Tune in to local concerts, a funky new episode of Second Inversion, and a local favorite on Northwest Focus Live! 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. 

 

Classical KING at the Ballpark! 

Sunday, August 24 

Classical KING is headed to the ballpark—you’re invited! Join us at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, August 24 to enjoy a game with fellow Classical KING listeners! Your ticket will include a $10 donation to support the music you love. To learn more, visit classicalking.org/tickets. 

 

Northwest Focus Live 

Archipelago Collective 

Friday, August 22 | 7pm 

Host: Sean MacLean 

A Beethoven string duet and a Brahms horn trio, performed by players and friends of the Archipelago Collective. The Archipelago Collective is an organization seeking to bring world-class chamber music to San Juan Island, providing a creative retreat for their musicians and a unique and enriching experience for their audiences.

 

Second Inversion 

Cover Night 

Saturday, August 23 | 9pm 

Host: Maggie Molloy 

Let your hair down and dance along to Cover Night on Second Inversion! Classical musicians put a funky new spin on the music of Dolly Parton, David Bowie, James Brown, and many more. Plus, one jazz artist’s ear-expanding rendition of one of classical music’s greatest hits. Tune in for some wild new renditions of songs you thought you knew. 

 

The Score with Edmund Stone 

Nine Lives 

Saturday, August 23 | 4pm 

This Saturday on The Score, Edmund Stone is having a purr-fectly fun time with Nine Lives, a show all about cats. Featuring music from The Aristocats, Captain Marvel, Tom and Jerry and more, it’s musical catnip for feline fans. 

 

50 Years of Summer Blockbusters 

Sunday, August 17 | 4pm 

Blockbusters started with Jaws in 1975, and The Score has been “celebrating music in the movies” for over 900 episodes and counting! Hear music from some of the biggest summer movies ever, including The Dark Knight, ET, Finding Nemo, Alien and more. 

 

Northwest Focus Concert Calendar 

Ladies Musical Club of Seattle: Solo Viola Dance Mix 

Tuesday, August 19 | 3pm | Crossroads Community Center, Bellevue 

Enjoy a wide range of viola dances, with repertoire including Imogen Holst, Piazzolla, Bach, Kenji Bunch, and Rachmaninoff! 

 

Redmond Chorale: Musical Theatre Hits 

Saturday, August 23 | 7pm | The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, Redmond 

Musical theatre favorites from the Redmond Chorale in this pay-what-you can summer concert! 

 

North Seattle Summer Band: Pop-Up Pops 

Sunday, August 24 | 1pm | Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, Seattle 

Enjoy the summer season with pops favorites performed by local community musicians! 

 

Lynnwood Community Band at Ballard Locks 

Sunday, August 24 | 2pm | Ballard Locks, Seattle 

Join the Lynnwood Community Band for a free outdoor concert at the Ballard Locks! 

 

Auburn Symphony Orchestra: Strings in the Garden 

Sunday, August 24 | 2pm | Soos Creek Botanical Garden, Auburn 

Relax into a summer afternoon of live music and natural beauty with Auburn Symphony’s String Quartet performing a mix of classical and jazz-inspired music in a peaceful garden setting! 

 

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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