UW Concerto Competition: Strings

Monday, November 15, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
UW string performance students compete for a chance to perform with the UW Symphony.

Free (Free)

Groupmuse: Tango, Carmen & Shostakovich

Friday, November 19, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Private home in Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8
J. S. Bach – Double Violin Concerto
Arrangements of Bizet's Carmen and Latin American dance music

$10+ donation, RSVP required

Love Songs – Inaugural Concert of the Seattle Philharmonic Strings!

Saturday, November 20, 2027 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Queen Anne Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Dvořák – Nocturne in B major
Dag Wiren – Serenade for Strings
Elgar – Sospiri
J.S. Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor
Barber – Adagio for Strings
C.P.E. Bach – Symphony for Strings No. 5
Brahms – Liebeslieder Waltzes

Free ($10 suggested donation)

Philharmonia Northwest: The Great Tradition

Saturday, November 20, 2027 @ 2:30pm – 5:00pm (PST)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Mozart – Don Giovanni Overture
Brahms – Violin Concerto in D major
Tchaikovsky – Suite No. 4 in G major

$15-$20

Groupmuse: Violin Duets!

Saturday, November 20, 2027 @ 4:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Friends, wine, and food all welcome... bring some simple appetizers or fancy hors d'oeuvres and let's make it a party!

$10+ donation, RSVP required

Second City Chamber Series: Looking Back – Looking Forward

Saturday, November 20, 2027 @ 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

$10-$25 (18 & under free)

Music, Thanks and Giving: A Benefit Concert of Healing and Love

Thursday, November 25, 2027 @ 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

Lenora Piano Trio: Mozart, Mendelssohn, Shostakovich

Thursday, December 2, 2027 @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Mozart – Piano Trio in B-flat major, K. 502
Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 2 in A minor
Shostakovich – Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor

Free

Corda Quartet

Thursday, December 2, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A concert from the co-winners of the 2016 UW Strings and Piano Chamber Ensemble Competition.

Free

Luke Fitzpatrick: Cage & Partch

Thursday, December 2, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 7:30pm (PST)
Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater, Seattle, WA, United States
John Cage's Freeman Etudes for solo violin and the 17 Lyrics by Li Po for adapted viola and voice by Harry Partch.

$10-$20

Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle presents Russian Music Festival/Competition

Friday, December 3, 2027 @ 5:00am – 4:59am (PST)
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, Mercer Island, WA, United States
Assorted Russian works performed by young pianists, cellists, and violinists competing for prizes. All parts of the competition are free and open to the public.

Free

Ladies Musical Club: Recorder sonatas & Haydn’s 'Kaiser' string quartet

Friday, December 3, 2027 @ 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

Free (Free)

Renton Groupmuse

Friday, December 3, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Private home in Renton, Renton, WA, United States
Grieg – Violin Sonata No. 3, III. Allegro animato
Kreisler/Heifetz – Violin Transcriptions
Shostakovich – Piano Trio No. 2

$10+ donation, RSVP required

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra presents: Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center, Bellevue, WA, United States
The BYSO's Cadet & Debut String Orchestras perform a holiday concert.

$12-$15

Marc Bamuthi Joseph & Daniel Bernard Roumain: ‘Blackbird, Fly’

Monday, December 6, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Two American sons of Haitian immigrants explore themes of family history, folklore, politics, and race, all of it coursing with the rhythm and energy of hip hop.

$5-$20

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Movement

Wednesday, December 8, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
The UW Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band present their fall quarter concert, performing Alban Berg’s Kammerkonzert für Klavierund Geige mit 13 Bläsern, and other works. With special guests Eric Rynes, violin; and Cristina Valdés, piano.

$10

Hummingbird Suzuki Academy Christmas Benefit Concert

Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 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

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

Friday, December 10, 2027 @ 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

Candlelight Concerts I: Mozart & Chopin

Saturday, December 11, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
University Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
An exploration of intimate chamber music including flute quartets by Mozart and Francois Devienne, a trio for flute, violin and viola by Federigo Fiorillo, and three mazurkas and a polonaise for solo piano by Chopin, among other works.

$15-$25 suggested donation