Seattle Symphony Piano Competition Semi-Finals (Part I)

Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Seattle Symphony

Six contestants will play one American and one French piano concerto from a list of competition concerto repertoire (see below) with piano accompaniment. Three of the six will be advanced to compete in the Final round.

Concerto Repertoire:
• Barber Piano Concerto
• Copland Piano Concerto
• Gershwin Piano Concerto
• Poulenc Piano Concerto
• Ravel Piano Concerto in G
• Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2

This is a free event but you must RSVP to attend.

Slot one:
11am–2pm – Semi-Finalists 1-3

Slot two:
3-6pm – Semi-Finalists 4-6

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.