Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Emperor Concerto

• Steven Osborne, piano
• Kevin John Edusei, conductor

Jörg Widmann — Con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor" (Steven Osborne, piano)
Richard Strauss — Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40

The Emperor and Hero come together for a program of orchestral brilliance. Scottish pianist Steven Osborne returns to Seattle after his triumphant performances last year to take on Beethoven’s fifth and final piano concerto, the life-affirming “Emperor.” In Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life), Strauss creates a musical self-portrait with appearances by his wife, friends and even his dreaded music critics. The commanding and elegant Kevin John Edusei makes his Seattle Symphony conducting debut with these epic, thrilling works.

Doors open 1 hour, 30 minutes prior to performance.

Pre-concert talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase.

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 Steven Osborne, piano

https://www.stevenosborne.com/

About Kevin John Edusei, conductor

https://www.kevinjohnedusei.com/en/home