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January 23 – February 1, 2026

Winter Festival 2026

Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall

Chamber Music Across Centuries

Experience the magic of live chamber music this winter as Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival brings together 32 world-renowned classical musicians for unforgettable performances. Featuring works by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Dvořák, and more, each concert offers breathtaking artistry in the intimate setting of Nordstrom Recital Hall. Join us for an inspiring celebration of classical music this winter.

The 2026 Winter Festival is generously sponsored by Ned and Dana Laird.

Week 1

Beethoven, Beach, Schubert

Friday | 7:30 PMNordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall

Kodály, Mozart, Dohnányi

Saturday | 7:30 PMNordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall

Mozart, Prokofiev, Dvorák

Sunday | 2:00 PMNordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall

Week 2

Brandenburg ConcertosFriday | 7:30 PMNordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall

Biber, Mozart, Schubert, Ravel

Saturday | 7:30 PMNordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall

Beethoven, Chausson, Dvorák

Sunday | 2:00 PMNordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall

Our Sponsors

The 2026 Winter Festival is generously sponsored by Ned and Dana Laird.

The Virtual Concert Hall is generously sponsored by Diana K. Carey.

The 2025-2026 Season is generously sponsored by Dave and Amy Fulton.

Meet the Composers

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Amy Beach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber

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Ernest Chausson

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Ernő Dohnányi

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Antonín Dvorák

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Zoltán Kodály

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Sergei Prokofiev

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Maurice Ravel

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Franz Schubert