Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s 2003 production of “The Gondoliers” (Photo: Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society)
The glorious Seattle summer has finally arrived, and with it comes a treasure trove of light-hearted and fun classical concerts. Experience the joy of live music outdoors at one of several concerts in local parks, or cool off with some chamber music favorites.
Jun. 29-Jul. 26 — Seattle Chamber Music Society‘s Summer Festival is in full swing with three more weeks of concerts in the books. Highlights include the world premiere of Lawrence Dillon’s Sanctuary on July 8, the performance of a string quartet by Fanny Mendelssohn (whose fame was eclipsed by that of her brother Felix) on July 10, a free outdoor concert of Dvořák’s “American” String Quartet on July 18 at Volunteer Park, and a live recording of two Shostakovich string quartets on July 24.
Jul. 12-13 — Cirque comes to Benaroya Hall this month! The Seattle Symphony teams up with the acrobats of Cirque de la Symphonie for a series of performances that blend classical favorites with routines by aerialists, jugglers, contortionists. Now’s your chance to witness acrobats dangling from the rafters of Benaroya’s sumptuous auditorium.