Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra

05/16/2026

Join us at Downtown Art Walk this Friday, May 22 at 7:30pm for a special gallery performance featuring the Glass House String Quartet, part of our Secret Chamber Music series! Titled "Blueprint," this program features beloved quartets of Haydn and Ravel alongside Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw's "Plan and Elevation" and "Entr'acte."

All tickets are $40, and include a hosted beverage. Learn more and purchase:
https://www.smcomusic.org/events/2026/5/22/secret-chamber-music-at-downtown-art-walk

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“Blueprint” Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte Caroline Shaw: Plan and Elevation: The Grounds of Dumbarton Oaks Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in D major, Op. 64 No. 5 “The Lark” Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major Glass House String Quartet Tickets and More Information

05/13/2026

Announcing $5 tickets to the beauty of Ravel, Fauré, and Boulanger this Friday! Use code SPRING at checkout, today and tomorrow only.
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/smco-7/hymn-to-the-sun-smco-and-emerald-ensemble

05/04/2026

🌤 Celebrate spring with the magic of Fauré's Pavane, Ravel's Mother Goose Suite, and stunning choral works by Lili Boulanger when mezzo-soprano Melissa Plagemann and the Emerald Ensemble join SMCO onstage on May 15!

SMCO is joined by the acclaimed singers of the Emerald Ensemble for the first time in a special performance highlighting beautiful music by French composers. The warmth of Ravel's popular Mother Goose Suite and magic of Fauré's famous Pavane are complemented by the brilliance of two choral works by

12/30/2025

We are tremendously saddened to hear of the passing of Rafael Howell Flores, after a long battle with cancer. Rafael's positive spirit was infectious, and his kindness and musical gifts were well-known throughout our community. Our deepest condolences are with Rafael's family. Please take note of upcoming events: Rafael's Funeral Service on January 9, 2026 and his Celebration of Life on April 18, 2026.