Author: Laura Loge

A New Swedish Work by Joachim Olsson Friday, May 21 at 7:00 pm Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles (map) Saturday, May 22 at 7:00 pm Trinity United Methodist Church, Sequim (map) Sunday, May 23 at 3:00 pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Seattle (map) Port Angeles and Sequim tickets available beginning September 1 here $20 General Admission Free for ages 18 and under, when accompanied by an adult Seattle concert pre-registration available August 1 here Suggested donation $20 A collaboration with the Port Angeles Chamber Orchestra (selected instrumentalists from the Port Angeles Symphony), Jonathan Pasternack, Artistic Director, we bring you this US premiere of a new Requiem for orchestra, chorus and soloist, sung by soprano Laura Loge. Swedish composer Joachim Olsson brings forth memories filtered through our own unique life…

Sunday, February 21 at 3:00 pm Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle (map) Tickets available beginning August 1 here $25 General Admission $20 Students & Senoirs Saint Mark’s Music Series and the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society have come together to feature this Grammy-nominated, internationally-acclaimed vocal trio whose crystalline counterpoint will ring in every corner of Saint Mark’s nave. Celebrated for their "sounds of exceptional beauty, the three Nordic voices crisp and clear as fresh snow in the morning yet each with distinct character" they will present a program of glorious works from the middle ages until today, from the Scandinavian countries and across the western world. Trio Mediæval On the program: Scandinavian and sacred works for vocal trio TBD Concert duration: 75 min with brief intermissionBox office opens 45 minutes prior…

Monday, December 7 at 7:30 pm (tent. date) Longman Performing Arts Center, Issaquah (map) Pre-register info coming soon Free with suggested donation Norwegian pianist Oda Voltersvik will join the Issaquah Philharmonic, conducted by Jonathan Spatola-Knoll for an unforgettable performance of Grieg’s immortal Piano Concerto in A minor. Complimentary music from the Nordic countries will also be featured on the program. Featuring Oda Voltersvik, piano Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra Jonathan Spatola-Knoll, conductor On the program: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 by Edvard Grieg Additional selections TBD Concert duration: 75 min with brief intermissionBox office opens 45 minutes prior to concertHouse opens 30 minutes prior to concert Oda Voltersvik, piano Jonathan Spatola-Knoll, conductor Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra This concert is a collaboration with the Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra. Additional support comes from 4Culture,…

Sonorous Sagas Saturday, April 3 at 1 pm First Lutheran Church, Tacoma (map) Pre-register here Sunday, April 4 at 2 pm Ballard First Lutheran Church (map) Pre-register here Free with suggested donation Pre-registration suggested donation levels $150 Full Season Supporter $50 Supporter $30 General $20 Senior $10 Student/Child The sonorous sounds of the Icelandic Sagas will be on full display through music and spoken word. The epic world of the original Icelandic Vikings will ring through the sanctuary through chamber music by Icelanders, Norwegians, and Swedes as they expound upon their mutual past into the present. Excerpts from the sagas will be spoken in Old Norse (with translations) between music selections for piano, voice, narrator, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello in every combination. Featuring: Timothy Bourns, narrator Rachelle Moss,…

Estonian Elegance Saturday, March 6 at 1 pm First Lutheran Church, Tacoma (map) Pre-register here Sunday, March 7 at 2 pm Ballard First Lutheran Church (map) Pre-register here Free with suggested donation Pre-registration suggested donation levels $150 Full Season Supporter $50 Supporter $30 General $20 Senior $10 Student/Child Engage in an elegant conversation between the Mägi Ensemble and the Raven Quartet in an entertaining concert of Estonian choral and string music. From the minimalism of Arvo Pärt to lively folk songs and luscious women's choral harmonies, the two groups will elevate your afternoon. Featuring: The Mägi Ensemble Heather MacLaughlin Garbes, conductor The Raven Quartet Quinn Price, violin Emily Acri, violin Erin Wight, viola Rose Bellini, cello On the program: Curse Upon Iron by Viljo Tormis Pieta and Laulikutele by Ester…