Seattle Symphony: Mahler Symphony No. 1

• Benjamin Grosvenor, piano
• Nicholas Carter, conductor

Setting out on his own great symphonic odyssey, Gustav Mahler painted the silent stillness of first light in an eternal natural setting. Distant birdcalls and trumpets stir the air, and the wanderer is underway. The journey encompasses the whole world: tragic funeral marches, traditional dances laced with bitterness and at last, a blazing finale unlike any before it. Mahler was an inspiration to Benjamin Britten, whose rollicking Piano Concerto is full of vivid rhythm, color and irony. It's a virtuosic tour de force for Benjamin Grosvenor, a pianist at the very height of his musical powers.

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

Performances on Nov. 14 & 16.

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 Benjamin Grosvenor, piano

http://www.benjamingrosvenor.co.uk

About Nicholas Carter, conductor

https://www.intermusica.com/artist/Nicholas-Carter