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The Essential Series blends the richness of symphonic music with original music by local artists. Go backstage with the artists in this behind-the-scenes interview with Associate Conductor Lee Mills, Seattle blues artist Whitney Mongé, and curator and arranger Andrew Joslyn. 2020–2021 Essential Series Title Sponsor: The John & Ginny Meisenbach Foundation
Seattle Symphony Viola Sayaka Kokubo was destined to be a violinist — until she discovered the beauty of the viola’s sound.
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Violinist Simone Porter grew up in Seattle. In this interview she reflects on the essential role music and art plays in our lives.
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Conductor Shiyeon Sung aims to offer viewers "comfort and hope" as she leads the orchestra in Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings
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In this interview conductor Xian Zhang reflects on the music of William Grant Still and returning to the podium.
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Conductor Joseph Young makes his Seattle Symphony debut with a program featuring music by Shostakovich & Haydn, plus a moving tribute by Carlos Simon.
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Meet Seattle Symphony Horn Danielle Kuhlmann! Danielle grew up in Seattle, prefers umbrellas, has two cats, and loves playing in the orchestra.
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