Artistic Partner Mei-Ann Chen conducts this diverse program that opens with Mendelssohn’s great Sinfonia No. 11, and explores the immigration story of of Erich Korngold, a child prodigy hailed in his native Austria as the ‘next Mendelssohn.’ Korngold’s Much Ado About Nothing brings the humor, intrigue and beauty of Shakespeare to this lush score. Northwest > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta joins with our partner in the arts—Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center—to bring the story of South Sound icon Nettie Asberry to life with a new ballet choreographed and performed to Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring for 13 instruments. The second half broadens the lens to include Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, a rhapsody on the theme > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta's season of favorites opens with Juan Pablo Contreras's joyful homage to the birthplace of mariachi music, the Mexican state of Jalisco, where mariachis play their songs on every corner, vying for the love and attention of the crowds. We are thrilled to premiere Roupen Shakarian's Oboe Concerto written for oboist and wine aficionado > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta's season of favorites opens with Juan Pablo Contreras's joyful homage to the birthplace of mariachi music, the Mexican state of Jalisco, where mariachis play their songs on every corner, vying for the love and attention of the crowds. We are thrilled to premiere Roupen Shakarian's Oboe Concerto written for oboist and wine aficionado > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta invites you to enjoy violinist Rachell Ellen Wong as she plays & conducts Vivaldi’s timeless blockbuster favorite, The Four Seasons, taking us on a journey through the beauty, drama, danger and joys of Spring, Summer, Fall and teeth-chattering Winter. Each year this December concert creates magical moments and memories during the holiday season. > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta invites you to enjoy violinist Rachell Ellen Wong as she plays & conducts Vivaldi’s timeless blockbuster favorite, The Four Seasons, taking us on a journey through the beauty, drama, danger and joys of Spring, Summer, Fall and teeth-chattering Winter. Each year this December concert creates magical moments and memories during the holiday season. > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta invites you to "Sky and Sea", inspired by our beautiful Puget Sound region and the importance of caring for it, conducted by Mei-Ann Chen. Northwest Sinfonietta's Sky and Sea explores three expansive and imaginative works—Marjan Mozetich’s Postcards from the Sky, Debussy's iconic La Mer, and Viet Cuong's Re(new)al, celebrating hydro, wind and solar > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta is teaming up with Spaceworks Tacoma to create and incorporate new works by local artists inspired by the classic work of Mussorgsky's masterpiece. Each movement of Pictures at an Exhibition was inspired by a piece of artwork by Viktor Hartmann, including hatching chicks, children at play, Baba Yaga’s hut, and more. Debussy’s Prelude > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta is teaming up with Spaceworks Tacoma to create and incorporate new works by local artists inspired by the classic work of Mussorgsky's masterpiece. Each movement of Pictures at an Exhibition was inspired by a piece of artwork by Viktor Hartmann, including hatching chicks, children at play, Baba Yaga’s hut, and more. Debussy’s Prelude > Continue Reading
Northwest Sinfonietta invites you to "Sky and Sea", inspired by our beautiful Puget Sound region and the importance of caring for it, conducted by Mei-Ann Chen. Northwest Sinfonietta's Sky and Sea explores three expansive and imaginative works—Marjan Mozetich’s Postcards from the Sky, Debussy's iconic La Mer, and Viet Cuong's Re(new)al, celebrating hydro, wind and solar > Continue Reading