Seattle’s big fat arts season
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, September 8, 2005
If you love the performing arts, you’re in a good place.
Seattle and the Puget Sound region are a mecca for the arts, and fall is the season when the dozens of arts groups roll out their new seasons concerts, plays, comedy, dance and much more.
This week the spotlight is on Seattle where some of the city’s major arts organization demonstrates just how big the entertainment calendar is with hundreds of performances ranging from home-grown musicals to the world’s top artists.
On Sept. 16 we will preview the 2005-2006 performing arts season in Snohomish and Island counties.
Stage
The 5th Avenue Music Theatre Company’s 2005-2006 season of musicals range from rock and pop to the sophisticated music of Stephen Sondheim and Broadway classics. This is the 25th season of performances at the historic 5th Avenue Theatre,
Information, 206-625-1900, www.5thavenuetheatre.org.
The season:
“The King and I,” Sept. 20-Oct. 9. This touring production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical stars Stefanie Powers, a stage and television actress who starred in TV’s “Hart to Hart.”
“Sweeney Todd,” Oct. 25-Nov. 13. Stephen Sondheim’s macabre musical is about a nasty barber – “the demon barber of Fleet Street” – who possesses a sharp blade and thirst for revenge in Victorian England. The musical won eight Tony Awards including best musical.
“Doctor Dolittle,” Nov. 29-Dec. 18. This is the American premiere of the British musical, which is based on the 1967 Oscar-winning movie about a man who can “talk to the animals” and features animal puppetry designs by Michael Curry, who helped create the puppets for “The Lion King.”
“The Wedding Singer,” Jan. 31, 2005-Feb. 19, 2006. A new musical based on the popular movie of the same name, about a singer and a waitress who are engaged to be married, but to the wrong people. Music is by Matthew Sklar, book by Tim Herlihy and Chad Beguelin and lyrics by Chad Beguelin,
“Wonderful Town,” March 21-April 9, 2006. A certified classic from the golden age of Broadway musicals, “Wonderful Town” is the story of two single sisters out to make it big in New York City in the 1950s. The show was written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a musical score by Leonard Bernstein.
“Pippin,” May 2-21, 2006. The Tony-winning fairytale for grownups features a pop-rock score by Oscar-winner Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”). The musical opened on Broadway in 1972.
The Paramount and Moore theaters are the venues one of the biggest entertainment lineups in the Northwest, presented as part of Seattle Theatre Group’s 2005-2006 season. Nearly 40 performances are offered in dance and comedy, Broadway and off-Broadway productions, Underground at the Moore, specials, family shows, silent films classics, community and a speaker series.
Some of the performances overlap into different package offerings, and performance dates for subscription packages vs. single ticket sales may vary.
Information, 206-682-1414, www.theparamount.com, www.themoore.com.
Broadway Series at the Paramount
“Little Women The Musical,” Nov.1-6. This new musical is based on Louisa May Alcott’s enduring family story and starring singer Maureen McGovern.
“Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” March 28-April 2, 2006. The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice tour of biblical Egypt and the story of Joseph of Canaan remains a perennial favorite.
“Wicked,” Sept. 20-Oct. 1, 2006. A new musical, and a current Broadway sensation, about two young witches who grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
Dance Series
“Sleeping Beauty Notebook,” Oct. 7. A dream-like vision of “Beauty” has been reconfigured for the Seattle dance company Spectrum Dance Theatre by Artistic Director Donald Byrd.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Nov. 11. This contemporary dance company is renowned for its eclectic, innovative and razor-sharp repertoire.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, March 17-18, 2006. The acclaimed New York City dance company has been in the forefront of contemporary dance with their style, energy and athletic grace.
Off-Broadway at the Moore
“Dave Gorman’s Googlewhack! Adventure,” Nov. 30-Dec. 3, Dec. 6,10. One man’s wild Web journey with huge coincidences, mind-blowing surprises and the kindness of strangers.
Kiki &Herb, Dec. 17. Rough-edge comedy from a New York performance-art cabaret act.
Eve Ensler’s “The Good Body,” Feb. 24, 2006. Like “The Vagina Monologues,” “The Good Body” is based on interviews conducted by Ensler with a diverse group of international women about their bodies.
“STOMP,” April 18-23, 2006. A performance group that uses broomsticks, pots and pans, garbage cans, even kitchen sinks, as percussion instruments. The result is a lot of rhythmic noise combined with movement and comedy.
Underground at the Moore Series
The Tiger Lilies, Oct. 29. A new show conceived along the lines of Berlin, Germany’s famous cabarets of the 1920s but updated with dark British humor.
Degenerate Art Ensemble, March 11, 2006. Composers, dancers and performers combine modern Asian dance, physical theater and performance art with music-driven choreography
Kronos Quartet with Rahman Asadollahi, April 29, 2006. A San Francisco string quartet famous for its fearless musical explorations with Azerbaijani accordion master.
Comedy series
Jerry Seinfeld, Thursday. America’s premier comedian returns to his first love, stand-up comedy.
David Crowe’s Laugh Lover’s Ball, Feb. 14. The eleventh-annual comedy festival featuring national and local comedians.
Also on the schedule
The Family Series offers family-friendly shows including “Caillou’s Big Book Club”; “Dora the Explorer”; “Little Bear”; “Dan Zanes and Friends”; and “Ralph’s World.”
The Speakers Set will feature Al Franken and Maya Angelou at the Paramount.
The Family Fine Arts series includes a student introduction to jazz titled “Stolen Moments: The First One Hundred Years of Jazz,” and the Specials Series will feature “Mamma Mia!,” “Salute to Vienna,” Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis and the a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in The Rock.
Other events include Silent Film Series of classic pre-talkie movies screening at the Paramount and the Community Series, which includes a talent contest for local performers, a training and performance program for local singers, a showcase of high-school jazz combos and a dance program for teens. Two Family Series offer “Caillou’s Big Book Club,” “Dora the Explorer,” “Little Bear,” Dan Zanes and Friends and Ralph’s World.
Seattle Repertory Theatre will offer six world premieres, including a new work by Neil Simon, among the eight plays to be presented in the 2005-2006 season. This is the debut season for David Esbjornson, the Rep’s new artistic director. Plays are presented in the mainstage Bagley Wright Theatre and in the secondary Leo K. Theatre.
Information, 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285, www.seattlerep.org.
The mainstage season in the Bagley Wright theater
“The King Stag,” Sept. 24-Oct. 22. A world premiere production of a new adaptation of an 18th-century fantasy play by Carlo Gozzi, with the adaptation by Shelley Berc and Andrei Belgrader.
“Purgatorio,” Oct. 29-Nov. 26. A world premiere play about crimes and redemption written by Ariel Dorfman and based on the story of Media.
“Restoration Comedy,” Dec. 3, 2005-Jan. 7, 2006. Any Freed’s world premiere comedy based on the sex farces of 17th-century London.
“Rewrites,” Jan. 19 to Feb. 18, 2006. Neil Simon based this play on his own memoir of the same name. The further adventures of Eugene find the playwright hitting his professional stride while running up against real-life issues. It’s a world premiere.
“Temple,” March 2-April 1, 2006. A new musical based on the true story of Temple Grandin, an inventor who created more humane ways to treat animals about to slaughtered, opening a window on autism at the same time.
“Tuesdays with Morrie,” April 8-May 7, 2006. Sportswriter Mitch Albom’s autobiographical best-seller about the lessons he learned from his visits with Morrie Schwartz, who was dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease, is translated to the stage.
In the Leo K
“Cathay: Three Tales of China,” Saturday-Oct. 9. Experimental theater artist Ping Chong returns with his newest work, performed in conjunction with puppet artists from Shaanxi Folk Art Theatre of China.
“9 Parts of Desire,” March 18-April 15, 2006. Heather Raffo spent 11 years conducting interviews with Iraqi women, and this is the theatrical expression of that work.
Seattle Children’s Theatre opens its 2005-2006 season with “Seussical,” a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. It’s one of seven plays the company will present beginning this month. SCT, one of the country’s premiere children’s theater companies, performs in two theaters located at Seattle Center.
Information, 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.
The season:
“Seussical,” Sept. 16-Nov. 18. A new version of the Broadway musical pays tribute to Dr. Seuss and his delightful cast of characters.
“Nothing is The Same,” Oct. 7-Nov. 20. Y York’s drama is based on interviews with people who were children living in Hawaii during the bombing of Pearl Harbor at the start of World War II.
“Sleeping Beauty,” Dec. 2, 2005-Feb. 4, 2006. For its holiday production, Seattle Children’s Theatre will produce Charles Way’s “Sleeping Beauty” with new music by Seattle native Chad Henry.
“Peter and The Wolf,” Jan. 6-March 18, 2006. This world-premiere production by Allison Gregory is adapted from the story by “Sergei Prokofiev.”
“The Devil and Daniel Webster,” Feb. 17-April 1, 2006. Robert Schenkkan adapted this play based a short story by Stephen Vincent Benet about an ill-fated farmer who sells his soul to the devil for seven years of luck and prosperity.
“Honus and Me,” March 31-May 13, 2006. Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Dan Gutman’s book about baseball legend Honus Wagner.
“Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business,” April 14-June 18. This musical based on Barbara Park’s book that follows a strong-willed 6-year-old girl through her feelings of frustration at having a baby brother on the way, and the dilemma of finding something great for show-and-tell at school.
Civic Light Opera will present four musicals for its 2005-2006 season, which opens today. The company, which celebrates its 28th season, performs in the Magnuson Community Center at Sand Point in Seattle.
Information, 206-363-2809, www.clo-musicaltheatre.org.
The season:
“George M!,” Today-Sept. 25. A musical tribute to the great American showman George M. Cohan opens the season. The 1968 Broadway show incorporates many of Cohan’s greatest songs such as “Give My Regards to Broadway,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”
“big, The Musical,” Nov. 18-Dec. 4. This musical is based on the 1987 Tom Hanks fantasy film about a kid who wants to be an adult.
“Nunsense II – The Second Coming,” Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2006. The sequel to the original “Nunsense” that continues the saga of the Little Sisters of Hoboken.
“Anything Goes,” May 5-21, 2006. The Cole Porter musical is a tuneful shipboard romance with some of his greatest songs, including “You’re the Top” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
A fifth show has been added off the season. “Closer Than Ever” is a music and dance revue that looks at intimacy and relationships.
The Seattle Shakespeare Company, Seattle’s only resident Shakespeare theater, will present three works by the Bard plus “Cyrano de Bergerac” during its 15th anniversary season. The company performs in the Center House Theater at Seattle Center.
Information, 206-733-8222, www.seattleshakespeare.org.
The season:
“Romeo &Juliet,” Oct. 27-Nov. 20. Young lovers are caught up in the raging feud between the Capulets and the Montagues with tragic results.
“Richard III,” Jan. 5-29, 2006. Shakespeare’s blood-soaked story is of a prince with kingly ambitions and a murderous heart.
“Cyrano de Bergerac,” March 16-April 9, 2006. Edmond Rostand’s rarely performed play about a romantic cavalier who woos the woman of his dreams.
“Much Ado About Nothing,” June 1-25, 2006. Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy follows the romantic escapades of couples in the Forest of Arden.
Seattle’s Book-It Repertory theater presents a season of staged plays based on literary classics. The 2005-2006 season opens with “Don Quixote” and will include four plays plus a bonus production of a play based on a work of young adult fiction. Performances are the Seattle Center House Theater and the Leo K. Theatre at the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
Information, 206-216-0833, www.book-it.org.
The season:
“Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes, Sept. 22-Oct. 16. The story of Spain’s most memorable son was inspired by the era’s great tales of chivalry. The noble knight-errant Don Quixote de la Mancha sets out upon his mighty steed, Rocinante, to right wrongs and protect the have-nots of 16th-century Spain.
“Little Women,” by Louisa May Alcott, Dec. 1-23. Book-It celebrates the holidays with one of literature’s most famous families – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March.
“Plainsong,” by Kent Haruf, Feb. 9-March 5, 2006. Haruf’s novel, set in the rural plains of Colorado, cobbles together the stories of two bachelor farmers, a pregnant high school senior, a pair of motherless boys and a duo of devoted teachers.
“The House Of Mirth,” by Edith Wharton, April 20-May 13, 2006. Wharton’s keen observance of upper-class Americans of a century ago is detailed in this story of Lily Bart, a young woman whose dreams of ease and luxury are shattered in the bed of marriage.
“Bud, Not Buddy,” by Christopher Paul Curtis, Jan. 11-22, 2006. This is a bonus production at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center. The Depression is the setting for this story of a young boy who sets out on a quest to find his true father with only a tattered suitcase, a handful of mementos and a hardscrabble persistence. “Bud, Not Buddy” is the winner of numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award.
University of Washington World Series season 2005-2006 World Music and Theatre Series brings international music, dance and theater groups to Meany Theater. It’s a way to sample world cultures close to home.
Information, 206-543-4880, 800-859-5342, www.uwworld series.org.
The season:
World music and theater
Barbatuques, Oct. 8. A percussion ensemble steeped in the dance traditions of its Brazilian origins opens the season. They use their bodies to create rhythms and melodies by clapping, snapping, tap dancing, voice and other effects.
Peking Acrobats, Jan. 14, 2006. China’s elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers has been entertaining the world since 1952.
Warabiza, Feb. 11, 2006. An ensemble that celebrates Japan in music and dance performances based on regional Japanese traditions, including musicals based on folk tales.
Les Ballets Africains, March 31-April 1, 2006. The national ensemble of the Republic of Guinea performs traditional dance, music, acrobatics and storytelling to the accompaniment ancient tribal instruments.
Abdullah Chhadeh and his ensemble Nara, April 29, 2006. Originating in Damascus, Syria, the ensemble music reflects this journey from East to West with a sound that blends Arabic music with jazz double bass and Western percussion.
World dance
“Blueprint of A Lady: The Once and Future Life of Billie Holiday,” Oct. 13-15. The show is a celebration of the life and artistry of Billie Holiday in dance and visual images.
Pilobolus, Nov. 17-19. The gravity-defying company blends dance and acrobatics to create living sculpture.
Richard Alston Dance, Jan. 19-21, 2006. A London-based contemporary dance company makes its Seattle debut.
Grupo Corpo, March 2-4, 2006. The Brazilian ensemble returns to Meany with an evening of dance works that fuse Western forms with Afro-Brazilian traditions.
Trinity Irish Dance Company, April 6-8, 2006. Before there was “Riverdance,” there was Trinity Irish Dance Company, an Irish-American company of young, world-class dancers.
Mark Morris Dance Group, May 4-6, 2006. The internationally acclaimed dance company, founded by Seattle native Mark Morris, makes its annual trip to Meany, presenting two new dances.
The Presidents Piano series hosts world-class artists of the keyboard. The schedule includes Andras Schiff, Oct. 19; Angela Hewitt, Nov. 15; Simon Trpceski, Jan. 24, 2006; Leon Bates, Feb. 15, 2006 Murray Perahia, March 13; 2006; Arnaldo Cohen, April 22, 2006.
The International Chamber Music series brings important chamber ensembles to Meany. The schedule includes Miro Quartet, Oct. 6; Paris Piano Trio, Nov. 9; Emerson String Quartet, Jan. 17, 2006; Biava Quartet, Feb. 22, 2006; Claremont Trio, March 15, 2006; Daedalus Quartet, April 18, 2006.
Dance
Pacific Northwest Ballet opens its 2005-2006 season with a new artistic director at the helm and a schedule that includes new works and returning favorites. Peter Boal, a noted dancer and choreographer from New York, was named artistic director earlier this year. An opening gala to preview some of the season and meet the new director is set for Sept. 17 The company performs at McCaw Hall.
Information, www.pnb.org, 206-441-2424.
The season:
“Director’s Choice,” Sept. 22-Oct. 2. The season opens with a mixed repertoire program that includes three PNB premieres: the George Balanchine-Igor Stravinsky collaborations “Symphony in Three Movements” and “Duo Concertant” and a dance to the music of Chopin choreographed by Jerome Robbins titled “In the Night.” William Forsythe’s “Artifact II” is also on the program.
“Past, Present &Future,” Nov. 3-13. A world premiere dance by German choreographer Marco Goecko is planned, plus the return of three popular dances: Balanchine’s “Concerto Barocco”; Nacho Duato’s crowd-pleasing “Jardi Tancat”; and Kent Stowell’s “Hail to the Conquering Hero.”
“Nutcracker,” Nov. 25-Dec. 28. The traditional holiday show plays through December.
“Valentine,” Feb. 2-12, 2006. Four company premieres are planned: Richard Tanner’s “Ancient Airs and Dances”; Susan Marshall’s “Kiss”; “Red Angels” by Ulysses Dove; “Nine Sinatra Songs” by Twyla Tharp.
“Points of View,” March 16-26, 2006. The program includes Val Caniparoli’s “The Bridge” and “La Valse” by George Balanchine. French-Canadian choreographer Dominique Dumais is creating a world premiere dance for the company.
“The Sleeping Beauty,” April 13-23, 2006. One of the great story ballets is choreographed by Ronald Hynd and set to the Tchaikovsky score.
“Jewels,” June 1-11, 2006. George Balanchine’s series of three dances, each named for a precious stone, is performed. They are “Emeralds,” “Rubies” and “Diamonds.”
Music
The Seattle Symphony’s 2005-2006 season will include more than 200 performances, a wide-ranging musical menu that includes world premieres, favorites from the classical repertoire, pops concerts, world-renowned artists and holiday shows.
The season begins with the Opening Night Concert &Gala with pianist Van Cliburn, “A Russian Spectacular,” on Saturday and continues through July of 2006. Concerts take place at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle.
The anniversaries of the birth of Mozart and Shostakovich will be celebrated with special performances, and there are comedy shows, visiting orchestras, a summertime classics series and baroque and Mozart series.
Among the guest artists will be violinists Itzak Perlman and Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, country singer Wynonna Judd, Irish group The Chieftains, violinist Mark O’Conner and comedians Bob Newhart and Brad Garrett of “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
Subscriptions are on sale for a variety of packages; to receive a season brochure, call the ticket office at 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747. Subscription renewals and purchases are available online at www.seattlesymphony.org.
Seattle Opera will present four operas as part of its 2005-06 season, including one contemporary opera, a popular operetta and a couple of standards from the repertoire. The company performs in McCaw Hall at Seattle Center.
Information, 206-389-7676, 800-426-1619; www.seattleopera.org.
“The End of the Affair,” Oct. 15-Oct. 29. The opera, which premiered in Houston in 2004, is based on a 1951 Graham Greene novel set during the London blitz. American composer Jake Heggie’s opera is newly revised for its Seattle premiere.
“Die Fledermaus,” Jan. 14-28, 2006. Johann Strauss Jr.’s popular operetta returns to Seattle after a seven-year absence. The cast includes soprano Jane Eaglen, a Wagnerian superstar who will showcase her gift for comedy.
“Cosi fan tutte,” Feb. 25-March 11, 2006. Mozart’s marvelous opera is back in this 1991 Seattle Opera production.
“Macbeth,” May 6-20, 2006. Seattle opera concludes the season with a new production of “Macbeth,” Guiseppe Verdi’s operatic take on Shakespeare’s tragedy.
The Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra gives a season of classical concerts at Meany Hall at the University of Washington. The new season will be the orchestra’s 62nd. The conductor is Adam Stern
Information, 206-528-6878, www.seattlephil.com.
The season:
“All-Tchaikovsky,” Oct. 23. The program includes the polonaise from “Eugene Onegin,” “The Voyevode,” “Variations on a Rococo Theme” and Symphony No. 4 in f minor. Guest artist is cellist Amos Yang.
“Gems From the 20th Century,” Jan. 22, 2006. The program includes “Pulcinella” by Stravinksy, “Lieutenant Kije” by Prokofiev, “La Valse” by Ravel and “Statements” by Copland.
“Mozart, Merriment and Mischief,” March 5, 2006. The program includes Symphony No. 39 by Mozart, “Overture to the Merry Wives of Windsor” by Otto Nicolai, “Mischievous Melodies” by Rodion Schedrin. Soloists are Bushell Competition winners Helen Cho and Lindsay Hills.
“Frog Lake,” April 2, 2006. The program includes Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” with the artistry of the Thistle Theatre puppeteers performing “Ballet de Pond.”
“Pride of Place,” May 21, 2006. The season’s final concert will be at the new Northshore Performing Arts Center in Bothell and the program includes “Egdon Heath” by Holst, “Finlandia” Jean Sibelius, Rumanian Rhapsody No.1 by Enesco, Polonaise Op. 40 by Chopin and “Slavonic Dances” by Dvorak.
The Seattle Choral Company celebrates its 24th season with theme “Explore, Experience and Discover,” comprising four concerts presented in Seattle venues such as Town Hall and St. Mark’s Cathedral and on the Eastside at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Medina. Fred Coleman conducts.
Information, 206-363-1100, www.seattlechoralcompany.org.
The season:
“December Starlight: Carols of the Christmas Season, Dec. 2. Seasonal choral works including works by Jon Washburn, Jennifer Higdon, Frank Ferko, Stephen Paulus and Bern Herbolsheimer are performed.
“Don’t Be Weary, Travel: A Choral Tribute to America’s Black Composers,” Feb. 25-26, 2006. The Sound of the Northwest Choir joins Seattle Choral for a program of spirituals and other sacred works by black composers, including excerpts from Scott Joplin’s opera “Treemonisha.”
“Son et Lumiere: Devotional Music for the Lenten Season,” March 24-25, 2006. A concert of Baroque choral works by Purcell, Scarlatti and others presented with a slide show of paintings from the Italian Renaissance will be performed.
“Baltic Homeland: Folksong Heritage from the Baltic Shores,” June 3-4, 2006. Choral music from the Baltic Sea countries is featured.
Orchestra Seattle and the Seattle Chamber Singers opens its 37th season on Oct. 2 with Mozart’s “Requiem” (part of an all-Mozart program) and continues through June 10, 2006. Concerts, conducted by George Shangrow, take place at various Seattle venues.
Information, 206-682-5208, www.osscs.org.
The season:
“All Mozart,” Oct. 2, Meany Hall. The program includes Overture to “Don Giovanni” with guest vocalists and Piano Concerto No. 2 with guest pianist Mark Salman.
“Bach Cantatas,” Nov. 5, Town Hall. The program includes Bach cantatas plus selections from “Symphony Scarrae” by Schutz.
“Messiah,” Dec. 5, Seattle Free Methodist Church. Handel’s great oratorio celebrates the season.
Holiday concert, Dec. 19, Meany Hall. Season choral music including “Hodie” by Vaughan Williams is performed.
“Winter Baroque,” Feb. 12, 2006. Town Hall. The program includes a Corelli Concerto Grosso, Haydn’s Symphony No. 31, Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 4 and Zelnka’s Mass in C Major.
“Romanticism,” March 11, 2006, Meany Hall. The program includes Debussy’s “The Prelude a lapres-midi dun faune,” Benjamin’s “Romantic Fantasy” for strings, Elgar’s “Enigma” plus opera arias with guest vocalists.
“Requiem,” April 9, 2006, Meany Hall. Verdi’s “Requiem” is performed
“Fireworks,” May 14, 2006, Town Hall. Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks” and world premiere of a chamber orchestra work by Robert Kechley are featured.
“Bach,” June 10, 2006, Blessed Sacrament Church. Bach’s Mass in B minor closes the season.
The Northwest Chamber Orchestra celebrates its fourth decade of making world-class chamber music with a series of concerts with noted guest soloists. Ralf Gothoni is the conductor and concerts are held at the Ilsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall.
Information, 206-343-0445, www.nwco.org.
The season:
Opening gala, Sept. 25. The concert includes “Serenade for Violin and Orchestra” by William Balcom plus “Shaker Loops” by Adams and “Lewis and Clark Concerto” by Glass. Guest artists R. Carlos Nakai, American Indian flutist, performs along with pianist Paul Barnes.
Mainstage II, Nov. 19-20. The program includes Respighi’s “Ancient Airs and Dances,” Vizutti’s “Andante and Cappricco” for trumpet and strings and Mahler/Schoenberg’s “Songs of a Wayfarer.”
Mainstage III, Dec. 9 and 11. The program includes Mendelssohn’s Sinfonia No. 3, Mozart’s Early Divertimenti, Rosinni Sonata No. 6 and Britten’s “Simple Symphony.”
Showcasing Miriam Fried and Northwest Chamber Orchestra, Jan. 29. Miriam Fried, conductor and soloist, is featured in a program that includes Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” plus Bach’s “Solo Sonata” and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in B-flat Major.
Showcasing Lorin Hollander and Northwest Chamber Orchestra, March 5, 2006. Pianist and conductor Lorin Hollander is featured in a concert that includes concert arias by Vivaldi with soprano Vera Nikolova, plus Copland’s “Variations for Piano,” Bach’s “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” and Mendelssohn’s String Symphony No. 8.
Mainstage IV, April 29, 2006. The program includes Haydn’s Concerto in D Major, Mozart Symphony No. 29 and The Double Concerto by C. Curtis Smith.
Mainstage V, May 13-14, 2006. The program includes Stravinsky Concerto in D, Arensky’s “Variations on a theme by Tchaikovsky,” Schubert’s Rondo in A for violin and string and Bach’s Concerto in D minor for violin and string orchestra. Joseph Silversten is conductor and soloist.
The Music at MOHAI series of family concerts are performed Sept. 11, Oct. 28, April 9, 2006, and May 28, 2006, in the McEachern Auditorium at the Seattle Museum of History &Industry.
