Live music of all genres and styles, from classical to avant garde. Looking to book a musician or band for a gig? Check out our Artist Roster to find their information or contact the local musician’s union for recommendations.
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony will pair 16 brilliant, iconic Looney Tunes projected on the big screen while their original classically-infused Carl Stalling scores are played live by the Spokane Symphony, conducted by Emmy Award-winning conductor George Daugherty.
Transport yourself to the heart of New York City, where the lights shine bright and music never stops — Broadway. From the iconic melodies of Phantom of the Opera to the new classics of Wicked, experience the thrill of hearing your favorite show tunes brought to life by the Spokane Symphony and Broadway Stars.
This year we delight in music made famous by Spokane’s favorite friend, with holiday classics from Bing Crosby and other classics. Bing’s nephew Howard Crosby joins us to share memories and lead a Bing Crosby sing-a-long, and Singer Jake Bergevin returns with his smooth vocals.
The Spokane Jazz Orchestra joins the Spokane Symphony in a tribute to the USA and its armed forces with an evening of classic and contemporary American songs.
Step into the golden age of jazz and swing, where America’s first ladies of song — including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Lena Horne — ruled the stage. Carmen Bradford, a superstar jazz singer and charismatic storyteller, brings to life the legendary women who changed the face of music.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Spokane Expo ’74 with music played that season by the Spokane Symphony.
This program explores political leadership and debate, starting with music by Ethel Smyth, a prominent women’s rights campaigner. Glenn Dicterow, long-time concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic and mentor of our concertmaster Mateusz Wolski, performed Serenade many times with Bernstein himself conducting.
Sandeep Das, a virtuoso on the Indian tabla drums, leads a prolific international musical career characterized by tradition, innovation, and a passion for spreading love and joy. He joins leading conductor James Ross for an evening of propulsive rhythm.
Fifty years ago, humanity broadcasted a powerful message from our solar system into the unknown containing information about humanity and earth. We celebrate this “Arecibo Message” with music that has been performed in or sent into space alongside the spectacular Voyager Concerto by Academy Award-winning composer, Dario Marianelli.
We welcome rising star Holly Hyun Choe to the podium as she leads the orchestra through works of drama and warmth with her unstoppable energy and charisma.
Joined by the Spokane Symphony Chorale, we steer for deep waters with Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony. Hovhaness weaves whale song recordings with the orchestra to capture the epic majesty of our planet’s largest creatures, performed with beautiful video footage in the background to make what you head come alive.
Beloved by Spokane, conductor Morihiko Nakahara returns with a program of romantic passions. Amy Beach is the composer of the first published symphony by an American woman, weaving old-world folk songs into symphonic form. Mozart’s beautiful 1785 piano concerto is often used in films—you’ve heard it in Superman Returns, The Spy Who Loved Me, and Elvira Madigan—giving the music its unofficial nickname.
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