Contemporary – Upcoming Concerts
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
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)
The Market Street Singers presents: That Special Time of Year
Saturday, December 11, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Ballard First Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Pinkham – Christmas Cantata and holiday sing-a-long.
Free
Racer Sessions: Evil Genius
Saturday, December 11, 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
Northwest Girlchoir: Brightest Winter Stars
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, Seattle, WA, United States
This family-friendly concert will feature holiday songs that celebrate twinkling lights, the winter night sky, and the beauty and joy of the holidays.
$10-$25
Seattle Pro Musica: Star of Wonder
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, 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
Seattle Pro Musica: Star of Wonder
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, 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
Serendipity Quartet: Sunnier, Rainier – A String Quartet for Seattle
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8
Dvořák – String Quartet No. 12 ("American")
Adam Stern – Crossroads
Dvořák – String Quartet No. 12 ("American")
Adam Stern – Crossroads
Free (Free)
NOCCO: Solstice Celebration
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Magnolia United Church of Christ, Seattle , WA, United States
A sonic respite with music of Stravinsky, Respighi, and Bach, plus a work by Seattle composer Angelique Poteat.
$15-$25 (under 18 free)
Racer Sessions: Carmen Rothwell
Saturday, December 18, 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
NOCCO: Solstice Celebration
Sunday, December 19, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
University Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A sonic respite with music of Stravinsky, Respighi, and Bach, plus a work by Seattle composer Angelique Poteat.
$15-$25 (under 18 free)
Violin, Viola & Video Virtuosity on Winter Solstice
Tuesday, December 21, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Žibuoklė Martinaitytė – Serenity Diptychs
Ayal Adler – Contrasts in Time
David A. Jaffe – Cluck Old Hen Variations
Dominique de Williencourt – Mont Ararat
Daniel Felsenfeld – Hooked to the Silver Screen
Randall Woolf – TBA
Brian Moon – Duetto con Bobik
Ayal Adler – Contrasts in Time
David A. Jaffe – Cluck Old Hen Variations
Dominique de Williencourt – Mont Ararat
Daniel Felsenfeld – Hooked to the Silver Screen
Randall Woolf – TBA
Brian Moon – Duetto con Bobik
$5-$15 sliding scale
Healing Harp Tones
Thursday, December 23, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Interfaith Community Sanctuary, Ballard, WA, United States
An evening of meditative music, featuring solos and duets with two of Seattle harpists Motter Snell and Monica Schley.
$12 suggested donation
Racer Sessions: Evan Shay (Quebec)
Saturday, January 1, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
The Esoterics present KAY: Ulysses Kay Centennial
Thursday, January 6, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Celebrating the centennial of African-American composer, conductor, and professor Ulysses Kay.
$15-$25
Ladies Musical Club: Music for English horn and British and American songs
Friday, January 7, 2028 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA, United States
Works by Tuthill, Trowbridge, Purcell, Handel, Koetsier, Pasculli, Verdi, Quilter, and more.
Free
The Sound Ensemble: Life After Y2K
Friday, January 7, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Sarah Bassingthwaighte – Premiere
Sean Osborn – 12-4-6 (2005)
Marcin Pączkowski – Deep Decline (2015)
Greg Dixon – Piece for tuba and electronics (premiere)
Daron Hagen – Chamber Symphony (2003)
Sean Osborn – 12-4-6 (2005)
Marcin Pączkowski – Deep Decline (2015)
Greg Dixon – Piece for tuba and electronics (premiere)
Daron Hagen – Chamber Symphony (2003)
$10-$15
The Esoterics present KAY: Ulysses Kay Centennial
Friday, January 7, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Celebrating the centennial of African-American composer, conductor, and professor Ulysses Kay.
$15-$25
The Esoterics present KAY: Ulysses Kay Centennial
Saturday, January 8, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, United States
Celebrating the centennial of African-American composer, conductor, and professor Ulysses Kay.
$15-$25
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town: String Quartets
Monday, January 10, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Venue unknown, WA, United States
A delightful evening of quartets up-close and personal by Barber, Brahms, and Haydn.
Free