Seattle Symphony Orchestra's Music Director Designate Ludovic Morlot
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On June 29th, Seattle Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors Chair Leslie Jackson Chihuly and Interim Executive Director Mark McCampbell announced that French conductor Ludovic Morlot has been named Music Director Designate, beginning in the 2010–2011 season, to assume the role of Music Director at the beginning of the 2011–2012 season with an initial six-year contract.
Seattle Symphony’s current Music Director Gerard Schwarz, who has held that role since 1985, will assume the title of Conductor Laureate after his final season in 2010–2011.
The world-renowned conductor of our own Seattle Symphony Orchestra comes to KING FM every Wednesday night at 7pm for "Musical Moments with Gerard Schwarz.” Join us as he shares stories, insights, and music from his lifetime in classical music.
KING FM brings you the Seattle Symphony! Join us September 20th - 24th on our NW Focus program at 8pm to hear a preview of the coming Seattle Symphony season, followed by the opening live broadcast of Thursday, September 23rd. And tune-in every Wednesday evening at 8pm from October 6th through November 10th to hear our exclusive broadcast concerts featuring the Seattle Symphony with Gerard Schwarz. Each broadcast concert also features some of the best known soloists. Only on KING FM!
Fall Series
September 23rd at 8pm - Gerard Schwarz, conductor - Yefim Bronfman, piano LIVE Broadcast
Opening Masterworks Concert of the 2010-2011 Season
Foote: Francesca da Rimini
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16
October 6th at 8pm - Gerard Schwarz, conductor
October 13th at 8pm - Gerard Schwarz, conductor
October 20th at 8pm - Gerard Schwarz, conductor
October 27th at 9pm - Gerard Scharwz, conductor
November 3rd at 8pm - Gerard Scharwz, conductor
November 11th at 8pm - Gerard Scharwz, conductor
Spring Series
April 6th, 2011 at 8pm - Gerard Schwarz, conductor
April 13th, 2011 at 8pm - Gerard Schwarz, conductor
April 20th, 2011 at 8pm - Gerard Schwarz, conductor
April 27th, 2011 at 8pm - Gerard Schwarz, conductor
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Gerard Schwarz, Seattle Symphony, Music Director "The decision for KING FM to move to a listener-supporter format is cause for celebration! This critical step in the station’s evolution proves once again that KING FM has its finger on the pulse of classical music supporters and enthusiasts, locally and globally. Moreover KING’s new mission and strategy will better connect arts organizations and the public through a keen focus on music education and local arts/cultural activities which will contribute greatly to the survival of classical music – an incredible achievement. Drum rolls please for KING FM, its founders, management and staff! Bravissimi!
Lisa Bergman, Executive Director, Icicle Creek Music Center
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Harriet Bullitt
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Brenda Barnes, President, KUSC
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Connie Cooper, Executive Director Seattle Chamber Music Society
Click to listen to the exclusive interview On Demand 
The world-renowned conductor of our own Seattle Symphony Orchestra comes to KING FM every Wednesday night at 7pm for "Musical Moments with Gerard Schwarz.” Join us as he shares stories, insights, and music from his lifetime in classical music. 
