On March 27, Seattle Symphony principal cellist Efe Baltacıgil shone in Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, part of a program that included two 20th century orchestral gems by Debussy and Varèse. Continue reading Seattle Symphony Cellist Efe Baltacıgil Delights With Dvořák
Let music whisk you around the world this month! March’s concert offerings combine Western classical favorites with musical traditions from … Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Concerts for March
All three works—the original version of Mussorgsky’s A Night on Bald Mountain, the Tchaikovsky and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1—were completed within 22 years of each other towards the end of the 19th century, two from Russia, one from its near neighbor, Finland. Continue reading Seattle Symphony Plays Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius
Superstar cellist Joshua Roman takes over Town Hall this Tuesday with an ensemble of local cello heroes. Dana talks with Joshua about Tuesday’s concert, the future of his TownMusic series, and the cello’s “inherent sexiness.” Continue reading Joshua Roman’s All-Star Cello Extravaganza Rolls Into Town Hall
