Contemporary – Upcoming Concerts
Seattle Wind Symphony: Star-Spangled Spectacular
Wednesday, July 3, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A birthday celebration for America featuring festive and patriotic music by John Williams, Duke Ellington, Aaron Copland, Morton Gould, Leonard Bernstein, and John Philip Sousa.
Free
Second City Chamber Series: Americana w/ the Skyros Quartet
Wednesday, July 3, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood, WA, United States
Benjamin Franklin – String Quartet
Antonín Dvořák – String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 "American"
Philip Glass – Suite from Bent
Florence Price – String Quartet in G major
Antonín Dvořák – String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 "American"
Philip Glass – Suite from Bent
Florence Price – String Quartet in G major
$30 / $27 / $10 (age 21 & under free)
Racer Sessions: Illegal Son (Portland)
Sunday, July 7, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
Portland trombonist Denzel Mendoza (PJCE, Haley Heynderickx, American DREAMers) presents a new trio for trombone, acoustic bass, and drums.
Free
Chamber Music Madness: Tuned In! Faculty Recital feat. Skyros Quartet
Tuesday, July 9, 2030 @ 5:00pm – 5:30pm (PDT)
Seattle Waldorf High School, Seattle, WA, United States
Florence Price – Five Folksongs in Counterpoint
Philip Glass – Suite from Bent for string quartet
Antonín Dvořák – String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 "American"
Philip Glass – Suite from Bent for string quartet
Antonín Dvořák – String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 "American"
Free
Seattle Symphony: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert
Tuesday, July 9, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
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.
$40-$90
Bellingham Festival of Music: Arend, Rodrigo, & Brahms
Wednesday, July 10, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, Bellingham, WA, United States
David Arend – Zebra Brainwave Quorum (world premiere)
Joaquín Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
Joaquín Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
$45-$55 (students $12)
Seattle Symphony: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert
Wednesday, July 10, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
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.
$40-$90
Wayward Music Series: Twenty Six Minutes Equals One Day
Wednesday, July 10, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
A worldwide, collaborative project that features field recordings and pictures from all over the globe.
$5-$15 donation
Emerald Ensemble: Songs of Nature
Thursday, July 11, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Antonín Dvořák’s V Přírodě, Op. 63 is the anchor for an evening of music celebrating the natural world around us.
$30
Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival: Dvořák, Harbison, & Schubert
Friday, July 12, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Canyon Wren Recital Hall at Icicle Creek, Leavenworth, WA, United States
Antonín Dvořák – Bagatelles, Op. 47
John Harbison – November 19, 1828 for piano quartet
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, D. 898
John Harbison – November 19, 1828 for piano quartet
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, D. 898
$22 / $12 / FREE age 12 & under
Seattle Symphony: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ in Concert
Friday, July 12, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Experience the magic of the film with a live orchestra.
$70-$160
Seattle Symphony: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ in Concert
Saturday, July 13, 2030 @ 2:00pm – 2:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Experience the magic of the film with a live orchestra.
$70-$160
Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival: Crumb, Rachmaninoff, & Brahms
Saturday, July 13, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts – Snowy Owl Theater, Leavenworth, WA, United States
George Crumb – Vox Balaenae for electric flute, cello, and amplified piano
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Suite No. 2, Op. 17 for two pianos
Johanns Brahms – String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 111
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Suite No. 2, Op. 17 for two pianos
Johanns Brahms – String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 111
$22 / $12 / FREE age 12 & under
Seattle Symphony: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ in Concert
Saturday, July 13, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Experience the magic of the film with a live orchestra.
$70-$160
Wayward Music Series: Neal Kosaly-Meyer's 'Gradus…'
Saturday, July 13, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
A piano composition in perpetual progress. The score in a nutshell is: “learn to play the piano one note at a time.”
$5-$15 donation
Seattle Symphony: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ in Concert
Sunday, July 14, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Experience the magic of the film with a live orchestra.
$70-$160
Seattle Chamber Music Society Free Recital: Introduction to 'Voyage Out' by Sebastian Currier
Monday, July 15, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 7:30pm (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A 30-minute recital featuring an introduction to Sebastian Currier's new work Voyage Out.
Free
Seattle Chamber Music Society: Music Under the Stars – Mendelssohn, Currier, & Dvořák
Monday, July 15, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Seattle Chinese Garden, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring a picnic, stretch out on the lawn, and enjoy live chamber music performed by outstanding local students, followed by a live audio broadcast of the SCMS Summer Festival performance direct from Benaroya Hall.
Free
Seattle Chamber Music Society: Music Under the Stars – Mendelssohn, Currier, & Dvořák
Monday, July 15, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Yesler Terrace Park, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring a picnic, stretch out on the lawn, and enjoy live chamber music performed by outstanding local students, followed by a live audio broadcast of the SCMS Summer Festival performance direct from Benaroya Hall.
Free
Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival: Mendelssohn, Currier, & Dvořák
Monday, July 15, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Fanny Mendelssohn – String Quartet in E-flat major
Sebastian Currier – Voyage Out (world premiere)
Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 87
Sebastian Currier – Voyage Out (world premiere)
Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 87
$55 ($20 students/30 & under)