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50 Years of Inspiration

In 1976, a group of Seattle musicians had a vision for a new orchestra. They wanted to play in a smaller ensemble where their individual talents could shine, explore exciting contemporary works and hidden gems of the past, and re-imagine familiar classics in a whole new light. Their collective inspiration led to the creation of Seattle’s longest-running chamber orchestra—and half a century later, the spark still burns bright.

Philharmonia Northwest honors our orchestra’s past while taking bold steps into the future. Our 2025-26 Season, “50 Years of Inspiration,” touches every corner of chamber orchestra repertoire from the last 250 years, showcasing new works and stunning guest artists from around the country and abroad. Together, we’ll explore Japan through the eyes of Gustav Holst, hear Mozart through the ears of Ravel and Tchaikovsky, read the letters of Georgia O’Keefe through a stunning setting by Pulitzer winner Kevin Puts, and much, much more.

Join us—we can’t wait to see you!

Concert 2: Inspired by Wonder
Children’s Concert
Sunday, November 23, 2025
@ 12PM (sensory-friendly)
& 2PM
Town Hall Seattle

Dave Beck, narrator
Michael Wheatley, conductor

John Williams, arr. Brubaker – Harry Potter Symphonic Suite
Benjamin Britten – The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

Concert 3: Inspiration from Above
Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 6, 2025 @ 3PM
Sunday, December 7 @ 3PM
Bastyr University Chapel

with Kirkland Choral Society
Michael Wheatley & Brennan Michaels, conductors

Various – Holiday choral music
Christopher Rouse – Karolju

Concert 4: Inspiration from Afar
Sunday, February 1, 2026 @ 2PM
Shorecrest PAC

Noémie Raymond, cello
Michael Wheatley, conductor

Gustav Holst – Japanese Suite
Bohuslav Martinů – Cello Concerto No. 1
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Idyll
Josef Suk – A Fairy Tale

Concert 5: Inspired by Amadeus
Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 2PM
Shorecrest PAC

Sandra Wright Shen, piano
Michael Wheatley, conductor

W.A. Mozart – Symphony No. 35 “Haffner”
Maurice Ravel – Piano Concerto in G major
P.I. Tchaikovsky – Suite No. 4 “Mozartiana”

Concert 6: Grant Us Peace
Sunday, April 26 @ 3PM
Northshore Concert Hall

with Kirkland Choral Society
Michael Wheatley & Brennan Michaels, conductors

Ernest Bloch – Winter-Spring
Vaughan Williams – Dona Nobis Pacem
Tarik O’Regan – Triptych

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