A Symphony of Hope
Andrew Manze has been better known in Seattle for his mastery of the Baroque violin and his ability to engage … Continue reading A Symphony of Hope
Tag: classical
Byron Schenkman & Friends Offer a Fascinating Glimpse Into Beethoven’s Early Years
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. Continue reading Byron Schenkman & Friends Offer a Fascinating Glimpse Into Beethoven’s Early Years
Reveling in Ravel
Ludovic Morlot, just beginning his third year on the podium of the Seattle Symphony as music director, has shown he … Continue reading Reveling in Ravel
Auburn Symphony Orchestra gets personal with Music Especially For You
The title says it all. For the second year running, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra opened its season with “Music Especially … Continue reading Auburn Symphony Orchestra gets personal with Music Especially For You
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Summer Chamber Music Festival Fire
Violinists Augustin Hadelich and Nurit Bar-Joseph seemd to breathe together in their many identical rhythmic phrases, violist Cynthia Phelps and cellist Bion Tsang brought to the performance their usual warm, relaxed tone. It was a superb performance. Continue reading Where There’s Smoke, There’s Summer Chamber Music Festival Fire
For Summer, a Chamber Music Feast at Benaroya Hall
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. Continue reading For Summer, a Chamber Music Feast at Benaroya Hall
Jon Kimura Parker Takes on Mussorgsky, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev & Stravinsky
The evening was an awesome physical feat for any performer, but at the very end, Parker’s fingers were as nimble, as accurate, his touch as relaxed, his playing as clean and rhymic as it all had been at the start. And after it, he played an encore, a quiet, rippling Rachmaninoff prelude. Continue reading Jon Kimura Parker Takes on Mussorgsky, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev & Stravinsky