Seattle Symphony: Mahler Symphony No. 5

• Orli Shaham, piano
• David Robertson, conductor

Mahler's Fifth Symphony scales triumphant heights, from its beginnings in a dramatic funeral march to the sublime love letter to his wife Alma in the famous "Adagietto" and a finale of victorious grandeur. Orli Shaham presents the Seattle Symphony premiere of Light Forming, a work written for her by her husband, the conductor David Robertson. Experience the power and beauty of a match made in musical heaven.

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 Orli Shaham, piano

A consummate musician recognized for her grace, subtlety and brilliance, pianist Orli Shaham is in demand for her prodigious skills and admired for her interpretations of both standard and modern repertoire. The New York Times called her a "brilliant pianist," The Chicago Tribune referred to her as “a first-rate Mozartean,” and London's Guardian said Ms. Shaham's playing at the Proms was "perfection."

She has performed with most of the major orchestras in the United States, on stage internationally from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, and at music festivals around the world. Since 2007, she has been artistic director for Pacific Symphony’s chamber music series, and is artistic director of the interactive children's concert series Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard, which she founded in 2010.

Ms. Shaham is on faculty at The Juilliard School, and is co-host and creative for NPR’s “From the Top.” In addition to her musical education at the Juilliard School, Orli Shaham has a BA from Columbia University. She is a member of the board of trustees of Kaufman Music Center, serving as chair through 2023.

About David Robertson, conductor

https://conductordavidrobertson.com/