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Chamber music with a twist

Philippa Kiraly — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:02:42 +0000

It takes a lot of courage for a chamber music group playing modern instruments to embark on a concert tour of Baroque music in Seattle, with a superb saxophonist, Branford Marsalis, who is new to the genre and whose instrument was not invented until more than 75 years after the ending of the Baroque era. … Continue reading →

Violinist Hilary Hahn Shines at UW World Series

Dana Wen — Tue, 06 May 2014 17:23:36 +0000

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.

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

Dana Wen — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:25:12 +0000

Spring is in full bloom around Seattle! With seasonal transitions come musical changes as well; local ensembles and concert venues look towards warmer weather this month with music of growth, rebirth, and summer sunshine.

Mesmerizing, Meditative Dance from Taiwan

Philippa Kiraly — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 01:42:37 +0000

Songs of the Wanderers, by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan at Meany Theater Friday night, is not a performance one could ever forget, or find merged with other performances in one’s mind. Unlike any other dance, it is a 90-minute meditation performed with exquisitely slow movement (occasionally interspersed with frenzied ecstatic interludes) in a … Continue reading →

What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Concerts for March

Dana Wen — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:12:28 +0000

Let music whisk you around the world this month! March’s concert offerings combine Western classical favorites with musical traditions from around the world. Experience traditional Vietnamese instruments, a collection of works by Swedish composers, and contemporary dance from Taiwan, among others. Happy travels! Mar. 6 – 8 — Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan visits … 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.