Seattle Symphony: Sibelius Symphony No. 7

• Augustin Hadelich, violin
• Kazem Abdullah, conductor

Jean Sibelius — Finlandia, Op. 26
Benjamin Britten — Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 15 (Augustin Hadelich, violin)
Dai Fujikura — Wavering World (world premiere)
Jean Sibelius — Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105

For his seventh and final symphony, Sibelius distilled all his powers down to a succinct, momentous closing statement — an odyssey contained in just over 20 minutes. A newly commissioned work from Dai Fujikura takes its inspiration from this enigmatic work. We welcome back Augustin Hadelich to perform Britten's Violin Concerto, composed in the growing shadows of World War II.

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 Augustin Hadelich, violin

http://augustinhadelich.com/

About Kazem Abdullah, conductor

http://kazemabdullah.com/