Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Antonio Sánchez, one of the most renowned drummers in the international jazz scene, takes the stage to celebrate the 10th anniversary celebration of Birdman, Alejandro Iñárritu’s Academy Award winning Best Picture starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone and Naomi Watts. During a screening of the film, Sánchez will recreate his…
Humans have been creating music about falling in and out of love from time immemorial. This multi-media Valentine’s Day concert and lecture includes performances by Grammy award-winning, Hopi-Nez Perce Native American flutist James Edmund Greeley; internationally acclaimed gospel, jazz and blues singer Marilyn Keller; singer, composer, pianist and recording artist Naomi LaViolette; and the Portland Chamber Orchestra along…
Embark on an emotional odyssey with the Oregon Symphony, exploring the cultural heritage, personal identities, and family histories of three groundbreaking living American composers. Singer and composer Nathalie Joachim’s “Ki Moun Ou Ye” (which means “Who Are You?” in Creole) celebrates her Haitian family with vibrant stories of community, survival, and freedom. Witness a new arrangement…
On Friday, March 14, Music Director Dr. Pierre-Alain Chevalier leads the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra on a magical adventure. The entire family will be enchanted by our Fables and Fairytales: Ravel’s Mother Goose – A Family Concert. This magical journey through beloved fairy tales is brought to life by stunning music performed by the Beaverton Symphony…
“In The Mood” for swing music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Beaverton for an evening of swing music at the Reser Center For The Arts! On March 21, The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “American Patrol”,…
“Old Wine in New Bottles” explores the evolution of musical traditions, much like the progression of Old and New World wine styles. This program celebrates how cherished classics are reinterpreted, creating fresh experiences that honor their roots while embracing innovation. The evening begins with Gordon Jacob’s Old Wine in New Bottles, a playful reimagining of…
Michael Allen Harrison’s long running legendary show Ten Grands is moving into a new era and is now primarily focused on presenting and supporting the next generation. This years’ cast has eight new young artists who are not only great pianists, but fine up and coming composers and multi-instrumentalists. The show features four Ten Piano…
Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata continues its 101st season with a mesmerizing program featuring both contemporary and classical works. The concert opens with the highly anticipated performance by the Concerto Competition Runner-up, showcasing one of PYP’s emerging talents. The evening then moves into the reflective tones of Isolation for String Orchestra by Dinah Bianchi,…
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…