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Seattle Symphony Nominated For Gramophone’s ‘Orchestra Of The Year’
Britain’s prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards have created a new award for 2018, called Orchestra of the Year. The shortlist includes a familiar name to Northwest listeners: the Seattle Symphony. For the first time in the history of these awards, public voting will decide an outcome. The 2018 Orchestra of the Year Award will go to the nominee receiving the most votes online. Continue Reading Seattle Symphony Nominated For Gramophone’s ‘Orchestra Of The Year’
Checking Out A … Ukulele (!) From Your Local Library
You usually go to the library to check out a book, read a magazine or rent a movie. Now you can check out a … ukulele? Continue Reading Checking Out A … Ukulele (!) From Your Local Library
These Four Composers Were Inspired By World Landmarks – You Can Be Inspired By Landmarks Close to Home
Many composers were inspired to write music after their travels, leaving us a taste of the sights and sounds of their adventures. But many of the far off lands they visited have similar counterparts right here in the Northwest. Continue Reading These Four Composers Were Inspired By World Landmarks – You Can Be Inspired By Landmarks Close to Home
Summer Music Festivals 2018
The warm, late-spring weather of recent weeks is a reminder that summer is just around the corner. One of the highlights of the season is the abundance of classical music festivals throughout the Northwest. Take a look at what’s in store this summer. Continue Reading Summer Music Festivals 2018
This Gourd Is An Instrument Of Love – Find Out Why
Ah, June. Wedding season for so many, when even musical instruments can declare their loving intentions. ‘D’amore’: Italian, meaning ‘of love.’ And what does ‘love’ mean? Sympathetic vibrations, a soft, comforting voice, a whisper into the mysterious dark of the ancient, natural world. Welcome to the instruments d’amore: viola, oboe, and…yerbomatófono? Continue Reading This Gourd Is An Instrument Of Love – Find Out Why
QUIZ: English Composer Or Politician? Test Your Musical Or PBS Knowledge
Can you guess which of these are Composers and which are English politicians featured in ‘Victoria’? Good Luck! Continue Reading QUIZ: English Composer Or Politician? Test Your Musical Or PBS Knowledge
