SEATTLE SYMPHONY UNCOVERS STRAVINSKY’S INFLUENCES IN SPECIAL REBROADCAST OF RITE OF SPRING FEATURING RUSSIAN FOLK ENSEMBLE JULIANA & PAVA THIS WEEK
ADDITIONAL BROADCASTS THROUGH MAY 10 INCLUDE FAMILY PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL FUNDRAISING PERFORMANCES SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION
Music Director Thomas Dausgaard and folk ensemble Juliana & PAVA on November 21, 2019 at Benaroya Hall performing The Roots: Stravinsky The Rite of Spring with the Seattle Symphony. Photo by Carlin Ma.
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: TUBA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, AT 11 A.M. PDT
THE ROOTS: STRAVINSKY THE RITE OF SPRING
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, AT 7:30 P.M. PDT
SATURDAY, MAY 2, AT 8 P.M. PDT
SUNDAY, MAY 3, AT 2 P.M. PDT
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: BRASS
FRIDAY, MAY 1, AT 11 A.M. PDT
GIVEBIG: DAY 1
TUESDAY, MAY 5, AT 7:30 P.M. PDT
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: OBOE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, AT 11 A.M. PDT
GIVEBIG: DAY 2
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, AT 7:30 P.M. PDT
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: THE OBOES
FRIDAY, MAY 8, AT 11 A.M. PDT
TEN GRANDS
SATURDAY, MAY 9, AT 8 P.M. PDT
SUNDAY, MAY 10, AT 2 P.M. PDT
Seattle, WA – The Seattle Symphony announces rebroadcasts and new online programming through May 10, including this week’s concert rebroadcast of The Roots: Stravinsky The Rite of Spring led by Music Director Thomas Dausgaard, as well as additional installments of Meet the Instrument and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots. Next week will also feature four days of special performances for Washington’s yearly fundraising event GiveBIG to support local nonprofits and for the Symphony’s annual Ten Grands concert that supports music education programs.
Esteemed for his creativity and innovative programming, Music Director Thomas Dausgaard’s “Roots” programs explore folk and liturgical music’s influence on orchestral works by a range of composers in a side-by-side presentation. This week, the Symphony shares a rebroadcast of Dausgaard leading the orchestra and Russian folk ensemble Juliana & PAVA in The Roots: Stravinsky The Rite of Spring. This rebroadcast will be prefaced by discussion and performances of traditional Russian folk music and dance, presented in Dausgaard’s trademark Roots approach. Originally performed on November 21, 2019 at Benaroya Hall, The Seattle Times review stated, “The applause on Thursday evening was not only for the exemplary performance, but also for the extraordinary presentation that preceded it: a revelation of the folk melodies and motifs that Stravinsky incorporated into his groundbreaking work.”
Audiences can join in for The Roots: Stravinsky The Rite of Spring on YouTube or Facebook during the three regular broadcast times on April 30, May 2 and 3: Thursday (7:30 p.m. PDT), Saturday (8 p.m. PDT) and Sunday (2 p.m. PDT).
The Seattle Symphony continues to bring weekly installments of education and family programming through Meet the Instrument and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots. Meet the Instrument is hosted by a member of the orchestra who introduces their instrument to viewers through performing short excerpts. Each installment also includes an instrument-related craft activity. Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots, hosted by Seattle Symphony Horn John Turman, builds on each week’s Meet the Instrument in a fun exploration of related instruments through solo excerpts and ensemble performance.
The educational content offers discovery and fun for the young and young at heart, in addition to serving as a resource for teachers and families with young children during this period of school closures. The Symphony offers four opportunities to view in the next two weeks. This week features rebroadcasts of the inaugural videos for each program — Meet the Instrument: Tuba with Seattle Symphony Principal Tuba John DiCesare and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: Brass. An all-new Meet the Instrument: Oboe with Seattle Symphony Principal Oboe Mary Lynch and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: The Oboes follow next week. Viewers can tune in for Meet the Instrument on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. PDT and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots on Fridays at 11 a.m. PDT on YouTube or Facebook.
Next week’s streaming lineup also includes four days of special fundraising broadcasts for Washington’s annual GiveBIG event supporting local nonprofits and the Symphony’s annual Ten Grands concert.
On May 5 and 6, to celebrate Washington’s statewide GiveBIG fundraising event that encourages support for local nonprofits, the Seattle Symphony will share two original broadcasts featuring a collection of performances by musicians of the orchestra. Performances include solo excerpts and small ensemble pieces recorded by musicians from their own homes and select works for
full orchestra from past performances. Inspired by the musicians’ dedication to serving the community, all gifts to Seattle Symphony during GiveBIG will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to a generous matching challenge from Seattle philanthropist and longtime Symphony supporter Lenore Hanauer. In response to the unprecedented need in our community this year, GiveBIG has teamed up with the national #GivingTuesdayNow campaign to create an expanded, two-day giving event.
On May 9 and 10, the annual Ten Grands concert goes digital with back-to-back daily broadcasts featuring previously captured Ten
Grands performances, as well as performances from guest pianists in their own homes. Now in its 13th year, the Ten Grands benefit concert will be made free to viewers around the world and seek support for the Symphony’s music education programs. This year’s genre-crossing performance is held in honor of Ten Grands co-founders Kathy Falhman Dewalt and Steve Dewalt. The broadcast features performances by travel writer and pianist Rick Steves, young artists, Seattle Symphony Board member Nader Kabbani and Ten Grands Seattle co-founder Kathy Falhman Dewalt. Over its 13-year history, Ten Grands has raised over $1 million to help fund music education.
The GiveBIG broadcasts air on May 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. PDT. Ten Grands airs on May 9 at 8 p.m. PDT and May 10 at 2 p.m. PDT. Audiences can tune in for the special broadcasts on YouTube or Facebook.
As announced in March, the Seattle Symphony continues to share free livestreams and rebroadcasts weekly until the orchestra can return to the Benaroya Hall stage, in hopes that these performances provide strength, comfort and joy. Audiences can look forward to a regular schedule of Seattle Symphony broadcasts each week. 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.
Inspired by the orchestra’s dedication to serving the community, more than 3,800 people have stepped forward with a donation since the closure of Benaroya Hall. These funds support 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.
THOMAS DAUSGAARD | MUSIC DIRECTOR
Music Director of the Seattle Symphony, Danish conductor Thomas Dausgaard is esteemed for his creativity and innovative programming, the excitement of his live performances and his extensive catalogue of critically acclaimed recordings. A
renowned recording artist with over 70 discs to his name, Dausgaard’s releases with the Seattle Symphony have garnered critical acclaim resulting in international honors including a 2017 Gramophone Award nomination for Mahler’s Symphony No. 10 (Deryck
Cooke version), Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year Award, and a 2019 Best Orchestral Performance Grammy nomination for Nielsen’s Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4. An avid champion of contemporary works and the music of his homeland, Dausgaard
and the Seattle Symphony will release the much-anticipated cycle of symphonies by Carl Nielsen.
Performing internationally with many of the world’s leading orchestras, Dausgaard is also the Chief Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Laureate of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, and Honorary Conductor of the Orchestra della Toscana and the Danish National Symphony Orchestra.
Dausgaard has been awarded the Cross of Chivalry by the Queen of Denmark and elected to the Royal Academy of Music in Sweden.
JULIANA & PAVA | RUSSIAN FOLK ENSEMBLE
Juliana & PAVA is a vocal ensemble performing ancient Russian folk songs. Beautifully harmonized, these songs have been integrated into the fabric of rural life for centuries, carried on from generation to generation only by the oral tradition. Some of the songs are performed a cappella, while others are accompanied by authentic folk instruments, such as the Russian hurdy-gurdy, balalaika, various flutes or percussion instruments.
PAVA was founded by Juliana Svetlitchnaia, Russian singer and ethnomusicologist, in 2000 in Denmark, where they became well respected for their unique authentic style and wide educational activity. After moving to the United States in 2005, Juliana gathered together the second lineup of PAVA. The ensemble frequently performs at various Russian and multicultural events in addition to such events and venues as the Northwest Folklife Festival, Cultural Crossroads, Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair, Benaroya Hall, Kirkland Performance Center, University of Washington, Russian Cultural Center, Seattle Center, Seattle Public Library, Sister Cities International Film Festival, and many others. Notable performances abroad include the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC, where the ensemble represented the Russian community of the United States, and participation in Zeriab, the first postwar international music festival in Baghdad, Iraq, by invitation from the Iraqi Ministry of Culture.
JOHN DICESARE | PRINCIPAL TUBA & HOST
John DiCesare joined the Seattle Symphony as Principal Tuba in 2017. He previously held the position of Principal Tuba of the Louisville Orchestra. DiCesare has performed with orchestras nationwide, notably the Cleveland Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony and St. Louis Symphony. As an active educator, he is the Artist in Residence of Low Brass at the University of Washington. He held previous teaching positions at Campbellsville University, Indiana University Southeast, Cleveland State University and Kent State University. DiCesare’s teachers include Craig Knox, Tom Lukowicz, and John Bottomley. He holds degrees from Duquesne University, Kent State University and is pursuing his Doctorate of Musical Arts at West Virginia University. DiCesare resides in Seattle with his wife, Amanda, and dog, Bentley.
MARY LYNCH | PRINCIPAL OBOE & HOST
Hailed as “the star of the evening” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and praised for her “sweet oboe sound” by The Washington Post, Mary Lynch has been Principal Oboist of the Seattle Symphony since 2014. She began her career as Second Oboist of the Cleveland Orchestra and has performed as a guest with the Chicago and Pittsburgh symphony orchestras, and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra. Since the start of her tenure in Seattle, she has performed frequently as soloist with the Seattle Symphony. An avid chamber musician, Lynch has spent several summers at the Marlboro Music Festival, has toured with Musicians from Marlboro, and performs regularly with the Newport Music Festival (RI) and the Seattle and Philadelphia Chamber Music Societies. Her chamber music performances have been enthusiastically reviewed and broadcast on radio stations around the U.S., including on American Public Media’s Performance Today.
Lynch earned her BM and MM degrees at New England Conservatory and The Juilliard School respectively, studying with John Ferrillo, Elaine Douvas and Nathan Hughes. She is also a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, where she studied with Daniel Stolper. Now a devoted teacher herself, Lynch serves on faculty at the University of Washington.
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.
JEFFREY BARKER | FLUTE & GIVEBIG HOST
Originally from Seattle, Jeffrey Barker is the Seattle Symphony’s Associate Principal Flute since the 2015–2016 season. Previously, he
played as Principal Flute of the Boise Philharmonic. He has also performed with top orchestras around the country, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and as guest Principal Flute of the Oregon Symphony. Barker received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music under the instruction of Bonita Boyd, and his Master of Music degree from Carnegie Mellon University, where his teachers were Jeanne Baxtresser and Alberto Almarza.
MICHAEL ALLEN HARRISON | TEN GRANDS HOST
Michael Allen Harrison is known for his piano solo performances and recordings, his upbeat sound with his band, his work with
inspiring vocalist Julianne Johnson, his skills producing and creating music for ballet, theater and film, his love for teaching, and his giving spirit. Harrison created Ten Grands, now in its 13th season, to benefit The Snowman Foundation's mission.
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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MEET THE INSTRUMENT: TUBA
Wednesday, April 29, at 11 a.m.
John DiCesare, tuba & host
Meet the Tuba! Seattle Symphony Principal Tuba John DiCesare will perform short pieces and lead an exploration of the orchestra’s
biggest brass instrument.
The rebroadcast will be available through the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
Seattle Symphony Family Programs supported by The Klorfine Foundation.
THE ROOTS: STRAVINSKY THE RITE OF SPRING
Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m.
Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
Juliana & PAVA, Russian folk ensemble
Stravinsky The Rite of Spring
With howling harmonies, gut-punching rhythms and a prehistoric plot that builds to the pagan sacrifice of a virgin dancing herself
to death, it’s no wonder that Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring set off a riot at its first performance. Thomas Dausgaard, leading an oversized orchestra, lets loose all the physicality and wild abandon embedded in this earthshaking ballet.
The rebroadcast will be viewable on the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring was recorded live in concert at Benaroya Hall on November 21, 2019.
Stravinsky The Rite of Spring was a part of the Delta Air Lines Masterworks Season.
Thomas Dausgaard’s performances sponsored by Scan|Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun.
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: BRASS
Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m
John Turman, host
Seattle Symphony brass quintet
Building on the Meet the Instrument: Tuba broadcast, Seattle Symphony Horn and Tiny Tots host John Turman will guide young viewers in learning more about the brass section of the orchestra, featuring songs from the Tiny Tots Concerts and a brass quintet of Seattle Symphony musicians.
The rebroadcast will be available through the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
Seattle Symphony Family Programs supported by The Klorfine Foundation.
GIVEBIG
Day 1: Tuesday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m.
Day 2: Wednesday, May 6, a t7:30 p.m.
Seattle Symphony musicians
A special broadcast event celebrating GiveBIG, Washington’s annual giving event supporting local nonprofits that make our community a better place to live. The two-day broadcast features a collection of solo and ensemble performances from Seattle
Symphony musicians recorded from their homes as well as select works for full orchestra from past performances.
The live broadcast will be viewable on the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: OBOE
Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m.
Mary Lynch, oboe & host
Meet the Oboe! Seattle Symphony Principal Oboe Mary Lynch will perform short pieces and lead an exploration of the oboe.
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: THE OBOES
Friday, May 8, at 11 a.m.
John Turman, host
Mary Lynch, oboe
Winnie Lai, oboe
Ben Hausmann, oboe
Building on the Meet the Instrument: Oboe broadcast, Seattle Symphony Horn and Tiny Tots host John Turman will guide young viewers in learning more about the oboes of the orchestra, featuring songs from the Tiny Tots Concerts and members of the Seattle Symphony oboe section.
The live broadcast will be available through the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
Seattle Symphony Family Programs supported by The Klorfine Foundation.
TEN GRANDS
Saturday, May 9, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 10, at 2 p.m.
Michael Allen Harrison, host
For the last 13 years, Ten Grands Seattle has raised over $1 million for music education. Join us for an unforgettable evening! Concert proceeds benefit the Seattle Symphony's educational programs.
The live broadcast will be viewable on the Seattle Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook pages.