Seattle Symphony: Ray Chen Plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Dmitri Shostakovich — Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103 "The Year 1905"

Ray Chen, violin
Michael Sanderling, conductor

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103 "The Year 1905"

Ray Chen makes his Seattle Symphony debut with Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Violin Concerto, one of the most beloved works for the violin. Brimming with irresistible melodies, the concerto dazzles from its gorgeous opening to its pyrotechnic finale. Shostakovich’s Eleventh Symphony marks the events of the brutally crushed 1905 Russian Revolution — protest and defiance against oppression rendered in thrilling music.

The concert will take place at 2pm.

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.

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