Seattle Symphony Press Room

Founded in 1903, the Seattle Symphony is one of the oldest and largest cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Under the direction of Music Director Gerard Schwarz, the Symphony is recognized for its adventurous programming and tradition of performing music by contemporary composers. The Symphony has recorded more than 100 compact discs, and its recordings have received 11 Grammy Award nominations. From September through July each year, the Orchestra is heard live in Benaroya Hall, as well as throughout the community, by more than 315,000 people. In both 2007 and 2008, Seattle Symphony won Emmy Awards for its first two self-produced television specials, Seattle Symphony From Benaroya Hall, and Seattle Symphony From Benaroya Hall: Brahms, Kernis and Kodály.

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Members of the media are encouraged to contact the Seattle Symphony Public Relations Department at 206.215.4782 for further information and photos.