Pianist Conrad Tao — dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by The New York Times — returns to the Benaroya Hall stage to perform Beethoven’s highly original Fourth Piano Concerto. Plus, the orchestra performs Ravel’s enchanting Mother Goose Suite and gives the U.S. Premiere of Hannah Kendall’s Kanashibari, all under the impressive baton of returning guest conductor Jonathon Heyward.
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Thursday, 25 February, 2021 7:30PM
Celebrated singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway takes you on a musical journey through Linda Ronstadt’s iconic songbook, tracing the many aspects of love through songs like “Different Drum,” “Desperado” and “You’re No Good.” Callaway brings a songwriter’s sensibility to this crowd-pleasing program, having penned songs for the likes of Carole King and Barbra Streisand.
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Friday, 5 March, 2021 8:00PM
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Saturday, 6 March, 2021 8:00PM
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Sunday, 7 March, 2021 2:00PM
Families will love exploring the beauty of our earth with the orchestra as they perform works that evoke the sounds of nature. PLUS: Extend your experience! Join us in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby one hour before the show for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and instrument exploration.
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Saturday, 6 March, 2021 11:00AM
Featuring National Geographic Explorers Bryan Smith and Keith Ladzinski Meet two filmmakers renowned for capturing extreme feats of adventure in some of the world’s most remote and inhospitable environments. Based out of British Columbia, Bryan Smith brings stories of adventure to the screen from the South Pacific’s deepest canyons to the frozen waters of Niagara Falls. Keith Ladzinski takes on the seemingly impossible — including chasing tornadoes, hanging from massive natural arches and swimming with alligators — to document the endeavors of the world’s most elite adventurers. Photo Credit: Keith Ladzinski
National Geographic Live virtual events will feature live broadcasts with National Geographic explorers from all corners of the globe. Explorers will share stories and engage in moderated conversation, including an audience Q&A session.
All National Geographic Live virtual events will be presented online on specific broadcast dates and will be hosted by National Geographic. Ticket holders will receive emailed viewing instructions in advance of each livestream presentation.
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Wednesday, 17 March, 2021 7:00PM
International collaboration takes center stage with the Three Continents Concerto, a new work for cello and orchestra jointly composed by Nico Muhly (U.S.), Sven Helbig (Germany) and Zhou Long (China). Premiered in 2019, this dynamic concerto celebrates musical styles across a vast cultural space: three continents and nearly three generations. The spirit of co-creation is brought to life by cellist Jan Volger.
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Thursday, 18 March, 2021 7:30PM
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Saturday, 20 March, 2021 8:00PM
