Seattle Symphony: Barber Symphony No. 1

• Hélène Grimaud, piano

Florence Price — String Quartet No. 2 in A minor (II. Andante cantabile)
Maurice Ravel — Piano Concerto in G major, M. 83
Joel Thompson — To Awaken the Sleeper (world premiere)
Samuel Barber — Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 "Symphony in One Movement"

Uniquely pioneering sound worlds of Florence Price and Samuel Barber frame a brand new work by firebrand composer Joel Thompson. Ravel looked to the fresh rhythms of jazz to create his Piano Concerto, a joyful showcase for stunning pianist Hélène Grimaud.

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/

About Hélène Grimaud, piano

https://helenegrimaud.com/