Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata continues its 101st season with a mesmerizing program featuring both contemporary and classical works. Camerata PYP will be playing the reflective tones of Isolation for String Orchestra by Dinah Bianchi, a contemplative piece that explores solitude through haunting melodies. Next, Eric Simonson‘s Short Variations for String Orchestra presents a…
Celebrate the grand finale of the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season with an unforgettable performance that will leave you awestruck. Immerse yourself in the dramatic intensity of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony, a triumphant journey of resilience and destiny that builds to one of the most exhilarating moments in all of classical music. The power and…
The definition of epic. 26 Little Deaths by Carla Kihlstedt weaves a sweeping song cycle inspired by Edward Gorey’s Gashlycrumb Tinies, a delightfully dark alphabet book. A gifted singer and violinist, Kihlstedt will perform alongside musicians from your Oregon Symphony as they guide the audience through 26 songs that are part Tim Burton, part Edgar Allan Poe, and…
Bach-inspired artistry and innovation ensue with Oregonian David Schiff’s Divertimento from his acclaimed Gimpel the Fool alongside the World Premiere of iPod Variations by one of America’s most unique emerging voices, Iranian American composer Kian Ravaei. Schubert’s enchanting The Shepherd on the Rock pairs soprano Hyunah Yu’s soaring voice with Artistic Director Emeritus David Shifrin’s…
Eleven of the world’s most renowned string artists converge: violinists Carolin Widmann and Benjamin Beilman, bassist Nina Bernat, and the doubly dynamic Viano and Opus13 quartets! The World Premiere of Alistair Coleman’s evocative Ghost Art Canticles for String Quartet & Double Bass is followed by Finnish superstar Olli Mustonen’s strikingly modern Nonetto II. Then, hang…
Be the first to hear legendary musicians Leila Josefowicz and Paul Watkins shine in their World Premiere of Sean Shepherd’s Violin & Cello Duo written especially for them. Josefowicz and Gloria Chien will pair next for Igor Stravinsky’s Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss, showcasing their exquisite artistry. The evening concludes with an all-star ensemble performing…