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Tekla Cunningham, violin
Henry Lebedinsky, harpsichord & organ
Joanna Blendulf, viola da gamba

What makes art timeless? Is it its ability to engage the entire spectrum of our emotions, or its power to meet us where we are and change us for the better? Like the works of Shakespeare, the music of Heinrich Biber is both earthy and sublime, tuneful and transcendent. It aspires to the sacred yet is not afraid to dance in the pub, and is ablaze with virtuosity and innovation.

Leave the world behind and journey with baroque violinist Tekla Cunningham, viola da gamba player Joanna Blendulf, and organist/harpsichordist Henry Lebedinsky into the world of Biber and his 17th century Austrian contemporaries (Albertini, Froberger, Schmelzer, and Erlebach), a musical feast for all the senses and a balm for the soul. Feel the resonance of two beautiful and rare violins – a Venetian violin from 1746 by Sanctus Seraphim, and a 1720s violin piccolo from Tyrol.

 
Tickets:

2024-2025 Concert Series: Violinist Tekla Cunningham & Friends - Music by Biber – Saturday, March 1, 2025 – 8:00 pm

This link will take you to the Zeffy ticketing page at Zeffy.com.

Ticket prices:
suggested donation $20 general | $12 students & seniors | or pay as able


There is no service charge for purchasing online (the suggested tip for the Zeffy platform is optional, and you may change the amount to $0). Pay-as-able tickets are available both at the ticketing link and the box office.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Construction on the Portico Project will close the Marion and Terry entrance and the restrooms there from January 6 through the end of February. During this time, the box office will move to the south Columbia Street/Archbishop Murphy Courtyard entrance, which is ADA accessible. To minimize congestion at the south entrance, we ask those who purchase tickets in advance and who are able to navigate stairs to please enter through the west 9th Avenue entrance. During concerts, an ADA-accessible restroom will be available in the west vestibule of the Cathedral, and additional facilities will be available outside of the south entrance of the Cathedral and in an adjacent building. Thank you for your patience as we complete this exciting project!

Doors open at 7:30pm. The concert begins at 8:00pm. The Cathedral will be closed after the 5:30pm Mass for setup.

While advance purchase of tickets is encouraged and greatly appreciated, walk-up tickets will be available at the Columbia St./Courtyard south door only (box office will open no later than 7:30pm). Those who have purchased tickets in advance, are entering with a Friends of Cathedral Music donor card, or are on the will-call list may enter at any entrance.

To make Friends of Cathedral Music donor reservations or to buy advance tickets with a check or cash, contact musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4874.

 
More Information about Cathedral Concerts:

Where to Enter
There are temporarily only two Cathedral entrances for concerts:

- The Columbia Street/Courtyard entrance is on the south side of the Cathedral near the Chapel. ADA accessible via a ramp. The Box Office to purchase walk-up tickets is located at this entrance.

- The 9th Avenue entrance is on the west side of the Cathedral. This entrance is NOT accessible to those who use a wheelchair or have other mobility issues that preclude the use of stairs. Advance ticket holders and those with a Friends of Cathedral Music card may enter here. To minimize congestion at the south entrance, we ask those who purchase tickets in advance and who are able to navigate stairs to please enter through this door.

Parking Information
- The Cabrini Tower Garage on Marion St. closes at 7:00pm and is NOT available for concert parking.

- Limited free parking (~65 spaces) is available in the O'Dea High School parking lot, entrances on Marion and Columbia Streets between Terry and Boren Avenues.

- Street parking is $5.00/hour (rates changed 10/2024) and free after 8:00pm.

- Parking for Disabled Parking Permits is on the west side of Terry Ave. between Marion and Columbia Sts. A passenger drop-off space is on the southwest corner of Terry Ave. at Marion St.

A small pay lot is across the street from St. James on 9th Ave. Larger pay lots are at 711 Madison St. & 1013 8th Ave. If you park at a garage in the neighborhood, be sure to check the closing time.

Public Transportation
St. James Cathedral is within a few blocks of a number of bus lines and the First Hill Streetcar. The #60 bus stops directly in front on 9th Ave. To plan your trip, visit tripplanner.kingcounty.gov (or 206-553-3000), or maps.google.com and search for Terry Ave & Marion St, Seattle.

Questions
Questions? Contact the Music Office at 206-382-4874, or e-mail musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org.

804 Ninth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 | 206-382-4874 | musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org