Northwest Sinfonietta

🎶 When your moment in the spotlight is just a pluck away, but first… a nap. 😴 Harpists, we feel you! 🌙✨

🎶✨ Join us for a night of powerful music and inspiring stories with Freedom Song! 🎤🎻

📅 MARCH 8 | 7:30PM | Rialto Theater, Tacoma
📅 MARCH 9 | 2PM | Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup

🎶 Jeffery Meyer, conductor
🎤 Taylor Raven, voice
🎻 Collaboration with Tacoma Youth Symphony Association

✨ Program:
🌟 Quinn Mason - Serenade for Strings (World Premiere)
🎵 Jessie Montgomery - Five Freedom Songs
🎻 Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings

Led by artistic partner Jeffery Meyer, this program’s centerpiece is Jessie Montgomery’s Five Freedom Songs, exploring the origins and social context of five spirituals. Experience a side-by-side performance with the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association of Tchaikovsky’s timeless Serenade for Strings, and be captivated by a new work from Quinn Mason.

⏱️ Running time with intermission: approximately 85 min

Don’t miss this moving celebration of freedom and music!

🌟✨ Enter a Shakespearean wonderland with A Midsummer Night’s Dream! 🎭🌿

📅 MAY 17 | 7:30PM | Rialto Theater, Tacoma
📅 MAY 18 | 2PM | Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup

🎶 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
🎭 Collaboration with Puget Sound Revels

✨ Program:
🌲 Kian Ravaei - Majnun in the Wilderness (World Premiere)
🌟 Richard Danielpour - Breaking the Veil
🌿 Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Night’s Dream Incidental Music

Lose yourself in Mendelssohn’s magical music as elves, fairies, and spells enchant the night, brought to life by Puget Sound Revels with narration, costumes, and tableau. This final program of our storytelling season, led by Mei-Ann Chen, also features works inspired by Persian heritage.

⏱️ Running time with intermission: approximately 95 min

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, magic, and dreams!

Next time you think your job is pointless, just remember: Olympic lifeguards exist. 🏊‍♂️😴

🌟✨ Embark on a musical odyssey with us! Don’t miss the world premiere of Kian Ravaei’s ‘Majnun in the Wilderness,’ inspired by Persian heritage, and led by artistic partner Mei-Ann Chen.

Join us on May 17th at 7:30 PM at the Rialto Theater, Tacoma, and May 18th at 2 PM at Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup.

Secure your seats now for an evening of enchanting storytelling through music! 🎻🎶

🧟‍♂️🎨 “Igor Who? It’s Anna Jensen and her Adorable Sidekick!” 🎨🧟‍♂️

Catch a glimpse of the spook-tacular fun from the Downtown Arts Walk in Tacoma! The multi-talented Anna Jensen, Tacoma Youth Symphony Association Executive Director, and a young fan brought Frankenstein’s lab to life. Swipe to see their monstrous transformation! 👻🎶

Don’t miss out—preorder your tickets to our Frankenstein Concert on October 27th through the link in our bio! 🎟️✨

THREE alumni have been impacted by the prolonged power outage on Pacific Ave. and their neighbor are throwing a block party TOMORROW from 3-6PM!

Super extra fun bonus will have free popsicles and there will be hands on art projects -shopping is also encouraged.

Consider stopping by, they can all use your support! ❤️

🎶✨ Join us for an unforgettable musical journey! 🌟 We’re thrilled to present the world premiere of Quinn Mason’s Serenade for Strings, led by our artistic partner Jeffery Meyer.

Experience the magic on March 8th at 7:30 PM at the Rialto Theater, Tacoma, and March 9th at 2 PM at Pioneer Park Pavilion.

Reserve your seats today and be part of history in the making! 🎻🎵

✨🎻 Join us for an unforgettable world premiere! 🎻✨

Witness the debut of a captivating new piece by composer Nancy Ives, dedicated to our incredible Concertmaster Denise Dillenbeck. Under the masterful direction of conductor Mei-Ann Chen, Ives narrates the stories of three remarkable women in Beethoven’s life—women whose talents and indomitable spirits may have captured his heart.

🎶 JAN 25 | 7:30PM at Schneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma
🎶 JAN 26 | 2PM at Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup

Secure your tickets and be part of this extraordinary musical journey. Let the music move you and celebrate the powerful legacies of these inspiring women.

Saturday, July 13, 12pm at Lake Boren Park! Join us for an electric cello performance by the incredible Gretchen Yanover, Cello. Bring a picnic, blanket and enjoy some beautiful music.
Sponsored by Friends of Newcastle Library and Newcastle Arts Council

Gretchen Yanover Electric Cello Concert

Cellist Gretchen Yanover wears two musical hats: one as a composer, primarily for her electric cello with looping pedal—and one as a classical cellist. Gretchen went through Seattle public schools, falling in love with the cello's deep sound in 6th grade. She pursued performance and music education at the University of Washington, embracing an interwoven path of teaching and performing. Ms Yanover guided students in music for 17 years, while at the same time growing her own solo performing career.

Date: Wednesday, July 17th
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Cost: Pay what you can

Please register at the Front Desk or Call (206) 722-0317

🌟 Experience the vibrant and captivating sounds of Ligeti’s Concert Românesc at our November 2 & 3 concerts! 🎶✨

Bachtrack.com praises this piece, performed by the NY Philharmonic, saying: “The Concert Românesc is a more substantial piece in four short, continuous movements. Imagine Aaron Copland in Romania rather than America to get an idea of the musical language. The first movement features the same kind of yearning, unresolved folk-influenced melodies, while the second and fourth have a dancelike energy that (geographically unsurprisingly) recalls the more upbeat sections of Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsodies. The third features a pair of horn solos with certain notes of the overtone series deliberately left untuned to evoke the sound of the Alpenhorn. One of them is supposed to be placed offstage to sound like an echo, which did not seem to have been the case here.”

Don’t miss this chance to witness Ligeti’s mesmerizing work live! 🎻✨

🎻✨ Experience the Magic of Bach in the Ballroom! ✨🎻

Step into an enchanting evening with Northwest Sinfonietta’s Baroque in the Ballroom: Goldberg Variations! 🌟 Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of J.S. Bach, as his mesmerizing Goldberg Variations come to life in a stunning candlelit performance. Performed in-the-round by a talented trio of our musicians, this unforgettable arrangement by Dmitri Sitkovetsky will transport you on a 70-minute voyage into the infinite and back.

Join us for this captivating musical journey:

📅 DEC 21 | 7:30PM - Courthouse Square Ballroom, Tacoma
📅 DEC 22 | 2PM - Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup

Secure your place in this magical experience and be a part of our 24/25 season. Don’t miss out—subscribe today and let the music carry you away!

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🎶✨ Join the journey!

Did you know? J.S. Bach was once imprisoned for trying to quit his job! 😲🚔 Talk about being a prisoner to your passion! 😂

Bach had a strong personality and was not afraid to stand up for himself. In 1717, he was briefly imprisoned by Duke Wilhelm Ernst of Weimar for attempting to leave his position as court organist and concertmaster without the Duke’s permission. Bach’s imprisonment lasted nearly a month.

👻✨ Electrifying Talent Alert! ✨👻

Meet Darren Drone, the baritone sensation described as having “a gorgeously warm tone and deep resonance” by Opera News! From captivating audiences at The Glimmerglass Festival to stunning performances at the Metropolitan Opera, Darren is making waves in the opera world. 🌊🎶

This October 27th, he’ll bring his thrilling presence to our Frankenstein!! concert with Northwest Sinfonietta. Get ready to experience the magic of his voice, as haunting and powerful as Dr. Frankenstein’s creation! 🎩🔬⚡

Don’t miss this spine-tingling performance! 🎶🧟‍♂️

🎉 Exciting News from Northwest Sinfonietta! 🎉

Become a subscriber and enjoy incredible benefits: save 15% on all tickets, get two companion tickets, enjoy free ticket exchanges, and receive exclusive event invitations! 🌟

🎻 This season, we’re thrilled to feature guest artists like Efe Baltacıgil, Denise Dillenbeck, Puget Sound Piano Trio, and Taylor Raven, Mezzo-Soprano. 🎹

🌟 PLUS, we’re premiering new works by amazing composers Nancy Ives, Quinn Mason, and Kian Ravaei. Don’t miss out on these world premieres! 🌟

Subscribe now and be part of something extraordinary! 🎶✨

🎵 Northwest Sinfonietta is Calling! 🎵

✨ Get Ready for an Epic Adventure with Our 24/25 Season: Shadows, Tales, and Dreams! ✨

🧙‍♂️ Monsters and villains, fairytales and mysteries, and true-life stories of hope and perseverance await you in a season that promises to sweep you off your feet!

🎬 Catch a glimpse of the magic from last season in our latest reel!

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Don’t miss out on the magic! Secure your subscription today and let the adventure begin!

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🎺 Meet Sandon Lohr, our fantastic 2nd Horn! 🎺

Sandon joined Northwest Sinfonietta in 2023 and is also a star with Yakima Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, and Symphony Tacoma. When he’s not wowing us with his horn, you’ll find him playing with many other groups in the area. Keep an ear out for his incredible sound! 🌟

Join us for a symphonic journey of Freedom Song on March 8 at Rialto Theater, Tacoma, and March 9 at Pioneer Park Pavilion! Featuring conductor Jeffery Meyer, the mesmerizing voice of Taylor Raven, and a collaboration with Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Experience the world premiere of Quinn Mason’s Serenade for Strings, the emotive Five Freedom Songs by Jessie Montgomery, and the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. Don’t miss this harmonious blend of history and music!

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey with Northwest Sinfonietta! 🎶✨

Concert Details:

• JAN 25 | 7:30 PM | Schneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma
• JAN 26 | 2 PM | Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup

IMMORTAL BELOVED

• Conductor: Mei-Ann Chen
• Violin: Denise Dillenbeck
• Puget Sound Piano Trio: Maria Sampen, Alistair MacRae, Ronaldo Rolim

Dive into Beethoven’s world with his Fidelio Overture and the world premiere of Nancy Ives’ “Immortal Beloved”—a captivating piece that brings to life the stories of three women who inspired Beethoven. The evening culminates with Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, featuring the incredible Puget Sound Piano Trio.

🎻🎹 Immerse yourself in the mystery and majesty of Beethoven’s music. Don’t miss out!



🎟️ Get your tickets now!

We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning cellist Efe Baltacıgil, hailing from Istanbul, Turkey, to perform Fazıl Say’s powerful Cello Concerto ‘Never Give Up.’ This moving piece, born from the harrowing terrorist attacks in Europe and Istanbul, tells a story of resilience and hope. Don’t miss this inspiring performance!

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MARCH 8 | 7:30PM RIALTO THEATER, TACOMA
&
MARCH 9 | 2PM PIONEER PARK PAVILION

FREEDOM SONG

Jeffery Meyer conductor
Taylor Raven voice
Collaboration with Tacoma Youth Symphony Association

Quinn Mason Serenade for Strings (World Premiere)
Jessie Montgomery Five Freedom Songs
Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings

Led by artistic partner Jeffery Meyer, this program’s beating heart is Jessie Montgomery’s Five Freedom Songs for voice and strings. Montgomery explores material from five spirituals, using their origin and social context to weave her powerful story. Northwest Sinfonietta collaborates with the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association for a side-by-side performance of Tchaikovsky’s timeless Serenade for Strings, and the concert opens with a new work by composer Quinn Mason.