Formerly known as Northwest BachFest, the Classics Northwest experience is a new way of inviting music makers and listeners on a journey of discovery and wonder. The CNW experience lives under open skies, in concert halls, and in relaxed, intimate settings—is adventurous by nature, emotional in resonance, and astonishing in power. To experience Classics Northwest is to know music’s magical ability to reach and move us across time and place.

Classics Northwest changes how people experience classical music. Profoundly personal performances open doors to discover and deepen the relationship between 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.

Transcending time, place, and expectation, Classics Northwest is nurturing a place where superb music continues through the contemporary timeline—innovating artistry, fostering connection, and moving listeners with the wonder and sound of works past and present.