Seattle Philharmonic announces 2025-26 Season

Shoreline, WALocal News

The Seattle Philharmonic announced its 2025-26 concert season at Benaroya Hall, showcasing a breadth of repertoire under the baton of Music Director Adam Stern. The season will consist of four concerts featuring works from composers spanning over three centuries and seven countries. Among the highlights are the U. S. premieres of Briar Prastiti's Ákri and Ruth Gipps's Symphony No.

1, alongside a noteworthy performance of Jeanne Demessieux's Poéme for organ and orchestra. The season opener on October 25, 2025, will also celebrate the 80th anniversary of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 and include music from classic horror films, enhancing the Philharmonic's reputation for unique Halloween-themed concerts. Notably, the orchestra has become a significant platform for performing Ruth Gipps's works, having premiered several of her symphonies previously. The concert series aims to provide audiences with both beloved masterpieces and contemporary compositions rarely heard live.

The Philharmonic's commitment to a diverse range of music ensures a captivating season for classical music enthusiasts.

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