Seattle Symphony: Transcendental Bliss

• Kala Ramnath, violin
• Alexander Shelley, conductor

Richard Strauss — Don Juan, Op. 20
Reena Esmail / Kala Ramnath — Concerto for Hindustani Violin
Sofia Gubaidulina — Märchenpoem ("Fairy-Tale Poem")
Richard Strauss — Tod und Verklärung (“Death and Transfiguration”), Op. 24

Indian violin superstar Kala Ramnath returns by popular demand to perform her Hindustani Violin Concerto. Known as "the singing violin," Ramnath has revolutionized Indian vocal and violin technique, forging musical alliances around the globe with her staggering virtuosity. Two transcendent tone poems by Richard Strauss and a whimsical work based on a Czech fairytale complete the program.

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 Kala Ramnath, violin

https://kalaramnath.com/

About Alexander Shelley, conductor

One of the foremost conductors of his generation, Alexander Shelley is ‘a natural communicator, both on and off the podium’ (the Daily Telegraph), regularly performing across six continents with the world’s finest orchestras and soloists. A passionate and articulate advocate for the role of music in society, he has spearheaded multiple award-winning and ground-breaking projects unlocking creativity in the next generation and bringing symphonic music to new audiences.

https://alexandershelley.com/