Seattle Symphony: Wayne Marshall Plays & Conducts Gershwin

George Gershwin — Piano Concerto in F
George Gershwin — An American in Paris
George Gershwin — Second Rhapsody

Wayne Marshall, piano & conductor

George Gershwin – Piano Concerto in F
George Gershwin – Second Rhapsody for piano & orchestra
George Gershwin – An American in Paris

Nothing encapsulates the high-class fashions and devil-may-care attitudes of the Jazz Age like George Gershwin’s music for the concert hall. Conducting these virtuoso showpieces from the piano, Wayne Marshall leads the orchestra through Gershwin’s affectionate, jazz-filled postcard from 1920s Paris.

The concert will take place at 2pm.

Season subscription packages are now available. Individual ticket prices TBD.

About Seattle Symphony

The Seattle Symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together and lifts the human spirit. 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, 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 from September through July, reaching over 500,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts.

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