Seattle Symphony: Baroque & Wine – From Vivaldi to Corelli

• Elisa Citterio, violin & conductor
• Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola

Giuseppe Battista Sammartini — Concerto grosso in A major Op. 2 No. 1
Johann Sebastian Bach — Viola Concerto in E-flat major
Antonio Vivaldi — Concerto for Strings in D minor RV 129 "Madrigalesco"
Johann Sebastian Bach — Concerto for Three Violins in D Major BWV 1064R
Pietro Locatelli — Sinfonia funebre in F minor D. 2.2
Arcangelo Corelli — Concerto grosso in D major Op. 6

The most compelling interpreters of Baroque music take the Benaroya Hall stage to play and conduct in the popular Baroque & Wine Series! Before the concert*, raise a glass in the Grand Lobby with wine tastings featuring some of the Northwest’s best vintners. Just $10 for 4 pours.

For this second program, the string section takes the lead as Seattle Symphony PONCHO Principal Viola Susan Gulkis Assadi steps into the spotlight alongside guest violinist and conductor Elisa Citterio. Hear the virtuosic players of the Symphony in unmatched clarity and detail.

*Pre-concert wine tastings will be held at the March 11 & 12 and May 20 & 21 performances in the Baroque & Wine Series.

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.

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 Elisa Citterio, violin & conductor

https://www.tafelmusik.org/about/orchestra/bios/elisa-citterio

About Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola

https://www.musicofremembrance.org/artists/susan-gulkis-assadi