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The 2009-2010 Winter in the Valley Concert Series promises to be spectacular. Theater staff are working to book some fantastic perfomances. Take a look at the past season's performers to get an idea of the quality you can expect in the upcoming season. Bookmark this page and check back for an updated list of performances. Enjoy year-round arts and entertainment in Yakima Valley wine country.
Biava String Quartet
classical music ensemble
One of today's most exciting young american string quartets! Winner of the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and top prizes at the Premio Borciani and London International competitions, the Quartet has established an enthusiastic following in the United States and abroad, impressing audiences with its sensitive artistry and communicative powers. The members of the Biava String Quartet, violinists Austin Hartman and Hyunsu Ko, and violinist Mary Persin, and cellist Jason Calloway, presently hold the Lisa Arnold Quartet Residency at the Juilliard School.
Trio Voronezh
world music
Just in time for the Holidays, the Trio Voronezh featuring a winsome trio of Russians playing the domro (mandolin), the bakal (button accordion) and the bass balailaika return to The Seasons.
A highlight of past seasons, they bring comic intensity, amazing facility and a staggering breadth of musical styles. This is a terrific show for the whole family and kicks off our Holiday programming in style.
Terry Evans
rhythm & blues
Don’t GET the Blues for the Holidays... LISTEN to them. From one of the most charismatic and unique performers in the world. This is a return visit by one of the most popular acts of last year’s schedule. If you haven’t seen him perform, you owe yourself a holiday treat.
The Jazz Nutcracker and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker
presented by Central Washington's Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra
Central Washington University Orchestra & Central Washington University Jazz Band Present The Nutcracker... Two Faces
At last! Side by side on the same stage: the dazzling Piotr Tchaikovsky and the elegant Duke Ellington (with his swinging sidekick, Billy Strayhorn). See the Central Washington Orchestra and Jazz Band present two perennial holiday favorites together.
Tingstad & Rumble
new age folk music
The Grammy award winning duo returns to The Seasons for a Holiday Special featuring their own tunes and other tunes of the Season. Just this year they were in the running for a Grammy again for their most recent album, so their quality and output continues unabated. They got their start with an album called "The Gift," now a Holiday Classic. Come welcome them back to Yakima and celebrate the season with new songs.
A Baroque Christmas
New Years Eve YVCC Salsa Band and Dennis Klaus Big Band
Two big bands of local fame duke it out for dominance. Find our dance floor for all out salsa. Join us for salsa and swing dancing lessons all night. Champagne & munchies with appetizers & Northwest Wines available at our refreshment bar.
Blue Note 70th Anniversary
featuring Bill Charlap, Ravi Coltrane, Peter Bernstein, Nicholas Payton, Peter Washington and Steve Wilson $30
Carrie Rodriguez
female alternative country vocalist
Peruvian Jazz ensemble
world influenced jazz
Steven Beus
piano recital


