Seattle Symphony's TUNING UP!: Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue
$25
Charles Ives — Orchestral Set No. 2
George Gershwin — Rhapsody in Blue
Derek Bermel — Elixir
John Adams — My Father Knew Charles Ives
Duke Ellington — Harlem
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Edgard Varèse – Tuning Up
Charles Ives – Orchestral Set No. 2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Derek Bermel – Elixir
John Adams – My Father Knew Charles Ives
Duke Ellington – Harlem
These daring composers captured the essence of their homeland: the jazz and ragtime, the patriotic songs and quirky tunes, and even noisiest city streets. Come experience the full musical spectrum of this American rhapsody!
--> LMP CRITIC'S PICK. "A two-week American music festival presented by the SSO, full of wonderful concerts and great variety, with all Benaroya tickets $25. A steal." ~ Philippa Kiraly, classical music critic
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.
https://www.seattlesymphony.org/Benaroya Hall – S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium
200 University StreetSeattle, WA 98101
United States