Subject:

Orchestral Music

  • Arts

    November 16, 2011

    The Orchestra as Toy Box

    Splashing sounds all around.

  • Arts

    October 5, 2011

    Ear Supply: The Dude Picks a Dud

    A conducting star's big-screen stumble.

  • Arts

    September 14, 2011

    My, How You've Grown!

    In shaky times for classical music, how one local ensemble survived the terrible twos.

  • Arts

    June 22, 2011

    Hall of Fame

    A thundering farewell in the house that Schwarz built.

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Bellevue Philharmonic Musician Learned of Its Demise On Facebook

    Demian Johnston​Last week brought news that the Bellevue Philharmonic will be shutting its doors after 43 years. In a statement released on Friday, Philharmonic Board President Janis Wold said that despite it being an "amazingly lean" organization that had recently undergone "a great number of ... More >>

  • Arts

    February 16, 2011

    Spring Arts Calendar: From Norman Rockwell to Sarah Vowell

    Demian Johnston​Last week brought news that the Bellevue Philharmonic will be shutting its doors after 43 years. In a statement released on Friday, Philharmonic Board President Janis Wold said that despite it being an "amazingly lean" organization that had recently undergone "a great number of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2010

    Seattle Symphony Picks Schwarz's Successor

    Announced yesterday, the Seattle Symphony's choice of Ludovic Morlot as its next music director--to take over for Gerard Schwarz after the 2010-11 season, his 26th--might at first look like a bandwagon jump; he's only 35, and young is the new black in classical circles after the ascension of Gustavo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 24, 2010

    The Esoterics

    Announced yesterday, the Seattle Symphony's choice of Ludovic Morlot as its next music director--to take over for Gerard Schwarz after the 2010-11 season, his 26th--might at first look like a bandwagon jump; he's only 35, and young is the new black in classical circles after the ascension of Gustavo ... More >>

  • Arts

    November 25, 2009

    Classical Review: Raw Dawgs

    A strong debut from an UW-bred ensemble.

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2009

    Conductor Resigns From PNB

    Pacific Northwest Ballet just announced that conductor Stewart Kershaw, who has led the PNB orchestra for 25 seasons, is resigning. Effective immediately. Complete press release after the jump. "PNB will begin conducting a search for Mr. Kershaw's replacement" is all the release says about who's goi ... More >>

  • Arts

    July 1, 2009

    The SSO's Hot Streak

    Schwarz and his orchestra have been on an end-of-season tear.

  • Calendar

    January 21, 2009

    San Francisco Symphony

    Schwarz and his orchestra have been on an end-of-season tear.

  • News

    December 10, 2008

    Holiday Spirit Takes a Hit at the Philharmonic

    Members of the Bellevue orchestra want to retune their leader.

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2008

    Gee, Thanks, Norman.

    Members of the Bellevue orchestra want to retune their leader.

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2007

    Schwarz and the Symphony: Soon to Get a New Drubbing in the Press?

    Members of the Bellevue orchestra want to retune their leader.

  • Arts

    September 19, 2007

    Classical Calendar

    Members of the Bellevue orchestra want to retune their leader.

  • Arts

    September 20, 2006

    Symphony Sees Red

    SSO posts a huge deficit. Plus: Decibel Fest and Pacific Northwest Ballet news.

  • Arts

    November 23, 2005

    Beethoven in Bellevue

    On choosing the right warhorse to ride.

  • Arts

    May 4, 2005

    And the Band Plays On

    Backstage bickering has reached a crescendo at Benaroya, but the symphony sounds as good as ever.

  • Arts

    April 6, 2005

    Northwest New Works, Craig Sheppard

    Backstage bickering has reached a crescendo at Benaroya, but the symphony sounds as good as ever.

  • Arts

    September 15, 2004

    Northwest Chamber Orchestra

    Also: Lyon Opera Ballet.

  • Music

    October 29, 2003

    Fabulous Invalids

    Disregard those premature obituaries; Northwest orchestras are still thriving below the headlines.

  • Arts

    September 3, 2003

    Out-of-Town Sounds

    The Seattle Symphonys 100-year anniversary is an occasion to wonder: Wheres the Seattle part?

  • Arts

    October 30, 2002

    Period Piece

    Love's delirium, stunningly rendered.

  • Arts

    January 2, 2002

    Classical New Year's resolutions

    Love's delirium, stunningly rendered.

  • Arts

    April 25, 2001

    Swept away

    The lost genre of film concertos.

  • Arts

    March 21, 2001

    Hello, L.A.!

    A visit from SoCal's finest brought everything but their favorite composer.

  • News

    December 13, 2000

    The Holiday Canon

    Fire away with everything from Charlie Brown to Cole Porter

  • News

    November 29, 2000

    How to Get Past the 'Seasons'

    An adventure travel guide for giving and getting classical music

  • News

    September 6, 2000

    Classical picks

    An adventure travel guide for giving and getting classical music

  • Arts

    August 9, 2000

    Disc Man

    An adventure travel guide for giving and getting classical music

  • Arts

    May 3, 2000

    J.S. BACH: BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS NOS. 1-6.

    An adventure travel guide for giving and getting classical music

  • Arts

    February 16, 2000

    Master of his domain

    Composer John Adams secures his place in the canon.

  • Arts

    October 20, 1999

    O say, can you hear?

    A local orchestra plays all American, all season long.

  • Arts

    September 15, 1999

    The Benaroyal treatment

    A day of every conceivable kind of music.

  • Arts

    September 8, 1999

    Fall arts preview

    Classical music picks

  • Arts

    July 28, 1999

    The halls are alive . . .

    With the sound of chamber music.

  • Arts

    June 9, 1999

    Kids in the hall

    A year of ups, downs, and splashy premieres.

  • Arts

    May 26, 1999

    Bach for more

    Oregon's premier classical festival turns 30.

  • Arts

    May 19, 1999

    Swan song?

    Signs that Seattle Symphony music director Gerard Schwartz is preparing to move on are growing stronger by the day.

  • Arts

    April 28, 1999

    The French connection

    Modern music shines in the hands of expert performers.

  • Arts

    March 31, 1999

    Prime time

    A world-class singer shines in a lush orchestral program.

  • Arts

    March 31, 1999

    Seasoned greetings

    Distinguished guests keep showing up at Benaroya Hall.

  • Arts

    December 16, 1998

    Masters of their instruments

    Rostropovich thinks aloud; Sheppard wears his heart on his sleeve.

  • Arts

    November 4, 1998

    Home team, visitors tied

    How Benaroya treats a world-class orchestra.

  • Arts

    September 16, 1998

    Beat it

    Here's drumming like you've never heard before.

  • Arts

    September 9, 1998

    Fall Arts Preview - Classical Music

    Orchestral

  • Arts

    August 19, 1998

    High-altitude bass camp

    It may be a summer school, but the sounds from Marrowstone are fine-tuned.

  • Arts

    April 29, 1998

    TAM taps a maverick

    It may be a summer school, but the sounds from Marrowstone are fine-tuned.

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