"Joie de vivre, gaiety, brilliance": Shostakovich's Ninth
The Seattle Philharmonic has garnered enthusiastic renown for presenting Halloween-imbued concerts like no other orchestra. Our season opener will conclude with a suite of music from classic horror films from the 40s and 50s, as well as magician/illusionist Matthew Laslo sharing his wizardry accompanied by music specially written and arranged for him by Music Director Adam Stern. Adding to the program’s luster will be a celebration of the 80th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No 9 (premiered November 3, 1945), and the U. S. premiere of Greek-New Zealander composer Briar Prastiti’s Ákri. Aaron Copland’s festive Outdoor Overture will begin this gala concert.
COPLAND | An Outdoor Overture
PRASTITI | Ákri (U. S. premiere)
STERN | Two Illusions (Seattle premiere)
Soloist | Matthew Laslo
SHOSTAKOVICH | Symphony No. 9 in E-flat, Op. 70
Plus... | Music from classic horror and science fiction films from the 40s and 50s
October 25th
2pm
Benaroya Hall
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Video Intro
“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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