Contemporary – Upcoming Concerts
Second City Chamber Series: Looking Back – Looking Forward
Saturday, November 20, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
The Great Hall at Annie Wright School, Tacoma, WA, United States
Carl Phillip Stamitz – Quartet for Clarinet and Strings
Jerry Kracht – Night Song and Fast Ride for Clarinet and String Quartet
William Doppmann – Dance Variations for Solo Clarinet
Johannes Brahms – Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
Jerry Kracht – Night Song and Fast Ride for Clarinet and String Quartet
William Doppmann – Dance Variations for Solo Clarinet
Johannes Brahms – Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
$10-$25 (18 & under free)
Racer Sessions: WAH album release
Saturday, November 20, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
City Opera Ballet presents The Snowman
Friday, November 26, 2027 @ 2:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Meydenbauer Center Theatre, Bellevue, WA, United States
Set to the hauntingly beautiful score and lyrics by Howard Blake, this is a story for everyone who has ever had (or wished to have) an imaginary friend.
$12-$50
City Opera Ballet presents The Snowman
Friday, November 26, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Meydenbauer Center Theatre, Bellevue, WA, United States
Set to the hauntingly beautiful score and lyrics by Howard Blake, this is a story for everyone who has ever had (or wished to have) an imaginary friend.
$12-$50
City Opera Ballet presents The Snowman
Saturday, November 27, 2027 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Meydenbauer Center Theatre, Bellevue, WA, United States
Set to the hauntingly beautiful score and lyrics by Howard Blake, this is a story for everyone who has ever had (or wished to have) an imaginary friend.
$12-$50
Racer Sessions: Andrew Forbe
Saturday, November 27, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
Luke Fitzpatrick: Cage & Partch
Thursday, December 2, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 7:30pm (PST)
Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater, Seattle, WA, United States
John Cage's Freeman Etudes for solo violin and the 17 Lyrics by Li Po for adapted viola and voice by Harry Partch.
$10-$20
The Esoterics present TEASDALE: Across the endless spaces
Thursday, December 2, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Performing the entire oeuvre of choral works by Donald Skirvin from his career-long “love affair” with rhapsodic American poetess Sara Teasdale.
$15-$25
Unsilent Night
Friday, December 3, 2027 @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm (PST)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
NYC composer Phil Kline’s beautiful mix of electronica and holiday caroling hits the streets in a wash of shimmering electronica.
Free (Free)
The Esoterics present TEASDALE: Across the endless spaces
Friday, December 3, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Performing the entire oeuvre of choral works by Donald Skirvin from his career-long “love affair” with rhapsodic American poetess Sara Teasdale.
$15-$25
Northwest Chamber Chorus: A Season of Peace
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Choral pieces by Joan Szymko, Herbert Howells, Alberto Grau, and Morten Lauridsen plus our traditional carol sing-along.
$20-$24 (Ages 6-18 free)
The Esoterics present TEASDALE: Across the endless spaces
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, United States
Performing the entire oeuvre of choral works by Donald Skirvin from his career-long “love affair” with rhapsodic American poetess Sara Teasdale.
$15-$25
Racer Sessions: Katie Levine
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
Marc Bamuthi Joseph & Daniel Bernard Roumain: ‘Blackbird, Fly’
Monday, December 6, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Two American sons of Haitian immigrants explore themes of family history, folklore, politics, and race, all of it coursing with the rhythm and energy of hip hop.
$5-$20
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra: Questions & Answers
Monday, December 6, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Roosevelt High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Brendan McMullen – Unquestioned (world premiere)
Charles Ives – The Unanswered Question
Lili Boulanger – D’un soir triste
Lili Boulanger – D’un matin du printemps
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5
Charles Ives – The Unanswered Question
Lili Boulanger – D’un soir triste
Lili Boulanger – D’un matin du printemps
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5
$10-$20 (18 & under free)
Hummingbird Suzuki Academy Christmas Benefit Concert
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA, United States
Holiday classical music, Christmas specials, and a carol sing-along. Proceeds from the event will go towards establishing a baby music class for a low income area in need.
$10 suggested donation
Seattle Pro Musica: Star of Wonder
Friday, December 10, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
First Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Music from a thousand years of choral music, from medieval chant to contemporary works, evoking the winter lights of the holiday season.
$12-$38
Northwest Chamber Chorus: A Season of Peace
Friday, December 10, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Choral pieces by Joan Szymko, Herbert Howells, Alberto Grau, and Morten Lauridsen plus our traditional carol sing-along.
$20-$24 (Ages 6-18 free)
Meany Center presents Jonathan Biss in recital
Friday, December 10, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, Seattle, WA, United States
Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7
Brahms – Klavierstücke, Op. 118
Kurtag – Selections from Jatekok
Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Brahms – Klavierstücke, Op. 118
Kurtag – Selections from Jatekok
Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
$40-$45
Seattle Pro Musica: Star of Wonder
Friday, December 10, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Music from a thousand years of choral music, from medieval chant to contemporary works, evoking the winter lights of the holiday season.
$12-$38