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'Elf' in Concert with the Seattle Symphony

Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM PST · Benaroya Hall
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'Elf' in Concert with the Seattle Symphony
The Seattle Symphony performs John Debney's score live while the movie Elf plays—basically, watching Will Ferrell's Christmas comedy with a full orchestra playing along in real time. It's at Benaroya Hall downtown on December 12th, and if you like the film or just want to hear how a composer actually scores comedy and sentiment, it's a genuinely fun way to experience both.

Lineup

  • John Cardon Debney (born August 18, 1956) is an American composer and conductor of film, television, and video game scores. His work encompasses a variety of mediums and genres like comedy, horror, science fiction, thriller, fantasy, and action-adventure. He is a long-time collaborator of Disney and has written music for their films, television series, and theme parks.

  • Seattle Wind Symphony is a 55-member audition-level woodwind, brass, and percussion ensemble founded in 2011 to present professional quality symphonic wind music to the general public, educators, and students in the Puget Sound region. The ensemble is dedicated to performing compelling literature from diverse composers and inspiring young musicians by modeling high standards of music and performance.

Venue

200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA · Downtown, Seattle