CLASSICALLY FINE TUNED: Seattle's neighborhood-loving classical music group Simple Measure will be wrapping up their fourth chamber concert series this weekend with a melodic finale titled High Strung--the Celestial Dimension. Concerts will be held across Seattle, featuring guest artists harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and flutist Bart Feller, who will perform with the group, prompting many "This one time, at band camp..." jokes, as the evening will combine the sounds of harp, flute, cello, violin, and viola. more ›

Chamber music. Even the name loses you, doesn't it? Music for chambers? Why, it makes no sense! That said, Seattle is rich in terrific musicians who like to play music in small groups. The naming problem isn't really their fault, but it's hard to get people to try them out in a concert hall. Even classical music lovers feel like they get more music, on a per musician basis, at a symphony performance. It's simple economics. more ›

This is a public service announcement, in case any of you are tempted to incorporate trash cans into a composition of your own. It's not as easy as it sounds. more ›

MEET ME IN THE CHAMBER: We don't need to sell the symphony fans on chamber music, but maybe you rock and rollers could use a little primer. Catch six chamber ensembles at Town Hall tonight, and get your chamber music in 15-minute doses. It's like tapas, but with violins. more ›

As a classically-trained musician, Seattlest often looks to classical music to get us through the rough times. We all have our crutches, right? Well, we're happy to say that tomorrow will bring a perfect opportunity to sit around and emote with the music. Seattle Chamber Music Society has been performing this month at the Lakeside School, and they wrap up their Lakeside series tomorrow night. (You can buy tickets here.) Perhaps you're thinking, "That Seattlest! Why didn't they tell us about this sooner?" Never fear, dear readers: the series continues in August! The only change is that in August, they play across the lake at the Overlake School (fittingly enough) in Redmond. more ›