CLASSICAL
by Bruce Reid


THURSDAY 7/20

QUIET MUSIC NIGHT--The title seems odd for works for solo drum, but that's what Greg Campbell is playing. The soothing tones of the koto, even a group of them, seems more appropriate to the adjective; led by virtuoso Elizabeth Falconer, I can't imagine the Taka Koto Ensemble will fall much below her high standards. Also quietly introspective in its own radical way is the music of Christian Wolff, of whom an unspecified selection will be performed. CoCA, 65 Cedar St, 728-1980, 8:30 pm, $7.


FRIDAY 7/21

SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL--The recital portion of the evening consists of two pieces for the rumbling duo of cello and double bass (Bion Tsang and Barry Lieberman, respectively) from Rossini and Boccherini; without having heard either I'm guessing they're witty and lyrical. The concert kicks off with Mendelssohn's Sextet for Piano and Strings, Op. 110, followed by Ives' Trio (one of his smoother confections, though still rambunctious stuff), and Beethoven's String Quartet in C sharp, Op. 131. Lakeside School, 14050 First Ave NE, 283-8808 or 292-ARTS, 7 pm, $25-$32 general, $15 students.


SATURDAY 7/22

KRONOS QUARTET--The American quartet for contemporary music (worldwide, you've just got to give the title to the Arditti) come bearing the music of Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Yes, Kronos' latest self-congratulatory CD jumped into the World Music waters only a decade after everybody else had gotten tired of it. Still, the group has chops in spades, and if you simply must have music written by a receiver of arts grants, a new piece by Terry Riley is on the menu. Meany Hall, UW campus, 1 pm, 543-4880, $28 general, $20 students/seniors.


MONDAY 7/24

SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL--Tonight offers probably the best lineup of this summer's series. At the recital, Wendy Chen tackles Janácek's directly emotive On the Overgrown Path collection for piano. The concert proper features a nice variety of tunes, all hallmarked by classical restraint: Haydn's Trio in G, "Gypsy"; Beethoven's Sonata for Violin and Piano in C, Op. 30, No. 2; and Martin's warm Quintet for Piano and Strings. Lakeside School, 14050 First Ave NE, 283-8808 or 292-ARTS, 7 pm, $15 students/$25-$32 general.


WEDNESDAY 7/26

SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL--With only one concert left to go, the masterpieces are coming pretty thick. After Sarah Carter and Craig Sheppard's recital performance of Franck's Sonata for Cello and Piano comes Beethoven's Trio in E flat, Op. 70, No. 2, Lutoslawski's restless, tragic Partita for Violin and Piano (contrary to the SCMF's program notes, the composer hasn't been one of the "greatest living composers" since February, 1994), and Mendelssohn's stunning, ghostly Octet in E flat, Op. 20. Lakeside School, 14050 First Ave NE, 7 pm, 283-8808 or 292-ARTS, $15 students/$25-$32 general.

SEATTLE SYMPHONY CHORALE--Sing along to Rachmaninoff's Vespers, if you dare--its ethereal majesty requires better than most pickup singers can provide, but if you're game, go to. St. Mark's Cathedral, 2145 10th Ave E, 215-4734, 7 pm, $8.


RADIO SHOWS
by Megan Seling


THURSDAY 7/20

THIS WEEK IN FILM--Hear what Rus Thompson has to say about new film releases in the Northwest so you can avoid wasting money on a bad movie this weekend. Maybe this week he'll review Disney's the Kid. That sure looks like a winner! KBCS 91.3 FM, 10:30 am & 7:30 pm.


FRIDAY 7/21

RHONA AT NIGHT--Rhona really annoys me. I don't like her voice, I don't like her advice, and the people that call are dull and ask stupid questions. Why you would want to listen to this, I just don't know. 100.7 KQBZ FM, 7 pm.


SATURDAY 7/22

THE LIVE ROOM--They're described as "layered, moody, and pensive pop." To find out exactly what that's supposed to sound like, switch your dial over to 90.3 FM and hear Seattle's Had play live in KCMU's studio. KCMU 90.3 FM, 8 pm.

SONARCHY RADIO--After you heard some of that pensive pop, stay tuned to hear "decks, voices, and a mini-disc player in an original hiphop style." Whatever that means. KCMU 90.3 FM, 11 pm.

E TOWN--E Town focuses on music and environmental news, with weekly guests. This week's guest happens to be the very attractive Chris Isaak. If only it were television instead of radio. KBCS 91.3 FM, 4 pm.


TUESDAY 7/25

TOMORROW'S STARS TODAY--Do you have some original music you want to share with the world? Well here's your chance to share it with the greater Seattle area, anyway. Every Tuesday night, KCED dedicates three hours to playing music that Seattle musicians send in. Listen to your competition tonight, and then run to the Great Music Company, the Matrix Coffee House, or the Red Dawg Brewpup and pick up an application so you can have your own taste of fame next week. KCED 91.3 FM, 7 pm.

 

REGIONAL MUSIC

KEB' MO', CATIE CURTIS: Fri July 21, Oregon Zoo Amphitheatre, Portland

JOSE FELICIANO: Fri July 21, Oregon Garden, Portland

SONIC YOUTH, JIM O'ROURKE: Fri July 21, Roseland Theater, Portland

NO DOUBT, LIT, BLACK EYED PEAS: Sat July 22, Portland Meadows, Portland

TENACIOUS D, WAN SANTO CONDO: Sat July 22, Roseland Theater, Portland

THE MISFITS: Sun July 23, Roseland Theater, Portland

KISS, SKID ROW, TED NUGENT: Mon July 24, Rose Garden Arena, Portland

CATHERINE WHEEL, TRACY BONHAM: Tues July 25, Paradigm, Portland

WILCO, SALLY TIMMS: Wed July 26, Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC