Seattle Symphony Opening Night Gala

Camille Saint-Saëns — "Danse Bacchanale" from Samson et Dalila, Op. 47
Aaron Copland — Appalachian Spring Suite
Leonard Bernstein — Overture to Wonderful Town
Camille Saint-Saëns — Samson et Dalila ("Samson and Delilah"), Op. 47
Aaron Copland — Appalachian Spring
Camille Saint-Saëns — Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, Op. 103 "Egyptian"

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Seattle Symphony

Bernstein – Overture to Wonderful Town
Copland – Suite from Appalachian Spring
Saint-Saëns – Danse Bacchanale from Samson et Dalila
Saint-Saëns – Piano Concerto No. 5, "Egyptian"

In a thrilling start to the 2015–2016 season, Ludovic Morlot begins his fifth season as Music Director with a program of American classics and two works by Saint-Saëns, including his final and most exotic piano concerto, the “Egyptian,” featuring 2015–2016 Seattle Symphony Artist in Residence, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

Your evening continues at the luxurious Fairmont Olympic Hotel with an elegant post-concert dinner. Black and white formal attire encouraged.

The 2015–2016 Opening Night Gala will celebrate and support young musicians in our community and honor the generosity of longtime Seattle Symphony supporter Ann P. Wyckoff.

Opening Night Concert & Gala Packages

All gala packages include concert ticket(s), pre-concert cocktails and post-concert formal dinner at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. All donors will receive recognition in the Opening Night Concert & Gala program.

FOUNDERS TABLE | $20,000 per table of 12
• Twelve invitations to an exclusive pre-Gala cocktail reception at a private home
• Founders Tier seating for the concert
• An opportunity to host a Seattle Symphony musician at your table
• A table photo with Music Director Ludovic Morlot

FAMILY TABLE | $10,000 per table of 10
• Four invitations to an exclusive pre-Gala cocktail reception at a private home
• Premium Orchestra Level seating for the concert
• An opportunity to host a Seattle Symphony musician at your table

FRIENDS TABLE | $6,500 per table of 10
• Two invitations to an exclusive pre-Gala cocktail reception at a private home
• Orchestra Level seating for the concert
• An opportunity to host a Seattle Symphony musician at your table

BENEFACTOR | $1,000 per person
• One invitation to an exclusive pre-Gala cocktail reception at a private home
• Premium Orchestra Level seating for the concert

PATRON | $650 per person
• Orchestra Level seating for the concert

Doors open 1 hour, 15 minutes prior to performance.

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.

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