Seattle Symphony covers its nakedness in a flood of PR flam

You would scarcely believe from the launch of the new season that the music director, Thomas Dausgaard, flew out a few weeks ago claiming to feel threatened by the chief executive and the board.

There is no mention of Dausgaard in the season launch, or of the 104 emails that led to his departure.

Instead, we get self-congratulation and film-flam in abundance.

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Today the Seattle Symphony announces its 2022/2023 season, which features a wide range of repertoire across its full series offerings and an exciting lineup of acclaimed guest artists and conductors joining the orchestra from around the world. The upcoming season is one of continued collaboration to bring more inspiring new works and premieres to Benaroya Hall, paired with symphonic favorites and returning popular guest artists.

Seattle Symphony President & CEO Krishna Thiagarajan (pictured) said, “Music is an essential part of the human experience — it allows us to express vast creativity, imagine things beyond ourselves, and aspire to a better collective existence. When people come to Benaroya Hall and listen to the beautiful music that the Seattle Symphony creates, there is a resounding spirit of imagination and inspiration felt, arguably one that is more poignant than ever as our perspectives have shifted during a couple of trying years. The amazing support we have felt throughout the pandemic has fortified our passion and commitment to our audience, reinforcing how important music is to us all. The 2022/2023 season strongly reflects that, and next season we will continue bringing our community together to hear more new music and see better representation on our stage.

“Our 2022/2023 season has been conceived to bring people together and entice us on new voyages of discovery,” said Vice President of Artistic Planning Raff Wilson, “On our stage, the public will be able to experience some of today’s most exciting conductors and soloists, collaborating with the brilliant musicians of the Seattle Symphony. Every concert tells a totally unique story in its combination of music, performers and audience. This season is about exploring those stories together. We have a lot in store in the upcoming season, and I can’t wait to see our community at Benaroya Hall as we experience it together.”..

Today the Seattle Symphony announces its 2022/2023 season, which features a wide range of repertoire across its full series offerings and an exciting lineup of acclaimed guest artists and conductors joining the orchestra from around the world. The upcoming season is one of continued collaboration to bring more inspiring new works and premieres to Benaroya Hall, paired with symphonic favorites and returning popular guest artists.

Seattle Symphony President & CEO Krishna Thiagarajan said, “Music is an essential part of the human experience — it allows us to express vast creativity, imagine things beyond ourselves, and aspire to a better collective existence. When people come to Benaroya Hall and listen to the beautiful music that the Seattle Symphony creates, there is a resounding spirit of imagination and inspiration felt, arguably one that is more poignant than ever as our perspectives have shifted during a couple of trying years. The amazing support we have felt throughout the pandemic has fortified our passion and commitment to our audience, reinforcing how important music is to us all. The 2022/2023 season strongly reflects that, and next season we will continue bringing our community together to hear more new music and see better representation on our stage.

“Our 2022/2023 season has been conceived to bring people together and entice us on new voyages of discovery,” said Vice President of Artistic Planning Raff Wilson, “On our stage, the public will be able to experience some of today’s most exciting conductors and soloists, collaborating with the brilliant musicians of the Seattle Symphony. Every concert tells a totally unique story in its combination of music, performers and audience. This season is about exploring those stories together. We have a lot in store in the upcoming season, and I can’t wait to see our community at Benaroya Hall as we experience it together.”