Seattle Symphony: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

• Arabella Steinbacher, violin

Salina Fisher — Tupaia
Felix Mendelssohn — Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (Arabella Steinbacher, violin)
Richard Strauss — Aus Italien ("From Italy"), Op. 16

Violinist Arabella Steinbacher takes on Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, beloved for its brilliant virtuosity and finesse. R. Strauss' early tone poem Aus Italien evokes the charm of Italy, at last receiving its Seattle Symphony debut. Tianyi Lu conducts fellow New Zealander Salina Fisher's Tupaia, inspired by the Polynesian navigator who aided James Cook's Pacific voyage.

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.

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About Arabella Steinbacher, violin

https://www.arabella-steinbacher.com/