Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony & The World Premiere of Samuel Jones' Tuba Concerto

Gerard Schwarz, conductor
Christopher Olka, tuba

Kodály: Dances of Galanta
Samuel Jones: Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra (World Premiere)
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, “Pathetique”

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of Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony, second movement, performed by Russian National Orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev conductor

Pre-Concert Lecture

"And the Tuba Shall Sound! A Concerto for the Orchestra's Deepest Brass"
One hour prior to performance
Lecturer: Steven Lowe, Public Information Specialist, Seattle Symphony

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Press Releases:

December 15, 2005
Seattle Symphony Gives World Premiere of Tuba Concerto by Composer in Residence Samuel Jones

This performance is also a part of the following series:

Masterpiece Series - Thursdays 2005-2006
18 Thursday evenings at 7:30pm

Masterpiece Series - Saturdays 2005-2006
18 Saturday evenings at 8pm

Listener’s Choice Series - Thursdays 2005-2006
12 Thursday evenings at 7:30pm or 12 Saturday evenings at 8pm

Listener’s Choice Series - Saturdays 2005-2006
12 Saturday evenings at 8pm

Applause Series - 2005-2006
6 Saturday evenings at 8pm

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Performance Dates

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