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The page lists violinists, including Leah Anderson, Susan Beals, Lauren Daugherty, Dean Drescher and others.
The 2026–2027 season marks William White’s ninth as Harmonia’s music director. He is a conductor, composer, teacher, writer and performer, and served four seasons as assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Harmonia is a vocal-instrumental ensemble unique among Pacific Northwest musical organizations, combining a 75-member orchestra with a 55-voice chorus to perform oratorio masterworks alongside symphonic and a cappella repertoire, world premieres and chamber music.
The program features dance music by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Lully and Rameau from the 1720s, ’30s and ’40s, alongside works by Monteverdi and Purcell.
Harmonia presents an annual performance of *Messiah* as a long-standing Seattle holiday tradition, spanning over five decades. The concert aligns with seasonal customs like festive decorations and holiday scents, drawing consistent local attendance. The ensemble’s rendition remains a staple in the city’s classical music calendar during December.
Dec 2024The Seattle TimesNews article
Conductor William White highlights venue constraints for Harmonia, a Seattle-based orchestra and chorus. The group faces challenges due to its large stage requirements, limiting available performance spaces. As a beloved local institution, Harmonia seeks solutions to sustain its ambitious artistic vision despite logistical hurdles.
May 2024Post AlleyNews article
Harmonia Orchestra & Chorus premieres *Cassandra*, a world premiere opera by music director William White. The April 6 program also features works by Bernstein and Gershwin. Composer White and librettist Jillian White collaborated on the new piece, marking White’s largest work to date.
Apr 2024MEMETERIANews article
A memorial concert honors George Shangrow at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall. The event celebrates Shangrow’s contributions to the local music community. Performers and attendees gather to reflect on his legacy in classical music.
Oct 2010BroadwayWorld.comNews article
