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Pulsing, shifting rhythms characterize Adams’ First Quartet. A steady tick of time crackles with high energy. Then we hear Meditation on Providence by Seattle’s own Angelique Poteat and César Franck’s ethereal, passionate sonata — originally conceived for violin, here given by cello.

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John Adams to César Franck

Benaroya Hall

The most famous piano concerto of all time complements a recent work by
2022-23 Seattle Symphony Artist-in-Residence, and YSO Principal Clarinetist,Angelique Poteat. The program concludes with the first work by an African-American woman to be performed by a major U.S. orchestra,
Florence Price’s Symphony No. 1 from the early 1930s.

Classical I – Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto

Capitol Theatre

Join the Seattle Symphony for a very special community concert at Benaroya Hall featuring the world premiere of Dear Humanity for Youth Chorus and Orchestra, a work composed by Artist in Residence Angelique Poteat and the 2020 Community Youth Chorus that centers around the theme of climate change.

Dear Humanity

The Octave 9 series begins with intriguing works by two contemporary composers. Gina Gillie brings us two works including To the Seasons, a set of four poems by William Blake. Artist in Residence Angelique Poteat’s Six Seasons closes out this first night of new works.

Angelique Poteat

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Events

Past events

Nov 5, 2024

John Adams to César Franck · Seattle Symphony

Oct 14, 2023

Classical I – Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto · Yakima Symphony Orchestra

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