John Adams with Seattle Symphony and César Franck

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.

New England-born composer John Adams blends minimalism and post-minimalism, famed for operas Nixon in China, The Death of Klinghoffer, and collaborations with poets Alice Goodman, June Jordan.