SEATTLE SYMPHONY LIVE NOW STREAMING THE MAYORS' CONCERT FOR UKRAINE AND REFUGEES WORLDWIDE
FREE STREAMING OF THE CONCERT IS AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 30
DONATIONS TO THE SEATTLE REFUGEE FUND PROVIDE URGENTLY NEEDED SUPPORT TO REFUGEES
Seattle, WA – On April 4, 2022, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, King County Executive Dow Constantine and 36 mayors from across King County hosted the Mayors’ Concert for Ukraine and Refugees Worldwide at Benaroya Hall, raising money to help Ukrainian refugees in Europe as well as Ukrainian and other refugees in King County.
The Symphony is excited to announce that the Mayors’ Concert for Ukraine and Refugees Worldwide is now available to stream on Seattle Symphony Live, the Symphony’s streaming platform, and will remain online for anyone to view for free until April 30. The highly attended benefit concert for Ukraine joins other Seattle Symphony Live programming, which features streamed concerts considered season highlights, including premieres and commissions, Family Concerts, Tiny Clips, and special performances. Through its streaming platform, the Symphony aims to broaden the scope of streamed performances, increasing access to powerful symphonic music for a global audience.
The Mayors’ Concert for Ukraine and Refugees Worldwide features the Seattle Symphony conducted by Ludovic Morlot, who serves as the orchestra’s Judith Fong Conductor Emeritus, and regional Ukrainian performers including the Slavic United Choir and Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, all of whom graciously donated their time and talents for the concert. Streaming the concert on Seattle Symphony Live is free, but donations to The Seattle Refugee Fund are strongly encouraged. The Seattle Refugee Fund directs resources to relief efforts for the people of Ukraine and other refugees around the world. After administrative and out-of-pocket expenses, all donations to the Seattle Refugee Fund will be used as follows: 70% will help Ukrainians in Europe and Seattle-King County through the International Rescue Committee and the Ukrainian Community Center of Washington; 30% will provide services to other refugees in Seattle-King County. The Seattle Foundation is serving as the Seattle Refugee Fund’s fiscal partner.
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Seattle Symphony Live brings the Seattle Symphony’s dynamic performances to audiences anywhere in the world. Launched in 2020 to offer musical comfort despite the pandemic, the digital streaming service reached a global audience of more than 750,000 viewers with its live concerts, behind the scenes interviews, educational videos and more. With subscriptions starting at $12.99 per month, Seattle Symphony Live makes engaging with the orchestra’s exceptional musical content more possible than ever before.
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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, 27 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 750,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts, and through the Seattle Symphony Live streaming service, the orchestra’s concerts reach audiences at home and around the world.
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