George Gershwin – Past Concerts
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Bohemian Rhapsody
Sunday, October 9, 2016 @ 2:30pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn, WA, United States
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
$10-$35
Everett Philharmonic Masterworks Concert
Saturday, October 8, 2016 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Everett Civic Auditorium, Everett, WA, United States
Copland – The Tender Land Suite
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7
$10-$25
Mirror Visions Ensemble: Flights of Fantasy
Saturday, October 8, 2016 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm (PDT)
Florence Henry Memorial Chapel at The Highlands, Shoreline, WA, United States
Gilda Lyons' Scales and Tales, a historical account of mythological beasts set to texts by Lawrence de Ferry, Hesiod, John Nieuhoff, and Claudius Aelianus – plus works by Holst, Sibelius, Schubert, Gershwin, Schumann, and others.
$30
Governor's Chamber Music Series: Shostakovich, Gershwin, Debussy
Sunday, October 2, 2016 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm (PDT)
Private home in Queen Anne, Seattle, WA, United States
A memorable one-hour house concert featuring chamber music of Shostakovich, Gershwin, and Debussy.
$50 suggested donation
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival: Romantic Treasures
Saturday, August 13, 2016 @ 5:30pm – 7:00pm (PDT)
Orcas Center, Eastsound, WA, United States
Chamber music from composers Mendelssohn, Gershwin, Dvorák, and Dohnányi.
$10-$33
Blurred Lines: Musical Innovations from Brahms to Stravinsky
Saturday, August 13, 2016 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Brahms – Sonata No. 2 for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 2 (1894)
Debussy – Premiere Rhapsody for Clarinet and Piano (1909-1910)
Stravinsky – Three Pieces for Clarinet (1919)
Berg – Four Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 5 (1913)
Schulhoff – 5 Jazz Etudes (1910-1920)
Gershwin – Three Preludes arranged for Clarinet and Piano (1926)
Debussy – Premiere Rhapsody for Clarinet and Piano (1909-1910)
Stravinsky – Three Pieces for Clarinet (1919)
Berg – Four Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 5 (1913)
Schulhoff – 5 Jazz Etudes (1910-1920)
Gershwin – Three Preludes arranged for Clarinet and Piano (1926)
$10-$15 (age 12 and under free)
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival: Romantic Treasures
Friday, August 12, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Orcas Center, Eastsound, WA, United States
Chamber music from composers Mendelssohn, Gershwin, Dvorák, and Dohnányi.
$10-$33
Groupmuse House Concert: Violin/Piano Summermuse on the Hill!
Friday, August 12, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Private Home in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA, United States
Join us for a lovely evening of Mozart, Sarasate, Debussy, Gershwin, Bartók and Piazzolla!
$10+ donation, RSVP required
Seattle Wind Symphony: 4th Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Favorite patriotic tunes, including a sing-along with the 55-piece Seattle Wind Symphony and 80-voice choir.
Free (Free)
The Seattle Symphony Plays Gershwin
Sunday, June 26, 2016 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (PDT)
Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA, United States
Enjoy a picnic under summer skies while Gershwin's crackling rhythms and sultry swing transport you to far-off musical hotspots.
$25-$69.50
Ensign Symphony & Chorus: American Salute
Saturday, June 25, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Remembering African American slaves who fought for their freedom through song, early settlers who wrote music to remember and teach of freedom and this beautiful country, pioneers and soldiers who sacrificed everything to create freedom, and more.
$16-$36
Seattle Symphony's TUNING UP!: Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue
Friday, June 17, 2016 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Edgard Varèse – Tuning Up
Charles Ives – Orchestral Set No. 2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Derek Bermel – Elixir
John Adams – My Father Knew Charles Ives
Duke Ellington – Harlem
Charles Ives – Orchestral Set No. 2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Derek Bermel – Elixir
John Adams – My Father Knew Charles Ives
Duke Ellington – Harlem
$25
Seattle Symphony: Gershwin & Beethoven
Saturday, June 11, 2016 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Anna Clyne – This Midnight Hour (U.S. premiere)
Gershwin – Concerto in F
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Gershwin – Concerto in F
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
$39-$124 (youth 8-18 free)
Seattle Symphony: Gershwin & Beethoven
Friday, June 10, 2016 @ 12:00pm – 2:20pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Anna Clyne – This Midnight Hour (U.S. premiere)
Gershwin – Concerto in F
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Gershwin – Concerto in F
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
$39-$124 (youth 8-18 free)
Seattle Symphony: Gershwin & Beethoven
Thursday, June 9, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:50pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Anna Clyne – This Midnight Hour (U.S. premiere)
Gershwin – Concerto in F
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Gershwin – Concerto in F
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
$39-$124 (youth 8-18 free)
Kareem Kandi & Friends
Friday, April 22, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
The Great Hall at Annie Wright School, Tacoma, WA, United States
A “third stream” concert mixing the classical tradition of America with the music of the European classical tradition.
$10-$25 (18 & under free)
Everett Philharmonic Spring Fling to That Fascinating American Rhythm
Saturday, April 2, 2016 @ 5:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at XFINITY Arena, Everett, WA, United States
FUNdraiser including a mini-concert with music of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Duke Ellington. Dinner, silent auction, and after-dinner dancing.
$90-$100
UW Wind Ensemble: China Tour Preview Concert
Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
The University of Washington Wind Ensemble performs repertoire prepared for upcoming concert dates in China.
$10
UW Faculty Recital: Robin McCabe, piano
Thursday, February 18, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
Schumann – Sonata in G minor
Wild – Virtuoso Etudes on Songs of George Gershwin
Wild – Virtuoso Etudes on Songs of George Gershwin
$10-$20
Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra: Gershwin, Brahms, Hsu
Saturday, November 21, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Gershwin — Cuban Overture
Mike Hsu — Synchronicity
Brahms — Symphony No. 3
Mike Hsu — Synchronicity
Brahms — Symphony No. 3
$8 ($5 student/senior)