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Piano Trio
Mar
3

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.

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Ensemble Electra
Feb
4

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.

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Walt Wagner, Jazz Piano
Jan
7

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

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Efe Baltacigil with music by Bach, Ligeti, and Ysaÿe for cello and piano
Oct
1

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

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The Dmitri Matheny Group - Jazz Quintent
Feb
5

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’.

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November 6 | Duende Libre, Afro-Cuban Jazz Quintet
Nov
6

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!

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March 6 | Elizabeth Phelps & Friends, Classical Quartet
Mar
6

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.

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February 6 | Greta Matassa, Jazz Vocalist & Quintet
Feb
6

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.

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Francesco Crosara Jazz Trio [SOLD OUT]
Nov
7

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.

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Musicians of the Seattle Symphony
Oct
3

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.

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Mark Lewis, Jazz Quartet
Mar
7

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.

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Music for a New Year
Jan
3

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.

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Eric and Encarnación’s Duo Flamenco
Nov
8

Eric and Encarnación’s Duo Flamenco

Guaranteed to take the chill off of a Northwest November afternoon, the passionate and flamboyant flamenco guitar and dance duo of Eric and Encarnación transport you to Seville! Join us for this sizzling performance to close out our 15th season of First Sundays Concerts.

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Greta Matassa
Mar
1

Greta Matassa

Dynamic jazz vocalist Greta Matassa is a seasoned club performer with her heart rooted in the Great American Songbook, who often sings and improvises in a contemporary scat style. A Bainbridge native, Matassa has been a favorite in the Northwest and beyond for decades.

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Henry Lebedinsky, Baroque Trio
Feb
9

Henry Lebedinsky, Baroque Trio

Internationally renowned on harpsichord, organ, and clavichord as soloist, master class teacher, lecturer, composer and director, Lebedinsky’s concerts invite people to experience Baroque music in fun new and informal ways.

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