Joshua Bell and Seattle Symphony

GRAMMY-winning violinist Joshua Bell, acclaimed soloist and conductor, has led major orchestras worldwide, earned top awards like Avery Fisher Prize, and directs the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

The Seattle Symphony, founded in 1903, is an internationally acclaimed classical orchestra based in Seattle. Known for its inventive programming, commitment to new music, and extensive recording history with over 150 albums, the Symphony has garnered five Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone's 2018 Orchestra of the Year. It is recognized for diverse collaborations and its vital role in the Pacific Northwest cultural scene.