Ruth Moody is an award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her otherworldly soprano voice and her inspired songwriting have gained the admiration of the hearts, minds, and ears of millions of listeners. As a solo artist and a founding and current member of The Wailin’ Jennys, she has garnered two JUNO Awards and…
A baroque band with a fresh, visceral approach, Ruckus aims to fuse the early music movement’s questing, creative spirit with the grit, groove, and jangle of American roots music, creating a unique sound. Time traveling through four centuries of reimagined songs, hymns, and ballads, Ruckus and path-breaking singer Davóne Tines have created an extraordinary program…
International Guitar Night (IGN) returns with a dynamic lineup featuring classical guitar virtuoso Stephanie Jones (Australia), rock/flamenco/classical powerhouse Lucas Imbiriba (Brazil), innovative fingerstyle guitarist Alexandr Misko (Russia), and, for the first time, ukulele master Taimane (Hawaii). Lucas Imbiriba blends flamenco fire, Latin rhythms, classical melodies, and rock energy into breathtaking performances. A former multiple classical…
Acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane proclaimed that “if snow could sing, it would sing like Julie Fowlis.” Hailing from the Outer Hebrides and now based in the Highlands, Julie Fowlis is a multi-award winning singer whose music is deeply influenced by the Hebridean islands where she grew up and by the Highland landscapes where she…
Soaring vocals meet dextrous, layered guitar and intimate storytelling that can evoke the poetic lyricism of Passenger in one song before sliding into the wrenching neo-soul of Leon Bridges in another. Artis was born and raised in a large musical family on the North Shore of Oahu, and it’s easy to find the laid-back vibe…
Tambuco is known for its unique repertoire and breathtakingly vibrant performances. From body percussion, to sticks and stones, to modern percussion instruments, Tambuco’s approach to sound and rhythm is virtuosic, visceral, and extraordinarily enjoyable. Considered a national treasure in Mexico, Tambuco is one of the most dynamic and innovative chamber percussion ensembles performing today.
Join us for the Red Door Project: Evolving Through Film— the world premiere screening of a powerful new film from Portland’s Red Door Project. Expanding upon their award winning theatrical work of Hands Up, Cop Out, and The Evolve Experience, this new work uses storytelling to introduce multiple conflicting truths, challenging our assumptions and inviting…
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant fusion of music and dance during this special collaboration between the Portland Chamber Orchestra and White Lotus Foundation. Lotus & Lion: A Festival of Music and Dance brings together modern and traditional art forms in a joyful celebration of creativity and community. Experience powerful works by acclaimed composers…
Step back into the golden age of cinema as The Reser and the Oregon Symphony bring Charlie Chaplin’s timeless genius to life with a live orchestral performance underscoring the enduring classic, The Gold Rush. From his iconic bowler hat and cane to his heartfelt scores and comedic brilliance, Chaplin dazzled audiences as a writer, director,…
With their unique instrumentation—soprano saxophone, alto flute, cello, guitar, and hand percussion—Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin, and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs, and mesmerizing rhythms.
Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs, but only recently have we begun to understand the lives of these powerful predators in the ocean. Fifty years after Jaws shocked audiences in theaters, we open the National Geographic archives to reveal the true story of 20th-century women leading shark science and dive into…
This powerful program features contemporary works that speak to our collective memory and national identity. Carlos Simon’s music opens the concert with a stirring expression of history, hope, and heart. Pianist Artina McCain returns to perform George Gershwin’s jazz-inflected Piano Concerto in F, a thrilling work of rhythmic vitality and lush romanticism. The evening culminates…