The annual collage of seasonal delights for the whole family features sing-alongs and fun for all ages. Holiday Pops for the Whole Family! Sun. Dec. 3 at 2:30pm at the Pantages Theater. Get tickets here.
The Making of the Marsalis Violin Concerto
Sat, Nov. 18 | 7:30pm | Pantages TheaterSarah Ioannides, conductorKelly Hall-Tompkins, violin Bernstein: Candide OvertureWynton Marsalis: Violin ConcertoCopland: Symphony No. 3 All the wit, élan and sophistication associated with the satirical operetta genre is apparent in the overture Bernstein wrote for Candide, complete with fanfare, pratfalls and a conclusion with “musical sparks.” Famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis brings […]
Symphony Tacoma Rings in the Season with Annual Holiday Pops and Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Concerts
Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma will continue its tradition of celebrating the holidays with two concerts in December. From cherished holiday songs from diverse traditions to Handel’s Messiah, the programs capture the themes, spirit and “sounds of the season.” Winter WonderlandSunday, December 3 | 2:30 pmPantages TheaterGeoffrey Boers, conductorSymphony Tacoma Voices (Geoffrey Boers, director)Tacoma Youth Chorus (Judith Herrington, director)Tickets: $24 to $87 […]
Join Us for Kelly Hall-Tompkins Playing Marsalis
Sat, Nov. 18 | 7:30pm | Pantages TheaterSarah Ioannides, conductorKelly Hall-Tompkins, violinClick here for tickets. Bernstein: Candide OvertureWynton Marsalis: Violin ConcertoCopland: Symphony No. 3 All the wit, élan and sophistication associated with the satirical operetta genre is apparent in the overture Bernstein wrote for Candide, complete with fanfare, pratfalls and a conclusion with “musical sparks.” Famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis […]
Symphony Tacoma Launches Search for New Executive Director
Tacoma, WA — After a five-year tenure as executive director of Symphony Tacoma, Karina Bharne has announced her resignation, effective December 31, 2023. Bharne will become executive director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in Florida. “I’ve been fortunate to work with a dedicated staff, board and an orchestra of immensely talented musicians,” said Bharne. “We’ve deepened […]
Iconic American Composers to be Celebrated in Symphony Tacoma’s ‘American Fusion’
Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma’s November concert will present selections from notable American composers and one of today’s celebrated violinists, Kelly Hall-Tompkins. The concert will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Pantages Theater. “American Fusion is truly an amalgamation of styles that our audiences and the American people have come to […]
Season Opener Rhapsody is Around the Corner
Sat, Oct. 14 | 7:30pm | Pantages TheaterSarah Ioannides, conductorMackenzie Melemed, piano Boulanger: D’un Matin du PrintempsRachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganiniRavel: La ValseStrauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier D’un Matin De Printemps (Of a Spring Morning) is joyful and vibrant, much like a breath of fresh air, ironically written the year preceding Boulanger’s untimely […]
Symphony Tacoma Announces Season Opening Concert, ‘Rhapsody!’
Symphony Tacoma is delighted to announce the opening concert of its much-anticipated 2023-2024 season, a musical soirée that promises to captivate the audience and set the stage for a season of exceptional performances. The grand event will take place on October 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma’s historic Pantages Theater. The evening’s repertoire celebrates […]
Mini Maestros Children’s Concerts on Sale Now
The Great String Thing-a-MachineSunday, February 4, 2024 | 2:30 pmFeaturing the String Quintet Jungle JamsSunday, March 17, 2024 | 2:30 pmFeaturing the Brass Quartet Wacky, Wild World of PercussionSunday, April 21, 2024 | 2:30 pmFeaturing the Percussion Quartet Peter and the WolfSunday, April 28, 2024 | 2:30 pmFeaturing the Full Orchestra Symphony Tacoma is pleased […]