Opening Night Concert

Music Director Xian Zhang begins her inaugural season with a powerful Opening Night Concert celebrating destiny, drama and the power of music. Jessie Montgomery’s Hymn for Everyone is a meditation for orchestra. Bedřich Smetana depicts the female warrior Šárka, leading the way in a legendary uprising against men. Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner bring operatic intensity. And our opening night soloist, the charismatic Simon Trpčeski, performs Edvard Grieg’s heroic Piano Concerto.

Ready to pop the champagne? Directly following the Opening Night Concert, we’ll continue the celebration with the Opening Night Gala — our signature black-tie event of the year. Join Xian and your Seattle Symphony for this unforgettable season kick-off! Visit seattlesymphony.org/gala for information on Gala packages and benefits.