARIUS CIRCLE

Platinum ($250,000+)

Gold ($100,000—$249,999)

Silver ($50,000—$99,999)

Bronze ($25,000—$49,999)

MAESTRO'S CIRCLE

Gold ($15,000—$24,999)

Silver ($10,000—$14,999)

FOUNDER'S CIRCLE

Gold ($7,500—$9,999)

Silver ($5,000—$7,499)

Bronze ($3,500—$4,999)

FRIENDS

Conductor's Club ($2,000—$3,499)

Musician's Club ($1,000—$1,999)

Sustaining Friend ($500—$999)

Supporting Friend ($250—$499)

Contributing Friend ($150—$249)

Friend ($75—$149)

For more information, visit seattlesymphony.org.

All donations of $10 or more are automatically acknowledged with

a charitable tax receipt for the maximum amount allowable under IRS

guidelines. The Seattle Symphony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

registered with the IRS, tax ID #91-0667412.

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SEATTLE SYMPHONY'S2009–2010 REVENUE SOURCES

3%OTHER

54%TICKETSALES

43%FUNDRAISING

82%INDIVIDUALS

5%CORPORATE

9%FOUNDATIONS & GOVERMENT

4%SPECIALEVENTS

THAT'S YOU!

Opening Night

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Opening NightCONCERT & GALA

Opening Night Gala, 2011

Joshua Bell

WITH LUDOVIC MORLOT

and JOSHUA BELL



Don’t miss the excitement of the first concert of the season with star violinist Joshua Bell and the Seattle Symphony under the direction of Ludovic Morlot.

Gala tickets will go on sale in July 2012. Call 206.215.4868 to make sure you receive your invitation and be part of the glamour and glitter of private pre-concert receptions and a post-concert Gala dinner!

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