SEATTLE SYMPHONY BRINGS THE REST OF SPRING AND SUMMER 2021 CONCERTS ONLINE
STAR SOLOIST LINEUP INCLUDES ERIC LU, JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET AND AUGUSTIN HADELICH
POPS RETURNS, CELEBRATE ASIA GOES DIGITAL, and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONTINUE EVERY MONTH
Seattle, WA — The Seattle Symphony announces today a spectacular set of programs through the spring and early summer as it continues the remainder of the 2020–2021 season online. While COVID-19 has restricted the possibility of large in-person audiences, the Symphony has held steadfast in its commitment to support its community through music with digital broadcasts of live concerts on Seattle Symphony Live. Launched in September 2020, the Symphony’s streaming platform has grown to nearly 4,000 subscribers. With viewers from Washington to New York, and Norway to New Zealand, Seattle Symphony Live has broadened the Symphony’s reach to audiences around the world. From March through the rest of the 2020–2021 season, the Seattle Symphony presents a variety of programs that covers the full gamut of the Symphony’s concert series including Masterworks, Chamber concerts, Pops performances and education offerings.
MASTERWORKS AND CHAMBER CONCERTS SPOTLIGHT STAR SOLOISTS AND CONDUCTORS
Throughout the rest of the season, the Seattle Symphony has an exciting lineup of acclaimed guest artists and conductors. Starting in April, pianists Eric Lu and Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and violinist Augustin Hadelich join the orchestra for thrilling concertos. Considered one of the greatest violinists of his generation, Hadelich is set to return to Benaroya Hall in June to perform Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2; Seattle Symphony Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot guest conducts the concert which will include works by American composer Augusta Read Thomas and Haydn. Symphony fans can also look forward to concerts with featured conductors such as David Danzmayr and Seattle Symphony Conducting Fellow Lina González-Granados.
A selection of performances brings the orchestra’s own musicians to center stage. Seattle Symphony Concertmaster Noah Geller leads the orchestra in Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony on April 15. On April 29, Symphony percussion and brass musicians perform works by Anthony Barfield, Allison Loggins-Hull, Toru Takemitsu and Tan Dun. Organ and brass are featured in a May 27 concert broadcast with performances by organist Joseph Adams and Symphony brass musicians in a program that includes works by Wagner, Emma Gregan and Marques Young.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: CELEBRATE ASIA GOES DIGITAL
On March 18, the Symphony presents its annual Celebrate Asia concert online. Conducted by Keitaro Harada, this year’s program features cellist Zlatomir Fung as well as the world premiere of Akira Senju’s A Ba La Ka Kya IV, a new work that incorporates Asian prayer pieces. Now in its thirteenth year, Celebrate Asia aims to honor Seattle’s Asian American community through exploring the rich musical traditions of Asian countries.
POPS AND THE ESSENTIAL SERIES RETURN
At the beginning of March, the Seattle Symphony brings back the John & Ginny Meisenbach Foundation Pops Series. The Tony DeSare Quartet and conductor Stuart Chafetz perform Sinatra hits; Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra performs a tribute to Louis Armstrong; and conductor Lawrence Loh joins the orchestra for a fun concert of tunes from beloved Disney and Dreamworks family films.
On March 26, the rescheduled Essential Series resumes when local indie rock group Ivan & Alyosha takes the stage with Seattle Symphony Douglas F. King Associate Conductor Lee Mills at the podium. Featuring never-before-heard arrangements created for the series, the program blends the richness of symphonic music with the band’s original works.
FAMILY CONCERTS AND FUN EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
The Seattle Symphony’s full range of educational program offerings continue to share musical exploration with younger viewers and their families with Meet the Instrument, Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots and the Family Concerts series.
Meet the Instrument will introduce the piccolo, percussion, and conducting with Robert & Clodagh Ash Piccolo Zartouhi Domburian-Eby, Seattle Symphony percussionists and Conducting Fellow Lina González-Granados as hosts.
Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots takes kids on a musical adventure with Noise Makers (April 2) featuring percussion, Somewhere Over the Rainbow (June 4) featuring a woodwind quintet, and finally Let’s Go to the Symphony (July 2) in which young audiences explore what it’s like to experience a live Symphony performance.
On April 24, Family Concert: Earth encourages audiences to engage with themes surrounding Earth Day; on June 26, Family Concert: Water invites everyone to join in an imaginary journey from the rivers to the sea.
LINK UP: THE ORCHESTRA SWINGS BRINGS INTERACTIVE CONCERT TO SCHOOLS STATEWIDE
In partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, the Seattle Symphony is taking Link Up online this year to schools across the state of Washington. This year’s program Link Up: The Orchestra Swings invites students and teachers to participate in the hands-on music curriculum which culminates in an interactive concert stream. The pre-recorded performances give students an opportunity play along with the orchestra, performing selections they have practiced during the school year. Link Up: The Orchestra Swings is being offered to educators and schools across the state for a nominal registration fee with discounts for qualifying schools. For more information, please visit the Symphony’s Link Up page.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Governor Inslee recently announced that King County has entered Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. With the state’s guidelines allowing for in-person gatherings capped at 25% of venue capacity, Benaroya Hall will be unable to host live concert experiences for large in-person audiences for the remainder of this season. The Symphony is carefully developing plans for small in-person concert experiences for limited audiences later this season and will be providing additional details soon. As the Symphony shares the remainder of its 2020–2021 season on Seattle Symphony Live, the organization continues to work toward the reopening of Benaroya Hall. The health and safety of its community, musicians and staff remain the Symphony’s top priority.
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
Led by Music Director Thomas Dausgaard, the Seattle Symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together and lifts the human spirit. Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, two Emmy Awards and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle from September through July, reaching over 730,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts.
###
CONCERT SCHEDULE: MARCH-JULY
LINK UP: THE ORCHESTRA SWINGS
LINK UP
Available to schools April 1 through June 30
Lee Mills conductor & co-host
Alexandria J. Henderson vocals & co-host
An educational presentation that incorporates a play- and sing-along concert featuring jazz and swing works as well as a brand-new composition by the students of Bagley Elementary.
The Seattle Symphony’s Link Up program is supported by Arakawa Foundation and the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation. Special thanks to the Tateuchi Foundation for underwriting program access for Sacred Heart Catholic School and Beverly Park School. Additional support provided by Fales Foundation Trust and Hot Chocolate Fund.
Link Up: The Orchestra Swings is presented as part of the Seattle Symphony’s New Music WORKS initiative, supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. New Music WORKS features commissions, concerts and educational activities that use composition as a catalyst for collaboration and engagement in music.
SINATRA & BEYOND
POPS SERIES
Thursday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Stuart Chafetz conductor
Tony DeSare Quartet
Tony DeSare piano & vocals
Ed Decker guitar
Dylan Shamat bass
Michael Klopp drums
Sinatra and Beyond
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: PICCOLO
MEET THE INSTRUMENT
Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m.
Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby piccolo & host
Meet the Piccolo! Experience the character and sounds of the piccolo in this fun exploration that concludes with a musical craft activity.
Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby’s position is generously underwritten as the Robert & Clodagh Ash Piccolo.
CELEBRATE ASIA
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Keitaro Harada conductor
Zlatomir Fung cello
Takashi Yoshimatsu Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1
Dai Fujikura Umi
Akira Senju A Ba La Ka Kya IV (World Premiere)
Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
Celebrate Asia and Keitaro Harada's performance are generously underwritten by the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation through the Seattle Symphony Guest Artists Circle.
Celebrate Asia is generously underwritten by Yoshi and Naomi Minegishi.
IVAN & ALYOSHA WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY
THE ESSENTIAL SERIES
Friday, March 26, at 8 p.m.
Lee Mills conductor
Ivan & Alyosha
Lee Mills’ position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
Media Sponsor: KEXP 90.3 FM
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: NOISE MAKERS
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS
Friday, April 2, at 11 a.m.
John Turman host
Seattle Symphony percussion musicians
Stomp your feet and tap to the beat in this musical adventure featuring the percussion family.
SRJO: A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG
POPS SERIES
Friday, April 2, at 8 p.m.
Michael Brockman leader
Jacqueline Tabor vocals
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra
A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
SRJO: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong is generously underwritten by Lyle and Andrea Snyder through the Seattle Symphony Guest Artists Circle.
MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO. 20
MASTERWORKS SEASON
Thursday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.
David Danzmayr conductor
Eric Lu piano
Schubert “Unfinished” Symphony
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20
Eric Lu’s performances are generously underwritten by Eric and Margaret Rothchild through the Seattle Symphony’s Artists Circle.
SHOSTAKOVICH CHAMBER SYMPHONY
MASTERWORKS SEASON
Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Noah Geller conductor & violin
Program to include:
Shostakovich/arr. Barshai Chamber Symphony
Noah Geller’s position has been generously underwritten as the David & Amy Fulton Concertmaster.
MUSIC FOR SPRING
MASTERWORKS SEASON
Friday, April 23 at 8 p.m.
Program details to be announced
The Seattle Symphony celebrates springtime with a seasonal program.
FAMILY CONCERT: EARTH
FAMILY CONCERTS
Saturday, April 24, at 11 a.m.
Lee Mills conductor
Grieg Two Norwegian Melodies: Cow Keeper's Tune and Country Dance
Copland Appalachian Spring Suite
Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate Moccasin Game from Shakamaxon for String Orchestra
In celebration of Earth Day, join the Seattle Symphony to explore the relationship between the land and the people who inhabit it. Extend your experience with Earth Day activities and crafts after the concert.
Lee Mills’ position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
TAN DUN & TAKEMITSU
CHAMBER SERIES
Thursday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Eric Han cello
Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby flute
Jeffrey Fair horn
David Gordon trumpet
Alexander White trumpet
Ko-ichiro Yamamoto trombone
John DiCesare tuba
James Benoit percussion
Matthew Decker percussion
Michael A. Werner percussion
Anthony Barfield Gravity
Allison Loggins-Hull Hammers
Takemitsu Rain Tree
Tan Dun Elegy: Snow in June
David Gordon’s position is generously underwritten as the Boeing Company Principal Trumpet.
Jeffrey Fair’s position is generously underwritten as the Charles Simonyi Principal Horn.
Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby’s position is generously underwritten as the Robert & Clodagh Ash Piccolo.
HANDEL, VIVALDI & DVOŘÁK
BAROQUE AND WINE SERIES
Thursday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Lina González-Granados conductor
Nathan Chan cello
Eric Han cello
Joseph Adam organ
Handel Organ Concerto in F major, “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale”
Vivaldi Concerto for Two Cellos
Dvořák Serenade for Strings
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: PERCUSSION
MEET THE INSTRUMENT
Friday, May 7, at 11 a.m.
Seattle Symphony percussion musician
Tune in to learn about the instruments of the percussion family in this fun exploration that concludes with a musical craft activity.
BACH & SCHUBERT
MASTERWORKS SEASON
Thursday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Nicholas McGegan conductor
Bach Orchestral Suite No. 1
Schubert Symphony No. 5
BEETHOVEN & MOZART PIANO CONCERTOS
MASTERWORKS SEASON
Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet conductor & piano
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 9, “Jeunehomme”
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s performances are generously underwritten by James and Sherry Raisbeck through the Seattle Symphony’s Artists Circle.
DURUFLÉ, WAGNER & BARFIELD
CHAMBER SERIES
Thursday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m.
Jenna Breen horn
Jeffrey Fair horn
Danielle Kuhlmann horn
John Turman horn
David Gordon trumpet
Alexander White trumpet
Ko-ichiro Yamamoto trombone
John DiCesare tuba
Joseph Adams organ
Dukas La Péri: Fanfare
Dumage Premier livre d’orgue: Grand jeu
Gigout/arr. Rondeau Grand chœur dialogué
Marques Young Synthetic Voices
Anthony DiLorenzo Tango No. 1
Emma Gregan Popcorn
Maurice Duruflé Scherzo, Op. 2
Anthony Barfield Invictus
Wagner/arr. Jay Friedman Lohengrin: Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral
David Gordon’s position is generously underwritten as the Boeing Company Principal Trumpet.
Jeffrey Fair’s position is generously underwritten as the Charles Simonyi Principal Horn.
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS
Friday, June 4, at 11 a.m.
John Turman host
Jeffrey Barker flute
Mary Lynch oboe
Eric Jacobs clarinet
Dana Jackson bassoon
Danielle Kuhlmann horn
Sing and dance along with host John Turman as he explores the colors of the rainbow with the woodwind family.
Principal Oboe Mary Lynch’s position is generously supported by Anonymous donors.
WISH UPON THE STARS
POPS SERIES
Friday, June 4, at 8 p.m.
Lawrence Loh conductor
PROKOFIEV VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 2
MASTERWORKS SEASON
Thursday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Ludovic Morlot conductor
Augustin Hadelich violin
Augusta Read Thomas Magic Box
Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2
Haydn Symphony No. 86
Augustin Hadelich’s performances are generously underwritten by Charles and Maria Schweizer through the Seattle Symphony’s Artists Circle.
Ludovic Morlot's performances are generously underwritten by Dr. Susan Detweiler and Dr. Alexander Clowes* through the Seattle Symphony's Artists Circle. Additional support is provided by The Nakajima Family.
Ludovic Morlot's position has been generously underwritten as the Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus.
MUSIC FOR SUMMER
MASTERWORKS SEASON
Thursday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Program details to be announced
As the days lengthen, the Seattle Symphony presents a Masterworks program marking the onset of the summer months.
SEASON CLOSING CONCERT
MASTERWORKS SEASON
Thursday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Program details to be announced
Our 2020–2021 Masterworks series concludes with a program to celebrate the achievement of a full year of concerts for our audience here and around the world.
FAMILY CONCERT: WATER
FAMILY CONCERTS
Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m.
Lee Mills conductor
Handel/arr. Harty Allegro from Water Music
Mendelssohn The Hebrides (“Fingal’s Cave”)
Leigh Jolly Roger Overture
Debussy/arr. H. Mouton La cathédrale engloutie
Chen Yi Tone Poem
Handel/arr. Harty Allegro Deciso from Water Music
Ride along the river and out to the sea with the Seattle Symphony’s adventurous journey in imaginary seascapes. Extend your experience with a craft activity after the concert.
Lee Mills’ position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: LET’S GO TO THE SYMPHONY
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS
Friday, July 2, at 11 a.m.
John Turman host
Join us for our Season Finale of Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots featuring all the instruments explored throughout the year performing together as a full orchestra.
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: THE CONDUCTOR’S EDITION
MEET THE INSTRUMENT
Friday, July 9, at 11 a.m.
Lina González-Granados conductor & host
Learn about Conducting Fellow Lina González-Granados and how the conductor plays with an orchestra in this fun exploration that concludes with a musical craft activity.
2020–2021 Masterworks Season Sponsor: Delta Air Lines
2020–2021 Pops Series Sponsor: The John & Ginny Meisenbach Foundation
2020–2021 Essentials Series Sponsor: The John & Ginny Meisenbach Foundation
2020–2021 Season Streaming Sponsor: Scan|Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun
Seattle Symphony Family Programs supported by the Klorfine Foundation