About Thalia Symphony

In Greek mythology, Thalia ("thuh-LYE-uh") is one of the nine Muses - the goddesses who inspire poets and musicians to create their art. Thalia is also the name of one of the three Graces, the supernatural embodiments of beauty and charm.

The Thalia Symphony began in 1949 when violinist, teacher, and conductor Mikael Scheremetiew founded it as an outlet for Seattle-area musicians. Seattle music legend Stanley Chapple led the orchestra for many years. From 1987 to 2010 it was under the direction of Dr. Eric Hanson. The orchestra operates under the umbrella of Thalia Allied Artists, Inc., a nonprofit educational and arts institution.

See more on Thalia's history and background.

See our list of works performed 1987 - 2010.

Hear Thalia in Action