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Seattle Symphony Cellist Efe Baltacıgil Delights With Dvořák

Dana Wen — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:12:24 +0000

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.

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

Dana Wen — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:12:28 +0000

Let music whisk you around the world this month! March’s concert offerings combine Western classical favorites with musical traditions from around the world. Experience traditional Vietnamese instruments, a collection of works by Swedish composers, and contemporary dance from Taiwan, among others. Happy travels! Mar. 6 – 8 — Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan visits … Continue reading →

Seattle Symphony Plays Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius

Philippa Kiraly — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:27:45 +0000

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.

Joshua Roman’s All-Star Cello Extravaganza Rolls Into Town Hall

Dana Wen — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:13:13 +0000

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."