Seattle Symphony: Prokofiev Symphony No. 7

Paul Dukas — The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Jean Sibelius — Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Sergei Prokofiev — Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131

Aleksey Semenenko, violin
Vasily Petrenko, conductor

Paul Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Sergei Prokofiev – Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131

In the last major work of his life, Sergei Prokofiev filled his Seventh Symphony with music of disarming innocence and simplicity. He began composing it for a children’s radio program, and even as it expanded into a full-throated symphony it retained a childlike sense of wonder. Jean Sibelius, the proud son of Finland, channeled his austere Nordic sensibilities into his Violin Concerto, which spans from an icy tremble to a pounding dance once dubbed the “polonaise for polar bears.” Don’t miss the return of violinist Aleksey Semenenko, who “played with deep sensitivity and chamber-like focus” in his last Seattle Symphony appearance (The Seattle Times).

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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