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Classics Northwest features
Brahms and Elgar: Romantic Masterpieces
and the
World Premiere - Chamber Version of
Visions of Humanity and Unity for America 250
September 12 and 13, 2026
August 2026
SPOKANE - Classics Northwest announces its first World Premiere of a piece. Visions of Humanity and Unity, during its Sept. 12 and 13 programming.
The piece will then be performed in orchestral version featuring Zuill Bailey, cello, by Spokane Symphony Orchestra, James Lowe, Music Director on Oct. 3 and 4. This piece is commissioned by a consortium for America 250 that includes Classics Northwest, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Fairbanks Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, South Carolina Philharmonic, Spokane Symphony, El Paso Pro Musica, Mesa Arts Center and the Sitka Music Festival. All performances will feature Zuill Bailey as cello soloist in both the chamber and orchestral versions.
The first chamber performance is by Classics Northwest. Composers of the piece are Mark O’Connor, Avner Dorman, Zhou Tien, Enrico Chapela, and Chanda Darcy.
Guest artists performing for Classics Northwest concerts in September include Yuriy Bekker, violin; Domonic Dousa, piano; Principal Strings from Spokane Symphony Orchestra – Mateusz Wolski, violin; Amanda Howard Phillips, violin; Nick Carper, viola; John Marshall, cello; and cellist Zuill Bailey, Classics Northwest Artistic Director. Bekker is Artistic Director of the Charleston S.C. Symphony and Dousa is a faculty member of the University of Texas at El Paso.
Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7 pm
Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. in Spokane
Yuriy Bekker, violin; Zuill Bailey, cello; Dominic Dousa, piano
Concerto Night
Brahms and Elgar: Romantic Masterpieces
Concerto for Cello and Piano in E minor, Op. 85 by Edward Elgar
Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, Op. 102 (Brahms Double) by Johannes Brahms
General Admission $55 - Students $10 (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concerto-night-brahms-and-elgar-romantic-masterpieces-tickets-1995375169847
Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3 pm
Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. in Spokane
World Premiere - Visions of Humanity and Unity featuring Zuill Bailey, cello, with
Mateusz Wolski, violin; Amanda Howard Phillips, violin; Nick Carper, viola, John Marshall, cello, Yuriy Bekker, violin, and Dominic Dousa, piano
Also on the program, Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughn Williams and works by legendary violinist, Fritz Kreisler.
General Admission $55 - Students $10 (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-premiere-for-america-250-visions-of-humanity-and-unity-tickets-1995392505699
Barrister Winery is an All-Ages Venue, and Students are welcomed.
Classics Northwest is changing how we experience classical music. Profoundly personal performances open doors to discover and deepen our relationship to music and one another. CNW cultivates the future of classics by showcasing both timeless masterworks and contemporary artists, encouraging innovative performances, and providing come-as-you-are moments in musical community. CNW is a year-round presenter with concerts in February, March, May, July, September, and December. Special musical events are scheduled throughout the year. Classics Northwest engages in the community with musical visits to retirement communities, hospitals, hospice settings and more along with Zuill in School educational enrichment programs in area schools.
Artistic Director Zuill Bailey, 2017 Triple Grammy Winner, is widely considered one of the premier cellists in the world. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought after and active cellists today. He is praised for his “virtuoso technique, strong, richly expressive tone and bold, individual manner of playing” (Gramophone Magazine.). Bailey, a top selling recording artist, music educator and award-winning musical innovator, is Artistic Director of music festivals in Texas, Alaska, and Arizona as well as Artistic Director of Classics Northwest in Spokane.
For information or to arrange an interview: gertrude@classicsnw.com.