Seattle Symphony: Rachmaninoff Untuxed

Sergei Rachmaninoff — Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
Sergei Rachmaninoff — Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Stephen Hough, piano
Olari Elts, conductor

Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Rachmaninoff – Symphonic Dances

In Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Rachmaninoff brews a fiendish old melody into one devil of a piano concerto. This shorter, no-intermission concert presents a low-stress way to begin your weekend.

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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