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Classics Northwest Concerts in March 2026
Zuill Bailey, cello, with Piers Lane, piano
December 2025
SPOKANE - 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.
Saturday, March 7 at 5:00pm
Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. in 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.)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zuill-bailey-piers-lane-play-romantic-echos-schubert-mendelssohn-tickets-1977827132194
Sunday, March 8 at 3:00pm
Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. in Spokane
Dreams of Chopin
Zuill Bailey, cello, with Piers Lane, piano
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.)
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dreams-of-chopin-with-zuill-bailey-cello-and-piers-lane-piano-tickets-1977835375851
Barrister Winery is an All-Ages Venue, and Students are welcomed.
About The Guest Artists
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
Classics Northwest is changing how we experience classical music. Profoundly personal performances open doors to discover and deepen our relationship to music and one another. CNW cultivates the future of classics by showcasing both timeless masterworks and contemporary artists, encouraging innovative performances, and providing come-as-you-are moments in musical community. CNW is a year-round presenter with concerts in February, March, May, July, September, and December. Special musical events are scheduled throughout the year. Classics Northwest engages in the community with musical visits to retirement communities, hospitals, hospice settings and more along with Zuill in School educational enrichment programs in area schools.
Artistic Director Zuill Bailey, 2017 Triple Grammy Winner, is widely considered one of the premier cellists in the world. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought after and active cellists today. He is praised for his “virtuoso technique, strong, richly expressive tone and bold, individual manner of playing” (Gramophone Magazine.). Bailey, a top selling recording artist, music educator and award-winning musical innovator, is Artistic Director of music festivals in Texas, Alaska, and Arizona as well as Artistic Director of Classics Northwest in Spokane.