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Lest we forget

Philippa Kiraly — Wed, 14 May 2014 17:44:21 +0000

Music of Remembrance is about not forgetting not just Hitler, but the atmosphere in Europe which gave rise to Hitler, the intolerance of people towards those other than they. Most of MoR’s presentations have had to do with the Holocaust, but last Monday’s concert, the last in MoR’s 16th season, went back to 1918 and … Continue reading →

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.

“Stunning” Premieres from Jake Heggie & Gene Scheer at Music of Remembrance

Philippa Kiraly — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:58:16 +0000

The poignancy of his acting, this tall man with long arms at a music stand, the agony in his big voice, had the audience riveted as he brought to life Scheer’s beautiful lyrics drawn from Lewin’s diary with Heggie’s music.

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

Dana Wen — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:30:52 +0000

As the weather gets warmer, things are starting to heat up in the local classical music scene. Catch world premiere performances, explore great works of the 20th century, and travel back in time to 17th century Italy or 12th century Germany.

“Emperor of Atlantis” Opera is a Work to Hear More than Once

Philippa Kiraly — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:43:19 +0000

Musically, it’s a work to hear more than once. Ullman’s score includes hints of other composers and a couple of intentionally outright borrowings, though in unusual guise. When the Drummer proclaims the Emperor’s killing plans, she does so to the tune of “Deutschland uber alles,” albeit in a minor key, and at the end, the actors converge on the Emperor to the melody of “Ein feste berg” but with different harmonies.

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!