One of the Northwest's premier chamber music concert series featuring an array of world-class performance.

Schedule of Events

August 13, 2022

2:00PM - Glorious Classics at Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden

Mozart Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, K. 493
Carl Frühling Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano in A minor, Op. 40
Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115

The Olympic Music Festival returns to Port Townsend after 2 virtual seasons with a thrilling in-person program featuring Mozart's operatic Piano Quartet in E-flat major and two chamber music works featuring star clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein. Brahms wrote his nostalgic Clarinet Quintet for clarinetist Richard Mühfeld, who inspired the composer to emerge from retirement and write a series of chamber music works for the instrument. Reminiscent of Brahms and Schumann, Austrian composer Carl Frühling's Trio was published in 1925 and is a rarely heard treasure of the clarinet chamber music repertoire.

This concert is generously sponsored by Earll & Rena Murman

August 14, 2022

2:00PM - Bohemian Romances at Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden

Bohemian Romances
Schumann Märchenerzählungen for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano, Op. 132
Josef Suk Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 1
Dvo?ák Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81

The music of Boehmia, or the Czech Republic as it is known today, evokes a rustic romantic charm that audiences love. From Dvo?ák's masterfully lyrical Piano Quintet to Josef Suk's fiery Piano Quartet, this program is a tribute to the songs and dances that have made this area of the world an inspiration to musicians for generations.

This concert is generously sponsored by Herb & Kathe Cook

August 20, 2022

2:00PM - Beethoven, Brahms, & Bloch at Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden

Beethoven Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 16
Ernest Bloch Piano Quintet No. 1 (1923)
Brahms String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 111

Beethoven's only mature piano quartet is based on his quintet for piano and winds, which was a nod to Mozart's sublime composition for the same instrumentation years earlier. The Swiss born American composer Ernest Bloch is most famous for bringing the mystic colors of Jewish music to the concert stage and his Piano Quintet No. 1 is a monumental composition that could be a precursor and influence to the film scores of the legendary films of the 1950s. Brahms wrote his String Quintet in G major as his final composition before retiring at the height of his powers. The composition pushes each instrument to their limits as uses the sound of five parts to imitate a full orchestra.

This concert is generously sponsored by Thornburgh Insurance Agency

August 21, 2022

2:00PM - Intimate Letters at Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden

Haydn Piano Trio in F-sharp minor, Hob. XV:26
Mendelssohn String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80
BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26

Explore some of the most personal works written by three titans of chamber music. Haydn was the father of the piano trio and his work written in the rare key of F-sharp minor evokes the drama later heard in the music of his student Ludwig van Beethoven. Felix Mendelssohn wrote his String Quartet in F minor as he grieved the unexpected death of his beloved sister Fanny. Johannes Brahms wrote his Piano Quartet in A major with an astonishing symphonic scale paired with some of his most personal and lyrical melodies.

This concert is generously sponsored by Thornburgh Insurance Agency

August 25, 2022

3:00PM - Free Education at The Palindrome

Young People's Concert with Gardenmusic (Age 10+)

GardenMusic Education Director Gabriel Globus-Hoenich leads a special Free one-hour long performance for young people age 10 and up. Audience members will learn about the artist's lives, how they mastered their instruments, and the electric power of live music! In addition to the performance, there will be an opportunity for an interactive Q&A immediately following the performance.

This concert is generously sponsored by Anonymous

Free Admission—Reservations Required

August 27 & 28, 2022

2:00PM - Midsummer Gala at The Palindrome

Gardenmusic At The Palindrome

John Williams Medley from Legendary Film Scores (arr. GardenMusic)

Other Works To Be Announced From The Stage

GardenMusic has wowed Olympic Music Festival audiences for years and this summer, they return for our Midsummer Gala featuring a thrilling transcription of film scores by legendary composer John Williams! Don't miss this incredible group of artists as they share an eclectic mix of new compositions with influences from multiple genres including Jazz, bluegrass, Latin, and other styles!

This concert is generously sponsored by Anonymous

August 28, 2022

10:30AM - Free Education Event at The Palindrome

Children's Concert with Gardenmusic (All Ages)

The Olympic Music Festival's annual Children's Concert is BACK! GardenMusic presents a special one-hour educational performance for kids of all ages that will inspire the mind and touch the heart. Musical selections are weaved together by a story that explores the power of friendship, teamwork, and art.

This concert is generously sponsored by Anonymous

Free Admission—Reservations Required

September 3, 2022

2:00PM - Transcendent Beethoven at Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden

Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1
Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97 "Archduke"

Experience three of Beethoven's most soul searching works in one afternoon. From the lyrical beauty of his Violin Sonata in A major to the terror and spirituality of his final piano sonata, and the power of his famous "Archduke" trio, this is a Beethoven festival weekend you won't want to miss!

This concert is generously sponsored by Dick & Anne Schneider

September 4, 2022

2:00PM - Folk Inspirations at Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden

Kodály Serenade for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 12
DVO?ÁK Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90 "Dumky"
Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

Folk music has often served as a major source of inspiration for classical composers throughout history. This program features works inspired by Czech and Hungarian folk music, including Dvo?ák's beloved "Dumky" trio and the powerful Piano Quintet in F minor by Brahms.

This concert is generously sponsored by Dick & Anne Schneider

September 10 & 11, 2022

2:00PM - Season Finale: Piano Extravaganza at Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden

Season Finale: Piano Extravaganza!
Haydn Fantasy in C major, Hob. XVII:4
Mozart Sonata for Piano, Four Hands in F major, K. 497
Delphine von Schauroth Selections from Songs Without Words, Op. 18
Mendelssohn Andante and Allegro Brillant for Piano, Four Hands in A major, Op. 92
Debussy Hommage à Haydn
Michael Stephen Brown Etude-Fantasy on the name of Haydn (2020)
Ravel Menuet sur le nom de Haydn
Ravel Une Barque sur l'Ocean & Alborada del Gracioso from Miroirs
Ravel Rhapsody Espagnole (arr. Ravel for Piano, Four Hands)

The Olympic Music Festival's 2022 season comes to a close with a thrilling season finale! Join pianists Michael Stephen Brown and OMF Artistic Director Julio Elizalde as they perform works for solo and duo piano including Mendelssohn's finger-busting Andante and Allegro Brillant and Ravel's mesmerizing Rhapsody Espagnole.

Date: August 13-September 10 & 11, 2022

Locations:
The Palindrome, 1893 South Jacob Miller Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Fort Worden Wheeler Theater, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368

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