Beyond Baroque
Variation II

February 12–15, 2026

Our 2026 Winter Festival goes “Beyond” with music pushing our standard ideas of the borders of early music! Featuring “East is East” with Infusion Baroque, Amir Amiri, Hamin Honari, and Vidita Kanniks, and “Bach & Khayyam” from Constantinople, guest soprano Hana Blažíková and more!

Festival at a Glance:

• Blockbuster Concert from world-renowned Ensemble Constantinople
• Featured HiFi Session with Constantinople Director Kiya Tabassian and artist meet-and-greet
• New Festival Pass Holder Guest Artist Welcome Party!
• Intimate presentation from members of Infusion Baroque
• A percussive, play-along, Early Music Experience!
• In-depth conversations with global and local artists
• Outreach performances with Seattle Children’s Hospital and Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
• FREE Festival events (registration required)
• Eight early music events in just four days — Festival Pass holders enjoy seamless access to everything!

Don’t miss fun opportunities to save at Seattle’s hippest restaurants, cafés, and breweries! Check out our Festival Partner list (ever growing)!

The 2025–26 Beyond Baroque Season is dedicated to the memory of Klaus Peter Zech. His love for knowledge, music, and travel—particularly his fascination with the Silk Road—inspired us and continues to guide the work of Early Music Seattle.