Seattle Symphony: Barber Symphony No. 1

• Hélène Grimaud, piano
• Stephen Newby, narrator
• Peter Oundjian, conductor

Florence Price — String Quartet No. 2 in A minor
Maurice Ravel — Piano Concerto in G major
Joel Thompson — Selected works (new work TBA, world premiere)
Samuel Barber — Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 "Symphony in One Movement"

Uniquely pioneering sound worlds of Florence Price and Samuel Barber frame a brand new work by firebrand composer Joel Thompson. Ravel looked to the fresh rhythms of jazz to create his Piano Concerto, a joyful showcase for stunning pianist Hélène Grimaud.

The concert will take place at 7:30pm.

Season subscription packages are now available. Individual ticket prices TBD.

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 Hélène Grimaud, piano

https://helenegrimaud.com/

About Stephen Newby, narrator

https://spu.edu/academics/college-of-arts-sciences/music/about/faculty-staff-directory/faculty-source/newby-stephen

About Peter Oundjian, conductor

https://peteroundjian.com/