Seattle Symphony: Día de Muertos

• Sunny Xuecong Xia, conductor

Macedonio Alcalá — Dios Nunca Muere
José Pablo Moncayo — Huapango
Max Bruch — Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
Arturo Márquez — Danzón No. 2
Gabriela Ortiz — Kauyumari

Bring your family together to build musical memories with Family Concerts! Enjoy a fun-filled family event featuring vibrant Mexican music and composers. Join us in the lobby before the concert as we celebrate the Day of the Dead with colorful festivities and decorated ofrendas dedicated to loved ones. This program is designed for ages 6–12.

Extend your experience! Join us one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and instrument exploration in the Althea & Stroum Grand Lobby.

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 Sunny Xuecong Xia, conductor

Recognized for her innate musicality, compelling presence, and technical precision, conductor Sunny Xuecong Xia’s ability to forge an immediate and captivating connection with orchestras and audiences alike has led to engagements around the country. Sunny currently serves as Assistant Conductor of the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra and Arizona State University Symphony Orchestra while pursuing a doctorate in Orchestral Conducting under Dr. Jeffery Meyer. In the 2020-21 season, she appeared as guest conductor with the MusicaNova Orchestra and was invited to serve as Assistant Conductor at the National Music Festival and Pierre Monteux Music Festival. In January 2020, she made her successful debut with the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra.

https://www.sunny-xia.com/