When “Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY” comes to town, you will witness the most enthusiastic crowd you have ever seen at whatever venue it’s using, this time Benaroya Hall.
Drum TAO celebrates 30th anniversary at Seattle Symphony’s Benaroya Hall
“Look at all these people on a Monday night!” exclaimed an audience member as the public filed into Benaroya Hall on April 22 to watch Japanese performers, Drum TAO, complete their 2024 North American Tour.
Celebrate Asia 2024 showcased diverse talents and musical masterpieces at Benaroya hall
In a spectacular showcase of vibrant Asian communities and classical artistry, Celebrate Asia 2024 mesmerized audiences at Benaroya Hall on Jan. 28.
Seattle Symphony’s ‘Celebrate Asia’ welcomes Quynh Nguyen
Classical pianist Quynh Nguyen grew up in Hanoi, after the end of the Vietnam War. Her parents worked in chemistry and science.
Makana: Slack key guitar activism from Hawaii
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Hawaiian slack key master Makana, back when he was still Matthew Swalinkavich, found himself singing in the Honolulu Boy Choir by age 7, so […]
World premiere of Dr. Austin Huang’s works
The audience felt the brilliant light from Dr. Austin X. Huang’s symphonic works.
Huang’s Benaroya Hall concert unveils a fusion of U.S.-China harmony
The works of Chinese American composer Dr. Austin X. Huang’s is set to premiere at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on June 25, 2023.
Midori: Boldly bringing the Bach, to Benaroya
Child-prodigy violinist Midori (she uses only that name) began to travel the world playing classical music after her first public performance, at age 6, in her home town of Osaka, Japan.
Seattle Youth Symphony teaches students skills other than music, honors Suzuki legacy
By Gabriella Neal Northwest Asian Weekly Cindy Kim, 13, said she likes the Seattle Youth Symphony because she gets to play alongside others. “You learn cool new pieces and you […]
Differences create great harmony — Celebrate Asia concert combines music of different cultures to bridge worlds together
By Emiri Aoki Northwest Asian Weekly Often, vastly different types of things cannot unite or be in harmony when combined. Music is no exception. However, when it works, the effect […]
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