Classical, Etc. •  Joshua Kohl New pieces by the Degenerate Art Ensemble

September 17, 2013 1:47 pm

Classical, Etc.

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Joshua Kohl New pieces by the Degenerate Art Ensemble founder to celebrate the opening of his monthlong sound installation. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., fryemuseum.org. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 19.

Roomful of Teeth This innovative vocal group opens Town Hall’s Town Music series. (Curator/cellist Joshua Roman previews the entire season beforehand at 6 p.m.) Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 652-4255, townhallseattle.org. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 19.

Seattle Symphony A reprise of Bolero, the highlight of Ludovic Morlot’s SSO debut concert two years ago, climaxes this all-Ravel concert. (Friday’s concert is part of the one-hour “Untuxed” series.) Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $17 and up. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21.

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The Esoterics Choral music on the theme of eternity, including works by winners of the choir’s composition competition. At Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., 7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 20 (an open rehearsal with the composers); St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 732 18th Ave. E., 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21; and Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4142 42nd Ave. S.W., 2 p.m.Sun., Sept. 22. $10–$20. 935-7779, theesoterics.org.

Vashon Opera Strauss’ waltz-drenched Die Fledermaus. Vashon High School Theatre, 20120 Vashon Highway S.W., Vashon, vashonopera.org. $32. 8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 20, 2:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 22.

Jack Straw Open House All kinds of music, a New Media Gallery installation by Steve Peters, and more at Seattle’s premier center for sound art. Jack Straw Studios, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., 328-7694, jackstraw.org. Free. 2–6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21.

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Broken Bow Ensemble From this pathbreaking 26-piece chamber orchestra, the premiere of John Teske’s mer. At Rainier Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3515 S. Alaska St., 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21, and Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., 8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 26. $5–$15. johnteskemusic.com.

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Seattle Symphony: Day of Music All kinds of music on every corner of the complex—plus food trucks!—to celebrate Benaroya Hall’s 15th anniversary. The SSO itself will premiere a Native Lands Community Composition, a collaboration with composer Janice Giteck and artists from several Northwest tribes. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., seattlesymphony.org. Free. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun., Sept. 22.

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Octava Chamber Orchestra Opening their season with new works by Giuliano Belotti and Jeffrey Brody. Maple Park Church, 17620 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood, octavachamberorchestra.com. $5–$15. 6 p.m. Sun., Sept. 22.

Peggy Dees and Friends From this clarinetist and others, chamber music by David Maslanka., cornish.edu. Cornish College/PONCHO Concert Hall, 710 E. Roy St., 726-5066, cornish.edu. $5–$20. 7 p.m. Sun., Sept. 22.