Seattle Symphony: Sibelius Symphony No. 1

• Garrick Ohlsson, piano

Ellen Reid — TODAY AND TODAY AND TODAY AND TODAY AND TODAY AND TODAY AND TODAY AND TODAY AND TODAY AND TODAY (world premiere)
Sergei Rachmaninoff — Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
Jean Sibelius — Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39

The Seattle Symphony shines a spotlight on the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius with the composer’s impressive First Symphony. Sibelius wrote perhaps the greatest ‘First’ ever — packed with transcendent soundscapes. A new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid responds to Sibelius, and Garrick Ohlsson performs Rachmaninov’s bravura Rhapsody.

Attending in person: The Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall will require all event attendees to provide proof of full vaccinations (or a negative COVID-19 test) and to wear masks inside the venue regardless of vaccination status. Visit seattlesymphony.org/safety for more information on our safety measures.

Pre-concert Talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Pre-concert Talk for February 3 & 5: "Beginnings and Renewals" with Claudia Jensen, Affiliate faculty at the University of Washington Slavic Department.

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 Garrick Ohlsson, piano

http://www.opus3artists.com/artists/garrick-ohlsson