2015–2016 seattle symphony season brochure

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It’s about PASSION, for sure, and music-making

at the HIGHEST LEVEL, absolutely. It’s also

about DARING. Daring to embrace a spirit of

JOYOUS ADVENTURE. It’s a combination that’s

winning new fans at home and in music capitals

across the country and the globe. And it’s not to

be missed. Join Music Director Ludovic Morlot and

the Seattle Symphony, it’s time to LISTEN BOLDLY.

Masterworks Series 4–11

Matinee Packages 12 –13

Subscriber Exclusives 14–15

Signature Programs 16–18

Sonic Evolution 19

Seattle Pops Series 20–21

Family Concerts 22–23

Holidays at the Symphony 24–25

Season at a Glance 26–27

SEPTEMBER 24 OR 26

BEETHOVEN & MAHLERLudovic Morlot, conductor

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4MAHLER: Symphony No. 1

Shining like a sunbreak on a stormy day, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 begins our cycle celebrating this great composer. Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 – at once mystical, playful, earthy and transcendent – offers us deep glimpses into the human experience.

OCTOBER 8 OR 10

STRAUSSZARATHUSTRAJakub Hrůša, conductorVilde Frang, violin

DVOŘÁK: A Hero’s SongBRITTEN: Violin ConcertoR. STRAUSS: Also Sprach Zarathustra

Thanks to 2001: A Space Odyssey, the opening of Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra is one of the most iconic works of classical music. Now, hear this kaleidoscopic masterpiece in its entirety, together with Britten’s emotionally charged Violin Concerto with the remarkable Vilde Frang.

NOVEMBER 5 OR 7

BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTOLudovic Morlot, conductorRenaud Capuçon, violin

GIYA KANCHELI: World PremiereBRAHMS: Violin Concerto MARTINU° : Symphony No. 4

From great lyrical beauty to rich, dark drama, Brahms’ masterpiece Violin Concerto will soar in the hands of famed French violinist Renaud Capuçon. Plus, a world premiere from revered Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, whose haunting Styx was a recent surprise Seattle hit.

NOVEMBER 12 OR 14

BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1Thomas Dausgaard, conductorHenning Kraggerud, violin

R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry PranksBRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1NIELSEN: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”

Adored for its dark, moody opening and swashbuckling finale, Bruch’s Violin Concerto is a perennial favorite. Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard brings authentic voice to the greatest work of his fellow countryman — Carl Nielsen.

NOVEMBER 19 OR 21

MAHLER TENThomas Dausgaard, conductor

MAHLER: Symphony No. 10 (Cooke version)

Don’t miss the Seattle Symphony’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s now-completed Symphony No. 10. Traversing the full spectrum of emotion, from cries of heart-wrenching agony to moments of exquisite ecstasy, it leaves us pondering what other wonders Mahler might have accomplished had he lived past 50.

DECEMBER 3 OR 5

FAURÉ REQUIEMLudovic Morlot, conductor Jane Archibald, sopranoNicolas Cavallier, baritone Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, harp Seattle Symphony Chorale

DEBUSSY: Danses sacrée et profaneMESSIAEN: Poèmes pour MiFAURÉ: Requiem

The Seattle Symphony and Chorale deliver the shimmering and luminous beauty of Fauré’s Requiem, a masterpiece of utter serenity. Messiaen’s glorious love letter to his wife, Poèmes pour Mi, is featured on the first half of this all-French program.Sponsored by: Nesholm Family Foundation

JANUARY 7 OR 9

RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2Vassily Sinaisky, conductorBehzod Abduraimov, piano

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Overture to The Tsar’s BrideRACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite No. 3 in G major

Showstopping! Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 has it all, from the greatest virtuosic and unforgettable tunes to sophisticated swagger. Acclaimed Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads the Seattle Symphony in Tchaikovsky’s melodic and captivating Suite No. 3.

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FEBRUARY 4 OR 6

BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVENLudovic Morlot, conductorYefim Bronfman, pianoRoomful of Teeth

R. STRAUSS: Don JuanBEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3BERIO: Sinfonia (for 8 voices and orchestra)

Beethoven’s soulful Piano Concerto No. 3 is in the good hands of the renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. Plus, Grammy-winning Roomful of Teeth will perform in the sensational sonic collage of music quotations, spoken text and virtuosity that is Berio’s Sinfonia – prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience!

MARCH 10 OR 12

MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23Thomas Dausgaard, conductorBoris Giltburg, piano

HAYDN: Symphony No. 88MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A minor SCHOENBERG: Transfigured Night

Mozart’s grace-filled Piano Concerto No. 23 is paired with Transfigured Night, a tone poem for strings, and the folksy elegance of Haydn’s Symphony No. 88.

MARCH 24 OR 26

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADEJesús López-Cobos, conductorAlexander Velinzon, violin

GLINKA: Summer Night in MadridGLAZUNOV: Violin ConcertoRIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

Glazunov’s cinematic Violin Concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, one of the most evocative works in classical music, are twinned in this all-Russian program featuring Seattle Symphony Concertmaster Alexander Velinzon.Alexander Velinzon's performances are underwritten by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.

APRIL 7 OR 9

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 4David Zinman, conductorPatricia Kopatchinskaja, violin

MUSSORGSKY: Introduction to KhovanshchinaPROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

The great American conductor David Zinman comes to Seattle to lead the orchestra in Brahms’ towering Symphony No. 4. Prokofiev’s brilliantly inventive Violin Concerto No. 2 is reimagined by the exciting young violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.

APRIL 21 OR 23

TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIETLudovic Morlot, conductorMark Padmore, tenorSeattle Symphony Chorale

MENDELSSOHN: Overture to A Midsummer Night's DreamBRITTEN: Nocturne SZYMANOWSKI: Symphony No. 3 TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture

From the intoxicating sound of Szymanowski’s Symphony No. 3 to the lyrical poetry of Britten’s Nocturne and the sweeping romance of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet, here is a program that perfectly articulates music’s passionate power.

APRIL 28 OR 30

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4Ludovic Morlot, conductorImogen Cooper, piano

DUTILLEUX: Timbres, espace, mouvement BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7

Imogen Cooper’s performances of Beethoven have been hailed by critics as “mercurial from start to finish.” Hear why when she performs the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Music Director Ludovic Morlot brings us Henri Dutilleux’s scintillating Timbres, espace, mouvement.YEFIM

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OCTOBER 1 OR 3

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 3Ludovic Morlot, conductorSusan Gulkis Assadi, violaEfe Baltacıgil, cello

R. STRAUSS: Don QuixoteBRAHMS: Symphony No. 3

Strauss’ evocative Don Quixote explores a world of wit and whimsy highlighted by the solo talent of Seattle Symphony principals Susan Gulkis Assadi and Efe Baltacıgil. This colorful score pairs perfectly with Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, perhaps the composer’s most personal and intimate work.

OCTOBER 22 OR 25*

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1Ludovic Morlot, conductorAlexander Melnikov, piano

STRAVINSKY: Symphony in CBEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 MOZART: Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

Exuberant and uplifting — Mozart’s final Symphony never fails to inspire. Then, hear why The Washington Post puts Alexander Melnikov among “the most elite pianists today” when he takes on Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

* Please note that this concert in the series takes place on Sunday at 2pm.

Alexander Melnikov’s performances are generously underwritten by Ilene and Elwood Hertzog.

JANUARY 21 OR 23

MOZART & HAYDNOlari Elts, conductorBaiba Skride, violin

MOZART: Selections from Idomeneo Ballet MusicMOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G majorHAYDN: Symphony No. 104 in D major, "London"

The endearing violinist Baiba Skride performs Mozart’s bright and lively Violin Concerto No. 3, and Haydn’s exuberant “London” Symphony rounds out a purely Classical program.

FEBRUARY 11 OR 13

BEETHOVEN & BARTÓKLudovic Morlot, conductorJean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

IVES: Three Places in New England BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, "Eroica"

The great Jean-Efflam Bavouzet lends his incredible virtuosity to Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Then, bask in the unmatched grandeur of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, a tour-de-force of symphonic power.

MARCH 17 OR 19

RESPIGHI PINES OF ROMEJohn Adams, conductorLeila Josefowicz, violin

JOHN ADAMS: Scheherazade.2, Violin ConcertoELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3 in C minorRESPIGHI: Pines of Rome

Arguably America’s greatest living composer, John Adams returns to Seattle to conduct his newest violin concerto with violinist Leila Josefowicz. The sonic exploration continues with Respighi’s Pines of Rome, one of the most spectacular displays of orchestral color ever composed.

LEILA JOSEFOWICZ

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After nearly 300 years of symphonies, Beethoven’s nine masterful scores stand out as the center of gravity around which all others orbit. For a modern symphony orchestra, his music remains as fresh and essential as ever.

The Seattle Symphony is taking two seasons to make a full appraisal of Beethoven’s symphonies, beginning the cycle with three examples from the intense middle phase of his career. The Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” launched

the Romantic era in music with its grand ideals and sheer breadth of expression. The Symphony No. 4 merges Beethoven’s focus and rigor with the wit of Haydn, while the Symphony No. 7 celebrates relentless, infectious rhythms.

To complement the symphonies, this cycle also features all five of Beethoven’s Piano Concertos. The Piano Concerto No. 1 captures young Beethoven spinning artful melodies and playful dialogue in the Mozart mold, while the

Third Concerto explores the fateful key of C minor, the setting for some of Beethoven’s most arresting music. Piano Concerto No. 4, an enigmatic and alluring masterpiece, marks the endpoint for now in this first year of this two-year survey.

APRIL 14 OR 16

DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTOMikhail Tatarnikov, conductorNarek Hakhnazaryan, cello

GLINKA: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla DVOŘÁK: Cello ConcertoSILVESTROV: Symphony No. 5

At turns rhapsodic, longing and tender, Dvořák’s famed Cello Concerto is the greatest ever written for the cello. Silvestrov’s soulful and emotionally charged Symphony No. 5 echoes the late Romantics.

JUNE 2 OR 4

SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 4Ludovic Morlot, conductorSeattle Symphony Chorale

STRAVINSKY: Symphony of PsalmsSHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 4

Stunning, visceral and profoundly spiritual, or as Time Magazine called Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, “the best classical music composition of the 20th century.” Shostakovich’s overwhelming Symphony No. 4 is one of the composer’s boldest scores. A night of masterpieces!

LUDOVIC MORLOT

The Complete Beethoven Symphonies and Piano Concertos

OCTOBER 8 OR 10

STRAUSSZARATHUSTRAJakub Hrůša, conductorVilde Frang, violin

DVOŘÁK: A Hero’s SongBRITTEN: Violin ConcertoR. STRAUSS: Also Sprach Zarathustra

Thanks to 2001: A Space Odyssey, the opening of Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra is one of the most iconic works of classical music. Now, hear this kaleidoscopic masterpiece in its entirety, together with Britten’s emotionally charged Violin Concerto with the remarkable Vilde Frang.

NOVEMBER 5 OR 7

BRAHMSVIOLIN CONCERTOLudovic Morlot, conductorRenaud Capuçon, violin



NOVEMBER 19 OR 21




FEBRUARY 4 OR 6

BRONFMAN PLAYSBEETHOVENLudovic Morlot, conductorYefim Bronfman, pianoRoomful of Teeth R. STRAUSS: Don Juan BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 BERIO: Sinfonia for 8 Voices and Orchestra

Beethoven’s soulful Piano Concerto No. 3 is in the good hands of the renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. Plus, Grammy-winning Roomful of Teeth will perform in the sensational sonic collage of music quotations, spoken text and virtuosity that is Berio’s Sinfonia – prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience!

RENAUD CAPUÇON

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Gustav Mahler sketched his Tenth Symphony during the summer of 1910, when he also learned that his wife, Alma, was having an affair. The next spring he died of a heart infection at the age of 50. The symphonic draft Mahler left behind was complete enough to give a tantalizing glimpse of his swan song — a sweeping arc of passion, anguish and redemptive love — but the jumble of sketches seemed impossible to fully decode.

The unlikely hero in this story was the British musicologist and BBC employee Deryck Cooke, who pieced together most of the symphony in time for Mahler’s centenary in 1960.

The heartbroken Mahler left a haunting clue at the end of his manuscript, where he scrawled, “To live for you, to die for you, darling Alma!” The Symphony No. 10 holds many mysteries that may never be answered, but it remains, at its

core, a revealing and monumental send-off from the man who once said, “A symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything.”

MARCH 10 OR 12

MOZART’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23Thomas Dausgaard, conductorBoris Giltburg, piano



APRIL 7 OR 9

BRAHMSSYMPHONY NO. 4David Zinman, conductorPatricia Kopatchinskaja, violin

MUSSORGSKY: Introduction to KhovanshchinaPROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

The great American conductor David Zinman comes to Seattle to lead the orchestra in Brahms’ towering and passionate Symphony No. 4. Prokofiev’s brilliantly inventive Violin Concerto No. 2 is re-imagined by the exciting young violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.

APRIL 28 OR 30

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4Ludovic Morlot, conductorImogen Cooper, piano

DUTILLEUX: Timbres, espace, mouvement BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7

Imogen Cooper’s performances of Beethoven have been hailed by critics as “mercurial from start to finish.” Hear why when she performs the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Music Director Ludovic Morlot brings us Henri Dutilleux’s scintillating Timbres, espace, mouvement.

GUSTAV MAHLER


Mahler's Haunting Tenth Symphony

According to a Persian legend, a murderous king chose Scheherazade to be his new bride — after he had beheaded a thousand other wives before her. The wily queen saved her life by telling the king stories, leaving him in suspense for a thousand and one nights in a row, until he fell in love. This wise heroine has been portrayed in countless works of art, but none better captures her sensuous charms and fanciful imagination than the tone poem Scheherazade by Nikolai

Rimsky-Korsakov, in which a solo violin represents the intoxicating storyteller.

Now the American composer John Adams has created a new spin on the old tale: Scheherazade.2, a symphony for violin and orchestra. Adams has grappled with heated subjects before, ranging from terrorism to nuclear weaponry; for this new work, he studied images of oppressed women — from the Mideast and Africa and also closer to home — to help him imagine “a modern

woman storyteller/hostage whose strength of character and powers of endurance are tested over and over.”

SEPTEMBER 24 OR 26

BEETHOVEN & MAHLERLudovic Morlot, conductor

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4MAHLER: Symphony No. 1

Shining like a sunbreak on a stormy day, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 begins our cycle celebrating this great composer. Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 – at once mystical, playful, earthy and transcendent – offers us deep glimpses into the human experience.

NOVEMBER 12 OR 14

BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1Thomas Dausgaard, conductorHenning Kraggerud, violin

R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry PranksBRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1NIELSEN: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”

Adored for its dark, moody opening and swashbuckling finale, Bruch’s Violin Concerto is a perennial favorite. Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Dausgaard brings authentic voice to the greatest work of his fellow countryman — Carl Nielsen.

DECEMBER 3 OR 5



It’s all here as the Seattle Symphony and Chorale deliver the shimmering and luminous beauty of Fauré’s Requiem, a masterpiece of utter serenity. Messiaen’s glorious love letter to his wife, Poèmes pour Mi, is featured on the first half of this all-French program. Sponsored by: Nesholm Family Foundation


Scheherazade Reimagined


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JOHN ADAMS

JANUARY 7 OR 9

RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2Vassily Sinaisky, conductorBehzod Abduraimov, piano

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Overture to The Tsar’s Bride RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite No. 3 in G major

Showstopping! Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 has it all, from the greatest virtuosic and unforgettable tunes to sophisticated swagger. Acclaimed Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads the Seattle Symphony in Tchaikovsky’s melodic and captivating Suite No. 3.

MARCH 24 OR 26




APRIL 21 OR 23

TCHAIKOVSKYROMEO & JULIETLudovic Morlot, conductorMark Padmore, tenorSeattle Symphony Chorale



JUNE 9 OR 11

GERSHWIN & BEETHOVENLudovic Morlot, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

ANNA CLYNE: U.S. PremiereGERSHWIN: Concerto in FBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

Energy abounds! Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings the vim and vigor of 1920s New York City to Benaroya Hall with Gershwin’s jazzy Concerto in F. Music Director Ludovic Morlot leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s exhilarating Symphony No. 7.

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OCTOBER 4

BRAHMSSYMPHONY NO. 3Ludovic Morlot, conductorSusan Gulkis Assadi, violaEfe Baltacıgil, cello

R. STRAUSS: Don QuixoteBRAHMS: Symphony No. 3

Strauss’ evocative Don Quixote explores a world of wit and whimsy highlighted by the solo talent of Seattle Symphony principals Susan Gulkis Assadi and Efe Baltacıgil. This colorful score pairs perfectly with Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, perhaps the composer’s most personal and intimate work.

NOVEMBER 22




DECEMBER 6



In need of inspiration? Spiritual affirmation? Consolation? It’s all here as the Seattle Symphony and Chorale deliver the shimmering and luminous beauty of Fauré’s Requiem, a masterpiece of utter serenity. Messiaen’s glorious love letter to his wife, Poèmes pour Mi, is featured on the first half of this all-French program.

Sponsored by: Nesholm Family Foundation

FEBRUARY 14

BEETHOVEN &BARTÓKLudovic Morlot, conductorJean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

IVES: Three Places in New England BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

The great Jean-Efflam Bavouzet lends his incredible virtuosity to Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Then, bask in the unmatched grandeur of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, a tour-de-force of symphonic power.

MARCH 13

MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23 Thomas Dausgaard, conductorBoris Giltburg, piano



APRIL 24

TCHAIKOVSKYROMEO & JULIETLudovic Morlot, conductorMark Padmore, tenorSeattle Symphony Chorale



JUNE 5

RAVEL PIANO CONCERTOLudovic Morlot, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

FAURÉ: Masques et bergamasquesRAVEL: Piano Concerto in G majorDVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

Get a sneak peek of the Symphony’s upcoming Tour of Asia with this special preview concert, featuring Dvořák’s famous “New World” Symphony and Ravel’s whimsical Piano Concerto in G major.

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NOVEMBER 6

BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTOLudovic Morlot, conductorRenaud Capuçon, violin



JANUARY 22

MOZART & HAYDNOlari Elts, conductorBaiba Skride, violin

MOZART: Selections from Idomeneo Ballet MusicMOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G majorHAYDN: Symphony No. 104 in D major, “London”

The endearing violinist Baiba Skride performs Mozart’s bright and lively Violin Concerto No. 3 and Haydn’s exuberant “London” Symphony rounds out a purely Classical program.

MARCH 25




JUNE 10

GERSHWIN & BEETHOVENLudovic Morlot, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

ANNA CLYNE: U.S. PremiereGERSHWIN: Concerto in FBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

Energy abounds! Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings the vim and vigor of 1920s New York City to Benaroya Hall with Gershwin’s jazzy Concerto in F. Music Director Ludovic Morlot leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s exhilarating Symphony No. 7.

This season, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, one of

today’s most sought after pianists, will be serving

as our Artist in Residence for the 2015–2016

season. He will perform on the Opening Night

Gala concert, give a recital on the Distinguished

Artist series in November, participate in the

chamber series, close our Masterworks series in

June and joins as soloist during the Symphony’s

tour of Asia in the summer of 2016.JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET

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“Every note he fashions is a pearl…the joy, brilliance and musicality of his performance could not be missed.”

— The New York Times

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OPENING NIGHT CONCERT & GALA WITH JEAN-YVES THIBAUDETLudovic Morlot, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

BERNSTEIN: Overture to Wonderful TownCOPLAND: Appalachian SpringSAINT-SAËNS: Danse Bacchanale from Samson et DalilaSAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian”

A thrilling start to the 2015-2016 season and Ludovic Morlot’s fifth season as Music Director in a program of American classics and two works by Saint-Saëns including his final and most exotic piano concerto, the “Egyptian,” featuring pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet as he begins his year-long role as Artist in Residence.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 2PM

LANG LANGWITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONYJakub Hruša, conductor Lang Lang, piano

BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minorRESPIGHI: The BirdsGRIEG: Piano Concerto

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, AT 8PMSATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, AT 8PM

HITCHCOCK’S PSYCHO WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONYAdam Stern, conductor

Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 psychological thriller is the “mother” of all modern suspense movies. What better way to celebrate Halloween than to shriek-along with Janet Leigh in the shower scene? Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable score is performed by the Symphony while the film is shown on the big screen at Benaroya Hall.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, AT 4PM

CELEBRATE ASIACharlie Albright, pianoCommunity choruses

BRITTEN: Selections from The Prince of the PagodasXIAOGANG YE: Starry Sky for Piano and Orchestra

The Seattle Symphony’s annual Celebrate Asia concert is a rare opportunity to revel in the rich musical traditions of Seattle’s Asian communities. This year featuring Xiaogang Ye’s Starry Sky for Piano and Orchestra which premiered at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Plus, community choruses perform popular Asian folk songs including Jasmine Flower and Arirang.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, AT 7:30PM

IGUDESMAN & JOOWITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONYFollowing their huge success at Benaroya Hall in 2012, musicians Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo return to Seattle with their offbeat and hilarious theatrical show. Mingling comedy, classical music and popular culture into a unique evening that will leave you holding your sides.

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JANUARY 15 OR 16

HANDEL ROYAL FIREWORKS MUSICJean-Marie Zeitouni, conductorMary Lynch, oboe

PERGOLESI: Sinfonia to L'OlimpiadeRAMEAU: Suite from Les PaladinsVIVALDI: Oboe Concerto in C majorHANDEL: Music for the Royal Fireworks

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SEPTEMBER 25

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 4Ludovic Morlot, conductor

MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet No. 6 in F minor BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4

NOVEMBER 13

NIELSEN THE INEXTINGUISHABLEThomas Dausgaard, conductor

R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry PranksNIELSEN: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”

SHORTER CONCERTS FOR YOUR BUSY LIFESTYLE.

U N T U X E DFRIDAYS AT 7PM

Less expensive, less formal, shorter in length but long on enjoyment – this series is a great introduction to classics of the repertoire. Host and Seattle Symphony bass player Jon Green provides helpful dashes of wit, humor and insight.

CHAMBER SERIESTUESDAYS AT 7:30PM

Hear the talented musicians of the Seattle Symphony and three star guest pianists as they perform chamber works in the intimate Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall.


OCTOBER 27

PROKOFIEV & SHOSTAKOVICHFeaturing pianist Alexander Melnikov

BERNSTEIN: Piano Trio CARTER: Eight Etudes and a Fantasy for Woodwind Quartet PROKOFIEV: Sonata for Two Violins in C major SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor

FEBRUARY 16

RACHMANINOV & BEETHOVENFeaturing pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

RACHMANINOV: Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 9 in C major DEBUSSY: Cello SonataMAGNARD: Quintet for Piano and Winds

JUNE 7

BRAHMS & DVOŘÁKFeaturing pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

BRAHMS: String Sextet No. 2 in G major DVOŘÁK: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major

S I G N A T U R EMARCH 4 OR 5

PERGOLESI STABAT MATERStephen Cleobury, conductorNorthwest Boychoir

PURCELL: Chacony in G minorPURCELL: “My heart is inditing”J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3HANDEL: “Let thy hand be strengthened” PERGOLESI: Stabat Mater

MAY 6 OR 7

HANDEL & VIVALDIDmitry Sinkovsky, conductor, violin & countertenor

VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in C major, No. 2, CORELLI: Concerto grosso in B-flat major, No. 11ALBINONI: “Pianta bella” from Rinascimento dell Aurora HANDEL: “Furibondo” from Partenope in D minorLOCATELLI: Concerto grosso in E-flat major, No. 6, “Il Pianto di Arianna”HANDEL: “But who may abide the day of his coming” from Messiah VIVALDI: Violin Concerto in D minor, No. 7

MARCH 18

JOHN ADAMS SCHEHERAZADE.2John Adams, conductorLeila Josefowicz, violin

ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3 in C minor JOHN ADAMS: Scheherazade.2, Violin Concerto

APRIL 15

DVOŘÁK & GLINKAMikhail Tatarnikov, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello

GLINKA: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto

APRIL 29

PROKOFIEV SYMPHONY NO. 7Ludovic Morlot, conductor

EWALD: Symphony for Brass Quintet No. 3 PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7


MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, AT 7:30PM

ANDRÁS SCHIFF THE LAST SONATASAndrás Schiff, piano

The great András Schiff brings a fascinating program entitled “The Last Sonatas” to Seattle. These final works of composing genius include the classical inspiration of sonatas by Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven’s intimate late E major sonata and Schubert’s emotionally charged Piano Sonata in C minor.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, AT 7:30PM

JEAN-YVES THIBAUDETJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet is one of the leading interpreters of Ravel and in this recital he performs two works by the French composer including his haunting Pavane pour une infant defunte and Miroirs. Also, Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1, one of his most famous large-scale works for piano, plus Kinderszenen, his playful and innocent reminisces of childhood.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, AT 7:30PM

ITZHAK PERLMANItzhak Perlman, violinRohan de Silva, piano

Grammy- and Emmy-winning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman is a true legend. Don’t miss your chance to experience his incredible artistry in recital.

FRIDAYS AT 10PM

NO STAGE. NO PRECONCEPTIONS. LATE-NIGHT. [ U N T I T L E D ]

O RGA N R E C I TA L SMONDAYS AT 7:30PM

F L U K E / G A B E L E I N

OCTOBER 19

IVETA APKALNAIvetka Apkalna has attained star status in recent years thanks to her charismatic stage presence, technical brilliance and compelling performances.

MARCH 7

STEPHEN CLEOBURYInternationally acclaimed organist Stephen Cleobury also serves as the Director of Music at the famed King’s College in Cambridge.

JUNE 13

JOSEPH ADAMSeattle’s own Joseph Adams has won numerous performance honors and has been hailed for his virtuosity and sterling technique.

Adventurous, intimate and a completely unexpected way to experience music, be it brand new or rarely heard. Sit on the floor or grab a chair — it’s a different kind of concert.

OCTOBER 23

[UNTITLED] 1Ludovic Morlot, conductor Agata Zubel, sopranoVictor Hugo Villena, bandoneon

Featuring world premieres by talented University of Washington composers Richard Karpen, Joël-François Durand, Juan Pampin and Huck Hodge.

FEBRUARY 5

[UNTITLED] 2The experimental New York School of composers spawned a wealth of avant-garde works. In this program Chrisitan Wolff’s For Bob honors the famed painter Robert Rauschenberg and Morton Feldman’s Rothko Chapel is a moving tribute to Mark Rothko. Also included are works by fellow New York School of composers John Cage and Earle Brown. This concert is dedicated to Robert Rauschenberg. Sponsored by the Bagley and Virginia Wright Foundation.

APRIL 22

[UNTITLED] 3Ludovic Morlot, conductor

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams’ In the White Silence evokes sub-Arctic winter. The music “is stripped to its most essential elements – harmony and color floating in space, suspended in time undisturbed.” Not to be missed!

DISTINGUISHED ARTISTSThe world’s top artists take the stage in the acoustically superb Benaroya Hall for one-night-only recitals.

18 SIGNATURE PROGRAMS — CONTINUED

World-class organists meet the magnificent Watjen Concert Organ — a marvel of old world craftsmanship and modern technology.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, AT 7:30PM

SONIC EVOLUTION:

UNDER THE INFLUENCE

WITH BILL FRISELL, SHAPRECE, DEREK BERMEL

AND THE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND

CO-PRESENTED WITH EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL

Ludovic Morlot, conductor

Bill Frisell, guitar

Shaprece, vocals

Roosevelt High School Jazz Band

DEREK BERMEL: Migration Series, Concerto for Jazz Band

and Orchestra

WAYNE HORVITZ: Symphony No. 1 (World Premiere)

What does the evocative work of African American artist Jacob

Lawrence have to do with jazz, have to do with the Seattle Symphony,

have to do with the Roosevelt High School Jazz Band? It’s all about

influences.

Jacob Lawrence, a longtime professor at the University of Washington,

created a body of work called The Migration Series depicting the Great

Migration of African Americans out of the South. Derek Bermel, a noted

composer and clarinetist, saw Lawrence’s work and wrote a piece that

was hailed by The New York Times as “riveting” and “wondrous.” Now,

add the performers, acclaimed Roosevelt High School Jazz Band and

the Seattle Symphony, and you have the cornerstone work for this

Sonic Evolution.

More influencing: the renowned jazz guitarist and Seattle transplant

Bill Frisell takes on a new work by the prolific jazz pianist and composer

Wayne Horvitz and Seattle-born vocalist Shaprece closes with new

orchestral arrangements of her soulful blend of modern jazz, R&B

and electronica.

FRIDAY, MAY 13, AT 8PM

SONIC EVOLUTION:

THIS IS INDIE!WITH MICHAEL GORDON, TOMOKO MUKAIYAMA,

FLY MOON ROYALTY AND FILMMAKER BILL MORRISON

CO-PRESENTED WITH THE SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Tomoko Mukaiyama, piano

Fly Moon Royalty

WILLIAM BRITTELLE: (World Premiere)

MICHAEL GORDON: The Unchanging Sea for Piano and Orchestra,

with Film by Bill Morrison (World Premiere)

Indie filmmaker Bill Morrison, known for his riveting collages of archaic

footage with original scores, joins forces with the famed Bang on a Can

co-founder Michael Gordon for a one-of-a-kind evening. Morrison

surfaces archival footage from Seattle’s history as a backdrop for

Gordon’s electrified concerto for virtuoso pianist and multimedia artist

Tomoko Mukaiyama.

Then Brooklyn-based composer William Brittelle offers up a new work

that features his intoxicating blend of Classical artistry and indie-pop

charm and Seattle artists Fly Moon Royalty perform their unique mix of

blues, hip-hop and electronica with new orchestral backdrops.

SHAPREC

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BILL FRISELL

SONIC EVOLUTION

Sonic Evolution, like Seattle, has a certain “you won’t find it anywhere but here” quality. It’s diverse, it’s

genre-bending, it’s unpredictable, and it’s homegrown inspiration that echoes the works of Jimi Hendrix

and Nirvana to Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and Sir Mix-A-Lot. If you’re a collector of unique musical

experiences then here it is…

TOM

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KAIYAMA


OCTOBER 16–18

GERSHWIN RHAPSODY IN BLUEJeff Tyzik, conductorJon Nakamatsu, pianoDoug LaBrecque, vocals

From the opening clarinet trill to the energized and rhapsodic piano passages, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue is a beloved American classic. Award-winning pianist Jon Nakamatsu takes on this iconic “jazz concerto.” Broadway singer Doug LaBrecque delivers more familiar Gershwin favorites to round out the program.

DECEMBER 11–13

HOLIDAY POPSStuart Chafetz, conductorTony DeSare, piano & vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals

Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and acclaimed pianist/singer Tony DeSare headline a heart-warming program of Holiday favorites. Add to that a special appearance by the talented Mr. Claus, a cheerful chorus and the charming Stuart Chafetz leading the Symphony will guarantee to get you in a joyous Holiday mood!

CAPATHIA JENKINS

JEFF TYZIK

DOUG LABRECQUE

THE MIDTOWN MEN

Gershwin’s American masterpiece, the best music of the Sixties, a Holiday spectacular and soundtracks to your favorite science fiction movies and TV shows – a great season of music awaits you! Join the Seattle Symphony and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and relive the music you know and love.

SEATTLE POPS!5-CONCERT PACKAGES

FRIDAYS AT 8PM

SATURDAYS AT 8PM

SUNDAYS AT 2PM

FEBRUARY 19–21

CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLESJeff Tyzik, conductorJim Owen (John Lennon), rhythm guitar, piano & vocals Tony Kishman (Paul McCartney), bass guitar, piano & vocals John Brosnan (George Harrison), lead guitar & vocals Chris Camilleri (Ringo Starr), drums & vocals

Imagine the Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. Hear "Penny Lane" with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of "Yesterday" with an acoustic guitar and string quartet; enjoy the rock/classical blend on the hard edged "I Am the Walrus." From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of the Beatles like you've never heard them: totally live.

APRIL 1–3

THE MIDTOWN MEN FOUR STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST OF JERSEY BOYS Featuring four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys

They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time! Now, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite Sixties hits from the Beatles, The Rascals, Motown, The Four Seasons and more!

Not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys.

MAY 20–22

SCI-FI AT THE POPSJeff Tyzik, conductor

Take a trip to the stars! The Seattle Symphony performs the music from your favorite science fiction films and TV shows, including Star Wars, Star Trek and Avatar.

CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR

SEATTLE POPS Sponsored by


POPS!

Explore the world of symphonic music with the Seattle Symphony. Family Concerts are one hour long. Come one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and instrument exploration.

OCTOBER 31

PHANTOMS OF THE ORCHESTRA

Magic Circle Mime

“Phantoms of the Orchestra” return to haunt the concert hall this Halloween. The Maestro and his frightened assistant must use the power of a silver baton to control this ghoulish orchestra. Inspired by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a score made popular by the Walt Disney film Fantasia, be sure to wear your costume for this most frightening of concerts!

DECEMBER 5

THE SNOWMAN Seattle Opera Youth Chorus

This charming animated film tells the story of a young boy’s friendship with a snowman who comes to life and takes him on a magical journey. The Symphony performs Howard Blake’s award-winning soundtrack, including its most famous song “Walking in the Air,” sung by the Seattle Opera Youth Chorus.

MARCH 12

PETER AND THE WOLF Really Inventive Stuff

There’s no better introduction for a child to the instruments of the symphony than Prokofiev's timeless tale of boy versus wolf. This production, by Really Inventive Stuff, features a vaudeville inspired performance guaranteed to engage and inspire imaginations of all ages.

MAY 21

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALSARC Dance Youth Company

“Come one, come all, to a musical zoo. Hear the sounds all around: it’s a neat thing to do!” ARC Dance Youth Company and the Symphony are our guides through Saint Saëns enchanted music where a menagerie of animals from lions and kangaroos to turtles and elephants spring into being through music and dance.

ARC DANCE YOUTH COMPANY

THE SNOWMAN

S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM

AGES 6 TO 11 | SATURDAYS AT 11AM


OCTOBER 9 & 10

FOLK AND FIDDLIN' TIMEIt's a Symphony Barn Dance. Tap your toes and clap your hands to folk favorites, accompanied by a string trio.

DECEMBER 11 & 12

HOLIDAY HOORAYLet’s play in the snow today. Musical merriment set to the tunes of the season, accompanied by a brass trio.

FEBRUARY 5 & 6

JUMPIN' JAZZ TIMELook at those jazz cats! Move-along, sing-along fun on the A-Train and more, accompanied by a jazz trio.

APRIL 1 & 2

MUSICAL ZOO FOR ME AND YOUWe’re going to the zoo. Children's song classics perfectly partnered with Carnival of the Animals and other singing favorites, accompanied by a brass trio.

JUNE 3 & 4

SHINE-TIME MUSIC OLYMPICSI can sing! I can play! Celebrate the music of many lands, accompanied by marimba, timpani and many more percussion instruments.

NOVEMBER 14

BASH THE TRASH Bash the Trash is all about science, sound and sustainability! Your kids will love the fun and funny instruments that these scientist-musicians bring to life out of recycled materials. Seattle Symphony musicians join their trash orchestra for a concert filled with science, music and humor.

JANUARY 16

CASPAR BABYPANTSWITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY

Your heart will sing along to classic Beatles tunes and original Caspar Babypants songs in this warm and friendly concert featuring Caspar Babypants and

Seattle Symphony musicians.

MARCH 5

WINDSYNC

Oh the Places You’ll Go! Inspired by the writing of Dr. Seuss, the award-winning woodwind quintet WindSync leads audiences in a dramatic exploration of woodwind instruments, teamwork and

conquering challenges.

APRIL 9

ELISA BARSTONAND FRIENDS

Seattle Symphony violinist Elisa Barston and Seattle Symphony musicians explore musical stories together. Don’t be surprised if your little one is ready to play an instrument after this performance!

Younger audiences will sing and dance along with their favorite artists and Symphony musicians. Pre-concert activities will begin 30 minutes before each concert.

Engage your youngest music lovers with these 35-minute interactive programs featuring musical games, stories and songs. Pre-concert activities will begin 30 minutes before each concert.

Let Your Music Shine with Lisa & Linda™

LISA & LINDA

CASPAR BABYPANTS

ELISA BARTSON

ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL

AGES 0 TO 5 | FRIDAYS AT 10:30AM SATURDAYS AT 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30AM

ILLSLEY BALL NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL

AGES 3 TO 8 | SATURDAYS AT 10 & 11:30AM


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, AT 2PM

HOLIDAY POPSSponsored by

Stuart Chafetz, conductorTony DeSare, piano & vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals

Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and acclaimed pianist/singer Tony DeSare headline a heart-warming program of Holiday favorites. Add to that a special appearance by the talented Mr. Claus, a cheerful chorus and the charming Stuart Chafetz leading the Symphony will guarantee to get you in a joyous Holiday mood!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, AT 8PMSATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, AT 1 & 8PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, AT 2PM

HANDEL MESSIAH Paul Agnew, conductor & tenorAnna Devin, sopranoBenno Schatchtner, countertenorSeattle Symphony Chorale

A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, AT 7:30PM

A FESTIVAL OFLESSONS & CAROLSJoseph Crnko, conductorNorthwest Boychoir / Vocalpoint! SeattleMembers 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 heart-warming evening of music perfect for the whole family.

Reserve your seats now for the Seattle Symphony’s popular holiday performances before tickets go on sale to the general public.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, AT 8PMSUNDAY, JANUARY 3, AT 2PM

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9Andrew Grams, conductorCaitlin Lynch, soprano Sasha Cooke, mezzo-sporano Daniel Shirley, tenor Corey McKern, baritoneSeattle Symphony Chorale

HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and GretelVAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on GreensleevesBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

Beethoven’s masterpiece for the ages is a wonderful way to end the year or begin the new one. The beauty and drama of the 9th is alternately awe inspiring and uplifting. Choose one of four performances and be swept away.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, AT 9PM

NEW YEAR’S EVECONCERT, COUNTDOWN & CELEBRATIONAndrew Grams, conductorSeattle Symphony Chorale

HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and GretelVAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on GreensleevesBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

For New Year’s Eve you can follow the 9th with an after concert party that includes a glass of champagne, a live band, and dancing all the way to the midnight countdown and beyond!

SASHA COOKE


SEPTEMBER

S 19 OPENING NIGHT CONCERT & GALA 7pm p. 14 WITH JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET

M 24 & 26 BEETHOVEN & MAHLER 7:30pm | 8pm p. 4 & 10

X 25 BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 4 7pm p. 16

OCTOBER

M 1, 3 & 4 BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 3 7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 6 & 12

M 8 & 10 STRAUSS ZARATHUSTRA 7:30pm | 8pm p. 4 * 8

T 9 & 10 FOLK AND FIDDLIN' TIME 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am p. 23

S 11 LANG LANG 2pm p. 14

D 12 ANDRÁS SCHIFF 7:30pm p. 18

P 16, 17 & 18 GERSHWIN RHAPSODY IN BLUE 8pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 20

O 19 IVETA APKALNA 7:30pm p. 18

M 22 & 25 BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 7:30pm | 2pm p. 6[U] 23 [UNTITLED] 1 10pm p. 18

C 27 PROKOFIEV & SHOSTAKOVICH 7:30pm p. 17

S 29 SONIC EVOLUTION: UNDER THE INFLUENCE 7:30pm p. 19

S 30 & 31 HITCHCOCK’S PSYCHO 8pm | 8pm p. 15

F 31 PHANTOMS OF THE ORCHESTRA 11am p. 22

NOVEMBER

M 5, 6 & 7 BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO 7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm p. 4, 8 & 13

D 8 JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET 7:30pm p. 18

X 13 THE INEXTINGUISHABLE 7pm p. 16

M 12 & 14 BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERT NO. 1 7:30pm | 8pm p. 4 & 10

K 14 BASH THE TRASH 10am | 11:30am p. 23

M 19, 21 & 22 MAHLER TEN 7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 4, 8 & 12

DECEMBER

M 3, 5 & 6 FAURÉ REQUIEM 7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 4, 10 & 12

F 5 THE SNOWMAN 11am p. 22

P 11, 12 & 13 HOLIDAY POPS 8pm | 2 & 8pm | 2pm p. 21 & 24

T 11 & 12 HOLIDAY HOORAY 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am p. 23

S 18, 19 & 20 HANDEL MESSIAH 8pm | 1pm, 8pm | 2pm p. 24

S 22 A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS 7:30pm p. 24

S 30 BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 7:30pm p. 25

S 31 NEW YEARS EVE CONCERT, 9pm p. 25 COUNTDOWN & CELEBRATION

JANUARY

S 2 & 3 BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 2pm, 8pm | 2pm p. 25

M 7 & 9 RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 7:30pm | 8pm p. 4 & 11

W 15 & 16 HANDEL ROYAL FIREWORKS MUSIC 8pm | 8pm p. 16

K 16 CASPAR BABYPANTS 10am | 11:30am p. 23

M 21, 22 & 23 MOZART & HAYDN 7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm p. 6 & 13

S 31 CELEBRATE ASIA 4pm p. 15

2015SEASON

FEBRUARY

M 4 & 6 BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN 7:30pm | 8pm p. 5 & 8 [U] 5 [UNTITLED] 2 10pm p. 18

T 5 & 6 JUMPIN' JAZZ TIME 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am p. 23

M 11, 13 & 14 BEETHOVEN & BARTÓK 7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 7 & 12

C 16 RACHMANINOV & BEETHOVEN 7:30pm p. 17

P 19, 20 & 21 CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR 8pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 21

D 29 ITZHAK PERLMAN 7:30pm p. 18

MARCH

S 3 IGUDESMAN AND JOO 7:30pm p. 15

W 4 & 5 PERGOLESI STABAT MATER 8pm | 8pm p. 17

K 5 WINDSYNC 10am | 11:30am p. 23

O 7 STEPHEN CLEOBURY 7:30pm p. 18

M 10, 12 & 13 MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23 7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 5, 9 & 12

F 12 PETER AND THE WOLF 11am p. 22

M 17 & 19 RESPIGHI PINES OF ROME 7:30pm | 8pm p. 6

X 18 JOHN ADAMS SCHEHERAZADE.2 7pm p. 17

M 24, 25 & 26 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADE 7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm p. 5, 11 & 13

APRIL

P 1, 2 & 3 THE MIDTOWN MEN 8pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 21

T 1 & 2 MUSICAL ZOO FOR ME AND YOU 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am p. 23

M 7 & 9 BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 4 7:30pm | 8pm p. 5 & 9

K 9 ELISA BARSTON AND FRIENDS 10am | 11:30am p. 23

M 14 & 16 DVOŘAK CELLO CONCERTO 7:30pm | 8pm p. 7

X 15 DVOŘAK & GLINKA 7pm p. 17

M 21, 23 & 24 TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIET 7:30pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 5, 11 & 12[U] 22 [UNTITLED] 3 10pm p. 18

M 28 & 30 BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4 7:30pm | 8pm p. 5 & 9

X 29 PROKOFIEV SYMPHONY NO. 7 7pm p. 17

MAY

W 6 & 7 HANDEL & VIVALDI 8pm | 8pm p. 17

S 13 SONIC EVOLUTION: THIS IS INDIE 8pm p. 18

P 20, 21 & 22 SCI-FI AT THE POPS 8pm | 8pm | 2pm p. 21

F 21 CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS 11am p. 22

JUNE

M 2 & 4 SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 4 7:30pm | 8pm p. 7

T 3 & 4 SHINE-TIME MUSIC OLYMPICS 10:30am | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am p. 23

M 5 RAVEL PIANO CONCERTO 2pm p. 12

C 7 BRAHMS & DVOŘÁK 7:30pm p. 17

M 9, 10 & 11 GERSHWIN & BEETHOVEN 7:30pm | 12noon | 8pm p. 11 & 13

O 13 JOSEPH ADAM 7:30pm p. 18

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Welcome to the 2015–2016 Seattle Symphony Season!

The concerts you love are possible because of donations made by generous music-lovers like you. Subscription and single ticket sales only cover about half of the costs to put on a full season of inspired performances. We invite you to join our donor family today by adding a gift with your renewal.

Your donation makes it possible for us to hire and retain the best musicians, bring world-class conductors and soloists to the stage and keep ticket prices affordable. In addition to the concerts you attend, your gift supports education programs that are tailored to children of all ages, teaching young students to read and play music, and providing older students the opportunity to play side-by-side with Symphony musicians.

The impact that your gift has on the Seattle Symphony, and indeed our community, is invaluable. To thank you, we offer donor benefits including restaurant, shop, and ticket discounts; invitations to Open and Onstage Rehearsals; access to donor lounges at intermission, and the list goes on. Detailed benefits and donor levels are to the right.

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Restaurant discounts

Symphonica discount

Friends Lounge intermission access

Online access to the NAXOS Music Library

Annual Meeting invitation

Soundbridge passes

Open Rehearsals

2-for-1 ticket coupon

Onstage Rehearsals

FREE concert coupon

Encore program listing

Norcliffe Founders Room invitation

In-home recital and reception invitation

Norcliffe Founders Room access

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VIP ticketing service and hotline

Founders Circle celebration invitation

VIP reservation service for Muse restaurant

FRIENDS CLUBFOUNDERS

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Please consider making a donation with your SUBSCRIPTION – we simply wouldn’t be here without YOUR HELP.

QUESTIONS? Contact Donor Relations at 206.215.4832 or [email protected].

* Additional Norcliffe Founders Room invitation

Made possible by larger than life donors!

Savings on the Best Seats ♦ Save up to 20% over single ticket prices.

♦ Lock in the best prices for single concert add-ons, plus save 15% per ticket*!

♦ Save 10% on recordings and other merchandise at Symphonica, The

Symphony Store.

*Not available for all performances.

Priority Status ♦ Priority presale opportunities for added concerts and special events.

♦ Access to the best remaining seats for you and your friends during

Subscriber Advantage Week (July 25 – July 31, 2015).

♦ FREE one-time seating upgrade coupon.

Flexibility & Service ♦ FREE and easy ticket exchanges.

(Upgrade costs may apply.)

♦ FREE lost ticket replacement.

♦ One Missed Concert Voucher to redeem after a missed concert.

Subscriber VIP Rewards ♦ FREE access to the Naxos Online Music Library all season long.

♦ Exclusive invitations to special concerts and subscriber-only Open Rehearsals.

♦ Enjoy discounts at local restaurants near or in Benaroya Hall.

Sample Our Season Now for Free!Log on to the Naxos Music Library to listen to what the 2015–2016 season has to offer.

VISIT: naxosmusiclibrary.com

USERNAME: SymphonySubs

PASSWORD: 20152016

After logging in, choose the Playlists tab, then open the Seattle Symphony 2015–2016

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 Series.

Or simply enter the name of a composer, artist or piece in the Keyword Search to

start streaming.

Questions? Visit youtube.com/NaxosOnlineLibraries for step-by-step video instructions or

email [email protected]. Free Naxos trial access expires April 4, 2015.

Access available year-round to Seattle Symphony subscribers.


CONNECT WITH US:

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