Internationally reknowned jazz guitarist Jean Chaumont performs with his quintet.

Correo Aereo performs traditional music of Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela, as well as striking original compositions. A concert of rich, haunting, and joyful music.

Efe Baltacigil, principal cellist of the Seattle Symphony, brings to life works by iconic composers. Delight in the melodic charm of J.S. Bach's cello suite, revel in the avant-garde brilliance of Yörgy Sándor Ligeti's Sonata, and be mesmerized by the virtuosic compositions of Eugène-Auguste Ysaÿe's Sonata in this cello and piano performance.

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Bill Anschell presents his original jazz renditions of Beatles classics.

Baroque violin virtuoso, Tekla Cunningham, is accompanied by harpsichord and cello in a rare performance of Heinrich Biber's astonishingly powerful and deeply moving Mystery Sonatas - The Joyful Mysteries.

Olympic Peninsula Jazz-Folk vocalist Jean Lenke leads her quintet on a journey through 21st century Jazz HerStory, celebrating favorite women composers and lyricists.
Jean Lenke, Vocals
Linda Dowdell, Piano
Rachael Contorer, Bass
Tobi Stone, Saxophone
Angie Tabor, Drums

Tomà Illiev and colleagues present string quartet classics featuring music by Mozart, Haydn, and Graupner.
Tomà Illiev - Violin
Manami Mizumoto - Violin
Vicki Gunn - Viola
Adaiha MacAdam-Somer - Cello

“An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States” (All About Jazz), presents an afternoon of timeless classics and original jazz from the Pacific Northwest. The quintet of saxophonist Adam Harris, Bill Anschell piano, Eric Gruber bass, Mark Ivester drums, and Dmitri Matheny on flugelhorn, will showcase favorite selections from their new record release ‘CASCADIA’.

We open our 18th season with a radiant program of beautiful solos and trios featuring Seattle Symphony harpist, Valerie Muzzolini, joined by colleagues violinist Mae Lin, and cellist Eric Han.

Jazz pianist & composer Francesco Crosara returns to the First Sunday Concert series on November 7th with a dynamic new trio.

Originally from Milan, Italy, Crosara’s music melds an impressive mix of jazz improvisation, a romantic vein from his classical training, along with Latin influences. Crosara who has performed with jazz greats such as Lionel Hampton, Roy Hargrove, and Ira Sullivan, is now based in the Northwest, and has collaborated with local stalwarts like Clipper Anderson, DVonne Lewis, Jeff Busch, Osama Afifi, and many others.

For his upcoming performance at the First Sunday Concerts series, Crosara’s ensemble will include two exceptional musicians: bassist Farko Dosumov, and drummer Mark Ivester. The trio will present a blend of original compositions by Crosara and jazz standards revisited. Expect both lyrical and exuberant music.

COVID POLICY

Proof of vaccination and masks are required.

Seating will be limited to 35 people.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.

This event is SOLD OUT!

Seattle Symphony Musicians, Dohnanyi's & Schumann Quartet

A stunningly beautiful program featuring Seattle Symphony musicians Cordula Merks, Rachel Swerdlow, Walter Gray, and pianist George López playing music by Dohnanyi and Schumann.

Cordula Merks, violin
Rachel Swerdlow, viola
Walter Gray, cello
George Lopez, piano

COVID POLICY

Proof of vaccination and masks are required.

Seating will be limited to 25 people.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.

Saxophonist, composer, and recording artist, Mark Lewis, has performed and recorded throughout Europe and the US, receiving glowing accolades from inside the world of jazz :  «You listen to the guys on the very top labels, and they’re not in Mark’s league. »  -Ted Gioia, author of ‘The History of Jazz.’ Joining Mark will be Seattle Jazz Hall of Famer Bill Anschell, Clipper Anderson, and Mark Ivester.

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