Music has the remarkable power to transport us—to distant places, unforgettable moments, and the deepest corners of our imagination. This season, Philharmonia Northwest invites you to experience stories told not with words, but through sound. From acts of courage and playful mystery to breathtaking landscapes, timeless reflections, and the unforgettable scores of epic films, Sound and Story celebrates music’s extraordinary ability to move us, inspire us, and remind us of our shared humanity.
The Art of Defiance: October 3 at 2pm
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
Sandra Wright Shen, piano
Michael Wheatley, conductor
Sneaky with Snicket (Children’s Concert): November 15
12pm: Sensory Friendly
2pm: General Audience
Town Hall Seattle
Lisa Bergman, narrator
Michael Wheatley, conductor
Noël & Nowell (Holiday Concert): December 5 & 6 at 3pm
Bastyr University Chapel
with Kirkland Choral Society
Of Windmills & Visions: February 14 at 1pm
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
Andy Liang, violin
Sayaka Kokubo, viola
Eric Han, cello
Michael Wheatley, conductor
Where the Earth Breathes: April 4 at 2pm
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
Ellaina Lewis, soprano
Michael Wheatley, conductor
Light & Memory: April 24 at 3pm
Venue TBA
with Kirkland Choral Society
Blockbuster: Music from Epic Cinema (Pops Concert): May 23 at 2pm
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
Soren Hamm, saxophone
Michael Wheatley, conductor
