{"id":16776,"date":"2026-07-29T17:34:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/29\/seven-lions-announces-orchestral-show-with-seattle-symphony\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T02:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T00:18:51","slug":"seven-lions-to-take-the-stage-with-the-seattle-symphony-for-a-one-of-a-kind-orchestral-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/29\/seven-lions-to-take-the-stage-with-the-seattle-symphony-for-a-one-of-a-kind-orchestral-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Lions to Take the Stage with the Seattle Symphony for a One-of-a-Kind Orchestral Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Seven Lions to Debut Symphonic Spectacle at Benaroya Hall<\/h2>\n<p>Electronic music visionary Seven Lions is set to push the boundaries of his discography this autumn, stepping away from the festival circuit and into the refined acoustics of the concert hall. On September 25, the producer will headline <em>Opus Harmonia<\/em>, an exclusive, one-night-only engagement featuring the prestigious Seattle Symphony at the iconic Benaroya Hall.<\/p>\n<h3>A Grand Orchestral Reimagining<\/h3>\n<p>This ambitious undertaking is the result of a deep collaboration with Andrew Joslyn, the Seattle Symphony\u2019s Associate Director of Popular Programming. A renowned composer and orchestrator, Joslyn has meticulously reimagined 17 of Seven Lions\u2019 most beloved tracks, expanding them for a full 50-piece ensemble. The goal is to strip back the producer\u2019s signature cinematic synth layers and high-energy melodic drops, rebuilding them from the ground up to thrive within a traditional symphonic framework-a level of complexity and scale that remains a career first for the artist.<\/p>\n<h3>Breaking New Ground in Classical Crossover<\/h3>\n<p>The significance of <em>Opus Harmonia<\/em> extends beyond Seven Lions\u2019 personal artistic growth; it marks a historic milestone for the Seattle Symphony as well. While many modern orchestras have experimented with &#8220;DJ-plus-strings&#8221; performances-where a producer plays over pre-recorded backing tracks-this event represents a departure from that standard. By integrating a live electronic artist directly into the orchestral arrangement, the performance serves as a bold experiment in how far the fusion of digital soundscapes and classical instrumentation can truly evolve.<\/p>\n<h3>An All-Star Vocal Lineup<\/h3>\n<p>To bring these new arrangements to life, Seven Lions has curated a stellar roster of guest vocalists. Fans can expect fresh, intimate interpretations of tracks that were originally defined by heavy bass and intricate vocal chops. The stage will feature performances by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brieanna Grace<\/li>\n<li>Dylan Matthew<\/li>\n<li>Fiora<\/li>\n<li>Haliene<\/li>\n<li>Jonathan Mendelsohn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By replacing digital production with the raw, organic power of a string section, the show promises to highlight the underlying emotional depth of Seven Lions&#8217; songwriting. As the industry continues to see a rise in orchestral-electronic hybrids-much like the recent trend of &#8220;symphonic raves&#8221; gaining traction in Europe-this Seattle showcase stands out as a sophisticated evolution of the genre.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"echo_read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmtunes.com\/2026\/07\/seven-lions-announces-orchestral-show-with-seattle-symphony\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=seven-lions-announces-orchestral-show-with-seattle-symphony\" target=\"_blank\"> \u00bb More Info >>><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seven Lions is taking his catalog into the concert hall this fall. The producer has announced Opus Harmonia, a one-night-only performance with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall on September 25. Joining Jeff for the show are Brieanna Grace, Dylan Matthew, Fiora, Haliene, and Jonathan Mendelsohn. The project was built in partnership with Seattle Symphony\u2019s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":16777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[2831,2832,78,402,36,79,2833,2834,558,2835,2836],"class_list":["post-16776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-events","tag-andrew-joslyn","tag-benaroya-hall","tag-events","tag-kevin","tag-mixtv","tag-music-news","tag-opus-harmonia","tag-orchestral-performance","tag-review-kng","tag-seattle-symphony","tag-seven-lions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16776\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}