Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah

Saturday, December 17, 2016 @ 1:00pm – 3:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

$26-$89

Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah

Friday, December 16, 2016 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

$26-$89

Psaltikon: A Byzantine Christmas

Friday, December 16, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Boston-based Psaltikon performs Byzantine chant and traditional Greek carols (kálanda) for the Christmas season, directed by Cappella Romana’s own Dr. Spyridon Antonopoulos.

$10-$44

Early Music Guild: J.S. Bach's Christmas Magnificat

Friday, December 16, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, 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

Lessons and Carols at St. John's Episcopal Church

Thursday, December 15, 2016 @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm (PST)
St. John's Episcopal Church Olympia, Olympia, WA, United States
A holiday favorite, the traditional service of Lessons and Carols, with choir, organ and congregational singing.

Free

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

A Service of the Great O Antiphons

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Calvary Lutheran Church, Bellevue, WA, United States
A setting of the Antiphons by the late Peter Hallock, along with anthems by Joseph Herl and Orlando Gibbons. Each Antiphon will be followed by a reading and a congregational song.

Free

Ladies Musical Club: Bellini & Chopin

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm (PST)
Seattle Central Library, Seattle, WA, United States
Works for soprano and piano by Vincenzo Bellini and Frederick Chopin.

Free (Free)

LMC Opera presents scenes from Verdi's 'Falstaff'

Monday, December 12, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
University House Wallingford, Seattle, WA, United States
Featuring Fulgida Alice, amor t’offro….Quell’otre! quell tino ("Radiant Alice, I offer my love…That wineskin! That tub!"), Gaia comari di Windsor ("Merry Women of Windsor"), and more.

Free (Free)

Music at St. James Cathedral: A Service of Readings and Carols

Sunday, December 11, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
St. James Cathedral’s youth and adult choirs are joined by Cathedral Brass and two organs to perform music for the Advent and Christmas seasons.

Free

Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra: Christmas with Westminster

Sunday, December 11, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Westminster Chapel, Bellevue, WA, United States
A “can’t-miss” celebration that will warm your heart with traditional and contemporary holiday favorites.

$10-$15

LMC Opera presents scenes from Verdi's 'Falstaff'

Sunday, December 11, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
West Seattle Library, Seattle, WA, United States
Featuring Fulgida Alice, amor t’offro….Quell’otre! quell tino ("Radiant Alice, I offer my love…That wineskin! That tub!"), Gaia comari di Windsor ("Merry Women of Windsor"), and more.

Free (Free)

Choral Arts Northwest: Not One Sparrow is Forgotten

Sunday, December 11, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Artistic Director Robert Bode leads a Christmas program featuring new choral music and guitarist Bob McCaffery-Lent.

$24-$28

Bellevue Chamber Chorus: O Magnum Mysterium

Sunday, December 11, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
First Congregational Church, Bellevue, WA, United States
Featuring multiple settings of “O magnum mysterium” by William Byrd, Ivo Antognini, Cesar Carrillo, and David Childs, plus other Christmas treasures.

$5-$20

Christmas with Seattle Pro Musica

Sunday, December 11, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
University Unitarian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring your whole family to this one-hour celebration as Seattle Pro Musica is joined by students from area schools for traditional carols, holiday stories, and an audience sing-along.

$5-$25

Choral Arts Northwest: Not One Sparrow is Forgotten

Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
St. Joseph Parish, Seattle, WA, United States
Artistic Director Robert Bode leads a Christmas program featuring new choral music and guitarist Bob McCaffery-Lent.

$24-$28

Northwest Chamber Chorus: A Season of Peace

Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Choral pieces by Joan Szymko, Herbert Howells, Alberto Grau, and Morten Lauridsen plus our traditional carol sing-along.

$20-$24 (Ages 6-18 free)

On Stage with Classical KING FM Christmas Special: TangleTown’s Holiday Cabaret

Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Resonance at SOMA Towers, Bellevue, WA, United States
Join celebrated mezzo-soprano Sarah Mattox, Steinway Artist Judith Cohen, and violinist Jo Nardolillo as we revel in our favorites of the holiday season.

$20

The Market Street Singers presents: That Special Time of Year

Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Venue unknown, WA, United States
Pinkham – Christmas Cantata and holiday sing-a-long.

Free (Free)

Seattle Wind Symphony: Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Shorewood Performing Arts Center, Shoreline, WA, United States
A holiday celebration in music. Hear all your favorite holiday tunes and sing along with the band to Handel’s classic Hallelujah Chorus.

$5-$20