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	Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
		Seattle is home to the internationally acclaimed Seattle Symphony, celebrating over 100 years of producing breathtaking sound.
		Seattle is also on the map for a happening jazz scene, favorable location for indie rock artists, as well as a hot spot for touring country, folk and international entertainers.
		Seattle Men’s Chorus is not only the largest community chorus in the nation, but has been performing for packed audiences since 1979.
	www.visitseattle.org /cultural/performMusic.asp (774 words)

	McKinsey & Company - West Coast office - Seattle
		The Seattle location was established in 1995 and retains a culture that is close-knit, entrepreneurial, and community focused.
		Seattle is home to a diverse array of functional expertise.
		Seattle offers rich cultural diversity and is set amidst a backdrop of beautiful scenery.
	www.mckinsey.com /locations/westcoast/ourlocations/seattle (246 words)

	Central Washington University - News and Headlines: CWU To Present Seattle Symphony Oct. 13
		Appointed Seattle Symphony's assistant conductor in June 2003, Knapp received a bachelor's degree in piano performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Tufts University.
		As the Seattle Symphony's Douglas F. King Assistant Conductor, Knapp conducts performances on several different series, covers rehearsals and performances, conducts neighborhood, family and education concerts, edits symphony recordings for radio broadcast, provides grant and development support, and works with the artistic staff on programming.
		Founded in 1903, the Seattle Symphony is one of the oldest and largest cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest.
	www.cwu.edu /~relation/pr-sept24-04.html (582 words)

	Ilkka Talvi Seattle Times
		Seattle Symphony music director Gerard Schwarz decided not to renew the contract of previous concertmaster Ilkka Talvi...
		Seattle Symphony is in the market for a new concertmaster, following music director Gerard Schwarz's...
		Seattle Symphony concertmaster Ilkka Talvi, a fixture with the orchestra for the past two decades, has...
	www.seattlesecrets.com /ilkka-talvi-seattle-times (305 words)

	The Seattle Times: Arts & Entertainment: Seattle Symphony Orchestra musicians' survey creates discord with board of ...
		Seattle Symphony history shows that a contentious changeover in music directors can be perilous.
		In the mid-'70s, when long-term and popular conductor Milton Katims was ousted by a narrow majority of a bitterly divided board, the orchestra entered a period of financial difficulties and reduced audiences as the pro- and anti-Katims factions on the stage and in the community continued to battle.
		The issue of public opinion is on the minds of the Seattle Symphony organization, particularly in light of a musicians' survey said to be critical of Schwarz's leadership.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/artsentertainment/2003101318_symphony03.html (1149 words)

	Company News On Call
		Attendees can experience the thrill of conducting Seattle Symphony in front of a wraparound screen, delve into the histories and characteristics of the various orchestral instruments, and hear conductors and musicians talk about their work.
		Currently, Seattle Symphony has raised over $4 million of its $6.4 million goal for Soundbridge construction and for the creation of an endowment fund that will provide continued support for its operation.
		About Seattle Symphony Seattle Symphony was founded in 1903 and is the oldest and largest cultural institution in the Pacific Northwest.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/04-11-2001/0001467028 (1124 words)

	Seattle Symphony News
		Every year or two, Seattle Symphony music director Gerard Schwarz presents a big work, often by a well-known composer and usually with chorus, which for whatever reason is rarely performed.
		The Seattle Symphony Distinguished Artists Recital Series has a long record of presenting some of the most noted artists on the international stage.
		Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah" was last performed by the Seattle Symphony in February 1989, conducted by the late, great choral conductor Robert Shaw.
	rss.topix.net /who/seattle-symphony (417 words)

	Seattle Symphony -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Seattle Symphony Orchestra is an (A native or inhabitant of the United States) American (A musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players) orchestra based in (Click link for more info and facts about Seattle, Washington) Seattle, Washington.
		The group often performs the works of (Click link for more info and facts about 20th century) 20th century (Someone who composes music as a profession) composers, and many recordings are available on various labels.
		The orchestra was founded on December 29, 1903, by (Click link for more info and facts about Harry West) Harry West, as the Seattle Symphony.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/se/seattle_symphony.htm (185 words)

	Seattle Symphony Orchestra - famous Seattle Symphony Orchestra Classics hit collection and Seattle Symphony Orchestra ...
		The Seattle Symphony, under the direction of Music Director Gerard Schwarz, was founded in 1903, and is the largest and one of the oldest cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest.
		The Seattle Symphony was established on December 29, 1903, when violinist/conductor Harry West assembled 24 musicians to perform in Christiansen Hall, site of the current Seattle Art Museum and directly across the street from Benaroya Hall.
		Seattle Symphony musicians began their long association with Seattle Opera in 1973, serving as the orchestra for opera productions.
	www.naxos.com /orchestrainfo/718.htm (685 words)

	Emerald City : : Performing Arts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Culturally, Seattle is best known as the “home of grunge.” Pearl Jam notwithstanding, though, grunge music ceased to be very important about ten years ago.
		Seattle theatre runs from the nationally recognized 5th Avenue to dozens of underground fringe theatre groups.
		The Seattle Symphony has reached new heights of popularity and controversy under the baton of Gerald Schwarz.
	www.seattle.net /entertainment/performignarts (213 words)

	Seattle Live Music Scene - Rock, Jazz, R&B, Symphony, Opera, And More
		Under the direction of Music Director Gerard Schwarz, the Symphony is recognized for its daring programming and tradition of performing music by 20th century composers.
		The Seattle Symphony is one of the world's most recorded orchestras, represented on more than 80 compact discs and recognized with 10 Grammy nominations.
		Seattle Pro Musica - Seattle Pro Musica is widely considered to be one of the finest ensembles in the Pacific Northwest, with a repertoire ranging from Medieval chant through the works of living composers.
	www.therainiervalley.com /seattle_music_scene.html (571 words)

	Seattle Opera (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The orchestra is drawn from Seattle Symphony, and Seattle Opera engages its own professional regular chorus.
		The Seattle Opera Board of Trustees, a group of approximately 50 community leaders, is entrusted with fiscal responsibility for the company.
		The Seattle Symphony and Opera Players Organization represents the members of the orchestra.
	www.seattleopera.org /company/about_us (157 words)

	Seattle Central International Education Programs - Favorite Places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Seattle Mariners (baseball), Seattle Supersonics (basketball), and other professional sports events are popular activities we enjoy throughout the year.
		Seattle is known for having one of the most innovative opera companies in the world.
		Under Maestro Gerard Schwartz, the Seattle Symphony is famous for performances of American composers.
	www.seattlecentral.org /~international/favorites.shtml (551 words)

	Seattle Symphony & Opera Players' Organization - Welcome
		Seattle Symphony and Opera Players' Organization - Welcome
		who provide world-class music for both the Seattle Symphony and the Seattle Opera.
		International Guild of Symphony, Opera and Ballet Musicians
	www.seattlesymmusicians.org (56 words)

	Mayor's Office of Film & Music: Seattle Festivals & Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Seattle Pro Musica, winner of the Margaret Hillis Achievement Award for Choral Excellence and the ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music, is a critically acclaimed choral ensemble, performing under the direction of conductor and artistic director Karen P. Thomas.
		Seattle Men's Chorus is the largest community chorus in America and the largest gay men's chorus in the world.
		The Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras was founded in 1942, and is the largest youth symphony organization in the United States.
	www.ci.seattle.wa.us /music/festivals.htm (1823 words)

	Journal Newspapers - Seattle Symphony: East meets West with Silk Road Project
		Deborah Card, executive director of the Seattle Symphony sees the "Silk Road Project" as a natural progression to the orchestra's spring festivals which are designed to offer diverse and contemporary music.
		Seattle Symphony Music Director Gerard Schwarz views hosting the "Silk Road Project" as a wonderful opportunity to shift musical gears from traditional classical European compositions to distinctive new sounds from other parts of the world.
		A visit to Seattle Symphony's Music Discovery Center Soundbridge may be a place for audiences to visit before attending a "Silk Road Project" concert to prepare for the unique instrumentation they will be exposed to during the festival.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=4024941&BRD=1024&PAG=461&dept_id=231484&rfi=8 (718 words)

	BYSO Staff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		He is the associate conductor of the Seattle Symphony and has led numerous performances in virtually all of the orchestra's series.
		She is also a musician and has played viola with the Peninsula Symphony of California and the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra as well as many other local ensembles.
		She was a conductor of the UW Symphony Orchestra for several concerts during her studies there, including the highly successful production of Cole Porter's "Kiss Me, Kate" and was conductor of the UW Summer Orchestra for two years.
	www.byso.org /staff.htm (894 words)

	Seattle Symphony \| Colorful Russian and Finnish works: Music & nightlife: The Seattle Times
		How refreshing it was to feature two of the Symphony's own players, Maria Larionoff, acting concertmaster, and Elisa Barston, principal second violin, in Arvo PÃÂ¤rt's "Tabula Rasa." This is a rather strange, haunting work full of endless repeating effects.
		Seattle Symphony Orchestra, with guest conductor Eri Klas, 8 tonight, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $15-$89 (206-215-4747 or www.seattle symphony.org).
		This symphony didn't provide easily accessible melodies for the listener to take home, and some may have found it less than satisfying for that reason.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/musicnightlife/2003575789_symp17.html (465 words)

	Music Director
		He was the Associate Conductor of the Seattle Symphony from 1996 to 2001 (after having served as Assistant Conductor from 1992-96), and conducted concerts in all of the orchestra's major series.
		He has led concerts with the Milwaukee Symphony, the Rochester Philharmonic, the Boulder (Colorado) Philharmonic, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Michigan State University, the Sacramento Symphony, and Chamber Music Northwest in Portland.
		He is most proud of the extensive series of recordings he made with Gerard Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony.
	www.seattlephil.com /pages/musicdirector.html (690 words)

	Auditions
		She and a colleague decided to come to Seattle to compete, sparked by an airline offering two-for-one fares from Chicago.
		It is a timely topic because the Seattle Symphony orchestra has three vacancies for which auditions will take place this season: principal horn, associate concertmaster and assistant principal bass.
		Another player brought his bass to Seattle for an audition, and found that the instrument was smashed in the airplane cargo hold.
	www.seattlesymmusicians.org /auditions.htm (1222 words)

	Post Alley: The Times on the Symphony (Seattle Weekly)
		Today The Seattle Times finally weighs in on the Seattle Symphony Orchestra revolt (earlier relevant posts here, here, and here, and article here), and though it breaks no news, it's a decent primer for those who need a program to follow along.
		I am a member of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra who has tried to appeal to reason in the midst of the turmoil and controversy largely ignited by the Seattle Weekly.
		I am a member of the Seattle Symphony who has tried to appeal to reason in the midst of the turmoil and controversy largely ignited by Roger Downey and the Seattle Weekly.
	www.seattleweekly.com /arts/blogs/postalley/2006/07/the_times_on_the_symphony.php (402 words)

	Seattle Symphony News - Topix
		Asher Fisch, who has been on the podium for the Seattle Opera and the Seattle Symphony, will conduct and play the piano this weekend in Benaroya Hall.
		Changes are afoot for Seattle Symphony subscribers with today's announcement of the orchestra's 105th season in 2007-08.
		The symphony has done away with such series designations as Masterpiece, Encore and Bravo...
	www.topix.net /who/seattle-symphony (570 words)

	Seattle Symphony Presents An Evening Of Mozart \| Huliq: Breaking News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In the second concert of the Mainly Mozart series at Seattle Symphony this season, guest conductor and pianist Philippe Entremont will lead an all-Mozart program featuring Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor.
		From 1981 to 1986, he was Director of the New Orleans Philharmonic Orchestra and presently resides as the Director of Music of the Denver Symphony.
		He also is the Founder, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Festival Orchestra of the biennial Santo Domingo Music Festival, the Principal Guest Conductor of the Munich Symphony and the Orchestra de Cadaqués.
	www.huliq.com /5639/seattle-symphony-presents-an-evening-of-mozart (526 words)

	Metroblogging Seattle: A Star Wars Symphony
		The orchestra was also accompanied by the Seattle Symphony Chorale, who showed us their vocal might during the most popular prequel piece, "Duel of the Fates," a song that even had a music video on MTV.
		Kunzel took a moment to compliment the Seattle Symphony, saying that we should be very proud of their hard work and talent, and that attempting John Williams' score was no easy feat.
		We were then invited to join the symphony and chorale in a rendition of "When The Saints Go Marching In" in tribute to those in the paths of Katrina and Rita, and the audience obliged with hands clapping and voices echoing off of the sleek wooden panels of Taper Auditorium.
	seattle.metblogs.com /archives/2005/10/a_star_wars_symphony.phtml (981 words)

	classical music - andante - the seattle symphony plays david diamond
		Diamond is the Seattle Symphony's honorary composer-in-residence, and the close relationship the conductor and orchestra have with the composer has resulted in some smartly conceived, brilliantly executed music-making.
		Scoring is imaginative here too: the first of the two slow movements, for instance, opens with the unusual and arresting sound of three unison flutes backed by harp and piano.
		That piece, however, was performed by the New York Chamber Symphony and evidently was not available as part of the Seattle deal.
	www.andante.com /article/article.cfm?id=20977 (442 words)

	Official Ticketmaster site. Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Auditorium Seattle, WA tickets . Directions, seating chart, ...
		Seattle Symphony - Alasdair Neale - Conductor - Symphony Chorale
		Located at Seattle Symphony Ticket Office on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Union Street.
		Absolutely no children under 5 years of age will be allowed in the Auditorium for Seattle Symphony concerts except for : Tiny Tots Concerts: designed for tots from birth to 5 years of age.
	www.ticketmaster.ca /venue/123179?start=21&rpp=20&searchtype= (611 words)

	Official Ticketmaster site. Seattle Symphony tickets, dates
		Seattle Symphony - Vassily Sinaisky - Conductor - Xavier Phillips
		Seattle Symphony - Jun Markl - Conductor - Benjamin Hochman - Piano
		Seattle Symphony - Gerard Schwarz - Conductor - Andreas Haefliger
	www.ticketmaster.com /artist/804282 (455 words)

	Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra \| Purchase Tickets \| Calendar \| Artist
		In 2004, as part of the Centennial celebration, the Seattle Symphony and Maestro Schwarz embarked on an East Coast Tour with a premier of Bright Sheng’s The Phoenix, culminating in their critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut.
		In addition to his extensive Seattle Symphony discography, his additional 100 recordings are with the Czech Philharmonic, London Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Berlin Radio, Orchestre National de France, English Chamber Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, LA Chamber Orchestra, New York Chamber Symphony, Mostly Mozart, among others.
		Recent recording activity includes all the Mahler symphonies and Strauss tone poems with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, a William Schuman series with the Seattle Symphony, and his extensive discography for the Milken Archive for American Jewish Music.
	www.milwaukeesymphony.org /purchasetickets/calendar/artist.asp?id=50040074 (723 words)

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