Conductor Nickolas Carlson says “I am pleased to be returning to performances with the full orchestra, and so happy to have the OMTA Concerto Competition Winners joining us again. It is always such a treat to work with these talented kids. “ Phoebe Goh will perform W.A. Mozart’s Piano Concerto […]
On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 3pm, violinist Kristin Lee will be the featured violin soloist with the Olympia Symphony, led by conductor Adam Johnson at Washington Center for the Performing Arts (512 Washington St. SE). Lee will perform Astor Piazzolla’s virtuosic Cuatro Estaciones Portenas (Four Seasons of Buenos Aires). […]
Celebrate World Music Therapy Day with us at noon on March 1 with a short meditation on a beautiful piece of music, Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in the Mirror) by Arvo Pärt. Relax with your camera and microphone off and catch a collective breath in community in your busy day […]
Led by composer/pianist JooWan Kim, hip-hop orchestra Ensemble Mik Nawooj (EMN) creates Meta Music by sampling principles of both hip-hop and classical. Executed with MC/lyricist Sandman, a lyric soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, drums, and bass, the music is rigorous, nuanced, accessible, and free from the dogmas of the […]
As rap music continues to evolve and diversify, it only makes sense that talented artists raised on hip hop and armed with music degrees seek to sample from the greatest discoveries of every musical era. That’s absolutely the case with Ensemble Mik Nawooj, the hip-hop orchestra coming soon to The Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
Composer Andy Akiho’s full-length percussion program, Seven Pillars, debuts this weekend at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, presented by Emerald City Music.
University Organist at Princeton University Eric Plutz will present an Organ Concert “The Vierne Project” at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1515 Harrison Ave. NW) in Olympia WA at 7:00PM on Friday, October 22. Free Admission (donations gratefully accepted). Masks and Vaccinations required to attend.
Celebrate the centennial anniversary of three films from the silent kings of comedy: Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Charlie Chaplin. These giants of the silver screen share the stage in our collection of comedy films, all released in 1921. Thrilling early film techniques plus comedic and cinematic inspiration come together […]
Student musicians from one year experience to advanced high school are invited to audition for the 2021-2022 SOGO Season. All auditions will be held remotely via ZOOM. Musicians are asked to perform a solo or etude of their choice and sight-read during the 15-minute placement audition. Visit StudentOrchestras.org today for […]
Emerald City Music’s musicians and filmmakers have come together to bring you eclectic chamber music experiences right in the comfort of your own home. This month’s program, Reverie, kicks off with Beethoven’s Serenade for flute, violin and viola; an informal piece where the composer displays his charming creativity in […]
