A Superb, Summer Concert at the CMC
The Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival is off to a fine start. Nordstrom Recital Hall was packed for the … Continue reading A Superb, Summer Concert at the CMC
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Spectacular Shostakovich Lights Up Summer Chamber Music Fest
On Wednesday night, classical music fans were treated to two of Shostakovich’s most celebrated string quartets at the Seattle Chamber Music Society’s summer festival. Two gems from the Romantic Era rounded out the evening’s program. Continue reading Spectacular Shostakovich Lights Up Summer Chamber Music Fest
For Summer, a Chamber Music Feast at Benaroya Hall
Starting a few days earlier than usual, the Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival opened Saturday night at Nordstrom Recital Hall with some new faces and music. Under violinist James Ehnes, who succeeded Toby Saks as artistic director a year ago, the festival is branching out with more music for winds or brass. Continue reading For Summer, a Chamber Music Feast at Benaroya Hall
From Brahms to Bartók at the Seattle Chamber Music Festival
The Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival is in full swing. Sunday’s concert featured the contrasting musical styles of Brahms and Bartók. Continue reading From Brahms to Bartók at the Seattle Chamber Music Festival
What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for January
Seattle’s classical music ensembles and concert venues are off to a running start this year with a stellar line-up of performances for the month of January. If you’ve resolved to catch more live music in 2013, take a peek at our concert round-up. Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for January
Violinist Augustin Hadelich Delivers “Extraordinary Performance” at Seattle’s Chamber Music Festival
Hadelich announced this was a frivolous program, explaining that Stravinsky transcribed various works by Tchaikovsky to create a ballet, The Fairy’s Kiss, and in the process mischievously “Stravinskified” the Tchaikovsky. Continue reading Violinist Augustin Hadelich Delivers “Extraordinary Performance” at Seattle’s Chamber Music Festival
What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for July
Summer’s here! This month is full of sizzling classical music performances, including world-class chamber music, works inspired by outer space, and a Greenlake sunset soundtrack. Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for July