On Monday, the Seattle Chamber Music Society debuted “Sanctuary,” a new work by composer Lawrence Dillon. Sparkling gems by Mozart and Beethoven continued the concert’s summery theme. Continue reading A Light-Hearted World Premiere at Seattle’s Summer Chamber Music Festival
Hadelich announced this was a frivolous program, explaining that Stravinsky transcribed various works by Tchaikovsky to create a ballet, The Fairy’s Kiss, and in the process mischievously “Stravinskified” the Tchaikovsky. Continue reading Violinist Augustin Hadelich Delivers “Extraordinary Performance” at Seattle’s Chamber Music Festival
So often, great pianists are not great composers, but Hamelin, definitely a great pianist, has the depth and the imagination and the knowledge to write music which has the components to make it last. Cathy’s Variations, written for his fiancée about five years ago has a gentle flowing melody for a theme, largely in classical-romantic style and tonality. Continue reading Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival Opens Fortissimo
