Classical, Etc.
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Seattle Opera: Their quadrennial production of Wagner’s Ring is one of the opera world’s most acclaimed, drawing pilgrims from all over the world. Cycle 1, Aug. 4-9; Cycle 2, Aug. 12-17; Cycle 3, Aug. 20-25. Also see website for a zillion auxiliary events, from scholarly talks to Pacific Science Center’s “Laser Ring” on Aug. 11., 389-7676, seattleopera.org. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. (Seattle Center), Seattle, www.seattlecenter.com, $300-$1460 per cycle, Through Aug. 25.
Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing Join in for sea songs aboard the schooner Adventuress, docked in the park. Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N., nwseaport.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 9.
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Olympic Music Festival Chamber music in a rustic repurposed barn, each Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. through Sept. 1. Aug. 10–11 Beethoven and Dvorak for strings, plus two 70-year-old pieces: William Walton’s Piano Quartet and Lukas Foss’ Capriccio for cello and piano., Olympic Music Festival, Center Road, Quilcene, 360-732-4800, olympicmusicfestival.org. $18–$33.
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Composer Spotlight Composer/improviser Amy Denio discusses her work, including her participation in the Immersion Composition Society. Jack Straw Studios, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., jackstraw.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 14.
