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From Bach to Heavy Metal, Simple Measures Celebrates All Things Cello

Dana Wen — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 23:00:20 +0000

At Town Hall, three local cellists joined cello superstar Matt Haimovtiz onstage for an eclectic program of music ranging from Bach to heavy metal. The performance was the first of the season for Simple Measures, a chamber music concert series that emphasizes a casual, fun format.

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

Dana Wen — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:00:10 +0000

After the many musical treats (no tricks!) of October, the classical music season is in full swing here in Seattle. November's calendar abounds with visits from touring ensembles and soloists, as well as exciting performances by local groups. Head to a concert hall and take advantage of this month's diverse musical offerings, especially before the holiday music deluge blankets the concert calendar for December.

Beethoven’s “Archduke” Visits Wallingford & Town Hall

Philippa Kiraly — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:44:34 +0000

The major work on the program was Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-Flat, the “Archduke,” which Velinzon performed with Simple Measure’s founder, cellist Rajan Krishnaswami, and pianist Mark Salman. (The concert is repeated this Sunday at 2 p.m., downstairs at Town Hall.)

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

Dana Wen — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:30:08 +0000

This month, head to the classical concert hall for some serious time-traveling. Experience a cantata that was lost of the world for hundreds of years, then expand your horizons with new local music that's hot off the press. No matter if you're a fan of modern dance, medieval literature, or sports and games, there's something on the calendar for you this April.

Exploring Melody with Soprano Jennifer Foster and Simple Measures

Philippa Kiraly — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:58:58 +0000

Foster is an excellent exponent. An art song, as was once explained to me, is an opera in three minutes. Without moving much Foster had to be the characters, and she did this admirably with facial expression as well as vocal.

What’s Better Than Seven Cellos? Eight Cellos

Philippa Kiraly — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:18:41 +0000

If you’ve never before heard a host of cellos playing together, you’d be astonished at the thrill of the sound, so rich and reverberant, so exciting. Such was my first reaction to the sound of six cellos playing a movement from a Vivaldi concerto for two cellos with four others taking the roles of violins, viola, and accompanying cello. Downstairs at Town Hall on Friday night, it was the opening work on a program for eight cellos and one soprano presented by Simple Measures.