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March Concerts

March 7 - 8, 2026

Classics Northwest presents the first concerts of 2026 on Saturday, March 7 at 5pm and Sunday, March 8 at 3pm, both at Barrister Winery in Spokane. The acclaimed London-based, Australian Pianist Piers Lane joins Classics Northwest Artistic Director Zuill Bailey for two programs. The 2026 guest appearance by Piers Lane marks his third Spokane visit with the last one being in 2017

In a Gramophone magazine review of pianist Piers Lane, Bryce Morrison wrote:“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane, whose playing is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity and scintillating brilliance.” Piers has performed in over forty countries with highlights including annual recitals in London’s Wigmore Hall and appearances at Carnegie Hall. In England, where Piers has written and performed over one hundred programs for the BBC, at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Birthday honors, he was named as Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to his country. www.pierslane.com

Saturday, March 7 · 5:00 pm · Spokane, WA

Concert at Barrister Winery, 1213 W Railroad Avenue, Spokane

Zuill Bailey, cello, with Piers Lane, piano

Romantic Echoes – Schubert and Mendelssohn

Schubert Impromptu in G-flat Major, D.899, No. 3
Schubert Sonata in D Major, D 850
Mendelssohn Variations Concertantes
Mendelssohn Sonata in D Major

General Admission $45.
Students $10. (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)

Sunday, March 8 · 3:00 pm · Spokane, WA

Concert at Barrister Winery, 1213 W Railroad Avenue, Spokane

Zuill Bailey, cello, with Piers Lane, piano

Dreams of Chopin

Pieces from Chopin’s Ballet, Les Sylphides

Polonaise in A, Op. 40, No. 1
Nocturne in F, Op. 15, No. 1
Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op. 50, No. 2
Nocturne in A-flat, Op. 32, No. 2
Waltz in G-flat, Op. 70, No. 1
Mazurka in D, Op. 33, No. 2
Mazurka in C, Op. 67, No. 3
Tarantelle, Op. 43
Prelude in A, Op. 28, No. 7
Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64, No. 2
Valse Brillante in E-flat, Op. 18

Chopin Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 65

General Admission $45.
Students $10. (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)

May Concerts

May 16 - 17, 2026

String Celebrations with Zuill Bailey and Friends Showcase Intimacy of the Sextet Sound.

Members of the Balourdet String Quartet, Angela Bae, violin; Justin DeFilippis, violin; Benjamin Zannoni, viola; Russell Houston, cello, (currently doing a residency in Seattle) 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.

Saturday, May 16 · 7:00 pm · Spokane, WA

Concert at Barrister Winery, 1213 W Railroad Avenue, Spokane

Members of the Balourdet String Quartet, Nick Carper, viola, and Zuill Bailey, cello

Lyrical Romance

Johannes Brahms String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18
Other pieces to be announced

General Admission $45
Students $10 (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)

Sunday, May 17 · 3:00 pm · Spokane, WA

Concert at Barrister Winery, 1213 W Railroad Avenue, Spokane

Members of the Balourdet String Quartet, Nick Carper, viola, and Zuill Bailey, cello

From A Summer in Florence

Pyotr Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence
Other pieces to be announced

General Admission $45
Students $10 (Student tickets only sold at the concert.)