Sunday, June 8, 2025 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
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$42-$142

"In the Beginning …." This telling of Genesis is a choral gem of the Age of Enlightenment. Haydn draws out the story of the Creation and embroiders it with scintillating word-painting, depicting all the wonders of the first six days. Beginning in Chaos, we hear the birth of the universe, light dividing from dark, earth from water. Soon we are joined by all the charming and cheerful beasts that populate it! Conductor David Robertson is joined by a starry cast of soloists and the Seattle Symphony Chorale to depict all the joys of the cosmos.

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

Runs June 5-8.

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 Susanna Phillips, soprano

Susanna Phillips continues to establish herself as one of today's most sought-after vocalists and recitalists. She is dedicated to oratorio works and is an avid chamber music collaborator.

https://www.susannaphillips.com/

About Nicholas Phan, tenor

American tenor Nicholas Phan is increasingly recognized as an artist of distinction. With an incredibly diverse repertoire that spans almost 500 years, he performs regularly with the world's leading orchestras and opera companies. An avid recitalist and a passionate advocate for art song and vocal chamber music, in 2010 Phan co-founded Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago, an organization devoted to promoting this underserved repertoire.

https://nicholas-phan.com/

Additional performances:
Benaroya Hall – S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle

Benaroya Hall – S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle