Seattle Symphony: Celebrate Asia

Huang Ruo — Folk Songs for Orchestra
Conrad Tao — The Oneiroi in New York
Chen Yi — Si Ji
George Gershwin — Rhapsody in Blue

Conrad Tao, piano
Tianyi Lu, conductor

Huang Ruo – Folk Songs for Orchestra
Conrad Tao – The Oneiroi in New York
Chen Yi – Si Ji
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue

The 12th annual Celebrate Asia shines a spotlight on the young Asian American composer and pianist Conrad Tao who is taking the classical world by storm. Tao, a talented pianist and Lincoln Center Emerging Artist, joins us to perform his own work. Pre- and post-concert festivities bookend this celebration of the musical melting pot of Seattle’s vibrant Asian communities.

Doors open at 2:30.

Tickets: $33 Orchestra E, $43 Orchestra D, $53 Orchestra C/F/Second Tier, $69 Orchestra B/Founders Tier, $80 Orchestra A, $100 Founders Tier Box

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/