Celestial LightOur beloved holiday concerts feature JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio cantata 5, plus seasonal favorites and new delights focusing on the guiding light of sun, moon, and stars. The chorus is joined by orchestra partners Philharmonia Northwest and an array of our area’s fine soloists.
December 7-8, 2019 Bastyr University Chapel True Colors: Songs of Love & Community
KCS’ traditional February “love” concerts continue, with the added twist of loving your neighbor—in an election year. The program features an eclectic mix of favorites: from Ola Gjeilo’s beautiful setting of Ubi Caritas to Matthew Brown’s stunningly beautiful choral arrangement of the contemporary anthem True Colors. Complimentary chocolate and wine are an added feature of this beloved annual tradition.
February 22-23, 2020 Bastyr University Chapel Beethoven’s 250th
Our 5th annual Benaroya Hall collaboration with Philharmonia Northwest. KCS Artistic Director Dr. Glenn Gregg conduct the chorus and orchestra in a program of works celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday, featuring the glorious Mass in C and the triumphant Choral Fantasy with pianist Craig Sheppard. In addition, the program features the West Coast Premiere of Jake Runestad’s A Silence Haunts Me, a stunning tribute to Beethoven in this anniversary year.
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Concerts from the 2018-2019 Season
Haydn's CreationIn conjunction with the Listen to the Earth project, Kirkland Choral Society, Philharmonia Northwest, and a stellar line-up of soloists team up in Seattle's finest concert venue to celebrate Earth Day with Haydn's crowning achievement - The Creation - one of the great choral-orchestral masterworks of all time.
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2019 - 2:00 pm Benaroya Hall, Seattle Carmina BuranaCarl Orff's deliciously indulgent setting of medieval poetry on the pleasures of food, drink and love for chorus, 2 pianos, and percussion. featuring a brilliant line-up of soloists: Serena Eduljee, soprano, Keith Harris, baritone, and Josè Luis Muñoz, countertenor. And, in honor of our 30th anniversary season, KCS will present the world premiere of Donald Skirvin's Canticles of Crimson - settings of poetry by Carl Sandburg, commissioned for the occasion, with soloist Tess Altiveros, soprano. Top it all off with complimentary wine and chocolate for an evening of absolute bliss. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 - 7:30 pm Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 - 3:00 pm Both concerts at Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore Glorious Echoes
Featuring J.S. Bach's majestic Christmas Oratorio with members of Philharmonia Northwest plus guest artist Stephen Rumph and Charles Robert Stephens. Also featuring joyful music from a variety of styles, our holiday concert has become an annual tradition for many.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 - 7:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 - 3:00 pm Both concerts at Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore |
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