A conversation with Seattle
On April 29, violinist Hilary Hahn and pianist Cory Smythe performed a recital as part of the UW World Series. The duo’s program paired repertoire by Mozart and Schubert with pieces by composers Antón García Abril and Richard Barrett. Continue reading Violinist Hilary Hahn Shines at UW World Series
For about two minutes on Saturday night, the 71,963 people at a sold-out Husky stadium wondered what kind of homecoming it was going to be. Their quarterback had thrown for an interception, and the 19th-ranked Boise State Broncos were on a steady march downfield. Continue reading Huskies Crush Boise State Broncos in Return to Montlake
“There are no less than five college and university graduation ceremonies taking place in Seattle over the coming weekend, June 14 … Continue reading Reminder: Seattle Graduates this Weekend
The evening was an awesome physical feat for any performer, but at the very end, Parker’s fingers were as nimble, as accurate, his touch as relaxed, his playing as clean and rhymic as it all had been at the start. And after it, he played an encore, a quiet, rippling Rachmaninoff prelude. Continue reading Jon Kimura Parker Takes on Mussorgsky, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev & Stravinsky
Charles Ives may be the most important American composer you’ve never heard of. This week, the UW shines the spotlight on Ives with three days of events exploring the eccentric composer’s life and work. Yesterday evening, the UW Symphony and baritone William Sharp kicked off the festival with a selection of Ives’ orchestral music. Continue reading UW Musicians Explore the Strange World of Charles Ives
It’s official: UW campus arborist Sara Shores says the cherry trees will be in full bloom this Easter weekend, thanks to the recent spring-like warmth that’s descended up on Seattle. UW Probcast says mid-60s Saturday, and 69 on Sunday, with a ten percent chance of 73 or higher. Continue reading It’s Cherry Blossom Time at the University of Washington (Photo Gallery)
A cool, blustery start to spring will delay the cherry blossoms’ blooming at the University of Washington, says Sara Shores, campus arborist. Full bloom may arrive around Saturday, April 6, but if the weather warms, as early as Easter weekend. Continue reading Cherry Blossom Time Coming Soon to the UW