Holiday – Past Concerts
South Sound Classical Choir: Light of Christmas
Friday, December 7, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Puyallup United Methodist Church, Puyallup, WA, United States
Music by Franz Josef Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, George Frideric Handel, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Edward Elgar, Ola Gjeilo, and more.
Free
Sammamish Symphony: Christmas in Bellevue
Friday, December 7, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Venue unknown, WA, United States
Holiday favorites, light symphonic delights, and festive surprises for the whole family, with special guests The Liberty Singers from Issaquah's Liberty High School.
$20 / $15 / $10
Juletide: A Celebration of the Season in Song
Friday, December 7, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Bellevue College Carlson Theater, Bellevue, WA, United States
Enjoy this festive holiday concert featuring the combined forces of the Bellevue Community Band, Bellevue College Concert Choir, and Bellevue College Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
$10
Plymouth Church: Zachary Hemenway, organ
Friday, December 7, 2018 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Zachary Hemenway, newly appointed director of music at Epiphany Episcopal Parish, shares music of the season on the Fisk Opus 140 organ.
$10 suggested donation
PLU Sounds of Christmas
Thursday, December 6, 2018 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Featuring the University Singers and Men's Chorus, directed by Dr. Richard Nance and Barry Johnson.
$10 ($5 senior / military / alumni, 18 & under FREE)
UW CarolFest
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
Seven conductors, six choral ensembles, five hundred singers, two hours of great music, and one impressive grand finale.
$10
Sanctuary in the City: A New & Old World Christmas
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 @ 12:10pm – 12:50pm (PST)
Christ Our Hope at the Josephinum, Seattle, WA, United States
A free lunchtime concert fosters a spirit of contemplation with Christmas carols and villancicos from Renaissance and Baroque Spain, Italy, and Latin America, including Leonarda’s Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
Free
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: A Country (Baroque) Christmas at Naked City
Henry Lebedinsky,
Alan Wheaton,
Erin Calata,
Pacific MusicWorks Underground,
Martin Rothwell, and
Natalie Ingrisano
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse, Seattle, WA, United States
Holiday treats including Isabella Leonarda’s luminous Gloria in Excelsis Deo, rustic and boisterous country carols, tender lullabies, and an Ugly Baby Jesus art extravaganza!
$25 ($15 ages 21-30)
Bach's Lunch: A New & Old World Christmas
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 @ 12:10pm – 12:50pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
A free, informal lunchtime concert of Christmas carols and villancicos from Renaissance and Baroque Spain, Italy, and Latin America, including Leonarda’s Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
Free
Winter Rose: A PLU Christmas Concert
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Monday, December 3, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
One of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Pacific Northwest, featuring music for chorus and orchestra by Gerald Finzi, Herbert Howells, Michael Praetorius, and others, mixed with traditional carols and seasonal favorites.
$35 / $30 / $25 / $27 / $5
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: A Country (Baroque) Christmas at The Royal Room
Henry Lebedinsky,
Alan Wheaton,
Erin Calata,
Pacific MusicWorks Underground,
Martin Rothwell, and
Natalie Ingrisano
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
The Royal Room, Seattle, WA, United States
Holiday treats including Isabella Leonarda’s luminous Gloria in Excelsis Deo, rustic and boisterous country carols, tender lullabies, and an Ugly Baby Jesus art extravaganza!
$25 ($15 under age 30)
Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra: Magic of Mistletoe
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Newport High School Performing Arts Center, Bellevue, WA, United States
Festive holiday pieces, J.S. Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, and music celebrating the BYSO season theme of "African American Music and Its Influences."
$18 ($12 youth / senior / alum)
Cascadian Chorale: This Shining Night
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Church of the Holy Cross, Redmond, WA, United States
Classic favorites mingle with lesser-known beauties, including music by local composers.
$20 ($15 student/senior)
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'®
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A fantastical combination of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, Ian Falconer’s unique design, and the entire PNB Company in show-stopping roles.
$48-$188
Breath of Aire: Widow's Project Concert
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 4:30pm – 6:30pm (PST)
Historic Everett Theatre, Everett, WA, United States
Breath of Aire presents a holiday concert with classical stylings of contemporary and traditional arrangements for the season.
$17 ($10 widow/widower/children)
South Sound Classical Choir: Light of Christmas
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Marine View Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, WA, United States
Music by Franz Josef Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, George Frideric Handel, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Edward Elgar, Ola Gjeilo, and more.
Free
Northwest Chamber Chorus: Follow the Star
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Exploring the guiding light of stars with diverse repertoire by Mendelssohn, Praetorius, McDowall, Dove, Willan, Ešenvalds, and more.
$25 ($20 seniors & singers, FREE students)
Winter Rose: A PLU Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
One of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Pacific Northwest, featuring music for chorus and orchestra by Gerald Finzi, Herbert Howells, Michael Praetorius, and others, mixed with traditional carols and seasonal favorites.
Kirkland Choral Society: Glorious Echoes
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Joyful music from a variety of styles, including J.S. Bach's majestic Christmas Oratorio.
$25 ($20 youth/seniors)
Choir of the Sound: Comfort & Joy
Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, Shoreline, WA, United States
Favorite holiday pop songs, familiar carols, and shiny new surprises for the whole family.
$25 / $22 / $18 / $10