Tune in to celebrate the late summer with local concerts, an algebraic new episode of the Score and an Americana-infused episode of Second Inversion. 

 

Pianos that Went to War! 

Friday, August 8 through Sunday, September 7 

During World War II, Steinway built rugged upright pianos for American troops—designed to bring music to the front lines. See three of these “Victory Verticals” restored and on display at the Museum of Flight! Learn more at museumofflight.org. 

 

Northwest Focus Live 

Vashon Opera: Falstaff 

Friday, August 29 | 7pm 

Host: Nikhil Sarma 

On this week’s Northwest Focus Live, Vashon Opera is bringing selections from their production of Verdi’s comedic classic, Falstaff, to the Classical KING studios! The story tells of the Caddish knight Sir John Falstaff as he tries to get his hands on some cash by seducing two wealthy wives of Windsor. Nikhil Sarma is your host this Friday at 7pm on Classical KING. For more information, visit classicalking.org/show/nw-focus-live. 

 

Second Inversion 

The American Seasons 

Saturday, August 30 | 9pm 

Host: Maggie Molloy 

Mark O’Connor is both a classical violinist and a world-class fiddler, depending on who you ask. This Saturday on Second Inversion, we’ll hear him perform his own violin concerto modeled after Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons—but with an Americana twist. Plus: a dream jam session in the Appalachian Mountains, and a rendition of “Amazing Grace” that’ll leave you misty-eyed. 

 

The Score with Edmund Stone 

Nine Lives 

Saturday, August 30 | 4pm 

This Saturday on The Score, Edmund Stone brings you Fractured Fairy Tales. For centuries people have been telling tales about strange and wondrous beings and magical events, but Hollywood’s taken this to a whole new level with their own spins on the classics. Join Edmund as he weaves his own magical story with music from movies such as Shrek, Puss In Boots, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, Enchanted and more. There’s nothing Grimm about this episode of The Score! 

 

Math Rocks 

Sunday, August 31 | 4pm 

It’s time to get Back to School! On this Sunday’s episode Edmund Stone has a “number” of reasons to learn to love the subject of math – go figure! Listen to music from soundtracks of films that prove that school can be cool and math is awesome. Learn how to survive when stranded on Mars with The Martian, check out the team of codebreakers that saved Europe in WWII with The Enigma Game, match minds with Steven Hawking in A Brief History of Time, and more.    

 

Northwest Focus Concert Calendar 

Kitsap Opera Karaoke Night 

Friday, August 29 | 6:30pm | Grumble and Wine, Bremerton 

Share your favorite aria or a beloved oratorio, Kitsap Opera will supply the accompanist! 

 

Concerts in America: What a Wonderful World! 

Friday, August 29 | 7:30pm | Town Hall Seattle 

From pioneering cross-cultural commissions to reimagining ancestral melodies, Xuefei Yang is a guitarist who expands horizons with every note, live in Seattle this Friday!   

 

Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra at the Redmond Saturday Market 

Saturday, August 30 | 9am | Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, Seattle 

Start the weekend with chamber music and fresh air at the Redmond Saturday Market! 

 

Visit the Classical KING Northwest Focus Concert Calendar to learn more about all of these performances and more in your community. 

 

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