Conductor Tigran Arakelyan and Mezzo-Soprano Laurel Semerdjian Join Forces for Mahler’s Monumental Symphony No. 3.
SEATTLE, WA — The Northwest Mahler Festival will showcase a collaboration of two acclaimed Armenian-American artists. Music Director Tigran Arakelyan will lead the festival orchestra in Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 3 on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Shorewood Performing Arts Center.
As the longest symphony in the standard repertoire, this immense, transformative work spans nearly 100 minutes. Bringing the six-movement masterpiece to life demands a massive orchestral presence alongside an extraordinary vocal cast. The performance features mezzo-soprano Laurel Semerdjian as the soloist, alongside the Northwest Boychoir (Artistic Director Jacob Winkler) and a Women’s Chorus (Artistic Director Beth Ann Bonnecroy).
About the Artists:
- Tigran Arakelyan (Conductor): Music Director of the Northwest Mahler Festival since 2018, Arakelyan is an award-winning conductor known for his dynamic interpretations and visionary leadership.
- Laurel Semerdjian (Mezzo-Soprano): Hailed for her “deep, velvety voice,” Semerdjian is a premier international soloist renowned for bringing profound emotional depth to Mahler’s vocal movements.
Ticket & Venue Information:
- Venue: Shorewood Performing Arts Center (17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA)
- Date/Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM
- Tickets: Available online, click here. Early booking is highly recommended due to limited seating.
About the Northwest Mahler Festival:
Founded to celebrate the expansive works of Gustav Mahler, the Northwest Mahler Festival brings together regional musicians, vocalists, and choruses every summer. Learn more at: www.nwmahlerfestival.org
