Seattle Symphony: Copland 'Appalachian Spring'

• Ray Chen, violin
• Xian Zhang, conductor

Dorothy Chang — Northern Star
Erich Wolfgang Korngold — Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Aaron Copland — Appalachian Spring Suite

Explore the many sides of Americana with this wide-ranging program. Acclaimed violinist and "one to watch" (Gramophone) Ray Chen brings the sound of old Hollywood to Seattle with Korngold’s lush Violin Concerto. From Copland, inventor of the pioneer sound, comes Appalachian Spring, an invigorating ballet that evokes the innocence of young love and the spaciousness of this land. Dorothy Chang's Northern Star also takes inspiration from the natural world.

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 Ray Chen, violin

http://www.raychenviolin.com/

About Xian Zhang, conductor

https://www.harrisonparrott.com/artists/xian-zhang