2007-2008 Subscription Series

Celebrate the season with wonderful American holiday music ranging from early carols and spirituals to works by contemporary composers Morton Lauridsen, Edwin Fissinger, Kirke Mechem, and many more. The program features a tribute to composer Daniel Pinkham, recently deceased, with performances of his exciting Christmas Cantata for chorus and brass (on the 50^th anniversary of its composition), and other delightful pieces. Special guests Cascadia Brass add their exciting instrumental counterpoint to the concerts.
December 1, 2007 7:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood December 2, 2007, 3:00 p.m. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Bellevue
Explore the union of great poetry and music throughout the centuries and around the world with: Italian madrigals from the Renaissance and contemporary American composer William Hawley; German romantic poets as interpreted by Brahms and Schubert; Blake, Tennyson, and Shelley in Steven Chatman’s There Is Sweet Music Here with solo oboe; Whitman settings by emerging composers Aaron McDermid and John Muehleisen; and much more in this literary and musical feast!
April 19, 2008, 7:30 p.m. The Theatre at Meydenbauer, Bellevue April 20, 2008, 3:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood
Enjoy this tribute to classic popular songs and the singers who made them famous. The program features great hits by Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Duke Elllington, Burt Bacharach, and many others, as sung by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Sara Vaughan, and more! Once again the fabulous Andy Carr Trio joins the Chorus as guest artists.

June 7, 2008 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Theatre at Meydenbauer, Bellevue

2007-2008 Special Events

Handel's Messiah with Bellevue Philharmonic (www.bellevuephil.org)

Janeanne Houston, soprano
Lori Summers, mezzo soprano
Ross Hauck, tenor
Brian Box, baritone

Handel’s Messiah is the world’s most popular choral work. This glorious work has become a Bellevue Philharmonic tradition with its blend of elegant melodies, thrilling choruses and brilliant orchestrations.

The Bellevue Philharmonic is proud to join with the Bellevue Chamber Chorus and four outstanding vocalists for an unforgettable evening of drama, spirituality and beauty.

Single ticket prices: adult $33; senior $27; student $11.
Online purchase available through midnight, December 12.

Friday, December 14, 2007, 7:30 p.m. Kirkland Performance Center

Argosy Christmas Ship Cruise (www.argosycruises.com)

5:50-6:10 Luther Burbank

6:40-7:00 Madrona

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Depart: Carillon Point 5:00pm, Return: 7:45pm

Mozart's Requiem with Bellevue Philharmonic (www.bellevuephil.org)

Holly Boaz, soprano
Allison Swensen-Mitchell, mezzo soprano
Ross Hauck, tenor
Erich Parce, baritone

The Requiem was Mozart’s final work, left unfinished at his death. The spirit and deep emotion of this music will move you as our wonderful soloists and chorus perform one of the most glorious choral works in the repertoire.

Single ticket prices: adult $36; senior $29.25; student $12.25. (Service fee included. On sale August 15th)
Online purchase available through midnight, February 7.

Saturday, February 9, 2008 The Theatre at Meydenbauer, Bellevue

Sunday, February 10, 2008 The Theatre at Meydenbauer, Bellevue