SEATTLE SYMPHONY REBROADCASTS ROBERT SCHUMANN’S SYMPHONY NO. 2 AND PRESENTS NEW MEET THE INSTRUMENT AND TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS THIS WEEK
Music Director Thomas Dausgaard leads Seattle Symphony in Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 2 on October 11, 2018 at Benaroya Hall. Photo by Brandon Patoc.
R. SCHUMANN SYMPHONY NO. 2:
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, AT 7:30 P.M. PDT
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, AT 8 P.M. PDT
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, AT 2 P.M. PDT
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: VIOLIN:
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, AT 11 A.M. PDT
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: STRINGS:
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, AT 11 A.M. PDT
THIS WEEK’S MEET THE INSTRUMENT AND TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS INTRODUCE THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART TO THE STRING SECTION
Seattle, WA – The Seattle Symphony brings five performances to audiences this week with three rebroadcasts of R. Schumann Symphony No. 2 (movements 1, 3 and 4), led by Music Director Thomas Dausgaard, along with two new family-friendly educational broadcasts: Meet the Instrument: Violin with Seattle Symphony Violin Andy Liang and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: Strings, hosted by Seattle Symphony Horn John Turman. As announced earlier this month, the Seattle Symphony is continuing to share performances that provide strength, comfort and joy through video rebroadcasts and livestreams as we confront the current global health crisis.
The Seattle Symphony continues weekly rebroadcasts of previously performed concerts with R. Schumann Symphony No. 2. The piece was originally performed in October 2018 at Benaroya Hall, with Music Director Thomas Dausgaard leading the orchestra. Audiences can stream the performance from YouTube or Facebook during the three regular broadcast times on Thursday (7:30 p.m. PDT), Saturday (8 p.m. PDT) and Sunday (2 p.m. PDT).
Meet the Instrument: Violin features Seattle Symphony Violin Andy Liang, who will introduce children and their families to the violin in a fun musical exploration. Curious little ones and their parents can ask questions on Facebook during the livestream on Friday, April 10, at 11 a.m. PDT and do a violin-inspired craft from the Symphony’s website after watching. Viewers can tune in on YouTube and Facebook.
Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: Strings builds on what children learned in Meet the Instrument: Violin. Host John Turman (Seattle Symphony Horn) leads young ones in sing-alongs, and members of the orchestra join to showcase how the violin sounds with other instruments in a string quartet performance. This family-friendly program is modeled after the Symphony’s Tiny Tots Concerts. Families can watch on Saturday, April 11, at 11 a.m. PDT on YouTube and Facebook.
This week’s family programming follows previous Meet the Instrument broadcasts where audiences met the tuba and horn, and last week’s premiere of Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots where audiences saw how those instruments work together with a brass quintet. A selection of Meet the Instrument and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots videos will be available on-demand on the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube channel one week after the initial air date.
The Seattle Symphony will continue to organize additional free livestreams and rebroadcasts weekly throughout May until the orchestra can return to the Benaroya Hall stage. Programming updates will be shared at seattlesymphony.org/live. Those interested can also sign up to receive email notifications about upcoming Seattle Symphony rebroadcasts and livestreams. Audiences can view performances on YouTube and Facebook.
Inspired by the orchestra’s dedication to serving the community, Seattle Symphony Board member Stephen Whyte has generously pledged to match all donations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million. These funds launch the Seattle Symphony Future Fund, providing critical resources to ensure a bright future for symphonic music in our community.
To learn more about how to support the Seattle Symphony or to make a donation, visit seattlesymphony.org/give. The Seattle Symphony looks forward to welcoming audiences back to Benaroya Hall again very soon and wishes everyone health and comfort in the coming weeks.
ANDY LIANG | VIOLIN & HOST
A featured artist on NPR’s From the Top, violinist Andy Liang is a member of the Seattle Symphony’s first violin section. After making his solo debut with the Oregon Symphony at the age of 11, Liang performed in Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and Boston’s Jordan Hall by the age of 15. An accomplished violinist in solo, orchestral and chamber music playing, Liang is also a member of ALKALI, a fiery combination of string players/composers specializing in dynamic original compositions and covers infused with styles ranging from jazz to classical to pop. Liang received his Artist Diploma in 2016 from the University of Texas at Austin as a member of the Cordova Quartet, the Young Professional String Quartet in Residence, where he studied with the Miró Quartet. Liang received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University where he studied with Cho-Liang Lin. In addition to playing the violin, Liang loves to play tennis, frisbee and video games.
JOHN TURMAN | HORN & HOST
Prior to becoming a member of the Seattle Symphony, John Turman was awarded the position of principal horn of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in the spring of 2015. During the 2013–2014 season, Turman performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as acting third horn. Additionally, he has performed with the Austin Lyric Opera, Austin Symphony, Houston Grand Opera and the Houston Symphony. Turman received his degree in Horn Performance from Rice University in 2015 where he studied with William VerMeulen. In addition to performing in the Seattle Symphony horn section, Turman has taken on the role of host and helped develop the highly successful Seattle Symphony Tiny Tots Concerts series for families with young children.
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 500,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts.
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R. SCHUMANN SYMPHONY NO. 2
Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m.
Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
R. Schumann Symphony No. 2 (movements 1, 3 and 4)
Sostenuto assai—Allegro, ma non troppo
Adagio espressivo
Allegro molto vivace
Written during a time of hardship and failing health in the life of the composer, yet filled with uplifting melodies, Robert Schumann’s Second Symphony reminds us that we can overcome challenges with guts and grace — a fitting testimonial as we turn to music for solace during this time of shared uncertainty.
The live rebroadcast will be available through the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
R. Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 was recorded live in concert at Benaroya Hall on October 11, 2018.
R. Schumann Symphony No. 2 was a part of the Delta Air Lines Masterworks Season.
Thomas Dausgaard’s performances sponsored by Scan|Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun.
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: VIOLIN WITH ANDY LIANG
Friday, April 10, at 11 a.m.
Andy Liang, violin & host
Meet the Violin! Seattle Symphony violinist Andy Liang will perform short pieces and lead an exploration of the violin.
The live broadcast will be available through the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
Seattle Symphony Family Programs supported by The Klorfine Foundation.
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: STRINGS
Saturday, April 11, at 11 a.m.
John Turman, host
Andy Liang, violin
Sydney Adedamola, violin
Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola
Nathan Chan, cello
Building on the Meet the Instrument: Violin broadcasts, Seattle Symphony Horn and Tiny Tots host John Turman will guide young viewers in learning more about the string section in the orchestra, featuring songs from the Tiny Tots Concerts series and a string quartet of Seattle Symphony musicians.
The live broadcast will be available through the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
Seattle Symphony Family Programs supported by The Klorfine Foundation.