Spokane Symphony announces 75th season lineup

The Spokane Symphony announced its 75th concert season details, revealing the music for all 10 Masterworks concerts, six Pops concerts, Movies and Music events and more.

The 75th season starts with Masterworks 1 Sept. 19-20 at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming season.

The Spokane Symphony was originally incorporated in 1945 as the Spokane Philharmonic. It became the Spokane Symphony Society in 1962. In 2007, the Symphony moved into its new home at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox after purchasing and restoring the theater.

Spokane Symphony Music Director James Lowe, the eighth music director in the history of the orchestra, commented on the launch of the upcoming 75th season.

“The 75th season of the Spokane Symphony will be a celebration of the history of our orchestra, its talented musicians and our community," Lowe said. "It’s going to be a season full of wonderful music and exciting guest artists in both the Masterworks and Pops concerts. There isn’t a single, overarching theme to the season, apart from the incredible variety, brilliance and resilience of the human spirit, but isn’t that the theme of all music?

"We are certainly living through some uncertain times, but we are looking forward to the future when we can all be back together," he continued. "For me, this enforced period without live music has been tough, but has reminded me what a precious thing it is. I’m looking forward to the solace, comfort and joy that our Spokane Symphony concerts will bring to the Inland Northwest community."

The new season of the Spokane Symphony starts with Masterworks 1: The Resurrection Sept. 19-20, featuring Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, also known as the “Resurrection Symphony,” which was originally scheduled to be Masterworks 10 in May 2019, until the end of the 74th Spokane Symphony season was canceled due to COVID-19.

Pops Concerts, Movies and Music and Other Specials

The six Spokane Symphony Pops concerts of the new season feature a variety of artists performing with the orchestra.

“The Pops series has something for everyone of all ages, from the music of Ella Fitzgerald, through Pink Martini, Cirque Musica with circus acts performing to music, the Mambo Kings and even the return of the music of Bugs Bunny, complete with cartoons shown on the big screen at the Fox Theater," Lowe said. "We’ll have a very special Holiday Pops this coming December with local star Cami Bradley."

Movies and Music offerings, where a movie is shown while the Spokane Symphony performs the score live, are “The Princess Bride” in February 2021 and “Jurassic Park” in May 2021.

Halloween weekend 2020 will bring “The Magic of Halloween: The Music of Harry Potter and Other Spooky Favorites.”

The Symphony performs Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” with State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara returning for the 10th year. There are five performances over Dec. 3 through 6, 2020.

Lowe will conduct his first Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on New Year’s Eve.

The 75th season’s Chamber Soirees will take place at Barrister Winery and Rockwood South Hill Event Center in November, February and April.

Coffee and Classics are Saturday morning refreshments with a chance to observe the last rehearsal before four Masterworks concerts (Masterworks 2, 4, 8 and 10).

Tickets are now on sale for returning and new subscribers at www.spokanesymphony.org or through the box office at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 509-624-1200. The box office is closed for in-person visits during the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” period, but emails to foxtickets@foxtheaterspokane.com and calls will be returned as soon as possible.

Season ticket prices for 10 Masterworks concerts range from $195 to $450. Students K-12 may attend free and can be ticketed with a subscription.

Visit www.spokanesymphony.org for the new season brochure and other information.

The Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox is at 1001 W. Sprague Ave, Spokane.