Sammamish Symphony to open with Gershwin

The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 2014-2015 orchestral season featuring master pianist Mark Salman.

The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 2014-2015 orchestral season featuring master pianist Mark Salman.

Salman will perform with the symphony Oct. 17 at the Meydenbauer Theatre in Bellevue as the orchestra opens with the performance of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Salman and the symphony will give another performance Oct. 18 at the Eastlake Performing Arts Center in Sammamish.

Salman, a native of Connecticut, performs frequently with Pacific Northwest orchestras including Orchestra Seattle, the Northwest Sinfonetta, and Bellevue Philharmonic.

For times, ticket information and a full calendar of concerts, visit www.sammamishsymphony.org.

Meydenbauer Center is located at 11100 N.E. Sixth St. Eastlake Performing Arts Center is located at 400 228th Ave. N.E.