This week’s featured concerts: Feb. 4 — Banjo master Béla Fleck joins string quartet Brooklyn Rider for a UW World Series performance that crisscrosses folk and classical genres. Feb. 4 — Tacoma-based vocal ensemble Canonici sings secular Renaissance works from France, England, … Continue reading
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This week’s featured concerts: Jan. 30 — The early music specialists of Pacific Musicworks join forces with the University of Washington Symphony for an evening of music by Haydn, C.P.E. Bach, and Gabrielli. Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 — Seattle Symphony celebrates the … Continue reading
This week’s featured concerts: Jan. 20 – 27 — True to its name, the Salish Sea Early Music Festival tours the Washington coastline from Bellingham to Tacoma with a whirlwind of seven concerts in one week. This installment of the festival … Continue reading
For those on the go during the holidays, Choral Arts‘ annual Christmas concert provides an tiny oasis of calm during December’s hustle and bustle. The choir’s hour-long program, sung with no breaks between pieces, is perfectly tailored to busy holiday … Continue reading
As one of the 20th century’s most beloved composers, Benjamin Britten stands out for his outstanding choral offerings. Born in 1913, the English composer left a legacy of vocal repertoire that continues to inspire to this day. In celebration of … Continue reading
The holiday concert season may already be in full swing, but there’s still a full calendar of festive musical events set to spread Christmas cheer all around the Seattle area. Our list is just a small sampling of the vast … Continue reading
With its expressive, reedy tone and air-filled bellows that can expand more than three feet, the bandoneón is one of the world’s most dramatic instruments. Related to the accordion and concertina, the bandoneón was invented in Germany and brought to … Continue reading
On November 16, the University District’s historic Neptune Theater buzzed with energy as an excited crowd packed into the auditorium’s two tiers. Fans young and old came to help the Kronos Quartet celebrate their 40th anniversary as an ensemble. The … Continue reading
Just as the blustery, wet weather is making us want to scuttle off to the nearest concert hall, the October calendar looks like it’s filling up with an impressive list of appearances by some of classical music’s biggest names. The … Continue reading
This week’s featured concerts: Oct. 1 — Originally known as a member of bluegrass ensembles Nickel Creek and the Punch Brothers, mandolinist Chris Thile‘s current work spans folk, classical, and jazz traditions. The 2012 MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient performs Bach … Continue reading