Seattle Symphony: Randall Goosby Plays Mozart

• Randall Goosby, violin
• Christian Reif, conductor

Encouraged by the Soviets in 1945 to compose a victory symphony, Shostakovich responded with his Ninth: a work filled with sardonic humor and a lightness that conceals the nightmare of global conflict and suffering. The exciting soloist Randall Goosby, who "plays like an angel with nothing to prove" (Los Angeles Times), provides the light of reason in Mozart's Third Violin Concerto. Rounding out the program is a 1952 work by the long-overlooked Julia Perry.

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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.

About Randall Goosby, violin

Signed exclusively to Decca Classics in 2020 at the age of 24, American violinist Randall Goosby is acclaimed for the sensitivity and intensity of his musicianship alongside his determination to make music more inclusive and accessible, as well as bringing the music of under-represented composers to light.

About Christian Reif, conductor

https://www.christianreif.eu/