Join us for our 2025-26 season’s opening concert, Revolution! Experience an evening of powerful music as the concert opens with Uprising, a bold and exhilarating new work by contemporary composer Florence Anna Maunders—an electrifying piece that pulses with energy and innovation. Then, journey into the grandeur of the romantic era with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, the monumental "Eroica," celebrated for its heroic spirit, emotional depth, and revolutionary impact. This thrilling program bridges the modern and the timeless, promising a night of inspiration, intensity, and musical brilliance.

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Revolution

Meridian Playground

Washington Hall

Join us on Friday, June 13th, 6:00pm at Town Hall for a unique play-along event. NOCCO musicians will be rehearsing and performing Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 “Paris” with members of the community! Anyone is welcome to participate as a performer or audience member. You will get unique insight into how our orchestra works collaboratively to listen and play together without a conductor.

10th Anniversary Celebration

Town Hall Seattle

The final concert of NOCCO’s 10th Anniversary Season kicks off with Florence Anna Maunders’ exhilarating and avant-garde contemporary work, Badder Gyrations. Following is Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto, FP 93, a piece featuring dramatics contrasts from dark, intense passages to moments of whimsical charm. Become enveloped by the powerful resonance of the magnificent organs at Seattle First Baptist Church and Blessed Sacrament Church. Finally, the performance will conclude with Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 6, D.589, highlighting NOCCO’s joyful energy with its lyrical melodies and elegant classical forms, and providing a delightful and uplifting finale to the 2024 - 2025 Concert Season.

REVEL

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Seattle First Baptist Church

NOCCO’s February concerts begin with Felix Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, a whimsical and enchanting piece that will transport you into the magical world of Shakespeare's play with its sparkling melodies and vibrant orchestration. Following this piece will be an undoubtedly riveting and virtuosic performance by the winner of NOCCO’s 2024 Concerto Competition, Maia Nemes, performing Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G major. Finally, the concert concludes with Louise Farrenc's Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35, a compelling work that exemplifies her prowess as a 19th-century composer. Farrenc's Symphony No. 2 is noted for its structural clarity, melodic inventiveness, and the seamless integration of classical form with Romantic expressiveness, showcasing her unique voice in the symphonic tradition.

Illuminate

Rainier Arts Center

NOCCO’s 10th Anniversary Season continues with music from around the globe, spanning nearly 350 years! Opening with Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber's Battalia à 10, the orchestra will paint a vivid and innovative depiction of a 17th-century battle that will captivate with its imaginative techniques and lively rhythms. Following is Viet Cuong's Extra(ordinarily) Fancy, a contemporary piece featuring two oboe soloists. Oboists, Janet Putnam and Bhavani Kotha will delight you with this piece’s playful energy, intricate textures, and unexpected twists. Australian composer Peggy Glanville-Hicks' Sinfonia da Pacifica provides a serene and reflective contrast, drawing inspiration from the Pacific region and enveloping the audience in its exotic and tranquil melodies. Finally, Mozart's Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385 'Haffner', a work known for its brisk and joyful character brings the concert to a triumphant close.

Eccentricities

Mount Baker Community Club

NOCCO’s 10th Anniversary Season opens with Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, a dynamic and vibrant reimagining of the national anthem that seamlessly blends elements of jazz, classical, and African American spirituals, creating a powerful and contemporary statement. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis follows. This lush and evocative piece will envelope you in its rich harmonies and serene, meditative string textures. The performance will conclude with Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, where the interplay between the solo violin and viola, supported by the orchestra, showcases Mozart's masterful ability to balance elegance and emotional depth. Soloists Elisa Barston (violin) and Susan Gulkis Assadi (viola) will leave you in awe with their technical prowess and expressive sensitivity.

Captivate

Immerse yourself in an enchanting musical experience as this concert unfolds, presenting a diverse musical tapestry. The performance commences with Reena Esmail's evocative Teen Murti, a fusion of Eastern and Western musical elements that delicately intertwine, resonating with emotional depth and cultural richness. Ruth Gipps' Wind Sinfonietta follows, a dynamic showcase of wind instruments that paints a vivid sonic landscape, effortlessly shifting from playful exuberance to contemplative introspection. The concert reaches its pinnacle with Mozart's Symphony No. 39, a testament to Classical elegance and brilliance, as intricate melodies and spirited rhythms interlace. This evening promises a captivating journey through diverse musical realms, captivating the senses and leaving an indelible impression of harmonious creativity.

Collide

TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space

Dive into a realm of musical diversity at this concert experience where musical landscapes converge across time and emotion. Dmitri Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony Op. 110 sets the tone with its poignant introspection, a distilled exploration of human struggle and resilience rendered through intricate chamber textures. Following this, Ecstatic Science by Missy Mazzoli takes the stage, intertwining electronic elements with the orchestra, creating a sonic tapestry that explores the boundaries of sound and innovation, inviting the audience into a realm of sonic experimentation. The performance ends with Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 104, infusing the atmosphere with classical elegance and grandeur, evoking a sense of spirited journey through the composer's intricate craftsmanship and vibrant melodies. This concert weaves a rich tapestry of emotions and eras, leaving the audience enthralled by the wide array of musical expression.

Fracture

Experience an evening of orchestral brilliance with a program that spans centuries of musical innovation. The concert opens with George Frideric Handel’s Water Music Suite No. 1, a regal masterpiece brimming with baroque elegance. Contemporary composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad’s Quark Dances—a dynamic and imaginative work that fuses science and sound—adds a bold, modern voice to the evening. Finally, the program culminates with Benjamin Britten’s Les Illuminations, a luminous and evocative song cycle that brings Rimbaud’s vivid poetry to life through Britten’s expressive, shimmering orchestration. Don’t miss this captivating journey through time and tone.

Radiance

Join us for a vibrant evening of orchestral discovery and youthful brilliance. The concert opens with Cindy Cox’s Dreaming a world's edge, a richly textured and imaginative soundscape that explores the boundaries between the real and the surreal. Next, we spotlight the rising talent of tomorrow with a performance by NOCCO’s 2025 Concerto Competition Winner—an exciting opportunity to witness a gifted young soloist take center stage. The evening concludes with the energetic charm and classical elegance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1, a remarkable early work that showcases the composer’s precocious genius. This program promises inspiration, innovation, and unforgettable music-making.

Origins

Immerse yourself in a concert of vivid color, rhythmic vitality, and sweeping sonic landscapes. The evening begins with Pierre Mercure’s Kaleidoscope, a dazzling orchestral showpiece that lives up to its name with ever-shifting textures and vibrant energy. Next, experience the bold and expressive voice of Adolphus Hailstork in his powerful and lyrical Symphony No. 1, a compelling work that bridges American musical traditions with classical form. The program concludes with a fresh take on a timeless masterpiece: Claude Debussy’s La mer, arranged by Marlijn Helder, offering a new perspective on this impressionist masterpiece that captures the ever-changing moods of the sea. This program promises a captivating journey through imagination, expression, and the elemental power of music.

North Corner Chamber Orchestra

13 - 14 Dec, 2025

Radiance

7 - 8 Mar, 2026

Origins

23 - 24 May, 2026

Prismatic

25 - 26 Oct, 2025

Revolution

Jun 13, 2025

10th Anniversary Celebration

North Corner Chamber Orchestra