Seattle Symphony: Respighi Pines of Rome

John Adams / John Luther Adams — Scheherazade.2
Edward Elgar — Military March No. 3 in C minor
Edward Elgar — Pomp and Circumstance Marches Op. 39
Ottorino Respighi — The Pines of Rome

John Adams, conductor
Leila Josefowicz, violin

Adams – Scheherazade.2, Violin Concerto
Elgar – Military March No. 3 in C minor from Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39
Respighi – Pini di Roma ("Pines of Rome")

Arguably America’s greatest living composer, John Adams returns to Seattle to conduct his newest violin concerto with violinist Leila Josefowicz. The sonic exploration continues with Respighi’s Pines of Rome, one of the most spectacular displays of orchestral color ever composed.

Pre-concert talk 1 hour prior to performance in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium. Free with ticket purchase.

Bring a young person! The Seattle Symphony invites up to two people ages 8–18 to attend this show FREE with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. Family Connections passes become available three weeks prior to the concert date, and are available by phone and in-person at the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office. Click here for more information about Family Connections tickets.

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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