The Seattle Symphony held its third annual Celebrate Asia! concert at Benaroya Hall. Carolyn Kuan conducted the 84-member Seattle Symphony
Huang Ruo: composer, musician, and … Celebrate Asia! contest winner?
What will a young pianist do when experiencing stage fright while performing? Will the projected path in his artistic development change?
What you need to know about Celebrate Asia! – A Q&A with Yoshi Minegishi
Where can one enjoy a live performance by world-renowned Korean soprano Sumi Jo singing Korean songs in addition to a beloved aria by Verdi?
After retiring, Yoshi Minegishi finds a second career in mentoring and classical music
He loves Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. He is also an unassuming retiree who likes to mentor young people.
Oct. 8: Refugee Women’s Alliance celebrates 25 years
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) celebrated its 25th anniversary at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium at Benaroya Hall. The theme was “When Sleeping Women Wake,
Blog: Bravo and welcome, Maestro Ludovic Morlot
Ludovic Morlot will be Seattle Symphony’s next music director, beginning in the 2011–2012 season. I was one of the lucky ones to see him conduct a few months ago at Benaroya Hall.
Blog: What do Beethoven and Dr. Ken Jeong have in common?
Last week, I went to the Seattle Symphony’s performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony at Benaroya Hall. Later, I watched Dr. Ken Jeong, medical doctor-turned-actor and stand-up comedian, on Jay Leno’s show through TiVo.
Blog: China’s Romeo and Juliet a missed opportunity
It was a rare treat to see China’s Romeo and Juliet dance concert performed by the Beijing Dance Academy Youth Dance Company at the Paramount Theater last weekend. I stayed for the 25-minute dance drama even though it was placed last on the program.
Blog: You don’t need Yo-Yo Ma or Midori to pack Benaroya Hall
Local stars can be attractive, too. It’s up to us to discover them. If you were not among the 2,376 people in the audience at Celebrate Asia!, a remarkable performance […]
Jan. 17: Carnival China Style comes to Seattle
The 2010 Carnival China Style showcased ethnic art forms, folk traditions, and customs that make up Chinese culture. It took place at Benaroya Hall and was made possible by the Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, the Washington Chinese Art & Culture Committee, and the China Broadcasting Art Troupe. This was the first time this event has come to Seattle.