Seattle Symphony: Free Opening Weekend Concert

Amy Beach — Symphony in E minor, Op. 32 "Gaelic"
Richard Strauss — Don Juan, Op. 20
George Walker — Lyric for Strings
Reena Esmail — RE|Member

Mary Lynch, oboe
Xian Zhang, conductor

Richard Strauss – Don Juan, Op. 20
George Walker – Lyric for Strings
Reena Esmail – RE|Member
Amy Beach – "II. Alla siciliana: Allegro vivace" from Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 32 “Gaelic”

Join the Seattle Symphony for a FREE Opening Weekend Concert at Benaroya Hall. Experience ensemble performances from Symphony musicians throughout the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. The day's celebration includes the unveiling of a commissioned work of Indigenous art — a traditional woven cedar mat — with brief remarks by Symphony and Indigenous leaders acknowledging the land that Benaroya Hall was built on, followed by a cross-cultural musical performance. Then, take your seat for a mainstage concert with the full orchestra, where you can enjoy highlights of the 2021/2022 season, including works by R. Strauss, Walker and Beach. Also, relive the excitement of Composer in Residence Reena Esmail’s RE|Member, which premieres on Opening Night.

The event will begin at 12:30pm; the mainstage concert will begin at 2pm.

Tickets for this event are free. Reserve your complimentary tickets today! Limit four (4) tickets per household. All tickets Print-at-Home (or digital delivery via the Listen Boldly App.)

The Seattle Symphony requires all visitors to Benaroya Hall provide proof of vaccination (or proof of negative COVID-19 test) and wear masks inside the venue regardless of vaccination status. Visit seattlesymphony.org/safety for more information on our safety measures.

Season subscription packages are now available. Individual ticket prices TBD.

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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