“Joie de vivre, gaiety, brilliance”: Shostakovich’s Ninth
In this video, Music Director, Adam Stern, goes movement by movement through Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, and explores other highlights from our first concert of the season and the season ahead. Join us for our exciting season opener, October 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Benaroya Hall.
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