Concerts
Snohomish, Island counties
“Michael W. Smith”: The famous contemporary Christian musician arrives in Everett with his “It’s A Wonderful Christmas: The Symphony Tour.” The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Comcast Arena Everett. Tickets are $27 to $77 and g
o up $5 day of show. Buy them at www.comcastarenaeverett.com or 866-332-8499.
Seattle
Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour: It all begins in Seattle. 7:30 p.m. November 9 and 10; KeyArena; $50 to $250; Ticketmaster.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 3 p.m. a
nd 8 p.m. Nov. 26; KeyArena; $32.50 to $59.50; LiveNation.
Sting: The Back to Bass tour, 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, The Paramount; $43 to $123.50; stgpresents.org.
Tony Bennett: Ageless and always a hit. 8 p.m. Dec. 17, The Paramount; $31.25 to $121.25; stgpresent.org.
classical
Snohomish, Island counties
Trinity Artists at the Organ: 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com; Trinity Artists at the Organ begins its 17th season with a concert by organist Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer, archdiocesan director of music/cathedral organist at the Cathedral of St. Cecilia in Omaha, NE. As organist and harpsichordist, Bauer has performed solo concerts and concertos throughout the United States and in Germany, France, Sweden, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland. She will be performing works associated with the great Lutheran Chorales of the Reformation; suggested donation $10.
A Baroque Vespers Concert: 6 p.m. Oct. 30, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3757; www.wpceverett.com/special-events.html; the first concert in the Westminster Presbyterian Church 2011-12 series. Camerata Cascadia will perform pieces by G.F. Handel, A. Scarlatti and G. Ph. Telemann. Admission is free. Reception to follow. A free will offering will be taken.
The King of Instruments: The Wanamaker Pipe Organ: 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church Auditorium, 4514 84th St., SW, Mukilteo; 425-355-2802; local pianist/historian Rick Seifert will perform a bit of digital magic to bring the Wanamaker Organ and its history to the Pacific Northwest through his presentation of “The Greatest Musical Wonder in the World”; suggested donation $2.
First Presbyterian piano concert: 2 p.m. Nov. 6, The First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-7139, www.firstpreschurch.com or email to info@firstpreschurch.com; The first concert of the 2011-2012 season features former Everett resident Dr. James Oakes playing the sanctuary Steinway piano in a program commemorating the bicentennial of Franz Liszt with works from three concert etudes and more; suggested donation of $10 at the door.
Seattle
Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall’s Taper auditorium, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747; www.seattlesymphony.org.
Genius Inspires Genius: Andrew Manze, conductor; Kristian Bezuidenhout, harpsichord; J.S. Bach: “Concerto for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 1052”; Webern: “Symphony, Op. 21”; Stravinsky: “Concerto in E-flat, Dumbarton Oaks”; J.S. Bach: “Brandenburg” concerto; 8 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. Tickets start at $17.
“Beyond the Score: Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring”: Ludovic Morlot, conductor; John Patrick Lowrie, actor; Steve Reeder, narrator; Stravinsky: “The Rite of Spring”; spend the first half of this concert learning about the history of a great masterwork with narrator Steve Reeder, multimedia and local actors. Then, after intermission, sit back and listen to the music; 2 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets start at $17.
Isabelle Faust Performs Schumann’s Violin Concerto: Thomas Dausgaard, conductor; Isabelle Faust, violin; Schumann: “Violin Concerto in D minor”; Bruckner: “Symphony No. 7 in E major”; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 and 2 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets start at $17.
“Music from the City of Light: Paris at the Age of Enlightenment”: The Seattle Baroque Soloists second Seattle appearance offers a sampling from the Age of Enlightenment, including Italianate trio-sonatas by Boismortier and Jacquet de la Guerre, virtuosic solos for harpsichord and guitar, and Leclair’s “Recreations de la Musique.” Seattle Baroque Soloists bring music from the 17th and 18th centuries into our own time, incorporating aspects of historical performance practice to illuminate the music for modern ears; a preconcert lecture is at 7 p.m.; the concert starts at 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Tickets are $40, $35, $25 and $15. Call the Early Music Guild at 206-325-7066 or go to www.earlymusicguild.org.
Bach Cantata Series: Local early music specialists and choir conducted by Leslie Martin, director of music at St. Stephen’s; 5 p.m. Nov. 6, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle; www.ststephens-seattle.org. Free.
Music Billboard
Call for Musicians for Arlington Nativity Festival: Scheduled for Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, the story of Christmas will be shared through music and other activities of the season. Musician are invited to participate either in solo or groups for 45-minute performances. Time is voluntary and the music should be soft, traditional and sacred Christmas music. Vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to participate in the Dec. 11 choral concert. Contact clsouthworth@gmail.com or 360-629-9695. More information at www.arlingtonnativityfestival.org.
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers: Meetings at 1 p.m. second Sundays, in Edmonds and Mukilteo; open to teens and adults; $25 annual membership fee; 425-670-9084; www.NWScottishfiddlers.org.
Public music opportunities: 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Leatherheads Pub & Eatery, 10209 270th St. NW, Stanwood; one- or two-person groups, playing acoustic instruments only; call 360-348-3361 for details and to reserve times; www.leatherheadspub.com.
Recorder music sessions: 10:30 a.m. to noon first and third Saturdays, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; easy medieval, Renaissance and baroque pieces; free; for ages 50 and up; must provide own instrument and be able to sight-read; join anytime; 425-257-8780.
The Sound Singers: 1 p.m. practices, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.; new members welcome; 425-774-5555; www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.
Snohomish County Windjammers men’s barbershop chorus: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Christ The King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish; open to ages 16 and older; 425-259-2383; email nfkeck@yahoo.com.
Threshold choir: Women who sing in small groups at the bedsides of the seriously ill and dying. Rehearsals are 4 to 5:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays in Stanwood. Call 360-939-0240.
Voices Northwest: 7 p.m. Mondays, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett; open to women 16 and older; 360-794-4426; email kimmieaikins@hotmail.com.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jams are second and fourth Fridays: Celtic group, 5 p.m., workshop, 6 p.m. Circle jam, 7 p.m. Monthly meeting third Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m. jam followed by a potluck. Acoustic instruments welcome; a few loaners available; free; Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-691-5907, email noelula@aol.com.
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