Undoubtedly one of the Western world's most popular oratorios, Handel's triumphant and moving 'Messiah' is considered the definitive live Christmas concert experience. As with past years, the Seattle Symphony will not fail to delight and inspire presenting the nearly 300-year-old master-work with the orchestra and a first-class chorus, to create an unforgettable celebration!

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

The most hotly anticipated blockbuster of 2011, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 brought the epic cinematic saga of the boy wizard to a close with major box office success. Based on the ever popular series of fantasy books by British author JK Rowling, the beloved story continues to enrapture fans in book and film format. Experience this final chapter with a special live HD screening of the final film of the franchise with added orchestral company at a concert venue near you!

Enjoy the unmistakable sounds of this virtuoso quintet as they take to the road once more to share their engaging live show, bringing you a wonderfully lively evening that sees the group take on everything to big brass standards, jazz, baroque, ragtime and pop. Alongside a witty stage presence and theatrical effects, these guys more than prove they are the best in brass!

Unafraid of pushing boundaries by melding classical arrangements with haunting, often eerie electronic soundscapes and rock instrumentation, prolific neo-classical composer Max Richter has written a myriad celebrated works for stage, screen, ballet, opera and installation art. The in-demand music maker hits the road this year after announcing his upcoming album, In A Landscape,'. Fans eagerly anticipating Richter's ninth studio album can look forward to its release on September 6 via Decca.

David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor. Much of his humor is drawn from his unconventional North Carolina upbringing, his varied stream of odd-jobs (Christmas elf at Macy's, anyone?) and plays to his self-deprecating strengths, and now often concerns his life today in France with his partner.