Contemporary – Past Concerts
Wayward Music Series: Stefan Maier, Chloe Alexandra Thompson, Marcus Price
Saturday, February 16, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Three experimental artists and curators present a series of works ranging from process-based performances to custom software rearranging computer-assisted improvisations.
$5-$15 donation
Wayward Music Series: Ensemble Three & Torch
Friday, February 15, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Two unique genre-bending ensembles who champion contemporary repertoire.
$5-$15 donation
Seattle Symphony: Side-by-Side with the Ballard Civic Orchestra
Friday, February 15, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien, WA, United States
Jovino Santos Neto – New work for strings and cajon (premiere)
José Pablo Moncayo – Tierra de temporal
Joaquín Turina – La oración del torero, Op. 34
José Pablo Moncayo – Huapango
José Pablo Moncayo – Tierra de temporal
Joaquín Turina – La oración del torero, Op. 34
José Pablo Moncayo – Huapango
Free (Free (RSVP requested))
Wayward Music Series: SIGE Records – Experimental Love
Thursday, February 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
"Experimental Love" is a collective exploration of drone, free improv, abstracted song, and electroacoustic composition
$5-$15 donation
My Norwegian Valentine (postponed)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 @ 6:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Private home in Ballard, Seattle, WA, United States
Songs and chamber music highlighting Norwegian music by Edvard Grieg, Steven Luksan, and more.
$25 ($20 NWEGS members)
[CANCELLED] Seattle Collaborative Orchestra: 1001 – Scheherazade
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Roosevelt High School Theatre, Seattle, WA, United States
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade
Leanna Primiani – 1001 (world premiere)
Julia Perry – Study for Orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major
Leanna Primiani – 1001 (world premiere)
Julia Perry – Study for Orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major
CANCELLED
Seattle Improvised Music Festival: Racer Sessions with Holland Andrews
Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
Curated groupings and solo sets along with twelve locals representing several generations and a wide range of musical activity.
$5-$20 suggested donation
[CANCELLED] Seattle Improvised Music Festival: Sax Quartet
Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 6:00pm – 7:30pm (PST)
Couth Buzzard Books, Seattle, WA, United States
Curated groupings and solo sets along with twelve locals representing several generations and a wide range of musical activity.
CANCELLED
Mostly Nordic: Pēteris Vasks – A Composer Portrait
Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Venue unknown, WA, United States
Vasks' lyricism, influenced by nature and Latvian folk music, will be expressed through music for flute, string quartet, contrabass, and vocal ensemble.
$30 ($25 museum members)
Seattle Symphony: 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' in Concert
Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 2:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Experience the mystery and fun of an unforgettable adventure, with John Williams’ award-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync with the film.
$60-$120
[CANCELLED] Seattle Improvised Music Festival: Andrews, Bardos, Miranda, Blackwell, Freedlund, Shiroishi, & Nini
Saturday, February 9, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Curated groupings and solo sets along with twelve locals representing several generations and a wide range of musical activity.
CANCELLED
[CANCELLED] Seattle Symphony: 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' in Concert
Saturday, February 9, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Experience the mystery and fun of an unforgettable adventure, with John Williams’ award-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync with the film.
CANCELLED
[CANCELLED] Harry Partch Ensemble
Saturday, February 9, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Meany Studio Theater at Meany Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Music by Harry Partch and other contemporary composers, featuring Partch’s hand-made musical instruments.
$10
Second City Chamber Series: Nordic Lights
Saturday, February 9, 2019 @ 4:00pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Private home in Gig Harbor, Gig Harbor, WA, United States
Tor Aulin – Four Watercolors
Harri Wessman – Rain and Red Wine
Jón Nordal – Fairytale Sisters
Jean Sibelius – Five Pieces for violin and piano, Op. 81
Edvard Grieg – Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45
Jacob Gade – Tango Jalousie
Harri Wessman – Rain and Red Wine
Jón Nordal – Fairytale Sisters
Jean Sibelius – Five Pieces for violin and piano, Op. 81
Edvard Grieg – Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45
Jacob Gade – Tango Jalousie
$25 / $23 / $10 (age 21 & under free)
[CANCELLED] Seattle Symphony: 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' in Concert
Friday, February 8, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Experience the mystery and fun of an unforgettable adventure, with John Williams’ award-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync with the film.
CANCELLED
Seattle Improvised Music Festival: Freedlund, Varner, Nicodemou, Seales, Mandell, Mines, Nini, & Barlow
Friday, February 8, 2019 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Curated groupings and solo sets along with twelve locals representing several generations and a wide range of musical activity.
$5-$20 suggested donation
Seattle Improvised Music Festival: Nicodemou, Icasiano, Barlow, Bardos, Lineberry, Harvey, Star, & Banned Rehearsal
Thursday, February 7, 2019 @ 8:30pm – 10:30pm (PST)
Hollow Earth Radio, Seattle, WA, United States
Curated groupings and solo sets along with twelve locals representing several generations and a wide range of musical activity.
$5-$20 suggested donation
The Sustain Music Project: SUSTAINance – Music & Mezze
Thursday, February 7, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Resonance at SOMA Towers, Bellevue, WA, United States
Indulge your senses as you experience the connection between music and Lebanese food with a multi-course meal featuring music for flute and strings.
$75
Seattle Improvised Music Festival: Blackwell, Miranda, Freelund, Icasiano, Seales, Varner, & Shiroishi
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Gallery 1412, Seattle, WA, United States
Curated groupings and solo sets along with twelve locals representing several generations and a wide range of musical activity.
$5-$20 suggested donation
SMCO: From Spain to India – Contemporary Instrumental Masters (Vashon Island)
Sunday, February 3, 2019 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Vashon Center for the Arts, Vashon, WA, United States
Four stellar guest artists join Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra in a program of contemporary music exploring connections between Indian classical music and flamenco.
$26 / $22 / $20 / $18 / $10