Contemporary – Past Concerts
On the Boards: Soundscapes
Saturday, January 26, 2019 @ 5:00pm – 11:00pm (PST)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
An immersive "come-and-go" evening of sound art featuring sonic works by a diverse selection of Northwest-based artists.
$25
Saratoga Orchestra: Simply Strings with Tekla Cunningham, violin
Saturday, January 26, 2019 @ 2:30pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Island Church of Whidbey, Langley, WA, United States
Pietro Locatelli – Concerto Grosso in C minor, Op. 1
Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Concerto in G minor, BWV 1056R
Charles Avison – Concerto Grosso No. 3 in D minor, "After Scarlatti"
Hanna Benn – Where Springs Not Fail
Dag Ivar Wirén – Serenade for Strings, Op. 11
Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Concerto in G minor, BWV 1056R
Charles Avison – Concerto Grosso No. 3 in D minor, "After Scarlatti"
Hanna Benn – Where Springs Not Fail
Dag Ivar Wirén – Serenade for Strings, Op. 11
$25 ($20 senior/military)
SCMS Open Rehearsal: Hindemith Trio No. 1
Saturday, January 26, 2019 @ 1:15pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A behind-the-scenes glimpse into the intense collaborative effort of professional musicians.
Free (Free)
SCMS Free Recital: Tessa Lark plays works from the Baroque to Bluegrass
Friday, January 25, 2019 @ 6:30pm – 7:00pm (PST)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A 30-minute recital with music by Georg Philipp Telemann, John Corigliano, and Tessa Lark's own bluegrass compositions.
Free
Ladies Musical Club: Elgar's 'Sea Pictures' + trios for oboes & English horn
Sunday, January 20, 2019 @ 3:30pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Mirabella Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Edward Elgar – Sea Pictures, Op. 37
Graham Powning – Variations and Fugue on St. Antoni Chorale for two oboes and English horn
Allan Stephenson – Mini-trio for 2 oboes and English horn
Graham Powning – Variations and Fugue on St. Antoni Chorale for two oboes and English horn
Allan Stephenson – Mini-trio for 2 oboes and English horn
Free
Thalia Symphony Orchestra: Offenbach, Clarke, Collier, Márquez, & Nielsen
Saturday, January 19, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Jaques Offenbach – Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld
Rebecca Clarke – Comodo e amabile
Tom Collier/Dan Dean – Concerto for Vibraphone & Bass
Arturo Márquez – Danzón No. 2
Carl Nielsen – Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva"
Rebecca Clarke – Comodo e amabile
Tom Collier/Dan Dean – Concerto for Vibraphone & Bass
Arturo Márquez – Danzón No. 2
Carl Nielsen – Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva"
$24 ($18 seniors/students)
The Sound Ensemble: Local Wonders – The Creative Women of King County
Saturday, January 19, 2019 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Sarah Bassingthwaighte – World premiere
Angelique Poteat – Morning at the Sound
Kaley Lane Eaton – Sacred Geometry
Carly Ann Worden – San Juan Sinfonietta
Angelique Poteat – Morning at the Sound
Kaley Lane Eaton – Sacred Geometry
Carly Ann Worden – San Juan Sinfonietta
$20 ($15 student/senior)
Wayward Music Series: Matt Ingalls + Greg Kelley
Friday, January 18, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Pushing the boundaries of trumpet and music as you might know it, plus elements of computer and clarinet and exciting improvisation techniques.
$5-$15 donation
Seattle Symphony: Brahms Symphony No. 3
Friday, January 18, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 9:50pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Sofia Gubaidulina – Offertorium
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
$22-$122 (youth 8-18 free)
Fire & Grace in Concert
Friday, January 18, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
A unique collaboration between guitarist William Coulter and violinist Edwin Huizinga exploring the connective musical elements of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the world.
$20 suggested donation
Seattle Modern Orchestra: Songs of Echoes
Friday, January 18, 2019 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Folio: Seattle Athenaeum at Pike Market, Seattle, WA, United States
Angelique Poteat – From Subterranea
Tom Baker – Fifteen Moments From The Time of Rivers
Toru Takemitsu – From Far Beyond Chrysanthemums and November Fog
George Crumb – Eleven Echoes of Autumn
Tom Baker – Fifteen Moments From The Time of Rivers
Toru Takemitsu – From Far Beyond Chrysanthemums and November Fog
George Crumb – Eleven Echoes of Autumn
$25 ($20 Folio members)
UW Guest Artist Master Class: David Bowlin, violin
Friday, January 18, 2019 @ 1:30pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Oberlin Conservatory violinist David Bowlin delivers a presentation on contemporary violin music.
Free
Wayward Music Series: FHTAGN + Driftwood Orchestra
Thursday, January 17, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
A fluid, experimental chamber ensemble meets a collective of artists who use locally-sourced wood as their instruments.
$5-$15 donation
Seattle Symphony: Brahms Symphony No. 3
Thursday, January 17, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:20pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Sofia Gubaidulina – Offertorium
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
$22-$122 (youth 8-18 free)
Music at St. James Cathedral: Bruce Neswick, organ
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Recitalist, composer, church musician, and brilliant improviser Bruce Neswick performs rarely-heard works and improvisations.
$18
Groupmuse House Concert: An evening party with Mark-Hilliard Wilson, classical guitar
Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Private home in Ballard, Seattle, WA, United States
A mix of Baroque and contemporary music celebrating classical guitar with works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Sylvius Leopold Weiss, Francesco Corbetta, and Andrew York.
$10+ donation, RSVP required
Portland Cello Project: Radiohead & more
Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Rialto Theater, Tacoma, WA, United States
The entirety of Radiohead’s chart-topping album OK Computer, with each song carefully arranged: some instrumental, some with vocals; some whisper quiet, and others on as large a scale as possible.
$29-$49
Seattle Classic Guitar Society presents Pacific Duo
Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA, United States
Music by Paul Coles, J.S. Bach, Dominick Argento, Franz Schubert, Carlos Guastavino, and Manuel de Falla.
Free
Jesse Myers: Glass Half Full
Friday, January 11, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Philip Glass’ monumental Etudes for Solo Piano synchronized with colorful, moving light projections on the ceiling and walls of the beautiful Chapel Performance Space.
$10-$15
Portland Cello Project: Radiohead & more
Friday, January 11, 2019 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, WA, United States
The entirety of Radiohead’s chart-topping album OK Computer, with each song carefully arranged: some instrumental, some with vocals; some whisper quiet, and others on as large a scale as possible.
$18-$56