A CELEBRATION OF BEETHOVEN

In 2020 orchestras around the globe are set to mark the 250th year since the birth of Beethoven. Seattle Symphony form their own tribute with the Beethoven Festival, performing a number of special concerts heralding this momentous year. On June 19th and 21th the program continues with Beethoven's rousing Symphony No. 4 and the thrilling Symphony No.5 as well as the world premiere of the latest work from American composer Charles Corey, director of the Harry Patch Instrumentarium.

Conducting the Seattle Symphony is Thomas Dausgaard, SSO's musical director who is renowned for  an impressive back-catalogue of high profile recordings, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Orchestral Performance in 2018. Born in Denmark, Dausgaard's previous credits include stints with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Danish National Symphony and the BBC Scottish Symphony.