Marimba and piano, this Friday on Northwest Focus Live! Plus, tune in for local winter concerts and a dramatic opera from the Met! 

 

Northwest Focus Live 

Ladies Musical Club of Seattle: 2025 Frances Walton Competition Solo Alternate Winners 

Friday, December 12 | 7pm 

Host: Sean MacLean 

This week on Northwest Focus Live, host Sean MacLean welcomes Alexander Agate (piano) and Robbie Darling (marimba), the 2025 Frances Walton Competition Solo Alternate Winners! For more information, visit classicalking.org/show/nw-focus-live. 

 

Second Inversion 

Stories from the Silk Road 

Saturday, December 13 | 9pm 

Host: Maggie Molloy 

This Saturday on Second Inversion: Stories from the Silk Road. Named for the trade routes that connected East and West, the Silkroad Ensemble has been bridging the cultural divide through music for over 25 years. We trace the trade routes on this week’s episode, with musical jewels from Mongolia, Taiwan, Iran, and beyond. 

 

The Score with Edmund Stone 

It’s a Wonderful Movie 

Saturday, December 13 | 4pm 

For many of us, it isn’t the holidays until we’ve seen our favorite films. This week on The Score, Edmund Stone brings together some fan favorites in a show that just might have some movies that are on your holiday must see list. Is it Love, Actually? A Charlie Brown Christmas? A Christmas Story? Find out as Edmund crafts this sparkling holiday card of a show, this Saturday on the Score. 

 

TBA! 

Sunday, November 30 | 4pm 

Join Edmund Stone for an exciting adventure of movie score favorites! 

 

The Metropolitan Opera 

Giordano: Andrea Chenier 

Saturday, December 13 | 10am 

A virtuous poet falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution, this Saturday from the Met! 

 

Northwest Focus Concert Calendar 

Federal Way Chorale: Yuletide 2025

Friday, December 12 | 7pm | Federal Way Performing Arts Center 

Celebrate the holiday season with Federal Way Chorale and a masterwork by Elaine Hagenberg! 

 

Seattle Girls Choir: Carmina Angelorum 

Friday, December 12 | 7:30pm | Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Seattle 

Hear Seattle Girls Choir’s senior choir perform songs for reflection and hope! 

 

Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra: A Very Merry Whidbey Christmas 

Saturday, December 13 | 1pm | Couperville High School Performing Arts Center 

A day of music, learning, and holiday spirit! Instrument petting zoo at 1pm and Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf at 2:30pm narrated by Classical KING host Seth Tompkins! 

 

Winterfest Entertainment: Greater Seattle TubaChristmas 

Saturday, December 13 | 6pm | Seattle Center Armory 

Over 50 tuba players descend upon the Armory stage to play holiday music! 

 

Vashon Island Chorale: Night of Silence 

Sunday, December 14 | 3pm | Vashon Center for the Arts 

A holiday concert reflecting on the silence and stillness of the season! 

 

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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