A few pieces into violinist Hilary Hahn‘s recital at the University of Washington, my companion leaned over and whispered in amazement, “Her tone is like clarified butter!” Indeed, Hahn’s sound is gloriously full and smooth — anything but gritty. When combined with her exacting … Continue reading
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This week’s featured concerts: Apr. 15 — Pianist André Watts plays Beethoven, Debussy, Chopin, and more in a solo recital at the UW World Series. The decorated pianist has been performing and touring the world since his debut as a … Continue reading
This week’s featured concerts: Apr. 8 — Trio con Brio Copenhagen takes the stage at UW World Series for a program of Danish chamber music and piano trio favorites. Comprised of two Korean sisters and a Danish pianist, the ensemble performs music by Danish … Continue reading
Spring is in full bloom around Seattle, from the University of Washington’s famed cherry trees to the patches of tulips poking up in home gardens around town. With these seasonal transitions come musical changes as well; local ensembles and concert … Continue reading
This week’s featured concerts: Mar. 20 — Pianist Richard Goode returns to Seattle for a solo recital as part of the UW World Series. Known for his interpretations of Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert, Goode branches out in this performance with a … Continue reading
This week’s featured concerts: Mar. 13 – 15 — Violinist James Ehnes (artistic director of the Seattle Chamber Music Society) joins the Seattle Symphony for Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Mar. 14 – 16 — There’s been no shortage of Bach choral works … Continue reading
This week’s featured concerts: Feb. 18 — Hear tango favorites by Piazzolla alongside pieces by Bach, Brahms, and Bartók. Classical violinist Karen Gomyo teams up with the Pablo Ziegler Tango Quartet for this eclectic concert in Town Hall’s Town Music series. Feb. … Continue reading
This week’s featured concerts: Feb. 4 — Banjo master Béla Fleck joins string quartet Brooklyn Rider for a UW World Series performance that crisscrosses folk and classical genres. Feb. 4 — Tacoma-based vocal ensemble Canonici sings secular Renaissance works from France, England, … Continue reading