Seattle Symphony: Elgar & Brahms

• Mark Wigglesworth, conductor
• Stephen Hough, piano

An all-British lineup of stars joins the orchestra for this alluring program. Renowned conductor Mark Wigglesworth makes his long-anticipated Seattle Symphony debut with the radiant and lush Second Symphony by Elgar. This joyful tribute to England’s king belies a hidden complexity and tender emotion. The insightful soloist Stephen Hough plays a masterpiece of Romanticism, Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto.

Doors open 1 hour, 30 minutes prior to performance. Pre-concert talk presented one hour prior to each 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.

About Mark Wigglesworth, conductor

Internationally renowned and Olivier Award-winning conductor Mark Wigglesworth is one of the outstanding musicians of his generation, as much at home in the opera house as the concert hall.

About Stephen Hough, piano

http://www.stephenhough.com/