Tag Archives: Seattle Symphony

Seattle Symphony recording wins Grammy

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Wesley Dyring

Congratulations to violinist Augustin Hadelich for a Grammy Award! On Monday the Seattle Symphony’s recording of Dutilleux’s Violin Concerto, L’arbre des songes, with violinist Augustin Hadelich won a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. This recording is part … Continue reading →

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Native Lands Project Potlatch Symphony Performance

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Wesley Dyring

The Native Lands Project started with the desire to build cultural understanding and respect through music between the Seattle Symphony and tribal nations in the Puget Sound region. This jointly created composition between the Seattle Symphony and Native artists was … Continue reading →

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Sad news: percussionist Ron Johnson

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Wesley Dyring

From Seattle Symphony President and CEO Simon Woods March 3, 2015 Dear Symphony Family, I am so sorry to share the news that our dear friend Ron Johnson passed away this morning after a long and courageous battle with cancer. … Continue reading →

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And the Grammy goes to…UW Music faculty and alumni

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Wesley Dyring

Submitted by Joanne De Pue on February 9, 2015 – 9:22am music.washington.edu/news/2015/02/09/and-grammy-goes-touw-music-faculty-and-alumni Senior artist-in-residence Stephen Stubbs won a 2015 Grammy for Best Opera Recording. UW Music faculty artist Stephen Stubbs was awarded the Grammy for best opera recording and affiliate … Continue reading →

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Seattle Symphony Celebrates “Best Contemporary Classical Composition” Grammy

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Wesley Dyring

Seattle Symphony’s Recording of John Luther Adams’ Become Ocean is First-Ever Recording by the Orchestra to Receive a Grammy Award February 8, 2015 It was announced earlier today that the Seattle Symphony recording of Become Ocean by John Luther Adams … Continue reading →

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Seattle Symphony In the News: Dec. 31 “Best of 2014 Edition”

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Wesley Dyring

From Rosalie Contreras | Vice President of Communications | SEATTLE SYMPHONY ANNOUNCEMENTS As 2014 comes to a close, we’re featured in a record number of “best of 2014” lists, and covered in numerous publications for our six Grammy nominations and our Sonic Evolution news. This month … Continue reading →

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