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Composers Nat Evans and Leaha Villarreal Bring New Sounds to Wallingford’s Chapel

Dana Wen — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:30:12 +0000

On March 29, new music blends with video art, literature, and drama at Wallingford’s Chapel Performance Space. Hosted by contemporary music collective The Box is Empty, this multimedia event features world premieres by two composers, local favorite Nat Evans and New York-based Leaha Maria Villarreal. Both are known for compositions that blend live acoustic music … Continue reading →

A Blissful Autumn Afternoon With the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra

Dana Wen — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:45:46 +0000

On October 26, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra performed their season opener concert at Wallingford's Chapel Performance Space, featuring a delightful program of music by Hector Berlioz and Igor Stravinsky.

What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for December

Dana Wen — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:12:38 +0000

Need a break from holiday tunes? On the lookout for more unusual seasonal fare? From hearty medieval carols to sensual tango melodies, there are plenty of unique ways to get festive at the concert hall this month.

Seattle Modern Orchestra Explores the Curious Musical World of John Cage

Dana Wen — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:12:49 +0000

Last Friday, the Seattle Modern Orchestra presented a John Cage retrospective. The evening highlighted a variety of the composer's works, including the ambitious Concerto for Prepared Piano and Chamber Orchestra.

What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for November

Dana Wen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:29:56 +0000

Seattle's classical calendar is full of intriguing events in November, from musical comedy to microtonality to Mahler 4. Explore something new this month!

What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for March

Dana Wen — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:04:09 +0000

March is upon us, but it's still blustery, rainy, and cold outside. Luckily, Seattle's got plenty of live classical music to keep you warm while we all hunker down and wait for spring to arrive.