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What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks For May

Dana Wen — Sat, 10 May 2014 14:55:42 +0000

Though May is already in full swing, there are still plenty of options for classical music fans looking for live music. This month's offerings run the gamut from opera and chamber music to modern dance and ballet.

What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks For April

Dana Wen — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:25:12 +0000

Spring is in full bloom around Seattle! With seasonal transitions come musical changes as well; local ensembles and concert venues look towards warmer weather this month with music of growth, rebirth, and summer sunshine.

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.

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

Dana Wen — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:00:10 +0000

After the many musical treats (no tricks!) of October, the classical music season is in full swing here in Seattle. November's calendar abounds with visits from touring ensembles and soloists, as well as exciting performances by local groups. Head to a concert hall and take advantage of this month's diverse musical offerings, especially before the holiday music deluge blankets the concert calendar for December.

At Pacific MusicWorks, a Greek God Turned Frustrated Stalker

Philippa Kiraly — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:24:22 +0000

Handel's cantata Apollo e Dafne is an opera in miniature, with emotions as sharply delineated as you’d find in Puccini’s Tosca but in a fraction of the time.

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

Dana Wen — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:30:08 +0000

This month, head to the classical concert hall for some serious time-traveling. Experience a cantata that was lost of the world for hundreds of years, then expand your horizons with new local music that's hot off the press. No matter if you're a fan of modern dance, medieval literature, or sports and games, there's something on the calendar for you this April.