Seattle, WA USA – Seattle Symphony – Abels, Kodaly, Mussorgsky

PERFORMERS
Gabriel Cabezas, cello
Melissa White, violin
Celia Hatton, viola
Rubén Rengel, violin
Seattle Symphony
Xian Zhang, conductor

PROGRAMME
Michael Abels: Delights and Dances
Kodály: Dances of Galánta
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

VENUE NOTE:
Creative sparks fly from the energy of dance and the experience of great art. Music Director Xian Zhang conducts Pictures at an Exhibition, Mussorgsky’s compelling imaginary walk through a startling art gallery — orchestrated by Ravel to become one of the cornerstones of symphonic music. The energy continues as we link the folk-infused rhythms of the town of Galánta (Kodály’s childhood home) with the delights of Michael Abels’ showpiece for orchestra and string quartet — first graceful, then bluesy, then raucous. It’s the perfect way to introduce the Sphinx Soloists, four outstanding young string players recognized by the Sphinx Organization in its mission to broaden access to classical music and celebrate its diverse, emerging virtuosos.