Brahms Symphony No. 1

Julian Anderson — Violin Concerto
Ludwig van Beethoven — Overture to Egmont, Op. 84
Johannes Brahms — Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68

Carolin Widmann, violin
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Seattle Symphony

Beethoven – Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Julian Anderson – Concerto for Violin
Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68

Experience vivid music that spans two centuries in this stunning program led by Music Director Ludovic Morlot. Anchored by Brahms’ heartfelt First Symphony – a labor of love that took Brahms more than two decades to compose – this program also features the U.S. Premiere of Julian Anderson’s crackling Violin Concerto, a Seattle Symphony co-commission.

Pre-concert talk 1 hour prior to performance in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium. Free with ticket purchase. Ask the Artist on Thursday, June 11, with Ludovic Morlot, Julian Anderson and Carolin Widmann. Morlot will sign CDs after the concert on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.

Bring a young person! The Seattle Symphony invites up to two people ages 8–18 to attend this show FREE with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. Family Connections passes become available three weeks prior to the concert date, and are available by phone and in-person at the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office. Click here for more information about Family Connections tickets.

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.

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