Early music – Past Concerts
Cappella Romana: The 12 Days of Christmas in the East
Friday, January 5, 2018 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Medieval Byzantine chant, choral works by Greek-Americans Frank Desby, Tikey Zes, and Peter Michaelides, and by Michael Adamis and Sir John Tavener.
$24-$49
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: All That (Baroque) Jazz
Friday, January 5, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Croatian Cultural Center NW, Anacortes, WA, United States
A fun, illuminating, breathtaking exploration of Baroque repertoire from Italy, England, Germany, and Poland.
$25 (students & children FREE)
Sanctuary in the City: Tekla Cunningham, baroque violin
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 @ 12:10pm – 12:50pm (PST)
Christ Our Hope at the Josephinum, Seattle, WA, United States
A noontime concert aimed at fostering a spirit of contemplation and respite in the midst of our busy and stressful lives.
Free (Free)
Bach's Lunch: Vijay Chalasani, baroque viola
Tuesday, January 2, 2018 @ 12:10pm – 12:50pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring your lunch and enjoy an informal concert in the beautiful historic sanctuary in the heart of the U district.
Free
Compline Choir: The Office of Compline
Sunday, December 31, 2017 @ 9:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Every Sunday evening at 9:30 p.m. in the Cathedral's nave, the all-male Compline Choir leads this formal choral service that is a Seattle tradition.
Free
Northwest Sinfonietta: Bach in the Ballroom
Friday, December 22, 2017 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Court House Square, Tacoma, WA, United States
J.S. Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BMV 1048
Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV 484
J.S. Bach – Concerto for Violin, Oboe, and Strings in D minor, BMV 1060
J.S. Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BMV 1066
Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV 484
J.S. Bach – Concerto for Violin, Oboe, and Strings in D minor, BMV 1060
J.S. Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BMV 1066
$40 / $20 / $10
Northwest Sinfonietta: Bach in the Ballroom
Friday, December 22, 2017 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Court House Square, Tacoma, WA, United States
J.S. Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BMV 1048
Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV 484
J.S. Bach – Concerto for Violin, Oboe, and Strings in D minor, BMV 1060
J.S. Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BMV 1066
Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV 484
J.S. Bach – Concerto for Violin, Oboe, and Strings in D minor, BMV 1060
J.S. Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BMV 1066
$40 / $20 / $10
Northwest Baroque Masterworks: Venetian Women: Vivaldi's Gloria & Magnificat
Thursday, December 21, 2017 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Seattle First Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Monica Huggett directs the all-female orchestra, soloists, and chorus in this festive presentation of Vivaldi’s most beloved works.
$20-$45
Northwest Baroque Masterworks: Venetian Women: Vivaldi's Gloria & Magnificat
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Monica Huggett directs the all-female orchestra, soloists, and chorus in this festive presentation of Vivaldi’s most beloved works.
$20-$45
Cappella Romana: A Byzantine Christmas: The Sun of Justice
Friday, December 15, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Exhilarating Byzantine chants for Christmastide in Greek, Arabic, and English.
$24-$49
The Carols of Christmas with Island Consort
Sunday, December 10, 2017 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Langley United Methodist Church, Langley, WA, United States
$20 / $5
Pacific MusicWorks: Light in the Darkness
Sunday, December 10, 2017 @ 2:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Four dramatic Advent cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach trace the journey to Christmas through prophecy, anticipation, and, ultimately, hope.
$45, $35, $25
Seattle Choral Company presents Buon Natale: An Italian Christmas
Saturday, December 9, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 10:30pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Renaissance motets, popular carols, and works by Italian and Italian-American opera composers.
$25 / $20 / $5 (kids free)
Medieval Women’s Choir: Nowell Sing We
Saturday, December 9, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
A uniquely medieval musical celebration of one of our biggest holidays.
$25 advance/ $15 students/ $30 door
Pacific MusicWorks: Light in the Darkness
Saturday, December 9, 2017 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island, WA, United States
Four dramatic Advent cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach trace the journey to Christmas through prophecy, anticipation, and, ultimately, hope.
$45, $35
Pacific MusicWorks: Light in the Darkness
Friday, December 8, 2017 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA, United States
Four dramatic Advent cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach trace the journey to Christmas through prophecy, anticipation, and, ultimately, hope.
$45, $35, $25
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: ¡Feliz (Baroque) Navidad!
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse, Seattle, WA, United States
A new program of music from 18th century Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, and Bolivia, plus our famous Ugly Renaissance Baby Jesus contest!
$20 ($15 ages 21-29)
Bach's Lunch: Baroque Christmas Music from Latin America
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 @ 12:10pm – 12:50pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Seldom-heard Christmas works for soprano, strings, and continuo from 18th century Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, and Bolivia.
Free
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: ¡Feliz (Baroque) Navidad!
Saturday, December 2, 2017 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Augustine's in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, WA, United States
Music from 18th century Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, and Bolivia.
$25 / $20 / under 18 free
Byrd Ensemble: A Classic Christmas
Saturday, November 25, 2017 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
A festive Christmas program featuring traditional carol arrangements by the finest English composers.
$18-$28