Seattle Symphony: The Genius of Strauss

Richard Strauss — Vier letzte Lieder ("Four Last Songs"), Op. posth.
Richard Strauss — Eine Alpensinfonie ("An Alpine Symphony"), Op. 64

Gun-Brit Barkmin, soprano
Thomas Dausgaard, conductor

Richard Strauss – Four Last Songs
Richard Strauss – An Alpine Symphony

An Alpine Symphony, Richard Strauss' last and largest tone poem, uses every vibrant color in the orchestral palette to depict 24 glorious hours atop the Austrian Alps. His Four Last Songs approach his own mortality with wisdom, beauty and grace.

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.

“Thomas Dausgaard conducts some of Richard Strauss’s most expansive music.” ~ Seattle music critic Philippa Kiraly. This concert is an LMP Critic’s Pick.

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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