Calendar - Classics NW

September Concerts

September 12 - 13, 2026

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.

Barrister Winery is an All-Ages Venue, and Students are welcome

Concerto Night - Brahms and Elgar: Romantic Masterpieces

Saturday, September 12 · 7:00 pm · Spokane, WA

Concert at Barrister Winery, 1213 W Railroad Avenue, Spokane

Yuriy Bekker, violin; Zuill Bailey, cello; Dominic Dousa, piano

An evening of lush, Romantic Masterpieces by Brahms and Elgar with Yuriy Bekker, violin; Zuill Bailey, cello; Domonic Dousa, piano.

Welcome to Romantic Masterpieces!

Don't miss this unforgettable experience. Edward Elgar's Concerto for Cello and Piano in E minor, Op. 85 and Johannes Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello In A minor, Op. 102 (Brahms Double Concerto)

General Admission $55
Students $10 (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)

World Premiere for America 250 - Visions of Humanity and Unity

Sunday, September 13 · 3:00 pm · Spokane, WA

Concert at Barrister Winery, 1213 W Railroad Avenue, Spokane

Zuill Bailey, cello, with Mateusz Wolski, violin; Amanda Howard Phillips, violin; Nick Carper, viola, John Marshall, cello, Yuriy Bekker, violin, and Dominic Dousa, piano

Celebrate the World Premiere of a Chamber Music Version America 250 - Visions of Humanity and Unity, a celebration like no other!

Don't Miss the World Premiere for America 250 - Visions of Humanity and Unity!

Celebrating the spirit of Unity and Humanity with this commission!d piece. Join this unveiling to add another, new layer to CNW's programs that inspire and connect us all. It's a perfect chance to gather together, experience something special, and be part of musical history in the making.

Also on the program, Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughn Williams and works by legendary violinist, Fritz Kreisler.