Contemporary – Upcoming Concerts
Wayward Music Series: SIMF – Odeya Nini + Blackwell/Mines duo
Friday, November 15, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Double bill featuring the double bass duo of Abbey Blackwell and Kelsey Mines, and Los Angeles-based vocalist and composer Odeya Nini.
$5-$20 suggested donation
Meany Center presents: Pilobolus w/ UW Chamber Singers
Saturday, November 16, 2030 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
In their new show, Come to Your Senses, the company unravels the mystery of the origin of life, explores the beauty and strength of human connection, and celebrates our orientation in the biosphere through dance, video, and theater to create a journey through diverse worlds.
$61-69 ($48-$55 ages 5-17)
Skyros Quartet Recital
Saturday, November 16, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Faith Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Fanny Mendelssohn – String Quartet in E-flat major
Béla Barktók – String Quartet No. 2
Brandon Vance – Kantor Caprice
Franz Schubert – Quartettsatz
Béla Barktók – String Quartet No. 2
Brandon Vance – Kantor Caprice
Franz Schubert – Quartettsatz
$10-$20 suggested donation
Pacific Northwest Ballet: Locally Sourced
Saturday, November 16, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
PNB turns to local talent with a triple bill of new works by Eva Stone, Donald Byrd, and Miles Pertl. Featuring music by Nadia Boulanger, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Emmanuel Witzthum, and Cosmo Sheldrake.
$37-$190
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra: Home Turf
Saturday, November 16, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Györgi Ligeti – Concert Românesc: Allegro vivace
Leos Janácek – Suite for Strings
Reena Esmail – Teen Murti
Frederic Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Leos Janácek – Suite for Strings
Reena Esmail – Teen Murti
Frederic Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
$25 / $20 / $15
Seattle Symphony: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2
Saturday, November 16, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Benjamin Britten – "Four Sea Interludes" from Peter Grimes
Angelique Poteat – Cello Concerto
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 2
Angelique Poteat – Cello Concerto
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 2
$24-$134 (age 8-18 free)
Wayward Music Series: Mosaic Art Ensemble
Saturday, November 16, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
An interdisciplinary group of musicians, actors, and dancers presents an evening of collaborative performance based around a series of new solo musical works.
$5-$15 suggested donation
Meany Center presents: Pilobolus w/ UW Chamber Singers
Saturday, November 16, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
In their new show, Come to Your Senses, the company unravels the mystery of the origin of life, explores the beauty and strength of human connection, and celebrates our orientation in the biosphere through dance, video, and theater to create a journey through diverse worlds.
$61-69 ($48-$55 ages 5-17)
Pacific Northwest Ballet: Locally Sourced
Sunday, November 17, 2030 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
PNB turns to local talent with a triple bill of new works by Eva Stone, Donald Byrd, and Miles Pertl. Featuring music by Nadia Boulanger, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Emmanuel Witzthum, and Cosmo Sheldrake.
$37-$190
Olympia Symphony: Seeing is Believing
Sunday, November 17, 2030 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Olympia, WA, United States
Franz von Suppé – Overture to Die schöne Galathée ("The Beautiful Galatea")
Jonathan Leshnoff – Starburst
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297 "Winter"
Antonín Dvořák– Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World”, Op. 95, B. 178
Jonathan Leshnoff – Starburst
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297 "Winter"
Antonín Dvořák– Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World”, Op. 95, B. 178
$6-$60
Haller Lake Music Series presents: Une Soirée Parisienne
Sunday, November 17, 2030 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Haller Lake United Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Favorite French mélodies, or art songs, with music by Gabriel Fauré, Hector Berlioz, Ernest Chausson, Claude Debussy, Amy Beach, and Steven Luksan.
$20 suggested donation ($5 students/children)
Seattle Flute Society: Seattle Flute Choir at The Kenney
Sunday, November 17, 2030 @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
The Kenney, Seattle, WA, United States
Music by Kelly Via, Z. Randall Stroope, Gustav Holst, Judy Nishimura, and more.
Free (Free)
Opera on Tap & Seattle Art Song Society: Connections, featuring the 'Craigslistlieder'
Monday, November 18, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Solo Bar & Eatery, Seattle, WA, United States
Fundraiser cabaret featuring Gabriel Kahane's cheeky Craigslistlieder, plus classics from the art song cannon.
$18 / pay what you can
UW Music of Today
Tuesday, November 19, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
The UW School of Music and the Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media present this series highlighting works by faculty composers, graduate students, alumni, and visiting ensembles.
Free ($15 ($10 student/senior))
UW School of Music: Harry Partch Ensemble
Thursday, November 21, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
Concert of works by Harry Partch and other contemporary composers, marking the conclusion of the Harry Partch Instrument Collection residency at the University of Washington.
$10
Wayward Music Series: Pete Leinonen solo + quartet
Thursday, November 21, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Double bassist, composer, and bandleader Pete Leinonen presents long form improvisation as a soloist, and together with saxophonist Wally Shoup, trumpeter Jim Knodle, and percussionist Greg Campbell.
$5-$20 suggested donation
UW Percussion Ensemble & Harry Partch Ensemble
Friday, November 22, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
Shared concert marking the conclusion of the Harry Partch residency at the UW.
$10
Kin of the Moon: F I R E ∴ R E F I R E
Friday, November 22, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Neil Welch – No house on fire, no.
Ewa Trębacz – Winter After Times of Fire
Leanna Keith and Em Piro – imagination is an act of rebellion (premiere)
Ewa Trębacz – Winter After Times of Fire
Leanna Keith and Em Piro – imagination is an act of rebellion (premiere)
$5-$15 suggested donation
Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra: Heroes & Villains
Saturday, November 23, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Scott Selfon – A Stan Lee Tribute
Béla Bartók – Miraculous Mandarin
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
Béla Bartók – Miraculous Mandarin
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
$8-$15
Symphony Tacoma: George Li Plays Enchanting Rachmaninoff
Saturday, November 23, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Pantages Theater, Tacoma, WA, United States
David Ludwig – Fanfare for Sam
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
$24-$83