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This week delivers an acoustic riot of color conjured by the musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The “fiery young sensation” (ArtsATL) Gemma New returns as guest conductor for Gustav Holst’s off-world delight The Planets. Based on astrology, this irresistible concert suite enchanted audiences at its 1918 debut and has inspired spin-offs ever since, from church singing to Star Wars. Also, on the concert, planet Earth makes a dazzling appearance alongside the ASO percussion section in Salina Fisher’s beautifully atmospheric opener Rainphase. And Adam Schoenberg makes a plea for planetary healing in his 2019 piece Losing Earth, which explores the world’s oldest musical instruments (after the voice) with ASO Principal Percussionist Joseph Petrasek.

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The Planets

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Three witches, three muses, three little pigs: The “rule of 3” suggests that humans find groupings of three more satisfying and meaningful than other number combinations. A Far Cry puts that theory to the test with a program of string trios. This sensuous assortment of 20th and 21st century works highlights the intimate and intensely collaborative nature of the genre.

A Far Cry | Ménage à Trio

Longy School of Music of Bard College

Young Concert Artists: YCA on Tour

Kaufman Music Center

Violinist Arabella Steinbacher takes on Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, beloved for its brilliant virtuosity and finesse. R. Strauss’ early tone poem Aus Italien evokes the charm of Italy, at last receiving its Seattle Symphony debut. Tianyi Lu conducts fellow New Zealander Salina Fisher’s Tupaia, inspired by the Polynesian navigator who aided James Cook’s Pacific voyage.

Arabella Steinbacher Plays Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Benaroya Hall

Experience the Seattle Symphony with guest conductor Tianyi Lu at an Open Rehearsal. See Arabella Steinbacher play Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Richard Strauss' Aus Italien in its Seattle debut. Observe the behind-the-scenes rehearsal process and the conductor-musician dynamic at Open Rehearsals during the 2022/2023 season and get an insider's view of each performance.

Salina Fisher

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Events

Feb 1 - Mar 3, 2024

The Planets · Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Oct 22, 2023

A Far Cry | Ménage à Trio · Longy School of Music of Bard College

Mar 9, 2023

Young Concert Artists: YCA on Tour · Kaufman Music Center

16 - 18 Feb, 2023

Arabella Steinbacher Plays Mendelssohn Violin Concerto · Seattle Symphony

Feb 16, 2023

Open Rehearsal: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto · Seattle Symphony

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