Wine & Song 2023 tickets are available! Join us December 5th at 7:00pm

 Classical Tuesdays' annual Wine & Song event - which is a benefit for our series of free musical evenings - is scheduled for December 5th at 7:00pm. Again this year the Connelly Law Offices will host and underwrite this lovely evening, in their handsome and inviting venue.

Lyric mezzo-soprano Soon Cho, accompanied by pianist Amy Boers, will use Robert Schumann's Frauenliebe und leben as the framework for this recital, weaving songs together to tell a story of "Echos of Life through a Harmonious Tapestry". This lovely program includes several women composers: Amy Beach, Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger, and Florence Price, including living South Korean composer Hye-Young Cho, as well songs by Henry Purcell and Robert Schumann.

Tickets are $30 each are available at     https://wineandsong2023.eventbrite.com

     or contact Pamela at prryker@gmail.com

lyric mezzo-soprano Soon Cho

• Wine & Song 2023: Echoes of Life through a Harmonious Tapestry                                      
• December 5, 7:00pm                                                                                                               
• Connelly Law Offices at 2301 N 30th St., Tacoma WA 98403                                              
• $30 tickets available at http://wineandsong2023.eventbrite.com                                           

November 14 at 7:00pm in Slavonian Hall: Dancing with the Sun King

Harpsichordist Henry Lebedinsky and dancer Anna Mansbridge invite us all to attend the court of Louis XIV! The wearing of haute couture and other finery is optional but do join us at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 14 at Slavonian Hall in Old Town Tacoma, as we enjoy a window into the grandeur and ceremony of the 17th century.

Known as the Sun King, also as Louis the Great, he was King of France from 1643 to 1715. In his early years he lived at the Louvre (the royal palace at that time), where he established the splendor and the protocol that was to define the Grand Siècle. In 1682, King Louis moved his court - and its fashionable music and decorum - to Versailles. Throughout his life Louis enjoyed dancing and playing the guitar.

On Tuesday Nov 14, Henry Lebedinsky returns to Slavonian Hall, this time sharing his insights into the music and dance of that golden era as established by King Louis and his court. Joining Henry in this performance are renowned dancer Anna Mansbridge, Tekla Cunningham on baroque violin, and Adaiha MacAdam-Some on viola da gamba. This will be a tremendous evening. Join us!

Henry Lebedinsky, harpsichord

Anna Mansbridge, dancer

What: Classical Tuesdays: Dancing with the Sun King

When: November 14, 2023 at 7:00pmWhere: Slavonian Hall, 2303 N 30th St, Tacoma WA

FREE, All ages are welcome

A ramp from the alley to the back door is available to help access the 2nd floor level.

October 10 7:00pm Violin & Percussion in Slavonian Hall, Old Town Tacoma

Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma looks forward to the return of violinist Maria Sampen! And performing with Maria, we welcome percussionist James Doyle who joined the Puget Sound music community in 2020.

Maria Sampen, violin

This exciting program will include:

Salina Fisher: Komorebi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nVwBE4Oycs) (violin and vibraphone)

Daniel Levitan: Duo for Violin dan Marimba (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyXrZXRFsg)

Yousif Sheronick: Jubb Jannin  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkKNPs11J5g (violin and percussion)

Fraser/Haas: Caliope Meets Frank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwgcvxsOeyI (violin and marimba)

Marilyn Shrude (this composer is Maria's mother): Visions in Metaphor (solo violin and images)

Wynton Marsalis: Come Long Fiddler from "At the Octoroon Balls" (solo violin)

And selections of  solo percussion/marimba.

James Doyle, percussion

What: Violin & Percussion Duos & Solos

Where: Slavonian Hall, 2320 N 30th St, Tacoma

When: Tuesday, October 10, at 7:00pm

FREE, All ages welcome!

Tacoma Tapestry 2023 in Old Town Park Saturday Sept 9 at 2:00 - 4:00pm

 Join us in exploring Tacoma's cultural history.This year we celebrate the music of Croatia and the Balkans.

Bonaca Croatian ensemble

Performers are the KlapaDooWopella mens vocal quartet which specializes in traditional Croatian “Klapa” (a cappella minstrels who traditionally hang out on boat docks and street corners along the Adriatic coast of Croatia); Bonaca, a multi-piece tamburica orchestra which performs music from Croatia and Central and Southeast Europe; and Dunava (Danube), a Balkan womens vocal ensemble.

Dunava womens vocal ensemble

The ladies of Slavonian Hall are offering pastries and coffee.

Bring blankets and beach chairs for sitting on the grass.

We are happy to be sponsored by Tacoma Creates, Tacoma City Events, Tacoma Sister Cities, and Old Town Business & Professional Association.

Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: Free All ages welcome

KlapaDooWopella mens voices

Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma 2023-24 Season

 Announcing our 19th Season of Free Music events!

Classical Tuesdays starts the 2023-24 season in Old Town Park  

    then returns to Slavonian Hall (and Connelly Law Offices for our December benefit)

    September 9th at 2:00pm in Old Town Park

        Tacoma Tapestry 2023 - Croatian music & refreshments

    

    October 10th at 7:00pm in Slavonian Hall

        Dance Music for Strings - Maria Sampen, violin, & friends

    November 14th at 7:00pm in Slavonian Hall

        Dancing with the Sun King - Henry Lebedinsky, harpsichord, with                 dancer Anna Mansbridge

    December 5th at 7:00pm in  Connelly Law Offices

        $30 ticketed benefit event for the series offering song & wine                         reception

    February 13th at 7:00pm in Slavonian Hall

        Hip-Hop Duo Czon & Nicco

           

    March 12th at 7:00pm in Slavonian Hall

        Electric Cello & Dancers - Gretchen Yanover with Anastasia & Willow

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Arx Duo percussionists return to Tacoma April 22, 2023, in Pantages Theater with Symphony Tacoma

 

Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma featured Arx Duo percussion ensemble on April 12, 2022, as we welcomed audience to return to Slavonian Hall 

Saturday April 22, 2023, Arx Duo performs with Symphony Tacoma.

Purchase tickets at a discount price using the code (PARTNERS20) as seen in the photo below. 

Along with a fantastic new composition by Nick DiBerardino performed by Arx Duo, we’ll hear the all-time favorite Beethoven 7th Symphony and Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances. Nice program! 

I will watch for Classical Tuesdays friends in Saturday’s audience!

March 14 at 7:00pm Join us for favorite Songs from Musical Theater!

We conclude our 17th season on a fun note - Puget Sound Concert Opera has planned an evening of Songs from Musical Theater!

Tuesday March 14th at 7:00pm at Slavonian Hall, Old Town Tacoma FREE Donations are very much appreciated to sustain this series!

The Dueling Divas’ Musical Theater Favorites will feature performers sopranos Katie Hochman and Regina Thomas, joined by mezzo-soprano Dawn Padula, with John Burkhardt at the piano.

Regina Thomas & Katie Hochman

Dawn Padula

Grant money from Tacoma Creates has supported Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma’s “A Celebration in Voice” which includes the performance of Valentine Songs by Soprello on February14 (youtube.com/classicaltuesdays) and the upcoming March 14 Musical Theater!

Guest artist for our December Wine & Song - the fabulous vocalist Adriana Giordano and pianist Eric Verlinde performing Brazilian Music - is featured in the March issue of Earshot Jazz. Have a read!

• Tuesday March 14th at 7:00pm, Puget Sound Concert Opera singing Musical Theater Favorites

• at Slavonian Hall, Old Town Tacoma

• FREE, all ages welcome

• Masks are optional but recommended

Love Songs for Valentine's Day at Slavonian Hall Feb 14, 7:00pm

Join Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma for Valentine's Day!

Love Songs Across the Centuries & Continents: Soprello - a duo formed by soprano Allison Pohl MacRae and cello Alistair MacRae - will perform Love Songs  including works by Purcell, Bach, Mozart, and Schumann, plus some modern works and arrangements by this fabulous duo. 

Soprano Allison and Cellist Alistair

WHEN: Tuesday February 14th, 7:00pm

WHERE: Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St, Tacoma 

FREE: All ages welcome