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If you go to PNB’s production of the Nutcracker December 18 - 28, chances are I’ll be playing in the pit so stop by and say hello!
Ben Thomas – bandoneon, vibraphone
Eric Likkel – clarinet
Libby Phelps – violin
Gabe Hall-Rodrigues – piano
Steve Schermer – bass
Thursday January 9 at 7:30
Saturday January 11 at 8:00
Dance meets Gothic and the pipe organ stars. The Seattle Symphony ushers in 2025 with Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, its every measure brimming with the kinetic energy and impetus of dance rhythms. The mighty Watjen Concert Organ stars in the Gothic brilliance of Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto, performed by acclaimed organist Paul Jacobs. And we visit Poulenc’s wickedly funny ballet The House Party — a delightful musical depiction of risqué flirting that made his name as well as causing a minor scandal in 1920s Paris. A dance, a party and an organ fanfare — what better way to start the new year?
Poulenc won early notoriety with ballet music that skewered traditional gender roles — in this case, a 1920’s house party where every flirtation was possible. At the other extreme of dance, Beethoven’s Seventh explores every rhythm in pure symphonic delight.
Friday January 17 at 7:30
Sunday January 19 at 2:00
Music and libretto by Hector Berlioz
Following our celebrated 2023 production of Samson and Delilah in Concert, join us for an abridged version of Hector Berlioz’s epic in a concert version featuring full orchestra and chorus. Les Troyens à Carthage (Acts 3, 4, & 5) begins after the fall of Troy as Aeneas arrives at Carthage with tales of the Trojan War. Upon arrival, he orders his army to assist Queen Dido in defeating the invading Nubians before falling in love with the Queen himself. However, when duty calls, the two lovers are parted while a funeral pyre burns.
For the Seattle Opera debut of Berlioz’s 19th-century grand opera, we are excited to welcome back mezzo-soprano and Tacoma native J’Nai Bridges (Samson and Delilah in Concert ’23) as Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and Russell Thomas (Nabucco ’15), “a tenor of gorgeously burnished power” (The New York Times), as Aeneas.
15-piece orchestra performing Charlie Chaplin’s original score.
Total running time: 95 min
Print source: Charlie Chaplin Estate
Thursday January 30 at 7:30
Friday January 31 at 12:00
Saturday February 1 at 8:00
Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot returns to the podium with our continuing Ravel celebrations this season as we mark the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth. Benjamin Attahir’s newly commissioned work for pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Principal Harp Valerie Muzzolini is inspired by sketches Ravel made for Morgiana, an Arabian Nights ballet. Then, two Ravel jewels. Firstly, a showcase for harp in the Introduction and Allegro, which he wrote to demonstrate the capacities of a new, modern harp design. And then the beloved Mother Goose, performed here in its entirety. Ravel captures all the vivid enchantment of fairytale scenes — from dazzling Chinese pagodas to the comically stilted conversation between the elegant but timid Beauty (clarinet, of course!) and the gruff, bassoon-voiced Beast.
Sat, Mar 15, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Sun, Mar 16, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Sat, Apr 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
Sun, Apr 13, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium at Reed College
Early 17th century Virtuosic Venetian Chamber Music for 3 violins, violone, and theorbo.
North Corner Chamber Orchestra’s season continues with a fun concert that spans 350 years.
First concert: December 14 2:00 @ Mt. Baker Community Club
Program:
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber - Battalia à 10
Viet Cuong*+ - Extra(ordinarily) Fancy
Peggy Glanville Hicks* - Sinfonia da Pacifica
W.A. Mozart - Symphony No.35 in D major, K.385 "Haffner"
Always happy to play Handel’s Messiah with the choir of Epiphany Parish. The baroque band is always stellar.
Friday December 13 @ 7:30
Saturday December 14 @ 7:30
I’ll be leading my first Messiah with a lovely group of local baroque musicians here in Seattle. Joined by the Cantorei Choir of Blessed Sacrament under the direction of Michael Plagerman
Friday December 6 @ 7:30
Saturday December 7 @ 2:00
Second Performance
December 15 7:30 @ Town Hall, Seattle
Sat, Nov 16, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
Sun, Nov 17, 2024 | 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium at Reed College
Enrico Onofri, Violin
Historical performance, violin and chamber music masterclasses in the countryside of San Leo, Italy.
Program:
Jessie Montgomery - Banner
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
W.A. Mozart - Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major, K.364/320d
NOCCO’s 10th Anniversary Season opens with Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, a dynamic and vibrant reimagining of the national anthem that seamlessly blends elements of jazz, classical, and African American spirituals, creating a powerful and contemporary statement. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis follows. This lush and evocative piece will envelope you in its rich harmonies and serene, meditative string textures. The performance will conclude with Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, where the interplay between the solo violin and viola, supported by the orchestra, showcases Mozart's masterful ability to balance elegance and emotional depth. Soloists Elisa Barston (violin) and Susan Gulkis Assadi (viola) will leave you in awe with their technical prowess and expressive sensitivity.
Be moved by Tchaikovsky’s poignant journey from high drama to triumph. The composer brought new emotional intensity to his Fourth Symphony and created a masterpiece for the ages. Then, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G sparkles in the hands of scintillating pianist Alexandra Dariescu — its whip-cracking wit, sad waltz and jazz-infused charms combining to make one of the best-loved concertos. New Zealand conductor Tianyi Lu returns to our podium for this program that also features Kaija Saariaho’s depiction of the music of the spheres as they wheel through the night skies — imagery that has entranced composers through the ages and a recurring theme of this season.
Thursday 7:30
Saturday 8:00
Sunday 2:00
Join us for our 2024 fundraiser gala on September 22 at 11am! We are excited to host our fifth annual brunch gala at the beautiful Fremont Foundry, including a silent auction, mystery boxes, live trivia with Head in the Clouds Trivia, live music performed by the orchestra, and more! Your attendance and contributions are greatly appreciated and will help NOCCO grow and thrive as we venture into the 2024-25 season!
Shostakovich’s Eighth Symphony dates from the darkest days of the Second World War, when making music scarcely seemed possible. He dedicated it to all victims of oppression. Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot begins a season-long celebration marking 150 years since Maurice Ravel’s birth with Concerto for the Left Hand. Composed for Paul Wittgenstein, who lost his right arm in World War I, Ravel’s concerto spans the expressive power of the whole keyboard and bubbles with dark energy. We also salute the centenary of musical powerhouse Pierre Boulez.
Thursday 7:30
Saturday 8:00
SCA Live Sessions is an ongoing concert series featuring the works of our members, played by rotating lineups of world-class musicians. The concerts are hosted in our favorite Seattle venues and enjoyed by all. Our next concert will feature the Dialekt String Quartet, an ensemble comprised of string professionals from around the Puget Sound who will bring local composer’s works to life live!
Doors 7:00
Music 7:30
Streetlight Manifesto featuring Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution
Jos Van Veldhoven conducts.
Thursday 7:30
Saturday 8:00
Grammy-winning conductor Karen Kamensek leads a diverse program that spans the globe. Jan Lisiecki, whose playing is “pristine, lyrical and intelligent” (The New York Times), commands the stage with the distinctive lush melodies and rhythmic energy of Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto. The haunting and majestic themes of William Walton make his First Symphony one of the great 20th-century orchestral works. Fazil Say’s soundscape Grand Bazaar transports us to the vibrant and bustling marketplaces of his native Turkey.
BAROQUE CONCERTI
Carrie Krause
~ baroque violin ~
Jonathan Oddie
~ harpsichord ~
Jeffrey Cohan
~ baroque flute ~
Elizabeth Phelps & Courtney Kuroda
~ baroque violin ~
Victoria Gunn
~ baroque viola ~
Martin Bonham
~ baroque cello ~
JACQUES AUBERT
Concerto in D Major, Opus 26 No. 3
ANTONIO VIVALDI
Flute Concerto "La Notte", Opus 10 No. 2
CARL PHILIPP EMANUEL BACH
Flute Concerti in D Minor, Wq 22a
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Triple Concerto in A Minor for Harpsichord, Violin and Flute, BWV 1044
Epiphany’s world class choir and baroque orchestra will join with four superb soloists for a mesmerizing evening featuring Bach’s magnificent Magnificat, Handel’s glorious Gloria, and Charpentier’s awe-inspiring Te Deum. This concert is a rare opportunity to hear masterworks by three of the Baroque era’s greatest composers, each work representative of their unique style.
Two Performances:
Friday April 26 @ 7:30
Saturday April 27 @ 7:30
Serving as concertmaster of the Cathedral Chamber Orchestra to perform Haydn’s Seven Last Words under Joseph Adam.