Congratulations are in order to Philharmonia Northwest bassoonists Michael Murray and Sarah Peniston, flutist Sara Jolivet, and contrabassonist Michel Jolivet for winning Classical KING FM 98.1's National Anthem Contest—on SAXOPHONE! Their quartet, The BiSaxuals, will play The Star-Spangled Banner ahead of this Sunday's Mariners game. Well done!! ⚾️🇺🇸🎷 (fb)

Philharmonia Northwest's 50th season is here! Join us as we honor the musicians and community who've held our orchestra's spark for the past half century, while taking bold steps into the future. Our 2025-26 Season, “50 Years of Inspiration,” touches every corner of chamber orchestra repertoire from the last 250 years, showcasing new works and stunning guest artists from around the country and abroad. Together we’ll explore Japan through the eyes of Gustav Holst, hear Mozart through the ears of Ravel and Tchaikovsky, read the letters of Georgia O’Keefe through a stunning setting by Pulitzer winner Kevin Puts, and much, much more. Subscriptions on sale now at https://philharmonianw.org/ (fb)