The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions: Northwest Region Finals

Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Winners from the four districts within the Northwest Region vie to win cash prizes and a chance to compete on the Metropolitan Opera stage.

$30

[CANCELLED] The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Masterclass

Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 10:00am – 11:30am (PST)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A free voice masterclass, part of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Northwest Region Finals.

Free (CANCELLED)

Cheating, Lying, Stealing

Sunday, February 3, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Washington Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Anna Clyne – Paint Box
Carla Kihlstedt – Forestbed
David Lang – Cheating, Lying, Stealing
Marc Mellits – Tight Sweater
Caroline Shaw – Valencia

$20

Music Center of the Northwest: Double Bass Recital

Sunday, February 3, 2019 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Music Center of the Northwest, Seattle, WA, United States
Featuring students of The Bass Church and Suzuki Strings of Redmond.

Free (Free)

The Lover in Winter: Songs for Countertenor

Saturday, January 26, 2019 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Medina, WA, United States
Music by Thomas Adès, Jake Heggie, Nico Muhly, Arvo Pärt, and the premiere of Brett Banducci's Rilke+Lieder for countertenor, viola, organ, and piano.

$20 ($15 students)

On the Boards: Soundscapes

Saturday, January 26, 2019 @ 5:00pm – 11:00pm (PST)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
An immersive "come-and-go" evening of sound art featuring sonic works by a diverse selection of Northwest-based artists.

$25

'Messiah' Sing-and-Play-Along

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Sing or play the entire oratorio, all choruses and solos!

$18 / $15 / $13

Cornish College of the Arts: Scores of Sound Festival

Friday, December 7, 2018 @ 10:30am – 9:00pm (PST)
A festival of student work, including chamber music, jazz, new compositions for electronic media, and more.

Free

Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle: Competition Winners' Concert

Sunday, December 2, 2018 @ 12:30pm – 2:30pm (PST)
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, Mercer Island, WA, United States
Performances by the winners of the the 2018 Russian Piano/Chamber Music Competition.

$20

Encanto Holiday Concierto

Saturday, November 24, 2018 @ 5:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
An evening of unique music pairing the beauty of opera aria and classical piano with the charm of mariachi bolero.

$25-$77

String Trio: Pamela Liu & Friends

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 6:00pm – 7:30pm (PST)
Cascadia Art Museum, Edmonds, WA, United States
Astor Piazzolla – Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
George Gershwin – Selections from Porgy and Bess
William Bolcom – Graceful Ghost Rag

$15 ($10 museum members)

Wayward Music Series: Heather Bentley & Friends

Thursday, November 15, 2018 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Bentley brings her two ensembles – CHA and the Heather/Dio Duo – to perform improvisational and multimedia works.

$5-$15 suggested donation

Jack Straw Artist Showcase: 25 Years of Jack Straw Artists

Sunday, November 11, 2018 @ 2:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Jack Straw Cultural Center, Seattle, WA, United States
A day of music of all genres, dance, and readings featuring past and present resident artists from the Jack Straw Cultural Center Artist Support Program.

$5-$15 suggested donation

Ballard Civic Orchestra: Dia de los Muertos – Mozart's 'Requiem'

Sunday, November 4, 2018 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
The BCO joins forces with three choirs to present a performance of Mozart's iconic Requiem.

$15 suggested donation

The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions: Washington District

Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
30 young singers vie for cash prizes and a chance to compete on the Metropolitan Opera stage.

$20

Hero's Journey: A Violin & Improv Comedy Extravaganza!

Sunday, September 30, 2018 @ 4:00pm – 5:30pm (PDT)
Seattle (address provided with purchase), Seattle, WA, United States
A hero's journey inspired by suggestions from the audience, intertwined with favorites from Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Saint-Saëns, Ysaÿe, Kreisler, and Joan Jett.

$20 ($15 youth/seniors)

Seattle Chinese Orchestra: Jubilant Journey to the East

Saturday, September 29, 2018 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
The ethereal sounds of traditional Chinese instruments join the sounds of classical Western instruments in a rich soundscape.

$20-$30

Hero's Journey: A Violin & Improv Comedy Extravaganza!

Saturday, September 29, 2018 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Seattle (address provided with purchase), Seattle, WA, United States
A hero's journey inspired by suggestions from the audience, intertwined with favorites from Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Saint-Saëns, Ysaÿe, Kreisler, and Joan Jett.

$20 ($15 youth/seniors)

Westerlies Fest: Student Workshop Ensembles & The Westerlies

Sunday, September 23, 2018 @ 4:00pm – 5:30pm (PDT)
SPU Nickerson Studios, Seattle, WA, United States
Student workshop ensembles premiere newly created original compositions alongside The Westerlies.

Free (Free (RSVP Required))

Bill at 92: Clarinet Works of William O. Smith

Saturday, September 22, 2018 @ 8:00pm – 11:00pm (PDT)
Gallery 1412, Seattle, WA, United States
A program of music for clarinet by William O. Smith, including three world premieres.

$5-$15 sliding scale donation