Beyond the Score®: Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony

Stilian Kirov, conductor
Steve Reeder, narrator
Seattle Symphony

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, "Italian"

Beyond the Score® is a 3-concert series that pairs the live concert experience with exciting multimedia presentations. In the first half of the concert, you’ll learn about the history and context of a masterwork when narrator Steve Reeder and local actors join the Orchestra on the stage. After intermission, let your newfound knowledge enhance the performance of the piece in its entirety.

About Seattle Symphony

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, and 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.