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Arts writing by Thomas May

A Fresh ‘Appalachian Spring’ Closes Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Party

James Ehnes and colleagues in Appalachian Spring; photo © Jena Poppe

And thus ends what Seattle Chamber Music Society bills as “the world’s largest chamber music party” – some thoughts for Bachtrack on the final concert of the 2026 Summer Festival:

The final concert of Seattle Chamber Music Society’s 2026 Summer Festival capped an unusually eventful stretch. Owing to summer renovations at Benaroya Hall, its usual venue, the organisation found a number of alternate spaces to perform in, while also expanding its reach through free events in parks and other public spaces across the region…


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