Seattle Symphony: Hilary Hahn Plays Brahms
$40-$160
- Hilary Hahn, violin
- Alpesh Chauhan, conductor
Johannes Brahms — Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Witold Lutosławski — Concerto for Orchestra
We welcome back Hilary Hahn to perform Brahms’ epic Violin Concerto. The Polish composer Witold Lutosławski used folk melodies to intriguing effect in his Concerto for Orchestra, making instrumental colors the engine of a virtuosic vehicle for the entire ensemble.
Running time: 1 hour, 37 minutes
Doors open 1 hour, 30 minutes prior to performance
Pre-concert talk presented one hour prior to the performance. Free with ticket purchase.
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/About Hilary Hahn, violin
Three-time Grammy Award–winning violinist Hilary Hahn melds expressive musicality and technical expertise with a diverse repertoire guided by artistic curiosity. She is currently artist-in-residence at both the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and London’s Wigmore Hall, and is co-founder and vice president of artistic partnerships of the AI-music initiative Deepmusic.AI.
http://hilaryhahn.com/About Alpesh Chauhan, conductor
Benaroya Hall – S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium
200 University StreetSeattle, WA 98101
United States