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

Dana Wen — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:30:28 +0000

The glorious Seattle summer has finally arrived, and with it comes a treasure trove of light-hearted and fun classical concerts. Experience the joy of live music outdoors at one of several concerts in local parks, or cool off with some chamber music favorites.

A Bouquet of French Favorites at the Seattle Symphony

Dana Wen — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:58:17 +0000

The Seattle Symphony performs works by French composers Dutilleux, Dukas, and Ravel tonight at Benaroya Hall. Also on the program is a U.S. premiere by Macedonian composer Damir Imeri. Featured performers are guest conductor Susanna Mälkki and pianist Simon Trpčeski.

What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for April 2012

Dana Wen — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:52:37 +0000

It looks like April is the Month of the Symphony in Seattle. Our calendar is full of concerts featuring some of classical music's most beloved works of the symphonic genre. Composers represented include Mozart, Mahler, Prokofiev, Mendelssohn, and Shostakovich.

Seattle Symphony Rings in the New Year With the Ninth

Dana Wen — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:34:44 +0000

The Seattle Symphony has an annual tradition of ringing in the new year with performances of Beethoven's Ninth, and this year, Conductor Laureate Gerard Schwarz returns to the podium at Benaroya Hall for these popular concerts. Performances began on Wednesday evening and will be held nightly, culminating in a special New Year's Eve concert and gala on Saturday night.