NOTICE OF CONCERT CHANGE: VIOLINIST BENJAMIN BEILMAN TO REPLACE THE KANNEH-MASONS IN THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY’S JANUARY 29, 31 & FEBRUARY 1 PERFORMANCES
BENJAMIN BEILMAN TO PERFORM BARBER’S VIOLIN CONCERTO IN HIS SEATTLE SYMPHONY DEBUT WITH GUEST CONDUCTOR KAHCHUN WONG
Seattle, WA — Due to a recent finger injury sustained by cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, the scheduled performances of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with the Seattle Symphony on January 29, 31 & February 1 — featuring Sheku alongside his siblings Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano) and Braimah Kanneh-Mason (violin) — will undergo a change in soloist and repertoire.
The Seattle Symphony is pleased to announce that violinist Benjamin Beilman will step in as soloist. The updated program will feature Barber’s Violin Concerto, presented alongside Arnold’s Peterloo Overture and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra.
The Kanneh-Masons are very disappointed not to be able to perform with the Seattle Symphony as planned, and we hope to reschedule their engagement in a future season.
Ticket Information
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BENJAMIN BEILMAN
Benjamin Beilman has earned international acclaim for his passionate performances and distinctive tone — described by The New York Times as “muscular with a glint of violence” and by The Strad as “pure poetry.” Known for his instinctive sense of form and color, he reveals new depths in core repertoire and is a committed advocate for contemporary music. Recent and upcoming orchestral highlights include his subscription debut with the Berlin Philharmonic — following a 2024 U.S. tour — and appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra, Dresden Philharmonic, Antwerp Symphony and Nashville Symphony. He records for Warner Classics and performs with the ex-Balaković F. X. Tourte bow (c. 1820), and plays the “Ysaÿe” Guarneri del Gesù from 1740, on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
Under the leadership of Music Director Xian Zhang, 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 won 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 500,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts.
BENAROYA HALL
Benaroya Hall, the home of the Seattle Symphony, is located in downtown Seattle. Opened in 1998, Benaroya Hall is the most-visited performing arts venue in Seattle. It has received numerous awards, including a 2001 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Honor Award for outstanding architecture. Benaroya Hall has three versatile performance venues, the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall and Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, all renowned for their pristine acoustics, luxurious design and prime location. For additional information, including rental information, event listings and public tour schedules, please visit benaroyahall.org.
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BENJAMIN BEILMAN PLAYS BARBER VIOLIN CONCERTO
SYMPHONIC SERIES
Thursday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 1, at 2 p.m.
Kahchun Wong conductor
Benjamin Beilman violin
Seattle Symphony
Arnold Peterloo Overture
Barber Violin Concerto
Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
Kahchun Wong’s performances are generously sponsored by Susan Detweiler, MD, in memory of Alexander W. Clowes, MD.
Performances of Benjamin Beilman Plays Barber Violin Concerto are generously sponsored by John R. Weiss.