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The Bad Things Carry On, ‘After the Inferno’

Tony Kay — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:55:12 +0000

[The Bad Things celebrate this week’s release of their new album, After the Inferno, with a release party at Columbia City Theater Friday evening, September 19. Doors at 8:00 p.m; show at 9:00 p.m. Tickets–$10 advance, $12 day of show–are still available here.] It sounds strange to call a series of songs about death, alcoholism, … Continue reading →

Jewish Renaissance Music Gets “Obscene” with Ensemble Lucidarium

Philippa Kiraly — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:29:01 +0000

For some time Ensemble Lucidarium has been exploring and recreating Jewish music from medieval times and the Renaissance, and they brought one of the programs to Town Hall Saturday night under the auspices of the Early Music Guild. Titled Una Festa Ebraica—Celebrating Life, the program covered the music of joyous Jewish occasions, from the bris—when … Continue reading →

A Symphony of Hope

Philippa Kiraly — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:12:06 +0000

Andrew Manze has been better known in Seattle for his mastery of the Baroque violin and his ability to engage and pull in listeners like the Pied Piper, but for some years now he has been moving into conducting and expanding his range to the full classical repertoire. This week he is here conducting one … Continue reading →

Byron Schenkman & Friends Offer a Fascinating Glimpse Into Beethoven’s Early Years

Dana Wen — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:00:35 +0000

On Sunday evening, pianist and harpsichordist Byron Schenkman cut the ribbon on a brand-new chamber music series with a performance of three sparkling piano quartets by Beethoven, written when the composer was only fourteen.

Cumulus Delivers at Record Release Show (Photo Gallery)

Tony Kay — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 17:39:15 +0000

I Never Meant It to be Like This, the debut release by Seattle band Cumulus, is the audio equivalent of your most wide-eyed pal grabbing you by the arm and dragging you through crowded city streets on an extra-heady night while you and everyone else treading the pavement make up memories as you go along. … Continue reading →

Mandolin Maestro Chris Thile Celebrates Bach at UW

Dana Wen — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:00:16 +0000

On Tuesday, mandolinist Chris Thile brought a unique mix of Bach, bluegrass, and original compositions to the UW's Meany Hall. The concert was the first stop in Thile's tour to promote his new album, a compilation of Bach violin works performed on the mandolin.