Modern period – Past Concerts
Northwest Chorale: Christmas Tidings
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Musical feast of carols and sacred music, including works by J.S. Bach, Dan Forrest, Eric Whitacre, and many more.
Free (Free)
Rainier Symphony: Joyous Celebration
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Foster Performing Arts Center, Tukwila, WA, United States
Traditional holiday carols and sing-along with selections by Tchaikovsky, Handel, Vaughan Williams, and more.
$20 / $14 / free
Northwest Chamber Chorus: A Child's Christmas in Wales
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Traditional carols interspersed with Dylan Thomas’ joyous storytelling, narrated by actor David Pichette.
$25 / $20 / Free
Cascadian Chorale: The Christmas Story
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Church of the Holy Cross, Redmond, WA, United States
Hugo Distler – Die Weihnachtsgeschichte
Hector Berlioz – The Shepherds’ Farewell (arr. Bronwyn Edwards)
David Willcocks – The Cherry Tree Carol
Gustav Holst – In the bleak midwinter
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The crown of roses
Jessica French – The Oxen
Hector Berlioz – The Shepherds’ Farewell (arr. Bronwyn Edwards)
David Willcocks – The Cherry Tree Carol
Gustav Holst – In the bleak midwinter
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The crown of roses
Jessica French – The Oxen
$20 ($15 senior/student)
Seattle Festival Orchestra: Holiday Extravaganza Family Concert
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Faith Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Johann Strauss II – Overture to Die Fledermaus
Traditional (arr. Bill Holcombe) – Festive Sounds on Hannukah
Émile Waldteufel – Les Patineurs ("Skater’s Waltz")
Frank W. Milholland – Santa’s Reindeer Team
John Finnegan – Christmas Singalong
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Traditional (arr. Bill Holcombe) – Festive Sounds on Hannukah
Émile Waldteufel – Les Patineurs ("Skater’s Waltz")
Frank W. Milholland – Santa’s Reindeer Team
John Finnegan – Christmas Singalong
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
$18 / $14 / $5 / under age 5 FREE
Seattle Girls Choir: Carmina Angelorum – Songs of the Angels
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. Joseph Parish, Seattle, WA, United States
SGC senior choir Prime Voci is joined by harpist Juliet Stratton for Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and other angelic works.
$15 / $10
Emerald City Music: Jason Vieaux, classical guitar & Kristin Lee, violin
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
415 Westlake, Seattle, WA, United States
Astor Piazzolla – Histoire du Tango (movements I & II)
Mauro Giuliani – Gran Duetto Concertante, Op. 52
Niccolò Paganini – Cantabile, MS 109
VARIOUS – Selected Brazilian tunes
Vivian Fung – Twist
Pat Metheny – Work for solo guitar
Astor Piazzolla – Histoire du Tango (movements III & IV)
Mauro Giuliani – Gran Duetto Concertante, Op. 52
Niccolò Paganini – Cantabile, MS 109
VARIOUS – Selected Brazilian tunes
Vivian Fung – Twist
Pat Metheny – Work for solo guitar
Astor Piazzolla – Histoire du Tango (movements III & IV)
$45 (students $10)
Choral Arts Northwest: Not One Sparrow is Forgotten
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Charming Appalachian carols by CANW composer in residence Kevin Siegfried, Silly Shepherds, Stop Your Sleeping by Northwest composer Bern Herbolsheimer, and enchanting choral gems by Henry Purcell, Herbert Norman Howells, and Susan LaBarr.
$24-$32 (students free w/ID)
South Sound Classical Choir: Bach, Lauridsen, Pergolesi
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Puyallup United Methodist Church, Puyallup, WA, United States
SSCC introduces new conductor Sherri-Ann Nishiyama for a holiday concert featuring traditional carols, a contemporary setting of Silent Night, and more.
Free (Free)
Groupmuse House Concert: Steeple Chase Trio Concert w/ Alexander Hawker
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Private home in Renton, Renton, WA, United States
Joaquín Turina — Piano Trio No. 2 in B minor, Op. 76
Dmitri Shostakovich — Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 8 in C minor
Felix Mendelssohn — Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66
Dmitri Shostakovich — Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 8 in C minor
Felix Mendelssohn — Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66
$10+ donation, RSVP required
Ravenna String Orchestras: Kalinnikov, Haydn, Warlock
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Vasily Kalinnikov – Serenade for String Orchestra
Haigh Marshall – Elegy for Strings
Kirt Mosier – Red Rhythmico
Arthur Foote – Suite for Strings
Joseph Haydn (attributed) – Serenade
Peter Warlock (Philip Heseltine) – Capriol Suite
Haigh Marshall – Elegy for Strings
Kirt Mosier – Red Rhythmico
Arthur Foote – Suite for Strings
Joseph Haydn (attributed) – Serenade
Peter Warlock (Philip Heseltine) – Capriol Suite
Free (Free)
Plymouth Church: Sam Libra, organ
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 @ 12:00pm – 2:00pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Music of Jeanne Demessieux, Adolphus C. Hailstork, and Charles-Marie Widor.
$10 suggested donation
Brass Band Northwest: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, WA, United States
Join Brass Band Northwest for a concert of light classics and Christmas pops featuring some of your favorite holiday tunes.
$10 suggested donation
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops with Gershwin!
Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds, WA, United States
Holiday hits and other classical pops favorites featuring pianist Wayne Weng.
$27 / $22 / $15 / $10
Ladies Musical Club: The Inspiring Words of Emily Dickinson
Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
University House Wallingford, Seattle, WA, United States
Ladies Musical Club of Seattle presents works by Aaron Copland, André Previn, Ricky Ian Gordan, Libby Larson, and more.
Free (Free)
O Nata Lux: A PLU Christmas Concert
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
The Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present their annual Christmas concert, featuring works by Dan Forrest, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Benjamin Britten, and others, mixed with traditional carols and seasonal favorites.
$36 / $31 / $26 / $18 / $6
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops with Gershwin!
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds, WA, United States
Holiday hits and other classical pops favorites featuring pianist Wayne Weng.
$27 / $22 / $15 / $10
Christ Church Choir: Advent Readings & Carols
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 5:00pm – 6:15pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, United States
A festival of timeless hymns and scriptures, featuring old and new music for organ and voices.
Donations welcome
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: Reicha, Warlock, Agay, & Verdi
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett, WA, United States
Anton Reicha – Quintet for Winds in E-flat major, Op. 88 No. 2
Peter Warlock – Capriol Suite for string orchestra
Denes Agay – Five Easy Dances for wind quintet
Giuseppe Verdi – String Quartet in E minor for string orchestra
Peter Warlock – Capriol Suite for string orchestra
Denes Agay – Five Easy Dances for wind quintet
Giuseppe Verdi – String Quartet in E minor for string orchestra
$20 ($15 student / senior)
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Magic!
Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, WA, United States
Join the symphony for a screening of the 1982 short film The Snowman featuring local children’s choirs; festive holiday classics; and a family sing-along.
$15-$39