Xian Zhang live in Seattle

Experience Xian Zhang live on June 24th

Xian Zhang will conduct a performance at Benaroya Hall’s Taper Auditorium in Seattle, Washington on June 24, 2026. Zhang is a highly regarded conductor known for her dynamic interpretations of both standard orchestral repertoire and lesser-known works. Her style is often described as possessing both technical precision and emotional depth, frequently highlighting dramatic nuance within compositions. She has a particular affinity for Italian opera and Romantic-era symphonies, but demonstrates versatility across a broad range of musical periods.

Taper Auditorium is the primary performance space within Benaroya Hall, which opened in 1998. The hall was designed by LMN Architects and acoustician Russell Johnson, specifically to address the shortcomings of Seattle’s previous main concert venue, the aging Seattle Opera House. Taper Auditorium is renowned for its excellent acoustics, achieved through adjustable elements like suspended sound reflectors and side wall panels that can be repositioned to optimize sound for different ensemble sizes and types of performances.