Untuxed: Sibelius' Symphony No. 2

Jean Sibelius — Finlandia, Op. 26
Jean Sibelius — Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
Seattle Symphony

Sibelius — Finlandia, Op. 26, No. 7
Sibelius — Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

Don’t miss this special Sibelius–themed Symphony Untuxed performance! This short, no–intermission concert features Sibelius’ grandiose Symphony No. 2, and the rousing and turbulent Finlandia, written as a covert protest against increasing censorship. This symphonic poem will feature community choirs and a sing-along. Plus, stay after the concert for a special performance of Finnish choral music with the local Nordic choruses in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby.

Bring a young person! The Seattle Symphony invites up to two people ages 8–18 to attend this show FREE with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. Family Connections passes become available three weeks prior to the concert date, and are available by phone and in-person at the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office. Click here for more information about Family Connections tickets.

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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.

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