Seattle Symphony: Morlot Conducts Messiaen

• Steven Osborne, piano
• Ludovic Morlot, conductor

Please note that the previously scheduled Friday performance for this concert has moved to Saturday, June 4, at 8pm.

Messiaen’s Des canyons aux étoiles... (“From the canyons to the stars...”) takes inspiration from the rock spires, birdsong, and night sky of Utah’s national parks. Experience Messiaen’s starry-eyed journey through nature and the divine with luminous videography designed by artist Deborah O'Grady, creating a spectacular and interactive landscape across the concert stage.

The concert will take place at 8pm.

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.

About Steven Osborne, piano

https://www.stevenosborne.com/

About Ludovic Morlot, conductor

http://ludovicmorlot.com