Baroque period – Upcoming Concerts
Great Bend Chorale: Handel's 'Messiah'
Friday, November 17, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Mixed-and-matched to feature rarely performed elements of the original 1741 version, while also tracing the evolution of now-beloved movements that were not a part of the famous Dublin premiere.
$20 ($16 senior/military)
Handel's 'Messiah'
Friday, November 17, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Blessed Sacrament Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A complete, formal presentation of Messiah as it was heard at its premiere in 1742.
$25 / $15 / $2
Musique du Jour Presents! Bach & Beethoven w/ Tanya Tomkins & Tamara Friedman on historical instruments
Saturday, November 18, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Queen Anne Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Beethoven — Variations on Mozart’s “Bei Männer welche Liebe fühlen" from The Magic Flute, WoO 48
Bach — Violoncello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010
Beethoven — Six Bagatelles, Op. 126
Beethoven — Sonata No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Violoncello, Op. 5 No. 2
Bach — Violoncello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010
Beethoven — Six Bagatelles, Op. 126
Beethoven — Sonata No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Violoncello, Op. 5 No. 2
$25 / $15 / kids free with adult
Seattle Philharmonic Strings: Walton, Elgar, Bartók
Sunday, November 19, 2028 @ 2:15pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Norse Home, Seattle, WA, United States
Walton – Sonata for Strings
Elgar – Serenade
Bartók – Divertimento
Elgar – Serenade
Bartók – Divertimento
Free
Musique du Jour Presents! Bach & Beethoven w/ Tanya Tomkins & Tamara Friedman on historical instruments
Sunday, November 19, 2028 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Queen Anne Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Beethoven — Variations on Mozart’s “Bei Männer welche Liebe fühlen" from The Magic Flute, WoO 48
Bach — Violoncello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010
Beethoven — Six Bagatelles, Op. 126
Beethoven — Sonata No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Violoncello, Op. 5 No. 2
Bach — Violoncello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010
Beethoven — Six Bagatelles, Op. 126
Beethoven — Sonata No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Violoncello, Op. 5 No. 2
$25 / $15 / kids free with adult
Handel's 'Messiah' Sing-Along
Sunday, November 19, 2028 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Blessed Sacrament Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A sing-along performed in blue jeans (highlights only – 90 minutes). Perfect for families and those who want to sing along on the choruses.
$15 (kids $2)
Music, Thanks, & Giving: A Benefit Concert of Healing & Love
Friday, November 24, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
A benefit concert combatting discrimination, harassment, and hate.
Free
University of Washington: Discovery Trio (Scholarship Chamber Group)
Friday, December 1, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Exploring music from throughout the centuries, ranging from music of the early Baroque to contemporary compositions, performing both on period and modern instruments.
Free (Free)
Redmond Chorale: A Baroque Christmas
Saturday, December 2, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Church of the Holy Cross, Redmond, WA, United States
Repertoire through the history of music including works by Bach, Handel, Hammerschmidt, and several seasonal favorites.
$16 / $13
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: ¡Feliz (Baroque) Navidad!
Saturday, December 2, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Augustine's in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, WA, United States
Music from 18th century Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, and Bolivia.
$25 / $20 / under 18 free
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: ¡Feliz (Baroque) Navidad!
Sunday, December 3, 2028 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Resonance at SOMA Towers, Bellevue, WA, United States
A new program of music from the Cathedrals and Missions of 18th century Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, and Bolivia.
$25
Candlelight Concerts presents Festive Baroque with the Sans Souci Ensemble
Sunday, December 3, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
University Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
J.S. Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Telemann – Quartet for flute, strings, and harpsichord
Kuhlau – Quintet for flute and strings
Telemann – Quartet for flute, strings, and harpsichord
Kuhlau – Quintet for flute and strings
$15-$25 free-will offering; 18 & under free
Bach's Lunch: Baroque Christmas Music from Latin America
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 12:10pm – 12:50pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Seldom-heard Christmas works for soprano, strings, and continuo from 18th century Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, and Bolivia.
Free
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: ¡Feliz (Baroque) Navidad!
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse, Seattle, WA, United States
A new program of music from 18th century Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, and Bolivia, plus our famous Ugly Renaissance Baby Jesus contest!
$20 ($15 ages 21-29)
Pacific MusicWorks: Light in the Darkness
Friday, December 8, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA, United States
Four dramatic Advent cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach trace the journey to Christmas through prophecy, anticipation, and, ultimately, hope.
$45, $35, $25
Pacific MusicWorks: Light in the Darkness
Saturday, December 9, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island, WA, United States
Four dramatic Advent cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach trace the journey to Christmas through prophecy, anticipation, and, ultimately, hope.
$45, $35
Pacific MusicWorks: Light in the Darkness
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 2:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Four dramatic Advent cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach trace the journey to Christmas through prophecy, anticipation, and, ultimately, hope.
$45, $35, $25
The Carols of Christmas with Island Consort
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Langley United Methodist Church, Langley, WA, United States
$20 / $5
Groupmuse: Nadia’s Housewarming Groupmuse
Thursday, December 14, 2028 @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Private home in Ballard, Seattle, WA, United States
A house concert featuring Stacey Mastrian and friends in music by Purcell, Fauré, Dowland, Gluck, Monteverdi, Villa-Lobos, Lorca, and more.
$10+ donation, RSVP required
OSSCS: Handel's Messiah
Saturday, December 16, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A complete performance of Handel’s most celebrated oratorio, Messiah.
$25 / $20 / $10 (youth free)