Seattle Symphony: Emanuel Ax Beethoven Emperor

Emanuel Ax, piano
Ludovic Morlot, conductor

Ives – New England Holidays: Washington's Birthday Decoration Day The Fourth of July Thanksgiving and Forefathers' Day
Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

From Ives and his celebration of Washington’s Birthday and the Fourth of July to Beethoven and the epic “Emperor” Concerto, this is one explosive collision of two powerhouse composers. Superstar Emanuel Ax unfurls Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto in all its glory.

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.

--> LMP Critic's Pick: "At the Seattle Symphony, pianist Emanuel Ax plays Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto No 5, but as well, the SSO plays Charles Ives’ 'New England Holidays.' A one-of- a-kind composer, you can hear the music of those holidays coming through clearly, often in competition, like two bands on opposite sides of town." ~ Seattle music critic Philippa Kiraly

(LMP Critic's Picks are selected by Seattle music critics Philippa Kiraly and Thomas May.)

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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.