2012.6.14. Seattle Symphony

Ludovic Morlot conducts
Stephen Hough on piano

• Bernstein: Overture to Candide
• Ives: Symphony #2
• Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto #3 in D minor

Morlot spoke at the beginning of the concert, honoring Jack Benaroya who passed away in May. An extra piece was played. It's at the end of the first season with Morlot as the music director. I was away most of this season. This is my 3rd concert conducted by Morlot, and he spoke in all 3. He likes the word beautiful. It was used at least 5 times today.

This month program notes mentioned 3 departing members, Luce, Williams, Du. The youngest of these, Du, has served with Seattle Symphony since 1986. I hope they didn't leave out of any discontent during the transition. I truly hope our new music director gets along well with the members of the orchestra. Today's concert was close to full. Outstanding for a noon performance, even though a rush hour discount was offered.