On the Town

Seattle Summer Outdoor Calendar 2014

Your guide to sizzling summer nights.

07/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: June 2014

NAAM picks a perfect ’fro, Eugene Mirman searches for weird laughs, and Fremont Fair gets musical.

06/01/2014 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Opera's Speight Jenkins

The opera's longtime general director preps to oversee his final performance.

04/23/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Announcement

UW World Series Unveils Its 2014–15 Lineup

The university once again offers a diverse slate of international music and dance.

03/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Classical Music Preview

Seattle Pro Musica Finds Light in the Darkness

A Lenten concert presents the local premiere of the haunting choral version of The Little Match Girl.

03/06/2014 By Thomas May

Winter in the City

Seattle Holiday Event Guide 2013

A roundup of the city's festive concerts, theater, dance, and more.

11/20/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Classical & More

Kronos Quartet Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

Kronos Quartet, still innovating 40 years on, pairs with Degenerate Art Ensemble.

11/11/2013 By Laura Dannen

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One ‘Ring’ to Rule Them All

Seattle Opera revives its Northwest-inspired cycle of Wagner’s The Ring.

08/01/2013 By Laura Dannen

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with James Ehnes

Seattle Chamber Music Society's artistic director and star performer chats about the 2013 Summer Festival.

06/26/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

Classical News

Seattle Symphony and Opera Musicians Approve New Contracts

The orchestra will do more with less in the short term.

05/14/2013 By Laura Dannen

Classical Review

The Sounds of Spring: 'Apollo e Dafne'

Pacific MusicWorks reinvigorates Handel's 18th-century cantata.

04/10/2013 By Sheila Farr

Season Announcement

Seattle Opera's 50th Anniversary Season Delivers 'Tales of Hoffmann' and a Premiere

Despite projected cutbacks to the 2013-14 season, there's much to celebrate.

01/29/2013 By Laura Dannen

Classical & More

Seattle Symphony Announces 2013–14 Season

Virtuoso pianist Lang Lang joins for opening night; Sir Mix-a-Lot guests for Sonic Evolution.

01/22/2013 By Laura Dannen

Fall Arts Preview

Star Anna Makes Her Benaroya Hall Debut

It's a not-so-average night at the symphony with the local rocker and music inspired by Alice in Chains, Yes, and Blue Scholars.

10/22/2012 By Laura Dannen

Classical Music News

Contract Extended for Seattle Symphony, Opera Musicians

The musicians' union now has until January 31 to debate a proposed 15 percent pay cut.

10/22/2012 By Laura Dannen

Music News

Seattle Symphony, Opera Musicians Give Strike Authorization

The musicians union will meet again today to discuss a projected 15 percent cut in compensation.

10/16/2012 By Laura Dannen

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Amadeus Leopold Is Classical Music’s Great Mohawked Hope

The violin virtuoso finds as much inspiration in Freddie Mercury as Tchaikovsky and gives concerts that double as daring performance art.

08/22/2012 By Laura Dannen

Classical News

Seattle Opera Expects Budget Shortfall, Cutbacks to 2014 Season

The company faces a $1 million deficit.

06/28/2012 By Laura Dannen

Classical & More

TONIGHT: Opera on Tap at Blue Moon Tavern

Local divas celebrate the bar’s 78th anniversary with some of owner Gus’s favorite arias.

04/16/2012 By Laura Dannen

Ticket Deals

Seattle Symphony Sale: $25 Orchestra Seats Until March 22

Select shows include Bluebeard’s Castle and Marvin Hamlisch’s American Songbook.

03/20/2012 By Laura Dannen