Seattle Symphony: [untitled] 3

Mason Bates — Red River
Ahmet Adnan Saygun — Partita for Solo Cello Op. 31
Alexandra Gardner — Coyote Turns

Efe Baltacıgil, cello
Nicolas Kendall, violin
Jessica Choe, piano
Eric Jacobs, clarinet/bass clarinet
Brittany Boulding Breeden, second violin
Mikhail Shmidt, first violin
Sayaka Kokubo, viola
Eric Han, cello

Alexandra Gardner – Coyote Turns
Ahmet Adnan Saygun – Partita for Solo Cello, Op. 31
Mason Bates – Red River

Like Aaron Copland in the previous century, Mason Bates has an uncanny ability to render the spacious beauty of American landscapes, as heard in his acoustic-electric journey down the mighty Colorado River. The Southwest exploration continues with Alexandra Gardner’s playful and expressive Coyote Turns.

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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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