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. Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks For April
Kevin Mallon, the third of four aspirants this season for the directorship of Seattle Baroque Orchestra, took the helm Saturday … Continue reading Seattle Baroque not at its best
Let music whisk you around the world this month! March’s concert offerings combine Western classical favorites with musical traditions from … Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Concerts for March
Just as the blustery, wet weather is making us want to scuttle to the nearest concert hall, the October calendar looks like it’s filling up with an impressive list of appearances by some of classical music’s biggest names. The coming month is also burgeoning with performances by local artists and ensembles as well. Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for October
With her agile voice, Rottsolk made the most of her lilting, upbeat aria in No. 155, tricky to sing with a fast vocal line all over the register. For several recitatives and arias, both in No. 155 and for almost all of No. 134, Bach joins alto and tenor together in duet. Lane and Mueller sounded absolutely right together, their voices expressively blending and moving apart with the music. Continue reading Seattle Baroque Orchestra Fills Town Hall with Bach Cantata Fans
While these two concertos are familiar to many, the incidental music Purcell wrote for plays is mostly less so. The group of airs and dances for The Gordian Knot Unty’d are delightful, particularly towards the end, when the audience heard a familiar tune, “Rockabye, baby,” in increasingly sophisticated and developed guise. Continue reading Seattle Baroque Orchestra, from Bach Concertos to Purcell Hornpipes
Get your calendars and planners ready! Here’s a rundown of the best Seattle classical music events of the upcoming 2012-13 season, including highlights from the major local ensembles, notable events, and groups to watch in the coming year. Continue reading 2012-13 Season Preview: The Year Ahead in Seattle Classical Music
