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Classics Northwest Concerts in May 2026
April 2026
SPOKANE - Classics Northwest will present concerts on Saturday, May 16 at 7pm and Sunday, May 17 at 3pm, both at Barrister Winery in Spokane.
String Celebrations with Zuill Bailey and Friends Showcase Intimacy of the Sextet Sound
Saturday, May 16 at 7:00pm
Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. in Spokane
Members of the Balourdet String Quartet, Nick Carper, viola, and Zuill Bailey, cello
Lyrical Romance
Eleanor Alberga Quartet No .2
Pyotr Tchaikovsky Andante Cantabile from String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11
Johannes Brahms String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18
General Admission $45; Students $10 (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lyrical-romance-string-celebration-with-zuill-bailey-and-friends-tickets-1984161391133
Sunday, May 17 at 3:00pm
Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. in Spokane
From A Summer in Florence
Members of the Balourdet String Quartet, Nick Carper, viola, and Zuill Bailey, cello
Amy Beach Quartet for Strings in One Movement, Op. 89
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95
Pyotr Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence, String Sextet in D minor, Op. 70
General Admission $45; Students $10 (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-a-summer-in-florence-zuill-bailey-and-friends-celebrate-strings-tickets-1984195266455
Barrister Winery is an All-Ages Venue, and Students are welcomed.
About The Guest Artists
Members of the Balourdet String Quartet, Angela Bae, violin; Justin DeFilippis, violin; Benjamin Zannoni, viola; Russell Houston, cello, join Spokane’s Nick Carper, viola; and Zuill Bailey, cello, for a Celebration of Strings featuring two masterful sextets. These musicians, all known for their lush golden tones, will bring audiences two thrilling programs of insight and inspiration in these concerts. The Balourdet Quartet performed for Classics Northwest in April of 2025 in two highly praised performances.
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.