Seattle Symphony Opening Night Gala

• Jan Lisiecki, piano

Angelique Poteat — Breathe, Come Together, Embrace (world premiere)
Frédéric Chopin — Andante spianato and Grande polonaise brillante in E-flat major, Op. 22
Camille Saint-Saëns — La muse et le poète
Maurice Ravel — Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloé

It’s their biggest season kick-off celebration yet! Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot joins the Seattle Symphony on stage for the Opening Night Concert of our 2022/2023 season — an evening of French favorites by Ravel and Saint-Saëns, exquisite Chopin selections with pianist Jan Lisiecki, and a world premiere by Artist in Residence Angelique Poteat.

Following the concert, enjoy an evening of season-opening revelry with Seattle Symphony musicians in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Dance the night away to music by KEXP DJ Marco Collins, and enjoy complimentary drinks and signature bites created by Seattle's very own James Beard-nominated chef and Top Chef, Season 18 finalist, Chef Shota Nakajima, as you celebrate the start of a new season of music in Seattle.

All-inclusive party passes are $250 and include tickets to the Opening Night Concert — all seating areas are eligible for this special pricing — and access to the exclusive after party.

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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 Jan Lisiecki, piano

https://www.janlisiecki.com/