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Town Music’s Season Finale

Philippa Kiraly — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:36:53 +0000

Four new works and one almost a century old but as new in spirit as the others: That was the fascinating program at Town Hall Tuesday night in Town Music’s season finale. The series, under artistic director Joshua Roman, is building a reputation for new music of high caliber and often engaging content, demonstrating that … Continue reading →

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

Dana Wen — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:39:21 +0000

This June, Seattle's ending the concert season with a bang, in the form of a month-long flurry of world premiere performances. Celebrate another year of local classical music with brand-new works by talented composers from near and far.

Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra shines in recital at Benaroya Hall, with a little help from Joshua Roman

Michelle Scharlock — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:43:31 +0000

Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra members are incredibly lucky students. Not only did they prove themselves worthy of Benaroya Hall under the deft hand of Music Director Stephen Roger Radcliffe this past Sunday, but they had the opportunity to perform with cellist superstar and Pacific Northwest native, Joshua Roman. The program included a variety of orchestral … Continue reading →

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.

JACK Quartet Blazes Through Seattle With Adventurous New Music

Dana Wen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:16 +0000

Last week, New York's JACK Quartet rolled into town for an exciting program of new music at Town Hall. The highlight of the concert was the premiere performance of a work by young composer Jefferson Friedman. Full of emotional intensity, Friedman's Quintet tackles the subject of grief head on.

It’s All Fun and Games With the Talea Ensemble

Dana Wen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:30:59 +0000

From a musical tennis match to a sonic recreation of the video game Pong, games were the theme of the evening at Town Hall last Thursday. Behind the playful blend of modern and contemporary music were the members of the New York-based Talea Ensemble, joined by cellist Joshua Roman.