Community Calendar

Ring in the New Year with the grandeur of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony! Celebrating its 200th Anniversary, this work dedicated to freedom, joy and unity is an uplifting masterpiece, with its crowning jewel — “Ode to Joy” chorus performed by the Spokane Symphony Chorale. It’s a beautiful way to look boldly to the new year ahead.

Continuing this annual Cathedral tradition, the Cathedral Choir, Schol Cantorum, and orchestra will present music to celebrate the Christmas season.

Join pianist/composer Hsia-Jung Chang as she explores the many moods of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Mozart Moods, Piano Lunch’s second concert of the season featuring the dark, brooding Fantasy in C Minor K. 475 and the joyful, effervescent Piano Sonata in C Major K.330.
Piano Lunch is a new series designed for music lovers who want to take a musical break during the day. The concerts feature 40 minutes of music and short commentary by host Hsia-Jung Chang. Tickets at the door are $20 for General Admission, $15 for Musicians, Seniors, and Students.

Spokane music lovers may have seen Hsia-Jung’s one-woman show “Keys to Happiness” on KSPS-PBS, an innovative program which uses Classical music to convey simple philosophical ideas. A graduate of Spokane’s Shadle Park High School, Hsia-Jung’s musical career has taken her all around the world, playing solo piano concerts in the USA, Scandivia, Asia, France, and UK. She hosted several seasons of Piano Lunch Series in New York City, and co-hosted several seasons of Piano Passions, another New York artist-run series. Gramophone Magazine calls Hsia-Jung’s recording of the Chopin Etudes Op. 10 & Op. 25 “Good, honest Chopin!” Most of Hsia-Jung’s recordings are available on CDs, Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, and other streaming services. To hear Hsia-Jung’s compositions and performance please visit https://hsia-jungchang.bandcamp.com/

Bernstein’s music from West Side Story burns with the intensity and romance of his urban retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Creston’s Fantasy for Trombone showcases the expressive power of the Spokane Symphony’s own John Church. The evening’s finale, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, will leave the audience thrilled and breathless.

Set in the opulent Historic Davenport Hotel, small ensembles play some of our musician’s favorite works of familiar composers with a few new discoveries along the way.

Table seating includes wine and light fare from the Davenport Hotel kitchen. Gallery seating includes concert ticket only.

Jess Walter, New York Times best-selling author, brings us his own witty, irreverent, and lyrical take on Britten’s “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” (aka “The Inland Northwesterner’s Guide to the Orchestra”).

In the first half of this program, we hear haunting interpretations of works written by earlier composers, including Vaughan Williams, who borrowed a theme from the 16th century English composer, Thomas Tallis, and Trauermusik, performed by symphony Principal Viola, Nick Carper.

Jess Walter, New York Times best-selling author, brings us his own witty, irreverent, and lyrical take on Britten’s “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” (aka “The Inland Northwesterner’s Guide to the Orchestra”).

In the first half of this program, we hear haunting interpretations of works written by earlier composers, including Vaughan Williams, who borrowed a theme from the 16th century English composer, Thomas Tallis, and Trauermusik, performed by symphony Principal Viola, Nick Carper.

Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Erasing the boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop and pop, VSQ performs spellbinding renditions of everything from Billie Eilish to BTS, Taylor Swift to The Weeknd, and Danny Elfman to Daft Punk. Praised by the likes of Buzzfeed, The New York Times, Consequence of Sound, Nerdist and more, VSQ has garnered over 2 billion streams and numerous Billboard chartings since its inception. VSQ can also be heard in numerous hit shows, including Netflix’s Bridgerton, HBO’s Westworld, and ABC’s Modern Family.

Music by Schubert, Shawn, Glazunov and Golijov. Played by Katie Liu, Rachel Lee Priday, Mikhail Shmidt and Kevin Krentz

Tickets are on sale now for the Concerts at methowmusicfestival.org $50-$55. Gift Certificates can also be purchased for this event.

Special offer: On Sunday ONLY Casia Lodge is offering a special Prix Fixe menu that Chef Jason Wilson has put together.
Parker House Rolls with Truffle Butter
Gem Lettuces with Tarragon, Citrus Truffle Vinaigrette and Celery Root
Palouse Wagyu Loin, Ash Roasted Onion, Winter Mushroom Custard & Foie Gras Sauce
Meyer Lemon Tart with Vanilla Meringue, Kaffir, Basil & Mint
The dinner is $65 per person. Taxes and drinks not included. Dinner starts at 5pm, come after the concert and enjoy drinks in the bar and the lovely view from the living room.

Revisit the 2016 Academy Award® winning Lionsgate film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, written and directed by Damien Chazelle, in a swoon-worthy live concert experience.

La La Land showcases the captivating story of a promising pianist and aspiring actress who cross paths and fall in love, while attempting to harmonize their career journeys in the city of stars.

The show features a full orchestra and jazz band performing the soundtrack, along with the movie. Experience the vivid musical moments central to the film, including the unbelievable piano solos, live!