THE WORLD PREMIERE OF FLOW IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY COMES TO BENAROYA HALL ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
EXPERIENCE THE AWARD-WINNING ANIMATED MASTERPIECE WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC STARTING AT 10AM, THURSDAY, MAY 15 AT SEATTLESYMPHONY.ORG
Seattle, WA – Prepare to be transported by the breathtaking animated film Flow in its world premiere concert presentation at Benaroya Hall on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m. An extraordinary live experience pairs the breathtaking animated film with a full orchestral performance of its haunting, atmospheric score conducted by Sunny Xia and performed by the Seattle Symphony. This award-winning film, directed by Latvian visionary Gints Zilbalodis and scored by acclaimed composer Rihards Zaļupe, will be brought to life in a powerful fusion of cinema and live music.
Following its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and a historic win for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, Flow has captivated audiences worldwide with its poetic, dialogue-free storytelling and singular visual style. Now, with Flow in Concert, audiences can immerse themselves in the emotional depth of the film enhanced by the immediacy and grandeur of live orchestration.
The story follows a solitary cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water. As it encounters other animals and the remains of a lost civilization, the film explores themes of loneliness, resilience and connection — with a uniquely meditative pace and stunning artistic detail.
Ticket Information
For more information on tickets, visit seattlesymphony.org or contact the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office. The Seattle Symphony Ticket Office is located in Benaroya Hall, at Third Avenue and Union Street. The Ticket Office can be reached by phone at 206.215.4747 during the following times: Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SUNNY XIA | CONDUCTOR
Recognized for her innate musicality, compelling presence and technical precision, conductor Sunny Xuecong Xia’s ability to forge an immediate and captivating connection with orchestras and audiences alike has led to engagements around the country. Xia began her position as the Assistant Conductor of the Seattle Symphony in September 2022 and has served as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor since the start of the 2023/2024 season. In the 2021/2022 season, Xia was selected as Conducting Fellow at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, where she made her festival debut leading the world premiere of Marc Migó Cortés’ Dumka in July 2022. She led a production of La bohème with the Chandler Opera Company to great success and served as Assistant Conductor of the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra. A dynamic advocate for contemporary music, Xia has led the Seattle Symphony in works by a variety of living composers including Katy Abbott, Chen Yi, Quinn Mason, Angelique Poteat, Gabriella Smith and Tan Dun.
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
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 750,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts, and through the Seattle Symphony+ streaming service, the orchestra’s concerts reach audiences at home and around the world.
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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FLOW IN CONCERT WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Wednesday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunny Xia conductor
Seattle Symphony
Prepare to be transported by the breathtaking animated film Flow in its world premiere concert presentation at Benaroya Hall. This 2025 Oscar-winning animated film has captivated audiences worldwide, with a story that follows a solitary cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water. The Seattle Symphony performs Flow’s adventure-filled original score live in the concert hall as the film plays overhead on the big screen.
Sunny Xia’s position is generously underwritten as the Douglas F. King Associate Conductor.