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2018–2019 SEASON

CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF CONCERTS

OPENING NIGHT WITH LUDOVIC MORLOT & JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Saturday, September 15, at 5 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

Seattle Symphony

MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition

KHACHATURIAN: Piano Concerto

Be part of the glamour and excitement of Opening Night as pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins Music

Director Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony. Featuring Mussorgsky’s bold and opulent Pictures

at an Exhibition, the concert concludes with the dazzling virtuosity of Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto.

Supporting Sponsors: JP Morgan Chase and Nordstrom

Event Sponsors: Delta Air Lines and Microsoft

BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 22, at 8 p.m. Sunday, September 23, at 2 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Seattle Symphony DEBUSSY: Gigues from Images JANÁČEK: The Cunning Little Vixen Suite BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto Violinist Augustin Hadelich dispatches Beethoven’s immortal violin concerto with his “silvery tone, pinpoint intonation and surprising turns of phrase” (Los Angeles Times). In Gigues, images of carefree folk dancing are refracted through the dreamy glow of Debussy.

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MORLOT CONDUCTS RAVEL DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 28, at 12 noon Saturday, September 29, at 8 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Steven Osborne, piano MARC-ANDRÉ DALBAVIE: La source d'un regard RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G major DEBUSSY: Printemps RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2 From Daphnis et Chloé’s rapturous sunrise to the sultry jazz tones in the Piano Concerto in G, Ravel’s orchestral scores saturate the stage with extravagant colors, which are never more vibrant than within the perfect acoustics of Benaroya Hall. Steven Osborne’s performances are generously underwritten by Dana and Ned Laird.

'80s REWIND SEATTLE POPS Title Sponsor: MCM

Friday, October 5, at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 6, at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 7, at 2 p.m. Stuart Chafetz, conductor Nicole Parker, vocals Aaron C. Finley, vocals An '80s explosion featuring mega-hits by Sting, Elton John, Lionel Richie and Cyndi Lauper. Broadway stars Nicole Parker and Aaron C. Finley join conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Seattle Symphony for this most excellent concert.

THE STRINGS: TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR TINY TOTS SERIES

Friday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, October 6, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

String quartet of Seattle Symphony musicians

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Hey diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle! Enjoy nursery rhymes and classic children’s songs as you get

to know the largest family in the orchestra — the strings!

Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand

Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 13, at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 14, at 2 p.m. Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano SCHUMANN: “Zwickauer” Symphony (U.S. Premiere) BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2 The strong-willed streak that carried Beethoven through so much personal hardship was well developed in his First Piano Concerto, a proud bid to fill Mozart’s large shoes. Schumann’s Second Symphony reminds us that we can overcome challenges with guts and grace. Thomas Dausgaard’s performances sponsored by Scan|Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun.

[UNTITLED] 1 [UNTITLED] SERIES Friday, October 12, at 10 p.m. Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Seattle Symphony musicians HANS ABRAHAMSEN: Schnee Enter the brittle, fragile world of Danish composer Hans Abrahamsen in this hour-long tour de force. Inspired by the music of Bach and Steve Reich, Abrahamsen’s Schnee (“Snow”) reduces music to its most essential forms, weaving ghostly canons into landscapes filled with veils of shifting snow and patterns of crystalline frost. Thomas Dausgaard’s performances sponsored by Scan|Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun.

BEETHOVEN & TCHAIKOVSKY

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DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 20, at 8 p.m. Ruth Reinhardt, conductor Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello SCHUMANN: Manfred Overture TCHAIKOVSKY: Rococo Variations KAIJA SAARIAHO: Ciel d'hiver BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1 One of the most popular composers of all time takes center stage as the orchestra performs Beethoven’s bold and playful Symphony No. 1. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes on Tchaikovsky’s beloved Rococo Variations. Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s performances are generously underwritten by Grant and Dorrit Saviers.

BEETHOVEN UNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, October 19, at 7 p.m.

Ruth Reinhardt, conductor Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello TCHAIKOVSKY: Rococo Variations BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1 One of the most popular composers of all time takes center stage as the orchestra performs Beethoven’s bold and playful Symphony No. 1. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes on Tchaikovsky’s beloved Rococo Variations. Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s performance is generously underwritten by Grant and Dorrit Saviers.

HANDEL MUSIC FOR THE ROYAL FIREWORKS BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Friday, October 26, at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 27, at 8 p.m. Richard Egarr, conductor CORELLI: Concerto grosso, Op. 6, No. 1 HANDEL: Concerto grosso, Op. 3, No. 2

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MUFFAT: Armonico Tributo No. 5 HANDEL: Concerto grosso, Op. 6, No. 10 PURCELL: Dido's Lament HANDEL: Music for the Royal Fireworks Handel was no stranger to spectacle, but he outdid himself in the Music for the Royal Fireworks, a pyrotechnic celebration of peace that still sizzles in the modern concert hall. The flipside of such heightened Baroque emotion is evident in Dido’s Lament, the heartbreaking death scene by Purcell. Wine tastings begin at 6:30 p.m. for both performances and are in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby — just $15 for four pours.

THE PLANETS CLASSICAL KING FM FAMILY CONCERTS

Saturday, October 27, at 11 a.m.

Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor

Prepare for liftoff as the orchestra takes a trip into outer space. From the moon to the solar system,

this concert will transport your child’s imagination to a galaxy far, far away! Costumes are encouraged.

Pre-concert activities begin one hour prior to the performance. Free with ticket purchase.

Post-concert family carnival immediately following the performance will feature games, food and

prizes.

DVOŘÁK & SCHUBERT CHAMBER SERIES

Tuesday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m.

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

Seattle Symphony musicians HINDEMITH: String Trio No. 1 DVOŘÁK: Wind Serenade in D minor SCHUBERT: “Death and the Maiden” Dig deep into Schubert’s fantastical fever dreams of contemplating death, played out in tender tones by a quartet of strings. Dvořák, meanwhile, offers a haughty serenade full of life and regimental style, contrasting Schubert’s haunting melodies.

SHOSTAKOVICH VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 2 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON

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Thursday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 2, at 12 noon Saturday, November 3, at 8 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Alina Ibragimova, violin BARTÓK: The Miraculous Mandarin Suite SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 2 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 Brahms’ First Symphony is an ode to personal freedom. Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova brings total commitment to the music she plays, and she directs that awareness toward the clean, shimmering beauty of Shostakovich’s Second Violin Concerto. Alina Ibragimova’s performances are generously underwritten by Stephen Whyte.

JORDI SAVALL: THE ROUTES OF SLAVERY

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Tuesday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. Beloved early music interpreter Jordi Savall and artists representing Europe, Africa and the Americas explore the music through which enslaved peoples forged a sense of community, preserved their own humanity and found a way to endure in the face of unspeakable bondage. Savall and his collaborators honor their journeys through the incredible music legacy they left in this special presentation. Presented by the Seattle Symphony and Early Music Seattle.

TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 4 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 10, at 8 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Viktoria Mullova, violin Matthew Barley, cello DEBUSSY: Petite suite PASCAL DUSAPIN: At Swim-Two-Birds (U.S. Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4

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The power of fate collides with the search for happiness in Tchaikovsky’s deeply felt Fourth Symphony. Violinist Viktoria Mullova and cellist Matthew Barley bring a new work to Seattle, composed for them by Pascal Dusapin.

TCHAIKOVSKY UNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, November 9, at 7 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 The power of fate collides with the search for happiness in Tchaikovsky’s deeply felt Symphony No. 4.

JOSEPH ADAM FLUKE/GABELEIN ORGAN RECITAL SERIES

Monday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m. Joseph Adam, organ Joseph Adam is Resident Organist for the Seattle Symphony. He has been Cathedral Organist at Seattle’s St. James Cathedral since 1993 and a faculty member at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for the past 16 years.

INON BARNATAN IN RECITAL SERIES

Wednesday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Inon Barnatan, piano Pianist Inon Barnatan is fresh off a prestigious three-year stint as Artist-in-Association with the New York Philharmonic. He is establishing himself as “one of the most admired pianists of his generation” (The New York Times).

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 5 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17, at 8 p.m.

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Sunday, November 18, at 2 p.m. Kirill Karabits, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 5 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 Prokofiev’s free-spirited Fifth Piano Concerto charts an original path through the minefield of history. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is a marvel of symphonic craft.

RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 1, at 8 p.m. Gustavo Gimeno, conductor Khatia Buniatishvili, piano RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto is shockingly intimate, as if we’re peering into the private diary of this vulnerable composer. In Scheherazade, Rimsky-Korsakov breathes sensuous new life into the storied pages of One Thousand and One Nights.

RACHMANINOV UNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, November 30, at 7 p.m. Gustavo Gimeno, conductor Khatia Buniatishvili, piano RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto is shockingly intimate, as if we’re peering into the private diary of this vulnerable composer.

THE SNOWMAN CLASSICAL KING FM FAMILY CONCERTS

Saturday, December 1, at 11 a.m.

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Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Northwest Boychoir Apprentices Celebrate the holidays with your family and Raymond Briggs’ classic children’s film The Snowman! A young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him on an adventure to the North Pole. Pre-concert activities begin one hour prior to the performance. Free with ticket purchase.

THE WINDS: THE NUTCRACKER TINY TOTS SERIES

Friday, December 7, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 8, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall Woodwind quintet of Seattle Symphony musicians Dance along with the sugar plum fairies as you and your little ones discover the woodwind family! This sweet and magical holiday performance will create enchanting winter memories as the flute, oboe, French horn, clarinet and bassoon bring the tale of Tchaikovsky’s dreamy Nutcracker to life. Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.

HOLIDAY POPS SEATTLE POPS Title Sponsor: MCM

Friday, December 7, at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 8, at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 9, at 2 p.m. Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals The Beaconettes University of Washington Chorale A holiday tradition! The brilliant pianist Tony DeSare and the soulful Capathia Jenkins join conductor Stuart Chafetz and the University of Washington Chorale for this heartwarming program. Featuring seasonal classics, traditional favorites and that holiday cheer you love, this year’s Holiday Pops spreads the heartfelt warmth of the season with humor and joy.

HOLIDAY POPS

HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Saturday, December 8, at 2 p.m.

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Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals The Beaconettes University of Washington Chorale A holiday tradition! The brilliant pianist Tony DeSare and the soulful Capathia Jenkins join conductor Stuart Chafetz and the University of Washington Chorale for this heartwarming program. Featuring seasonal classics, traditional favorites and that holiday cheer you love, this year’s Holiday Pops spreads the heartfelt warmth of the season with humor and joy.

HANDEL MESSIAH HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Friday, December 14, at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 15, at 1 & 8 p.m. Sunday, December 16, at 2 p.m. Dmitry Sinkovsky, conductor & countertenor Yulia Van Doren, soprano Colin Balzer, tenor Michael Kelly, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale HANDEL: Messiah A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus — featuring conductor & countertenor Dmitry Sinkovsky, the Seattle Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists — honor Handel’s greatest work.

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS

HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Saturday, December 22, at 7 p.m. Joseph Crnko, conductor Northwest Boychoir Vocalpoint! Seattle Members of the Northwest Sinfonia The remarkably talented and endearing Northwest Boychoir along with Vocalpoint! Seattle present the story of the Nativity told through reading, choral setting and audience carols. A heartwarming evening of music perfect for the family.

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BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9

HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Friday, December 28, at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 29, at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 30, at 2 p.m. Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Yasko Sato, soprano Roxana Constantinescu, mezzo-soprano Sean Panikkar, tenor Davóne Tines, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale DVOŘÁK: Slavonic Dance Op. 46, No. 8 KODALY: Dances of Galánta BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, "Choral" The beauty and drama of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony is alternately awe-inspiring and uplifting, with the Ode to Joy the crowning jewel atop this transformative piece. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony for the ages is a wonderful way to end the year.

NEW YEAR’S EVE THE DOO WOP PROJECT

HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Monday, December 31, at 9 p.m. Michael Krajewski, conductor The Doo Wop Project Ring in 2019 with the Doo Wop Project and the Seattle Symphony, journeying from foundational Doo Wop tunes through their influence on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons all the way to DooWopified versions of today’s favorites from Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5 and more. Featuring stars from Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate and reimagine some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history! Follow the performance with a post-concert party that includes a glass of champagne, a live performance and dancing all the way to the midnight countdown and beyond!

LOVE, LUST & ROCK 'N' ROLL SEATTLE POPS Title Sponsor: MCM

Friday, January 4, at 8 p.m.

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Saturday, January 5, at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 6, at 2 p.m. Michael Krajewski, conductor Storm Large, vocals From Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra to Led Zeppelin and Queen, join the sensational and sultry Storm Large, conductor Michael Krajewski and the Seattle Symphony on a pulse-racing tribute to love, lust and rock ‘n’ roll, with powerful hits including “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Kashmir,” “Somebody to Love” and much more!

THE BACH FAMILY TREE BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Friday, January 11, at 8 p.m. Saturday, January 12, at 8 p.m. Demarre McGill, flute Elisa Barston, violin Mahan Esfahani, conductor & harpsichord W.F. BACH: Adagio and Fugue J.C. BACH: Symphony in C major C.P.E. BACH: Harpsichord Concerto in D minor J.S. BACH: Italian Concerto J.S. BACH: Flute, Violin and Harpsichord Concerto in A minor Feast on the cornucopia of music harvested from the Bach family tree! Johann Sebastian is the mighty trunk, where every single growth ring — like the robust flute, violin and harpsichord — is perfectly balanced and aligned. Wine tastings begin at 6:30 p.m. for both performances and are in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby — just $15 for four pours. Principal Flute Demarre McGill’s position is generously supported by David J. and Shelley Hovind.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 3 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, January 17, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at 8 p.m.

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Andrey Boreyko, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin SOFIA GUBAIDULINA: Offertorium J.S. BACH: “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Cantata No. 140 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 In Brahms’ Third Symphony, each step and leap magnifies small gestures into momentous statements. Sofia Gubaidulina’s spiritual and resonant Offertorium has become a contemporary classic and now we get to hear why it has made such an impact.

ITZHAK PERLMAN BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Tuesday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m. Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Itzhak Perlman, violin BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 2 BRUCH: Violin Concerto Sixty years after his breakthrough as a child prodigy on The Ed Sullivan Show, Itzhak Perlman remains the most beloved and influential violinist on the planet. Bruch’s heartfelt Violin Concerto has long been a signature work for Perlman, showcasing his infinite depth of feeling and his effortless virtuosity. Itzhak Perlman’s performance is generously underwritten by James and Sherry Raisbeck.

CELEBRATE ASIA SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Sunday, January 27, at 4 p.m. Shiyeon Sung, conductor Seong-Jin Cho, piano Kathleen Kim, soprano JOHN ADAMS: The Chairman Dances from Nixon in China RACHMANINOV: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini NARONG PRANGCHAROEN: Pubbanimitta UNSUK CHIN: snagS&Snarls TRADITIONAL: “Arirang” TRADITIONAL: “Missing Mt. Keumkang”

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Don’t miss the eleventh annual Celebrate Asia concert featuring Korean music and artists! Highlighted by pre- and post-concert festivities, this spectacular event is a special opportunity to revel in the rich musical traditions of Seattle’s varied and vibrant Asian communities. Supporting Sponsor: Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation

LEONIDAS KAVAKOS & ENRICO PACE IN RECITAL SERIES

Tuesday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m. Leonidas Kavakos, violin Enrico Pace, piano Violinist Leonidas Kavakos and pianist Enrico Pace, while celebrated soloists in their own right, balance each other perfectly in performance. This duo has a proven partnership, having recorded much lauded albums together on Sony Classical and Decca Classics.

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, January 31, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 1, at 12 noon Saturday, February 2, at 8 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 1 CAROLINE SHAW: Piano Concerto (World Premiere) BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 Shostakovich’s First Symphony crackles with dark humor and cheeky irony. Pianist Jonathan Biss asked young New Yorker Caroline Shaw to compose a concerto as a response to Beethoven, an endeavor that calls for a healthy balance of sanctity and whimsy. Jonathan Biss’ performances are generously underwritten by Betty Graham.

SILKROAD ENSEMBLE SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Wednesday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m.

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Ludovic Morlot, conductor Kinan Azmeh, clarinet Silkroad Ensemble CHEN YI: New Work (World Premiere) KINAN AZMEH: Clarinet Concerto (World Premiere) KINAN AZMEH: The Wedding VIJAY IYER: City of Sand EDWARD PEREZ: Latina 6/8 Suite Following an unforgettable performance at Music Beyond Borders, Kinan Azmeh returns to perform the world premiere of his clarinet concerto with the Seattle Symphony. He is joined by the musicians of the Silkroad Ensemble in a concert celebrating the exchange of musical traditions, from Vijay Iyer’s ruminative City of Sand to Edward Perez’s thrilling Latina 6/8 Suite to a world premiere by Chen Yi. Kinan Azmeh’s Clarinet Concert was commissioned by Classical Movements for the Seattle Symphony as part of the Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program.

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT SEATTLE POPS Title Sponsor: MCM

Friday, February 8, at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 10, at 2 p.m. Jack Everly, conductor

Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliot. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world. Complete with John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen! ™ & © Universal Studios.

THE BRASS: FERDINAND THE BULL TINY TOTS SERIES Friday, February 8, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 9, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall Brass quintet of Seattle Symphony musicians

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Stop and smell the flowers with Ferdinand the Bull and his friends, the brass section! The French horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba will teach us how music, like Ferdinand, can be fast or slow and loud or soft. Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.

PROKOFIEV SYMPHONY NO. 7 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 16, at 8 p.m. Vasily Petrenko, conductor Aleksey Semenenko, violin DUKAS: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7 Prokofiev filled his Seventh Symphony with music of disarming innocence and simplicity. Sibelius channeled his austere Nordic sensibilities into his Violin Concerto, which spans from an icy tremble to a pounding dance once dubbed the “polonaise for polar bears.” Aleksey Semenenko’s performances are generously underwritten by Mel and Leena Sturman.

LAWRENCE BROWNLEE & ERIC OWENS IN RECITAL SERIES

Sunday, February 17, at 2 p.m. Lawrence Brownlee, tenor Eric Owens, baritone Two stars of the opera world join forces for a thrilling evening of operatic arias and traditional American spirituals. The Associated Press hails Lawrence Brownlee as “one of the world’s leading bel canto tenors,” while Eric Owens has been dubbed an “American marvel” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

DEBUSSY STRING QUARTET CHAMBER SERIES

Tuesday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

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Seattle Symphony musicians BARRIÈRE: Sonata for Two Cellos RENIÉ: Trio for Harp, Violin and Cello MILHAUD: Violin Sonata No. 2 DEBUSSY: String Quartet In Debussy’s first and only foray into writing for string quartets, he broke the chamber music mold. With his daring and freeform structure, he created a strikingly modern chamber style all his own. Debussy’s avant-garde quartet is perfectly at home amongst works by pioneering female composer Henriette Renié and modernist composer Darius Milhaud.

AMADEUS LIVE WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Friday, February 22, at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 23, at 8 p.m. Jeffrey Schindler, conductor Seattle Symphony Chorale Experience the Academy Award-winning 1984 motion picture, Amadeus, on a vast HD screen while Mozart’s most celebrated works are performed live by the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Symphony Chorale. Amadeus Live is a production of Avex Classics International.

© The Saul Zaentz Company/Warner Bros.

PETER AND THE WOLF CLASSICAL KING FM FAMILY CONCERTS

Saturday, February 23, at 11 a.m. Farkhad Khudyev, conductor Magic Circle Mime Co. Without upsetting the maestro, three musicians and a conductor's assistant must outwit a fearsome wolf that threatens orchestra and audience alike. The musicians become the characters as Prokofiev's exhilarating musical tale springs to life, putting kids (and adults!) on the edge of their seats. Pre-concert activities begin one hour prior to the performance. Free with ticket purchase.

SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF CONDUCTS & PLAYS DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON

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Thursday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m. Sir András Schiff, conductor & piano J.S. BACH: Piano Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 BARTÓK: Concerto for Orchestra Sir András Schiff seeks the most honest and personal path through Beethoven’s soul-searching Piano Concerto No. 4 and Bach’s sparkling Piano Concerto No. 3.

SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF IN RECITAL SERIES Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. Sir András Schiff, piano Sir András Schiff is an acknowledged titan of the piano world, who is known for coaxing the most mesmerizing of musical colors out of any piece he plays.

JOSHUA BELL MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m. Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor Joshua Bell, violin LOTTA WENNÄKOSKI: Hava HAYDN: Symphony No. 102 MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto Joshua Bell applies his poetic touch to the timeless elegance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, an understated masterpiece that demands total transparency and vulnerability from the soloist and orchestra alike. Joshua Bell’s performances are generously underwritten by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur.

BACH MASS IN B MINOR DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON

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Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Dorothee Mields, soprano Avery Amereau, alto Kenneth Tarver, tenor Andreas Wolf, baritone Seattle Symphony Chorale J.S. BACH: Mass in B minor The B-minor Mass is a pillar of human achievement on par with Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling or Shakespeare’s collection of plays, and to witness it live is quite simply an essential life experience.

WAYNE MARSHALL FLUKE/GABELEIN ORGAN RECITAL SERIES

Monday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Wayne Marshall, organ English organist Wayne Marshall is a triple threat in the classical music world, being a gifted conductor as well as a recitalist in both organ and piano. Marshall’s bustling recital appearances continue to take him across the globe, from Moscow to San Francisco to Seoul.

MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Christian Tetzlaff, violin San Francisco Symphony MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS: Agnegram MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, Eroica Michael Tilson Thomas marks his 24th year as music director of the San Francisco Symphony with a trip up the coast. This special Seattle program opens with Tilson Thomas’ own composition, the enchanting Agnegram, and showcases the orchestra’s expressive range with Beethoven’s game-changing Eroica Symphony.

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Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony performance is generously underwritten by Martin Selig and Catherine Mayer.

SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 15 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Wayne Marshall, organ J.S. BACH/STOKOWSKI: Toccata and Fugue in D minor JOHN HARBISON: What Do We Make of Bach? for Orchestra and Obbligato Organ SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 15 Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15 honors Bach through structural patterns and telltale themes, resulting in a stunningly clear and refined swan song. Organist Wayne Marshall brings John Harbison’s Bach-inspired symphony to the Benaroya Hall stage.

[UNTITLED] 2 [UNTITLED] SERIES Friday, March 22, at 10 p.m. Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby Ludovic Morlot, conductor Seattle Symphony musicians BERIO: Circles BOULEZ: Sur incises Pierre Boulez and Luciano Berio challenge the boundaries of musical possibility in two works of daring virtuosity. Boulez’s Sur incises is a riot of color, filled with spectacular energy and drama. Berio’s more introspective Circles reaches for new heights of expression, uniting sound and gesture into music of enigmatic beauty.

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA SEATTLE POPS Title Sponsor: MCM

Friday, March 29, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at 8 p.m.

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Sunday, March 31, at 2 p.m. Nick Hilscher, director Glenn Miller Orchestra “A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality.” – Glenn Miller The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, with its unique jazz sound, is one of the most popular and sought after big bands in the world today.

BRAHMS PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m. Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano LANGGAARD: Prelude to Antichrist (U.S. Premiere) NIELSEN: Symphony No. 2, “The Four Temperaments” BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 1 Music Director Designate Thomas Dausgaard conducts two imaginative works composed in his native Denmark. Pianist Garrick Ohlsson brings out every nuance of a score steeped in young Brahms’ devotion to Beethoven and his affection for Clara Schumann. Garrick Ohlsson’s performances are generously underwritten by Paul Leach and Susan Winokur. Thomas Dausgaard’s performances sponsored by Scan|Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun.

BEETHOVEN & STRAVINSKY CHAMBER SERIES

Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall Seattle Symphony musicians SCHUMANN: Three Romances STRAVINSKY: Duo Concertant MARTINŮ: Trio for Flute, Viola and Piano BEETHOVEN: Septet Though written for just two musicians, Stravinsky’s ambitious Duo Concertant takes on the spirit of a full-fledged concerto. Stravinsky crafted this lean instrumentation for his own concert touring, faced

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with the prospect of performing in cities without established orchestras. Beethoven’s Septet follows suit with sublime symphony feeling for modest forces.

DVOŘÁK NEW WORLD SYMPHONY DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at 8 p.m. Thomas Dausgaard, conductor Nicola Benedetti, violin GEORGE WALKER: Sinfonia No. 5, “Visions” (World Premiere) SZYMANOWSKI: Violin Concerto No. 2 DVOŘÁK: “New World” Symphony Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti brings her powerhouse musicianship to Szymanowski’s Violin Concerto No. 2. In his Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” Dvořák reflected back the bountiful and optimistic United States that welcomed him with open arms. Thomas Dausgaard’s performances are generously underwritten by Ilene and Elwood Hertzog. Thomas Dausgaard’s performances receive additional support from the Scan|Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun.

DVOŘÁK UNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Thomas Dausgaard, conductor DVOŘÁK: “New World” Symphony In his Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” Dvořák reflected back the bountiful and optimistic United States that welcomed him with open arms. Thomas Dausgaard’s performance is generously underwritten by Ilene and Elwood Hertzog. Thomas Dausgaard’s performance receives additional support from the Scan|Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun.

THE PERCUSSION: DUCK, DUCK, TAMBOURINE TINY TOTS SERIES

Friday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.

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Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall Percussion ensemble of Seattle Symphony musicians Explore fun rhymes and dance to exciting rhythms with our friends in the percussion section! We’ll shake, we’ll rattle and we’ll clap along to the beat. Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.

MOZART SYMPHONY NO. 40 DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Dmitry Sinkovsky, countertenor DEBUSSY/JOËL-FRANÇOIS DURAND: Préludes (Ludovic Morlot Commission and World Premiere) RAVEL: Mother Goose Suite MARC-ANDRÉ DALBAVIE: Sonnets MOZART: Symphony No. 40 There may not be a story attached to it, but Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 — an epic creation in the stormy key of G minor — is as dramatic as any tale ever told on a stage.

MOZART UNTUXED UNTUXED SERIES Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor RAVEL: Mother Goose Suite MOZART: Symphony No. 40 There may not be a story attached to it, but Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 — an epic creation in the stormy key of G minor — is as dramatic as any tale ever told on a stage.

SURROGATE CITIES DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m.

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Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jocelyn B. Smith, vocals David Moss, narrator HEINER GOEBBELS: Surrogate Cities From its sultry intimacy of cabaret to hallucinogenic sound effects and striking visual effects, Surrogate Cities, by Heiner Goebbels, studies the essence of a modern metropolis — its people, its power structures and its place in a changing world, featuring the world premiere of a new movement.

VIVALDI & TELEMANN BAROQUE & WINE SERIES Friday, May 3, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at 8 p.m. Avi Avital, mandolin & leader Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Jordan Anderson, bass David Gordon, trumpet Jessica Choe, piano VIVALDI: Mandolin Concerto in D major TELEMANN: Trumpet Concerto in D major TWV 51:D7 PAISIELLO: Mandolin Concerto in E-flat major VIVALDI: Mandolin Concerto in C major KOZELUCH: Sinfonia Concertante Avi Avital's rapid-fire plucks and sensuous strums leave no doubt as to why Vivaldi and others were attracted to the small but mighty mandolin. Wine tastings begin at 6:30 p.m. for both performances and are in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby — just $15 for four pours.

VIVALDI & TELEMANN DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Friday, May 3, at 12 noon

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Avi Avital, mandolin & leader Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Jordan Anderson, bass David Gordon, trumpet Jessica Choe, piano VIVALDI: Mandolin Concerto in D major TELEMANN: Trumpet Concerto in D major TWV 51:D7 PAISIELLO: Mandolin Concerto in E-flat major VIVALDI: Mandolin Concerto in C major KOZELUCH: Sinfonia Concertante Avi Avital's rapid-fire plucks and sensuous strums leave no doubt as to why Vivaldi and others were attracted to the small but mighty mandolin.

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS CLASSICAL KING FM FAMILY CONCERTS

Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m. Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor From Saint-Saëns’ enchanting Carnival of the Animals to Rossini’s galloping William Tell Overture, you’ll want to swim like a swan, hop like a kangaroo and strut like a lion after experiencing this wild menagerie of music! Pre-concert activities begin one hour prior to the performance. Free with ticket purchase.

BRAHMS CONCERTO FESTIVAL 1 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Thursday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Blake Pouliot, violin Zee Zee, piano BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 1 BRAHMS: Violin Concerto Brahms speaks to us in a timeless and universal language, delivered through compositions that balance the rigors of precise craft with the freedom of soaring emotions. His complete concertos provide a revealing view of this entire artist.

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Thursday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Sayaka Shoji, violin Jay Campbell, cello Yury Favorin, piano BRAHMS: Concerto for Violin and Cello BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2 Brahms speaks to us in a timeless and universal language, delivered through compositions that balance the rigors of precise craft with the freedom of soaring emotions. His complete concertos provide a revealing view of this entire artist. Sayaka Shoji’s performance is generously underwritten by the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation.

KATELYN EMERSON FLUKE/GABELEIN ORGAN RECITAL SERIES Monday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. Katelyn Emerson, organ Katelyn Emerson is a rising star in the organist world, taking top honors at the 2016 American Guild of Organists National Young Artists Competition. She is currently Associate Organist and Choirmaster at Boston’s Church of the Advent.

CIRQUE GOES BROADWAY SEATTLE POPS Title Sponsor: MCM

Friday, May 31, at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at 2 p.m. Jack Everly, conductor Troupe Vertigo Christina DeCicco, vocals Ben Crawford, vocals Ron Remke, vocals Cirque with a Broadway twist! Join the Seattle Symphony as acrobats and aerialists dazzle with spectacular music from Broadway’s greatest shows.

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HOLST THE PLANETS DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. Jonathon Heyward, conductor Women of the Seattle Symphony Chorale HANNAH KENDALL: The Spark Catchers (U.S. Premiere) HAYDN: Symphony No. 98 HOLST: The Planets The spark of inspiration shines bright in foggy London, from the symphony Haydn wrote to dazzle his British fans to the electrifying new voice of Hannah Kendall. No British composer cast his sights further than Holst with his rich-hued, mystical view of The Planets.

THE ORCHESTRA: M IS FOR MUSIC

TINY TOTS SERIES

Friday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 8, at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall Chamber ensemble of Seattle Symphony musicians It’s a family reunion! The strings, winds, brass and percussion families all come together to create a tiny orchestra exploring the alphabet through music! Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to the performance in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Free with ticket purchase.

[UNTITLED] 3 [UNTITLED] SERIES Friday, June 7, at 10 p.m. Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby Sarah Ioannides, conductor Maria Männistö, soprano Seattle Symphony musicians REINBERT DE LEEUW: “Im wunderschöenen Monat Mai”

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Dutch composer Reinbert de Leeuw reimagines the songs of Schubert and Schumann, infusing them with rawness and danger. Written in the style of 1920s German cabaret, de Leeuw’s piece creates a vulnerable, idiosyncratic and ultimately beautiful cycle, a journey through life and tragic love, with all the emotions that accompany it.

STRAUSS TILL EULENSPIEGEL DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at 12 noon Saturday, June 15, at 8 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Mary Lynch, oboe WAGNER: Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin R. STRAUSS: Oboe Concerto DEBUSSY: Jeux R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel For one of his final concerts as Music Director, Ludovic Morlot brings to the stage some of his favorite works, including one of his beloved Debussy’s greatest orchestral pieces, Jeux. Then the orchestra takes us on a wild ride with Richard Strauss’ lovable troublemaker, Till Eulenspiegel. Principal Oboe Mary Lynch’s position is generously supported by anonymous donors.

MORLOT CONDUCTS DEBUSSY DELTA AIR LINES MASTERWORKS SEASON Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at 2 p.m. Ludovic Morlot, conductor Maria Männistö, soprano Ludovit Ludha, tenor Seattle Symphony Chorale WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde DEBUSSY: Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande DEBUSSY: Nocturnes JANÁČEK: The Eternal Gospel

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It’s Ludovic Morlot’s final appearance as Music Director, and he is throwing a party for the ages. In Debussy's gorgeous Nocturnes, clouds drift off and the shimmering sea beckons with the seductive call of the sirens. This program is generously underwritten by The Nesholm Family Foundation.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING

Seattle Symphony’s 2018–2019 Community Concerts include compositions from Composer in Residence Derek

Bermel (two world premieres) and Rebecca Saunders. Exact dates and programs will be announced at a later

date.

SUPPORT

Major corporate, foundation and government support for the Seattle Symphony is provided by 4Culture,

ArtsFund, The Boeing Company, Classical KING FM 98.1, the Clowes Fund, Delta Air Lines, John Graham

Foundation, MCM, Microsoft, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, National Endowment for the Arts, Seattle Office of

Arts & Culture and The Wallace Foundation.