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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 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.

Beethoven’s “Archduke” Visits Wallingford & Town Hall

Philippa Kiraly — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:44:34 +0000

The major work on the program was Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-Flat, the “Archduke,” which Velinzon performed with Simple Measure’s founder, cellist Rajan Krishnaswami, and pianist Mark Salman. (The concert is repeated this Sunday at 2 p.m., downstairs at Town Hall.)

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 May

Dana Wen — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:56:46 +0000

Get ready for a wild month in the Seattle classical music scene. Catch violinist Hilary Hahn at the Neptune, Seattle Opera at KeyArena, a performance by a "fire organ" at On the Boards, and operatic arias in your local pub.