Baroque period – Past Concerts near Seattle, WA
Symphony Tacoma: Messiah
Thursday, December 15, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, Gig Harbor, WA, United States
Handel – Messiah
$19-$80
Early Music Guild: J.S. Bach's Christmas Magnificat
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
The Northwest Baroque Masterworks ensemble presents a performance of the original version of J.S. Bach’s Magnificat in E-flat major, written for Christmas Vespers in 1723.
$26-$46
Pacific MusicWorks presents ¡Navidad! – Christmas music from new & old Spain
Sunday, December 11, 2016 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Venue unknown, WA, United States
A rich tapestry of works from Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Bolivia, and Spain.
$20-$45 (age 5-17 free)
Pacific MusicWorks presents ¡Navidad! – Christmas music from new & old Spain
Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island, WA, United States
A rich tapestry of works from Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Bolivia, and Spain.
$20-$45 (age 5-17 free)
Pacific MusicWorks presents ¡Navidad! – Christmas music from new & old Spain
Friday, December 9, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Edmonds United Methodist Church, Edmonds, WA, United States
A rich tapestry of works from Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Bolivia, and Spain.
$20-$45 (age 5-17 free)
Messiah Sing-Along with Garfield Orchestra
Friday, December 9, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Seattle First Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring your own score, or rent one at the door. You don't need to be an accomplished choral singer – this sing-along concert is for everyone who loves singing and Handel's immortal oratorio.
$10-$15
Hummingbird Suzuki Academy Christmas Benefit Concert
Friday, December 9, 2016 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA, United States
Holiday classical music, Christmas specials, and a carol sing-along. Proceeds from the event will go towards establishing a baby music class for a low income area in need.
$10 suggested donation
Ravenna String Orchestras: Vivaldi, Janáček, Pancarowicz & more
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Eckstein Middle School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Vivaldi – Concerto for Viola d’amore in D major
Mozart – Allegro Moderato from Symphony No. 29
Janáček – Andante from Suite for String Orchestra
Dvořák – Symphony No. 8, Finale (arr. Dackow)
Faure – Pie Jesu (from Requiem) (arr. Meyer)
Pancarowicz – Variations on a Famous Ode
Ravel – The Enchanted Garden (from Mother Goose Suite) (arr. Hopkins)
Mozart – Allegro Moderato from Symphony No. 29
Janáček – Andante from Suite for String Orchestra
Dvořák – Symphony No. 8, Finale (arr. Dackow)
Faure – Pie Jesu (from Requiem) (arr. Meyer)
Pancarowicz – Variations on a Famous Ode
Ravel – The Enchanted Garden (from Mother Goose Suite) (arr. Hopkins)
Free (Free)
Early Music Underground: In Mary's Arms
Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Northwest Cellars, Kirkland, WA, United States
An intimate and profound program of rarely-heard motets and cantatas for voice, strings, and organ by 17th century women composers.
$25, includes wine tasting
Kirkland Choral Society: Weihnachten!
Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, holiday gems by German composers Praetorius, Mendelssohn, and Biebl, and a medley of favorite holiday music by Reginald Unterseher.
$15-$20 (age 12 & under free)
Gallery Concerts presents: Bach & Beethoven
Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Queen Anne Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Two of Seattle’s favorite chamber artists team up to bring you the music of Bach and Beethoven, with two unique keyboard instruments, both instruments making their Pacific Northwest debuts.
$15-$35
Records, Pancakes, & Bach No. 2
Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm (PST)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
Marimbist Erin Jorgensen plays the Bach D minor Cello Suite No. 2, followed by a pancake breakfast/listening party.
$5-$10 suggested donation
Gallery Concerts presents: Bach & Beethoven
Saturday, December 3, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Queen Anne Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Two of Seattle’s favorite chamber artists team up to bring you the music of Bach and Beethoven, with two unique keyboard instruments, both instruments making their Pacific Northwest debuts.
$15-$32
Kirkland Choral Society: Weihnachten!
Saturday, December 3, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, holiday gems by German composers Praetorius, Mendelssohn, and Biebl, and a medley of favorite holiday music by Reginald Unterseher.
$15-$20 (age 12 & under free)
Early Music Underground: In Mary's Arms – Christmas with Baroque Women Composers (Whidbey Island)
Saturday, December 3, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Augustine's in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, WA, United States
An intimate and profound program of rarely-heard motets and cantatas for voice, strings, and organ by 17th century women composers.
$20-$25, under 18 free
Ladies Musical Club: Recorder sonatas & Haydn’s 'Kaiser' string quartet
Saturday, December 3, 2016 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA, United States
Händel – Recorder sonata in F major, Op. 1, No. 11
Genzmer – Zweite Sonate
Haydn – “Kaiser” string quartet, Op. 76, No. 3
Genzmer – Zweite Sonate
Haydn – “Kaiser” string quartet, Op. 76, No. 3
Free (Free)
Early Music Underground: In Mary's Arms – Christmas with Baroque Women Composers
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse, Seattle, WA, United States
An intimate and profound program of rarely-heard motets and cantatas for voice, strings, and organ by 17th century women composers.
$20
Music, Thanks and Giving: A Benefit Concert of Healing and Love
Friday, November 25, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Venue unknown, WA, United States
An evening of incredible music and powerful performances by some of Seattle's top musicians.
Free
UW Baroque Ensemble
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Carole Terry and Tekla Cunningham direct UW music students in a program of music of the Baroque era.
Free (Free)
Second City Chamber Series: Looking Back – Looking Forward
Sunday, November 20, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
The Great Hall at Annie Wright School, Tacoma, WA, United States
Carl Phillip Stamitz – Quartet for Clarinet and Strings
Jerry Kracht – Night Song and Fast Ride for Clarinet and String Quartet
William Doppmann – Dance Variations for Solo Clarinet
Johannes Brahms – Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
Jerry Kracht – Night Song and Fast Ride for Clarinet and String Quartet
William Doppmann – Dance Variations for Solo Clarinet
Johannes Brahms – Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
$10-$25 (18 & under free)