Category Archives: Music

National Veteran’s Day concert from the National Cathedral

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. (Note: the concert will be at 4 PM Seattle time) National Veteran’s Day is an opportunity to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces, celebrate their indomitable spirit and triumph over adversity, and recognize … Continue reading →

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The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition this Sunday

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.: a non-ticketed free event for Opera buffs The Metropolitan Opera Laffont CompetitionWashington District Sunday, November 13Benaroya Hall | Nordstrom Recital Hall200 University Street, Seattle Competition beginning at 10:00 AM Additional Details: This is a free, non-ticketed event There will … Continue reading →

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Seattle Chamber Music Rehearsal at Skyline

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diane S. This coming Thursday, from 2:30 to approximately 5 PM, there will be an open rehearsal of one of the pieces which will be played the following evening at the Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival in … Continue reading →

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God Bless America

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. 75 year old Tom Russell’s songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nanci Griffith, k.d. lang, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Dave Alvin, Iris DeMent, Dave Van Ronk, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Joe Ely, Tom Paxton, Ian … Continue reading →

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THE SISTERS: A CONCERT TO BENEFIT UKRAINE – Saturday, June 11 at 8:00 PM

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R. THE SISTERS: A CONCERT TO BENEFIT UKRAINE – Saturday, June 11 at 8:00pm, The Esoterics presents THE SISTERS, featuring the sacred choral music of Ukrainian composer Bohdana Frolyak and her late sister Hanna Havrylets. Both are … Continue reading →

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Javanese Gamelan Music and Dance

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Lorraine Sakata

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Ethnomusicology Visiting Artist: Heri Purwanto

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Friday, May 27, 2022 – 7:30pm – Skyline will provide transportation ($10 per person) IF there are eight or more people signed up to ride. Meany Hall—Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater $20 general; $15 UW Affiliate (employee, retiree, UWAA member); $10 … Continue reading →

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Say hello!

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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Don’t Blink

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G.

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Mother’s Day concert at Trinity Parish Hall

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Andre Feriante and Gus Denhard Mothers’ Day Concert Gus Denhard (lutes) and Andre Feriante (guitars) perform a Mothers’ Day Concert on Sunday, May 8th at 3 pm in the Parish Hall at Trinity Parish Church. The duo will … Continue reading →

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Pianist continues to play Schubert ‘Impromptu’, as Russian police break up concert of Ukrainian music

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. A concert in Moscow by Russian pianist, Alexei Lubimov, and Russian soprano, Yana Ivanilova, was broken up by police last night. The performance, titled ‘Songs against the times’, featured works by Franz Schubert, and Ukrainian composer, Valentin Silvestrov. … Continue reading →

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1000+ units, 2 more towers, a 747 fuselage, a music venue and a Trader Joe’s – at Stewart and Denny (not 9th Ave!)

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jeff E.

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Tchaikovsky’s house destroyed by Russian army in north-east Ukraine

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. so alerting us. So sad. Click here for the story.

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Down by the Riverside – Grandpa Elliott and more

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. – an uplift we all need

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St. James features Pianist Adam Neiman

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R.

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Bye, bye Miss American Pie

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

A musical memoir from Don McLean. Thanks to Gordon G.

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Memorable music

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M.

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Honoring Mozart at Town Hall

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

As a follow-up to the Sky Opera and Live Opera presentations of the Magic Flute, you might want to see even more Mozart at a coming Town Hall event. Thu 1/27, 7:30PM / $15-$20 / In-Person & LivestreamTown Hall Seattle … Continue reading →

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97-year-old pianist, and last surviving pupil of Rachmaninov, signs landmark record deal

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks for this delightful entry from Joan C. Former child prodigy and the last-living pupil of Sergei Rachmaninov, pianist Ruth Slenczynska celebrates her astonishing nine-decade long career with a new album. For wonderful music and interviews with this now 97 … Continue reading →

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It is well with my soul

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

In 1871, Chicago was largely destroyed by fire. During reconstruction, Mr. H. G. Spafford sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to Europe, but the ship on which his family sailed never reached further than half way across … Continue reading →

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A Concert for Honored Patrons: Joan and Frank Conlon

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

4 PM Sunday, Jan 9, 2022 at Trinity Episcopal Church Complimentary admission – donations encouraged Thanks to Ann M. Join us as we honor patrons Frank and Joan Conlon for their enduring support and long-standing service to Pacific MusicWorks. Program … Continue reading →

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Firelight Chorale “Repeat the Sounding Joy”

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Despite the stormy afternoon, we were once again treated to the incredible Firelight Chorale in the new Performing Arts Center in the Olympic Tower at Skyline

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Jingle Bells at Skyline

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Our wonderful chorale group enlivens the resident’s association Christmas party for the staff with a boisterous “Ho, ho, ho.”

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Dolly Parton’s song for Jonny Carson

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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