Classical Music
Sequentia Ensemble “Gregorius, the Holy Sinner” Concert
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Victoria, 924 Douglas Street 1205 Pandora Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaThe incomparable Benjamin Bagby, well-known for his virtuosic rendering of Beowulf, returns to the EMSI stage to lead the ensemble Sequentia in an astonishing 12th Century tale of one man’s victory over despair (sung in medieval German verse with video titles projected in English). This ancient tale by Hartmann von Aue (d. ca. 1210), tells […]
Auburn Symphony: Soulful Serenade
Auburn Performing Arts Center 702 4th St NE, Auburn, WA, United StatesExperience enchanting melodies and inspiring moments featuring renowned cellist Nathan Chan as guest artist. Anna Clyne's soulful cello concerto and Claude Debussy's mystical work about an underwater cathedral invite introspection. Then, like a bright ray of light, Robert Schumann’s symphony will invigorate the hall. Join us for a performance filled with virtuosic brilliance. Join us […]
Huehuetenango: Music from 16th Century Guatemala
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 924 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaTenor Jonatan Alverado and Ariel Abramovich on vihuela explore a 16th Century Guatamalan manuscript, reflecting early colonial musical influences in South America. Music played an important role in the early missionizing of local populations in South America. As was the case in other colonial settings, European music, particularly, but not exclusively sacred music, was adopted […]
Auburn Symphony: The Magical Music of Harry Potter
Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South, Federal Way, WA, United StatesEscape to the magical world of Harry Potter through the iconic soundtrack. Hedwig’s Theme will lift you, Aunt Marge’s Waltz will make you laugh, every piece will conjure magic in the concert hall. Bring the whole family and don’t forget the NEW, family-friendly start time: 7:00pm.
Seattle Pro Musica: When Thunder Comes, with composer Mari Esabel Valverde
Seattle First Baptist Church 1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA, United StatesSpecial guest Mari Valverde comes to Seattle for our New American Composers Series and the world premiere of Up/Rising Into, her powerful love song for trans youth. Student singers from local schools will join us for Mari’s When thunder comes, a tribute to the work of social justice leaders. Come hear Mari’s music, meet Mari […]
Seattle Pro Musica: When Thunder Comes, with composer Mari Esabel Valverde
Trinity Lutheran Church 119 Texas St., Bellingham, WA, United StatesSpecial guest Mari Valverde comes to Seattle for our New American Composers Series and the world premiere of Up/Rising Into, her powerful love song for trans youth. Student singers from local schools will join us for Mari’s When thunder comes, a tribute to the work of social justice leaders. Come hear Mari’s music, meet Mari […]
The Early Moderns – Quicksilver Baroque Ensemble
First Church of Christ, Scientist (1205 Pandora Ave) 1205 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, CanadaThe Early Moderns – Vienna’s Rise The brilliant American ensemble Quicksilver — “Revered like rock stars within the early music scene” (New York Times) — performs music reflecting the music in Austria in the early Baroque period, the first great period of Viennese music. The program features the instrumental sonatas of composers including Schmeltzer, Kerll, […]
Auburn Symphony: Visions of America
Auburn Performing Arts Center 702 4th St NE, Auburn, WA, United StatesJourney with the Orchestra through the breadth and depth of the American landscape. From the quiet beauty of rural America in Aaron Copland’s The Tender Land Suite, to the joyful praise break of a church in Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, to the inspirational march of a band in William Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and […]
Eh bien, dansez maintenant ! – Doulce Mémoire
Denford Hall, Glenlyon Norfolk School 781 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaImagine yourself in the elegant royal court of the French Renaissance, attending a ball with the elite of courtly society. That colourful world will be captured by the French ensemble Doulce Mémoire and dancer Hubert Hazebroucq. Very far from the image we have of ancient dance – hierarchical, starched, solemn – dance in the 15th […]
Auburn Symphony: Ode to Joy
Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South, Federal Way, WA, United StatesIn a world increasingly more divided, music brings us together. No piece does that better than Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9, dedicated to all humankind. The familiar Ode to Joy theme uplifts and empowers us, calling on us to “sing more cheerful songs, more full of joy!” Similarly, Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique: The […]
