Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, DakhaBrakha reflects the fundamental elements of sound, soul, and “ethno-chaos” to create a world of unexpected new music. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian, and Australian traditional instrumentation, this quartet’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture and ethos. “The group mixes everything from…
DakhaBrakha performing a live score to the silent film, Earth by Alexander Dovzhenko. Returning to The Reser after an unforgettable concert in April, DakhaBraka hails from Kyiv, the now devastatingly war-torn capital city of Ukraine. With their multicultural traditional instrumentation, theatrical costuming, and the quartet’s astonishingly powerful vocal range, they create a transnational sound rooted…
“One of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets.”— Rolling Stone “She really is important in reminding people that there is a great tradition of African-American, old-time musicians. I love that she sings in this really rich low vocal range, just straight from the chest, resonant.” — NPR “Her razor-sharp guitar picking alone guarantees her a place among masters, but…
Vladimir Feltsman “One of those rare musicians who seems able to tackle almost any repertoire” (Chicago Classical Review), Vladimir Feltsman kicks off Portland Piano International’s second season of one-hour, no-intermission piano recitals at The Reser. In this program of miniature masterworks, Beethoven’s 7 Bagatelles — with their playful, spontaneous spirit — will transport you to…
American Strings: An Evening with Keb’ Mo’ Hosted by Bob Santelli, rock historian and Oregon State University’s director of popular music and performing arts, the American Strings series brings musicians from around the country for an in-depth look at the role stringed instruments play in American music. Each event includes a conversation and live performance…
Acclaimed family jazz performer Jazzy Ash and folksinger and puppeteer Red Yarn team up to celebrate the release of their lively new EP, Sing Together. United by an appreciation of traditional American music, Jazzy Ash and Red Yarn stir their styles into a unique musical gumbo. Their new collaborative songs blend jazz, folk, soul, country and…
Heralded for a kaleidoscopically varied repertoire and bold thematic programming, Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic professional chamber orchestra that is the flagship performing ensemble of the Sphinx Organization. Creative living voices from the Black and Brown communities are celebrated in this collection of works inspired by events of the present. Aiming to uplift contemporary and…
Amadeus Chamber Orchestra presents its first Classical Comedy Hour, a hilarious collection of classical-themed skits and acts. Think SNL meets Victor Borge, Jack Benny and PDQ Bach. From a string quartet desperately seeking violist to the colossal, ultra-conductor Maestro Massimo, you’ll be laughing hysterically, all while feeling refined and cultured. This comedy hour will bring…
Theater Games October 14, 9am – 12pm Ages 6-10 Have a day off of school? NWCT’s Theater Games Camp is the place to be! Explore the wonderful world of dramatic arts through theater games that focus on the tools of the actor: body, voice, and IMAGINATION! Sign up for one day or both. Pair with Theater Songs…
Acting: Improv – Skills October 14, 9am – 12pm Ages 10-14 Whose line IS it anyway? Dive into the fundamentals of improvisational theater and work those funny bones in this NWCT Skills Camp! Skills Camps are designed to help students hone specific theater skills like acting & musical theater. Sign up today at: https://nwcts.org/2022-fall-camps-beaverton/
Theater Games and Songs – Explore October 14, 9am – 4pm Ages 8-10 Use your imagination to explore the performance arts! Through improv games, acting exercises, songs, and choreography, you’ll free your creative spirit in this NWCT Explore Camp! Explore Camps combine character creation, imaginative world-building, theater games, and adventures, immersing students into theater and…
Musical Theater: Your Name in Lights – Skills October 14, 1 pm – 4 pm Ages 10-12 From Annie to Aida and Hamilton to Heathers, the biggest names on Broadway shine on the marquee. In this NWCT Skills Class, learn to sing and dance like the stars through songs from musicals featuring names in the title!