Xian Zhang Seattle Tickets - Benaroya Hall

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Xian Zhang

21 concerts

Xian Zhang, a Chinese-American conductor born in Dandong, China, is renowned for her dynamic classical music interpretations. She serves as Music Director for the New Jersey Symphony and Seattle Symphony. Zhang was the first woman to lead a major Italian symphony orchestra and hold a titled role with a BBC orchestra. Her Grammy-winning album "Letters for the Future" highlights her collaborations. She champions Chinese composers.

Ray Chen

8 concerts

Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, violinist Ray Chen is a child prodigy who won the Yehudi Menuhin and Queen Elisabeth competitions. He debuted at the 1998 Winter Olympics, recorded for Sony and Decca, performed at the 2012 Nobel Prize Concert, and plays a 1715 Stradivarius.

Seattle Symphony

77 concerts

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.