Thursday, June 23, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)

Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Philippe Quint, violin

Leonard Bernstein – Divertimento for Orchestra
Florence Price – Dances in the Canebrakes
Aaron Copland – Suite from Appalachian Spring
John Corigliano – Chaconne from Red Violin
John Williams – Main Titled Theme from Schindler’s List
Marvin Hamlisch – A Marvin Hamlisch Celebration

From stage to screen to concert hall, these giants of American music transcended borders and created the music we know and love. Emotions run deep in music from Schindler’s List, The Red Violin, and Copland’s portrayal of 19th century American life, Appalachian Spring. Plus a tribute to Marvin Hamlisch!

--> 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.

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