Hear a breakthrough wind quintet, local concerts, and an international episode of Second Inversion, only on Classical KING! 

 

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 

Ladies Musical Club of Seattle presents the 2025 Francis Walton Competition Winners: ZaRiah! 

Friday, September 5 | 7pm 

Host: Nikhil Sarma 

Hear the winners of the prestigious Francis Walton Competition, this Friday on Northwest Focus Live! ZaRiah is an American wind quintet playing works by Mozart, Coleridge-Taylor, Marquez, and Jeff Scott. For more information, visit classicalking.org/show/nw-focus-live. 

 

Second Inversion 

Threads of Peru 

Saturday, September 6 | 9pm 

Host: Maggie Molloy 

Got time to squeeze in one last trip this summer? How about a quick visit to South America this Saturday? No passport needed… This Saturday on Second Inversion, we’re exploring the sounds of Peru—through the music of Gabriela Lena Frank. The composer traces the threads of her Peruvian heritage, from the rhythm of the charango to the rich colors of Peruvian textiles. Plus, music inspired by the folklore of the Inca Empire. 

 

The Score with Edmund Stone 

Grandparents Day 

Saturday, September 6 | 4pm 

This Saturday on The Score Edmund Stone celebrates Grandparents Day with films featuring grandparents in a starring role. Have fun with the The Princess Diaries. Enjoy zingers slung by Lady Violet in Downtown Abby. Get to know the ancestral family wisdom in Coco and the fierce grandmother in Minari, this is the music for matriarchs and patriarchs with pizazz. 

 

By the Book 

Sunday, September 7 | 4pm 

There’s nothing like curling up with a good book, except perhaps watching a movie based on a good book. This Sunday on The Score, Edmund Stone has volumes of entertainment for you with “By the Book”. Enjoy music from films based on classic and contemporary books including The Last of the Mohicans, Pride and Prejudice, Crazy Rich Asians, Dune and more. 

 

Northwest Focus Concert Calendar 

Ladies Musical Club: Music for Flute & Viola, Chopin Ballades 

Thursday, September 4 | 12pm | Seattle Art Museum 

Enjoy intimate chamber and solo repertoire at the Seattle Art Museum this Thursday! 

 

Puget Sound Concert Opera: 2025 Season Preview 

Friday, September 5 | 7pm | Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 

Join the Puget Sound Concert Opera to preview the season ahead with an evening of music and storytelling! 

 

Music on the Strait Festival Finale: Frank & Fauré 

Saturday, September 6 | 7pm | Donna M. Morris Theater, Port Angeles 

Music on the Strait’s 2025 finale features Jeremy Denk and composer-in-residence Gabriela Lena Frank, with a pre-concert talk by Classical KING’s own Lisa Bergman! 

 

Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras: Concerto Competition Finals 

Sunday, September 7 | 2pm | Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, Shoreline 

Cheer on the finalists at the SYSO Concerto Competition’s live final round! 

 

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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