Seattle Symphony: Mendelssohn, Haydn, & Arensky

Seattle Symphony

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States

$40

Felix Mendelssohn — String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 12
Franz Joseph Haydn — String Quartet in D major, Op. 50, No. 6, Hob. III:49 "The Frog"
Anton Arensky — String Quartet No. 2 in A minor for violin, viola, & 2 cellos, Op. 35

Due to musician illness, the music of Wynton Marsalis' A Fiddler's Tale will not be performed as part of the May 3 Chamber Series concert. Instead, the program will feature works for string quartet by Mendelssohn, Haydn, & Arensky.

Musicians of the Seattle Symphony step into the spotlight in the intimate acoustics of the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall for this final Chamber Series program of the season. The string section takes center stage to perform beautiful works for string quartet by Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Joseph Haydn, and Anton Arensky.

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 Nathan Chan, cello

Cellist Nathan Chan made his musical debut at age three conducting the San Jose Chamber Orchestra. He has performed as a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony and The Royal Philharmonic, among others and was hailed by San Francisco Chronicle’s Joshua Kosman for his "profound technical gift and... his mastery of musical narrative." Chan was a chosen artist for Fondation Louis Vuitton's Classe d'Excellence du Violoncelle with renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon. Nathan earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Columbia University and has a growing internet presence with over 25 million views on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. (@nathanchancello) Nathan studied with Richard Aaron at The Juilliard School, where he earned his Masters of Music. Nathan recently released his first NFT, collaborating with AI Artist Lia Coleman, combining classical music with machine learning art. He is currently Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony.

https://nathanchan.com/