Symphony Tacoma
Symphony Tacoma: Blues, Tangos and Rhapsodies
Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesClaudio Constantini: Concerto for Bandoneon & Orchestra Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Price: Ethiopia’s Shadow in America Gershwin: American in Paris GLOBAL MELANGE: Multi-instrumentalist and composer Claudio Constantini will share his unique style that fuses classical, contemporary and Latin music genres in his performance of two pieces—his own tango-inspired Concerto for Bandoneon and Gershwin’s gem of… Continue Reading Symphony Tacoma: Blues, Tangos and Rhapsodies
Symphony Tacoma: Rhapsody!
Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesThe passion of dance is a repeating theme of Symphony Tacoma’s season opening performance, along with a heart-stirring piano virtuoso! Leave your cares at the door and join us for a dramatic evening you won't soon forget! D’un Matin De Printemps (Of a Spring Morning) is joyful and vibrant, much like a breath of fresh… Continue Reading Symphony Tacoma: Rhapsody!
Symphony Tacoma: American Fusion
Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesBernstein: Candide Overture Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto Copland: Symphony No. 3 All the wit, élan and sophistication associated with the satirical operetta genre is apparent in the overture Bernstein wrote for Candide, complete with fanfare, pratfalls and a conclusion with “musical sparks.” Famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis brings “a party to the stage” with his… Continue Reading Symphony Tacoma: American Fusion
Symphony Tacoma: Winter Wonderland
Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesJoin Symphony Tacoma, Symphony Tacoma Voices and Tacoma Youth Chorus for a collage of seasonal delights for the whole family! Winter Wonderland features choral masterpieces and festive arrangements from various traditions that evoke the holiday spirit. Selections include classic works from Rimsky-Korsakov, Handel and Grieg as well as contemporary favorites such as Sleigh Ride and… Continue Reading Symphony Tacoma: Winter Wonderland
Symphony Tacoma: Hallelujah!
Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesJoin Symphony Tacoma and Symphony Tacoma Voices for their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. Holding a unique place in the classical music canon as the most famous oratorio ever written, Messiah tells the story of Jesus not as a linear narrative, but rather as reflections of his life and its symbolic significance. It is a… Continue Reading Symphony Tacoma: Hallelujah!
Mini Maestros: The Great String Thing-a-Machine
University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall 1567-1625 N Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, United StatesJoin the Symphony Tacoma String Quintet for an inside look into the amazing string family! Explore the nuts & bolts of high/low, slow/fast and major/minor through popular classical era pieces and fun children’s tunes–you’ll see why the string family is truly unique! Come early for the instrument zoo at 1:30 pm! Mini Maestros is designed… Continue Reading Mini Maestros: The Great String Thing-a-Machine
Mini Maestros: Wacky, Wild World of Percussion
University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall 1567-1625 N Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, United StatesEveryone loves percussion — especially kids! Take a whirlwind tour of the percussion family with the Symphony Tacoma Percussion Quartet. Musical selections include favorites from the Pink Panther, the story of “Mr. Brown Can Moo” and more! Come early for the instrument zoo at 1:30 pm Mini Maestros is designed especially for children ages 2-8… Continue Reading Mini Maestros: Wacky, Wild World of Percussion
Mini Maestros: Jungle Jams
University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall 1567-1625 N Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, United StatesJoin the Symphony Tacoma Brass Quintet for a trek into the deep, dark jungle! Jungle Jams will teach your little adventurers about high and low sounds and how instruments can sound like animals. Little jaguars and toucans welcome! Come early for the instrument zoo at 1:30 pm! Mini Maestros is designed especially for children ages… Continue Reading Mini Maestros: Jungle Jams
Symphony Tacoma: Dreams and Dances
Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesSarah Ioannides, conductor Leelanee Sterrett, horn De Falla: Suite from El Amor Brujo Strauss: Concerto No. 1 Gina Gillie: Reverie (world premiere) Arturo Márquez: Danzón No. 2 Kodály: Dances of Galánta El Amor Brujo is De Falla’s homage to the folksongs and dances of Andalusian Gypsies. Strauss demonstrates his understanding of the potential of the… Continue Reading Symphony Tacoma: Dreams and Dances
Mini Maestros: Peter and the Wolf
University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall 1567-1625 N Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, United StatesSergei Prokofiev‘s Peter and the Wolf tells the story of a young boy living with his grandfather in a forest clearing, and the adventure he and his animal friends have when a wolf comes through the garden gate. Written as a child’s introduction to the orchestra, each character is represented by a different instrument or… Continue Reading Mini Maestros: Peter and the Wolf
