Oregon Symphonic Band presents: Let’s Dance Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7:30 pm Choreography, Robert Sheldon Suite of Old American Dances, Robert Russell Bennett Pavanne, Morton Gould Danza Final (Malambo), Alberto Ginastera (arr. David John) Espana Cani, Pascual Marquina (arr. Robert Longfield) Waltz No. 2, Dmitri Shostakovich (arr. James Curnow) Slavonic Dances No. 8, Antonin Dvorak (arr. Robert Longfield) Bacchanale from Samson…
Opening Night of CMNW’s 54th Summer Festival will be a not-to-be missed event celebrating Beethoven’s influence on the last two centuries of chamber music! Our first concert of the summer features many of our favorite CMNW artists, including violist Paul Neubauer and renowned pianist Alessio Bax performing an exquisite Brahms Viola Sonata. We will “replay”…
Beethoven’s incendiary and revolutionary Grosse Fuge forever changed music. The almost incomprehensible genius of his “Great Fugue” has powered every genre of music since—from classical to jazz, Motown to heavy metal. We’ll explore equally fiery works by Brahms and Finnish composer Sebastian Fagerlund, inspired by the musical bonfire Beethoven ignited. After the Grosse Fuge, music would never be…
Four all-star performers take on three exceptionally thrilling works for their instruments! World-renowned horn master Radovan Vlatković tackles Ligeti’s devilishly difficult Horn Trio. Portland’s own revolutionary flutist Amelia Lukas with the astounding pianist/composer Stewart Goodyear premiere his stunning The Torment of Marsyas. Then, Busoni and Geneva Piano Competitions winner Chloe Mun conquers Beethoven’s monumental “Hammerklavier.” 6:30…
More than any previous composer, Beethoven challenged musicians to reach new heights, redefining musical virtuosity. Tonight’s program features soaring soloist masterworks, including Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3, Jörg Widmann’s clarinet Fantasie, and Weber’s epic Clarinet Quintet arranged for chamber orchestra—performed by some of the world’s finest on their instruments. 6:30 pm | Lobby Prelude Performance with…
“Courage, ardor, lasting impressions” Described as a “rare combination of clarity and power” (AllMusic Guide), Tetiana Shafran has won over 20 international competitions and gained the accolades of the classical music world. The young Ukrainian star will make her PPI debut, showcasing her sublime gift through a program that weaves together fervor and legacy….