Upcoming Concerts
Eleonora Karpukhova, Pianist
Eleonora Karpukhova, Associate Professor at the Moscow Conservatory will perform a radiant Solo Piano recital. Winner of numerous international competitions Eleanora was born in Kazan and began her musical studies at age 5. She performs widely in Russia and regularly around Europe, in South America, and since 2014 in the United States.
Featuring works by Bach, Rachmaninov, Ravel and others.
More about Eleonora Karpukhova
Russian pianist, winner of numerous international piano competitions and Associate Professor at the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory — was born in Kazan (Russia) and began her musical studies at the age of 5.
In 2000, Eleonora graduated from the Moscow Conservatory under Prof. V. V. Kastelsky with honors degree. She completed her music education in 2003 as a probation assistant under Prof. M. S. Voskresensky.
While a student, she won numerous international competitions. Eleonora convincingly confirmed her complete professionalism in 2002 by winning the 18th Varallo Sessia International Competition in Italy and the 29th Dr. Luis Sigall International Piano Competition in Chile. "The final round of the music competition in Viña del Mar was a phenomenal event", wrote the Domingo newspaper. "An exceptional performance of Mozart's concerto No. 20 in D minor by Eleonora Karpukhova got the audience into blissfulness and tranquility." Further performances also brought her winning titles. In 2004, Eleonora won the Zlatko Grgosevich Competition in Zagreb, Croatia (Second Prize) and the Jose Vianna da Motta Piano Competition in Lisbon, Portugal.
Eleonora Karpukhova successfully combined her recitals in Russia and abroad. She regularly performs in Russia, Ukraine, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Austria, Chile, Brazil and Portugal. Her concerts in the Small and Rachmaninov Halls and the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Salle Cortot in Paris, Saal Gasteig in Munich, Teatro "Gil Vicente" in Coimbra, Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon and philharmonic halls of Kiev, Kazan, Donetsk, Kharkov and other cities have always been very successful. In the United States, she has performed at Benaroya Hall for the Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle.
Moscow pianists have long esteemed Eleonora for a harmonic combination of strong will, warm emotions, inspiration and naturalness of her performing style.
Eleonora has vast experience of performing with an orchestra. She played numerous concerts with Orquestra Sinfonica de Chili, Orquestra Fundacao Gulbenkian,Polish Baltic Philharmonic orchestra, Orquestra Metropolitana, Orquestra de Algarve, Orquestra Sinfonica de Providencia ( Chile ). Eleonora Karpukhova actively cooperates with such famous conductors as S. Soldatov, Y. Yanko, A. Cassuto, D. del Pino Klinge, F. Lentini, D. Nazareth and M. Zilm, D.Kolobov, A. Dumay.
In 2013, Eleonora initiated and organized in Moscow the Rachmaninov Fest music festival to mark the 140th anniversary of the composer's birth. Eleonora has recorded two CDs of Rachmaninov's music, for both solo and two pianos. Also solo CD album featuring complete Rachmaninov's Etudes-Tableaux released in 2014 by Classical Records. In 2017 the new recording of pianist from live concert with Tchaikovsky’s piano masterpieces was released in Moscow. In 2024 she completed a three-year eight-concert series in the Conservatory playing everything Rachmaninov wrote for solo piano, in honor of the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Skyros String Quartet
First Sundays Concerts is delighted to present this much lauded, 'bright and inventive’ String Quartet.
Mark Lewis Jazz Quartet
'A Northwest Treasure’ - The internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer performs with his Jazz Quartet. Featuring Mark, along with Randy Halberstadt, piano, Bob Merrihew, drums, and Clipper Anderson on bass.
Elizabeth Phelps and Friends
Early 17th century Virtuosic Venetian Chamber Music for 3 violins, violone, and bass lute.
Brent Jensen’s “Pure Desmond” Quartet
The fabulous Brent Jensen Quartet, featuring guitarist Jamie Findlay, bassist Chris Symer, and drummer D’Vonne Lewis.
Elisa Barston, Pansy Chang, and Paige Roberts Molloy
This glorious threesome returns to First Sundays Concerts, performing timeless works from the Piano Trio repertoire.
Duende Libre Ensemble - World Rhythms
Welcoming back Alex Chadsey and his ‘globe trotting modern jazz virtuosi’ in a sizzling performance of original music combining jazz with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa.
Walt Wagner, Jazz Trio | 6:30 PM Show
Seattle’s legendary jazz pianist returns to First Sundays Concerts with his cutting edge Jazz Trio - featuring Walt, along with Dan Dean, electric bass, and Ben Smith on drums.
Walt Wagner, Jazz Trio | 4:00 PM Show
Seattle’s legendary jazz pianist returns to First Sundays Concerts with his cutting edge Jazz Trio - featuring Walt, along with Dan Dean, electric bass, and Ben Smith on drums.
Francesco Crosara Trio with Gail Pettis
The Francesco Crosara Trio, featuring Gail Pettis, wraps up the 2024 season.
Paraguayan Classical Guitarist
Grammy award winning guitarist, Berta Rojas, presents a dazzling solo recital.
Blues and Ragtime
Acclaimed Blues and Ragtime guitarist Mary Flower, plus special guests Doc Stein and Spud Siegel.
Quintet Featuring Jazz Guitar
Internationally reknowned jazz guitarist Jean Chaumont performs with his quintet.
Chamber Music with Double Bass
Bassist Jon Green is joined by Seattle Symphony colleagues Steve Bryant, SueJane Bryant, Rachel Swerdlow and Walter Gray to perform classical quintets and newly commissioned works.
Piano Trio
Seattle Symphony violinist, Brittany Boulding Breeden, is joined by cellist Kevin Krentz and pianist Mark Salman, performing iconic piano trios by Schubert and Mendelssohn.
Ensemble Electra
Vicki Boeckman, recorder; Christine Wilkinson Beckman, violin; Adaiha McAdam-Somers, viola da gamba; and Jillon Stoppels Dupree, harpsichord, perform 18th-century trios and quartets by JS Bach, Handel and Telemann.
Walt Wagner, Jazz Piano
Legendary jazz pianist, Walt Wagner, opens the 2024 season with a rare solo performance on Bainbridge Island.
January 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM - SOLD OUT
January 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM - TICKETS AVAILABLE
Correo Aereo: Music of Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela
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 with music by Bach, Ligeti, and Ysaÿe for cello and piano
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.
SOLD OUT
Jazz Renditions of Beatles Classics
Bill Anschell presents his original jazz renditions of Beatles classics.
Baroque Violin, Harpsichord, and Cello
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.
Jean Lenke Rose Quintet Celebrates Women in Jazz!
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
String Quartet Classics
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
The Dmitri Matheny Group - Jazz Quintent
“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’.
Chamber Music for Harp & Strings
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.
November 6 | Duende Libre, Afro-Cuban Jazz Quintet
Seattle's Duende Libre makes their ‘First Sundays Concerts’ debut and closes out our season with a sizzling performance, rich in pan-global musical influences. The members of the group have been described as ‘globe-trotting modern jazz virtuosi’. Please join us for a spectacular finish to our 2022 season!
October 9 | Members of the Seattle Symphony, Classical Piano Quintet with French Horn
After performing our first live concert in 19 months, Seattle Symphony musicians return to the series with a concert of piano trios and quartets, including the beautiful French horn trio by Johannes Brahms.
September 11 | Frank Huang, Solo Classical Piano
The Community Piano Association's Yamaha grand will be heard in all it’s glory under the hands of Frank Huang, piano soloist. A Seattle native, Mr. Huang has gained international recognition for his artistry and technical command.
May 1 | Michael Partington, Solo Classical Guitar
Join us for a special May Day concert with award winning British guitarist, Michael Partington.
April 3 | Bill Anschell, Jazz Trio
One of Bainbridge’s jazz favorites, Bill Anschell returns to the series with a dynamite trio. Bill will be joined by D’Vonne Lewis on drums and Jeff Johnson on bass.
March 6 | Elizabeth Phelps & Friends, Classical Quartet
Elizabeth Phelps - violin, leads an ensemble of rising stars in the Seattle chamber music world. They will be performing a wonderfully diverse program, including Brahms' soulful clarinet quintet, as well as works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, and by Northwest native Angelique Poteat, whose commissions have included a composition for the Seattle Symphony.
February 6 | Greta Matassa, Jazz Vocalist & Quintet
Legendary jazz vocalist and Bainbridge Islander, Greta Matassa returns to our series with her fabulous jazz quintet. Ms Matassa's performance in March of 2020 was our last concert before live music went quiet, and we are so pleased to have her ensemble performing for us once again.
January 9 | Elisa Barston & Friends, Classical Piano Trio
Our 17th season opens with Debussy's exquisite G Major Piano Trio, as well as Beethoven's 'Archduke' Trio. Our distinguished musicians will be Elisa Barston - violin, Pansy Chang - cello, and Paige Roberts Molloy - piano.
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Francesco Crosara Jazz Trio [SOLD OUT]
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.
Musicians of the Seattle Symphony
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.
Mark Lewis, Jazz Quartet
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.
Click here to learn more about the musicians.
Music for a New Year
Join ‘First Sundays Concerts’ on Jan. 3, 2021 for a program of beautiful and rejuvenating music for flute and harpsichord played by the esteemed duo of Janet See and Jillon Stoppels Dupree. The program will include music by Purcell, Telemann, and Handel.
Click here to view the program and musician biographies.