Seattle Symphony Piano Competition Finals

Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Seattle Symphony

Cheer on the three finalists as they compete in the Finals of the first ever Seattle Symphony Piano Competition! These rising stars will perform American and French piano concertos with the orchestra, conducted by Ludovic Morlot. Winners will be chosen by the jury, chaired by Artist in Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and an audience favorite, chosen by you, will be awarded as well! Don’t miss these talented young artists performing live at Benaroya Hall.

The competition is presented in partnership with Young Concert Artists and Washington Performing Arts. Major sponsorship of the Seattle Symphony Piano Competition is provided by members of Club 88: Nader and Oraib Kabbani, Betty Tong and Erika J. Nesholm.

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.