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Seattle Symphony Welcomes New Year with Beethoven & Brahms

Philippa Kiraly — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:44:19 +0000

Every New Year, the Seattle Symphony takes on Beethoven’s massive Ninth Symphony, but each year since music director Ludovic Morlot’s debut, the format has been slightly different.

What We’re Hearing This Holiday Season: Classical Music Picks For Christmas

Dana Wen — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 23:00:40 +0000

The holiday concert season is already in full swing, but there's still a full calendar of festive musical events set to spread Christmas cheer throughout the Seattle area. We've compiled a small sampling of yuletide offerings for everyone, from grandma to your hipster cousin.

A Remarkable Young Quartet in Modigliani

Philippa Kiraly — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:00:23 +0000

The Emerson String Quartet came to mind more than once during the performance by the Modigliani Quartet at Meany Theater Tuesday night. It was not just that the ten-year-old French group of four close friends began as a quartet right after school (maybe in school), nor that within a year of forming it began to … Continue reading →

Byron Schenkman & Friends Offer a Fascinating Glimpse Into Beethoven’s Early Years

Dana Wen — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:00:35 +0000

On Sunday evening, pianist and harpsichordist Byron Schenkman cut the ribbon on a brand-new chamber music series with a performance of three sparkling piano quartets by Beethoven, written when the composer was only fourteen.

A Light-Hearted World Premiere at Seattle’s Summer Chamber Music Festival

Dana Wen — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:30:07 +0000

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.

For Summer, a Chamber Music Feast at Benaroya Hall

Philippa Kiraly — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 21:19:56 +0000

Starting a few days earlier than usual, the Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival opened Saturday night at Nordstrom Recital Hall with some new faces and music. Under violinist James Ehnes, who succeeded Toby Saks as artistic director a year ago, the festival is branching out with more music for winds or brass.