Orchestral – Past Concerts
Whidbey Island Orchestra: Everything Christmas! Holiday Concert
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland, WA, United States
Revel in the sounds of the season with holiday favorites, joyful sing-alongs, and special solo performances by violinist Brian Kenney and trombonist Steve Tarr.
Free (Free)
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Thursday, December 12, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A memory-making tradition for generations of families and friends, this holiday classic is a fantastical combination of Ian Falconer’s unique design, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, and the entire PNB Company in show-stopping roles.
$27-$190
Ravenna String Orchestras: Kalinnikov, Haydn, Warlock
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Vasily Kalinnikov – Serenade for String Orchestra
Haigh Marshall – Elegy for Strings
Kirt Mosier – Red Rhythmico
Arthur Foote – Suite for Strings
Joseph Haydn (attributed) – Serenade
Peter Warlock (Philip Heseltine) – Capriol Suite
Haigh Marshall – Elegy for Strings
Kirt Mosier – Red Rhythmico
Arthur Foote – Suite for Strings
Joseph Haydn (attributed) – Serenade
Peter Warlock (Philip Heseltine) – Capriol Suite
Free (Free)
Seattle Symphony: Kenny G with the Seattle Symphony
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and Seattle native Kenny G returns to the Emerald City for a performance with the Seattle Symphony.
$42-$107
West Seattle Community Orchestras: Debut & Concert Orchestras
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
West Seattle Community Orchestra celebrates the holiday season with performances by WSCO's Debut and Concert Orchestras.
Free (Free)
O Nata Lux: A PLU Christmas Concert
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
The Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present their annual Christmas concert, featuring works by Dan Forrest, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Benjamin Britten, and others, mixed with traditional carols and seasonal favorites.
$36 / $31 / $26 / $18 / $6
Auburn Symphony Orchestra: An Auburn Holiday Celebration
Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn, WA, United States
Bring the entire family for an evening of holiday cheer and musical delight. Don’t miss Sleigh Ride, the ASO traditional sing-along, and a few holiday surprises!
$37 / $30 / $10
Music Center of the Northwest: 33rd Annual Messiah Sing & Play-A-Long
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
St. John United Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring your voices and instruments to play and sing along with this community reading of George Frideric Handel's holiday classic.
Free (Free)
Blessed Sacrament Church Choral Mass: Telemann's ‘Savior of the Nations, Come!'
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 5:45pm – 7:45pm (PST)
Blessed Sacrament Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Blessed Sacrament’s Schola Cantorum and Baroque Orchestra presents Georg Philipp Telemann’s Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, TWV 1:1175, and motets by Roberto Remondi.
Free
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A memory-making tradition for generations of families and friends, this holiday classic is a fantastical combination of Ian Falconer’s unique design, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, and the entire PNB Company in show-stopping roles.
$27-$190
Federal Way Youth Symphony: Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, & more
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Johann Strauss Jr., Christmas songs, and a world premiere by Armenian composer Jirayr Shahrimanyan. Also featuring guest soloist Gayane Grigoryan in Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter."
$15+
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: Reicha, Warlock, Agay, & Verdi
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett, WA, United States
Anton Reicha – Quintet for Winds in E-flat major, Op. 88 No. 2
Peter Warlock – Capriol Suite for string orchestra
Denes Agay – Five Easy Dances for wind quintet
Giuseppe Verdi – String Quartet in E minor for string orchestra
Peter Warlock – Capriol Suite for string orchestra
Denes Agay – Five Easy Dances for wind quintet
Giuseppe Verdi – String Quartet in E minor for string orchestra
$20 ($15 student / senior)
Kirkland Choral Society: Celestial Light
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Johann Sebastian Bach – "Part V: For the First Sunday in the New Year" and "Part VI: For the Feast of Epiphany" from Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Various – Holiday favorites
Various – Holiday favorites
$25 / $20 / free
Noel! University Presbyterian Church Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A choral concert featuring J. S. Bach’s Cantata No. 10 and works by Will Todd, J. Edmund Hughes, and others.
Free (Free)
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Magic!
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, WA, United States
Join the symphony for a screening of the 1982 short film The Snowman featuring local children’s choirs; festive holiday classics; and a family sing-along.
$15-$39
Symphony Tacoma: Holiday Favorites
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 2:30pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Pantages Theater, Tacoma, WA, United States
Symphony Tacoma’s annual collage of seasonal delights for the whole family, featuring Tacoma Youth Chorus and Tacoma Refugee Choir.
$24-$85
O Nata Lux – A PLU Christmas Concert
Choir of the West,
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
The Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present their annual Christmas concert, featuring works by Dan Forrest, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Benjamin Britten, and others, mixed with traditional carols and seasonal favorites.
Sold out
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Join conductor Jacomo Bairos, Seattle Symphony, and the University of Washington Chorale for a heartwarming program featuring seasonal classics, traditional favorites, and that holiday cheer you love.
$35-$101
Sammamish Symphony Presents Christmas in Sammamish
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Eastlake Performing Arts Center, Sammamish, WA, United States
A traditional blend of seasonal favorites and other beloved gems from the symphonic repertoire.
$20 / $15 / $10
Young Artists Concert w/ Mukilteo Community Orchestra
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo, WA, United States
Joseph Haydn – Keyboard Concerto No. 11 in D major, Hob. XVIII: 11 (1st movement)
Luigi Boccherini – Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 27 (Allegro moderato)
Aram Khachaturian – Flute Concerto (Allegro con fermezza (transcribed by Jean-Pierre Rampal)
Frederic Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (1st movement)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 (1st movement)
Luigi Boccherini – Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 27 (Allegro moderato)
Aram Khachaturian – Flute Concerto (Allegro con fermezza (transcribed by Jean-Pierre Rampal)
Frederic Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (1st movement)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 (1st movement)
Free (Free)