Join us for a performance of harpsichord concerti led by Byron Schenkman, alongside a chamber ensemble. The works include two harpsichord concerti by J. S. Bach, a concerto by Wilhelmina of Bayreuth, and a world premiere of a new work for period instruments by Portland composer Damien Geter. Filmed at the Redd on Salmon Street in Southeast Portland.

This is a Digital Production and will be free and available to everyone. Watch them here, on GreatArtsPeriod.org, or on YouTube.

Founded by Gorge artists in 2006, the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is a yearly public tour showcasing the wonderful art of Gorge artists and providing insight into the environment in which art is created. It is our mission to advance art and encourage artists in the Columbia River Gorge by building community among artists and the public, promoting art and business education, and providing opportunities for the public to experience and enjoy art.

The 2021 Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is scheduled to happen the weekend of September 17, 18, and 19, 2021. 44 artist studios throughout the Columbia River Gorge will be open for visiting!  For COVID-19 updates, and to learn more, visit www.gorgeartists.org/welcome

Founded by Gorge artists in 2006, the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is a yearly public tour showcasing the wonderful art of Gorge artists and providing insight into the environment in which art is created. It is our mission to advance art and encourage artists in the Columbia River Gorge by building community among artists and the public, promoting art and business education, and providing opportunities for the public to experience and enjoy art.

The 2021 Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is scheduled to happen the weekend of September 17, 18, and 19, 2021. 44 artist studios throughout the Columbia River Gorge will be open for visiting!  For COVID-19 updates, and to learn more, visit www.gorgeartists.org/welcome

Founded by Gorge artists in 2006, the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is a yearly public tour showcasing the wonderful art of Gorge artists and providing insight into the environment in which art is created. It is our mission to advance art and encourage artists in the Columbia River Gorge by building community among artists and the public, promoting art and business education, and providing opportunities for the public to experience and enjoy art.

The 2021 Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is scheduled to happen the weekend of September 17, 18, and 19, 2021. 44 artist studios throughout the Columbia River Gorge will be open for visiting!  For COVID-19 updates, and to learn more, visit www.gorgeartists.org/welcome

New Music Director David Danzmayr opens the season with an exhilarating Oregon Symphony celebration. This season’s central theme – how a composer’s cultural background shapes their music – comes to life in Gabriela Lena Frank’s Peru-inspired Elegía Andina and Mahler’s unforgettable “Resurrection” Symphony.

Program:
Kenji Bunch: Fanfare (World premiere commission)
Gabriela Lena Frank: Elegía Andina
Mahler: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
Oregon Repertory Singers and The Portland State Chamber Choir
Soloists TBA

This concert is part of Classical Series A

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New Music Director David Danzmayr opens the season with an exhilarating Oregon Symphony celebration. This season’s central theme – how a composer’s cultural background shapes their music – comes to life in Gabriela Lena Frank’s Peru-inspired Elegía Andina and Mahler’s unforgettable “Resurrection” Symphony.

Program:
Kenji Bunch: Fanfare (World premiere commission)
Gabriela Lena Frank: Elegía Andina
Mahler: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
Oregon Repertory Singers and The Portland State Chamber Choir
Soloists TBA

This concert is part of Classical Series A

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New Music Director David Danzmayr opens the season with an exhilarating Oregon Symphony celebration. This season’s central theme – how a composer’s cultural background shapes their music – comes to life in Gabriela Lena Frank’s Peru-inspired Elegía Andina and Mahler’s unforgettable “Resurrection” Symphony.

Program:
Kenji Bunch: Fanfare (World premiere commission)
Gabriela Lena Frank: Elegía Andina
Mahler: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
Oregon Repertory Singers and The Portland State Chamber Choir
Soloists TBA

This concert is part of Classical Series A

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In our triumphant and much longed-for return to the stage, OBT is thrilled to reunite with audience favorites as diverse in nature as OBT itself and to reaffirm our love of ballet as an exuberant art form. We begin with Resident Choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s Rhapsody in Blue, a powerful love story with themes of betrayal, discovery, and the awesome power of forgiveness.

Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale and Hunter Noack perform their unique and innovative arrangement of Gershwin’s beloved score. Adding a thrilling counterpoint, we pair Rhapsody with George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments, an iconic work of such purity and verve that it never fails to inspire and impress. “4 T’s” (as it is often referred to) is a plotless ballet that nevertheless aims to explore the supposed ‘temperaments’ of the human condition – but as with almost all things Balanchine, it is truly about the pure possibilities and joys of the dancing. What a more than fitting way to celebrate our return to live performance!

In our triumphant and much longed-for return to the stage, OBT is thrilled to reunite with audience favorites as diverse in nature as OBT itself and to reaffirm our love of ballet as an exuberant art form. We begin with Resident Choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s Rhapsody in Blue, a powerful love story with themes of betrayal, discovery, and the awesome power of forgiveness.

Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale and Hunter Noack perform their unique and innovative arrangement of Gershwin’s beloved score. Adding a thrilling counterpoint, we pair Rhapsody with George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments, an iconic work of such purity and verve that it never fails to inspire and impress. “4 T’s” (as it is often referred to) is a plotless ballet that nevertheless aims to explore the supposed ‘temperaments’ of the human condition – but as with almost all things Balanchine, it is truly about the pure possibilities and joys of the dancing. What a more than fitting way to celebrate our return to live performance!

In our triumphant and much longed-for return to the stage, OBT is thrilled to reunite with audience favorites as diverse in nature as OBT itself and to reaffirm our love of ballet as an exuberant art form. We begin with Resident Choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s Rhapsody in Blue, a powerful love story with themes of betrayal, discovery, and the awesome power of forgiveness.

Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale and Hunter Noack perform their unique and innovative arrangement of Gershwin’s beloved score. Adding a thrilling counterpoint, we pair Rhapsody with George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments, an iconic work of such purity and verve that it never fails to inspire and impress. “4 T’s” (as it is often referred to) is a plotless ballet that nevertheless aims to explore the supposed ‘temperaments’ of the human condition – but as with almost all things Balanchine, it is truly about the pure possibilities and joys of the dancing. What a more than fitting way to celebrate our return to live performance!

Simon Trpčeski makes his Oregon Symphony debut performing Tchaikovsky’s passionate Piano Concerto No. 1. Also on the program is Jean Sibelius’ rarely performed Symphony No. 3, which resounds with the Nordic spirit of his native Finland.

Program:
Walker: Lyric for Strings
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Sibelius: Symphony No. 3

Artists:
David Zinman, Conductor
Simon Trpčeski, Piano
This concert is part of Classical Series B

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In our triumphant and much longed-for return to the stage, OBT is thrilled to reunite with audience favorites as diverse in nature as OBT itself and to reaffirm our love of ballet as an exuberant art form. We begin with Resident Choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s Rhapsody in Blue, a powerful love story with themes of betrayal, discovery, and the awesome power of forgiveness.

Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale and Hunter Noack perform their unique and innovative arrangement of Gershwin’s beloved score. Adding a thrilling counterpoint, we pair Rhapsody with George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments, an iconic work of such purity and verve that it never fails to inspire and impress. “4 T’s” (as it is often referred to) is a plotless ballet that nevertheless aims to explore the supposed ‘temperaments’ of the human condition – but as with almost all things Balanchine, it is truly about the pure possibilities and joys of the dancing. What a more than fitting way to celebrate our return to live performance!

Simon Trpčeski makes his Oregon Symphony debut performing Tchaikovsky’s passionate Piano Concerto No. 1. Also on the program is Jean Sibelius’ rarely performed Symphony No. 3, which resounds with the Nordic spirit of his native Finland.

Program:
Walker: Lyric for Strings
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Sibelius: Symphony No. 3

Artists:
David Zinman, Conductor
Simon Trpčeski, Piano
This concert is part of Classical Series B

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Simon Trpčeski makes his Oregon Symphony debut performing Tchaikovsky’s passionate Piano Concerto No. 1. Also on the program is Jean Sibelius’ rarely performed Symphony No. 3, which resounds with the Nordic spirit of his native Finland.

Program:
Walker: Lyric for Strings
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Sibelius: Symphony No. 3

Artists:
David Zinman, Conductor
Simon Trpčeski, Piano
This concert is part of Classical Series B

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Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Feature film with Oregon Symphony

Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of the Pumpkin King, Oogie Boogie, and Sandy Claws comes to life on our big screen, complete with Danny Elfman’s film score performed live to picture. Costumes encouraged, it’s the perfect outing to celebrate Halloween.

Artists:
Norman Huynh, Conductor
Oregon Symphony
This concert is part of the Popcorn Package

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Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Feature film with Oregon Symphony

Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of the Pumpkin King, Oogie Boogie, and Sandy Claws comes to life on our big screen, complete with Danny Elfman’s film score performed live to picture. Costumes encouraged, it’s the perfect outing to celebrate Halloween.

Artists:
Norman Huynh, Conductor
Oregon Symphony
This concert is part of the Popcorn Package

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From the land of the Blue Danube comes a program of Austrian favorites. Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony is among the great Classical Era symphonies, while Johann Strauss II radiates 19th-century charm. And, just in time for Halloween, living composer HK Gruber will lead the festivities in his amusing Frankenstein!!

Program:
J.S. Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin
Haydn: Symphony No. 94, “Surprise”
HK Gruber: Frankenstein!!
J. Strauss II: Emperor Waltz

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
HK Gruber, Chansonnier
Martin Hébert, Oboe
Sarah Kwak, Violin

This concert is part of Classical Series C

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From the land of the Blue Danube comes a program of Austrian favorites. Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony is among the great Classical Era symphonies, while Johann Strauss II radiates 19th-century charm. And, just in time for Halloween, living composer HK Gruber will lead the festivities in his amusing Frankenstein!!

Program:
J.S. Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin
Haydn: Symphony No. 94, “Surprise”
HK Gruber: Frankenstein!!
J. Strauss II: Emperor Waltz

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
HK Gruber, Chansonnier
Martin Hébert, Oboe
Sarah Kwak, Violin

This concert is part of Classical Series C

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From the land of the Blue Danube comes a program of Austrian favorites. Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony is among the great Classical Era symphonies, while Johann Strauss II radiates 19th-century charm. And, just in time for Halloween, living composer HK Gruber will lead the festivities in his amusing Frankenstein!!

Program:
J.S. Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin
Haydn: Symphony No. 94, “Surprise”
HK Gruber: Frankenstein!!
J. Strauss II: Emperor Waltz

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
HK Gruber, Chansonnier
Martin Hébert, Oboe
Sarah Kwak, Violin

This concert is part of Classical Series C

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Our season begins with an homage to the human voice, featuring folksong-inspired works from around the world. A set of Antonín Dvořák’s Cypresses, opens the program, which continues with a quartet by Reza Vali, a composer dubbed the “Iranian Bartók” for his use of Persian microtonal scales. The program concludes with folksongs by African-American composer Florence Price and Sergei Prokofiev’s quartet inspired by Kabardinian Themes.

Antonín Dvořák Cypresses
Reza Vali String Quartet No. 3 (2001)
Florence Price Folksongs in Counterpoint
Sergei Prokofiev String Quartet No. 2, “On Kabardinian Themes”

Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman brings his brilliance and power to Rachmaninoff’s dazzling Third Piano Concerto. The amusing misadventures of a German folk hero come to life through music in Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, an orchestral tour-de-force and an audience favorite.

Program:
Mussorgsky: Introduction to Khovanshchina
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3
Anna Clyne: This Midnight Hour
R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks

Artists:
Jun Märkl, Conductor
Yefim Bronfman, Piano

This concert is part of Classical Series A

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Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman brings his brilliance and power to Rachmaninoff’s dazzling Third Piano Concerto. The amusing misadventures of a German folk hero come to life through music in Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, an orchestral tour-de-force and an audience favorite.

Program:
Mussorgsky: Introduction to Khovanshchina
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3
Anna Clyne: This Midnight Hour
R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks

Artists:
Jun Märkl, Conductor
Yefim Bronfman, Piano

This concert is part of Classical Series A

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Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman brings his brilliance and power to Rachmaninoff’s dazzling Third Piano Concerto. The amusing misadventures of a German folk hero come to life through music in Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, an orchestral tour-de-force and an audience favorite.

Program:
Mussorgsky: Introduction to Khovanshchina
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3
Anna Clyne: This Midnight Hour
R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks

Artists:
Jun Märkl, Conductor
Yefim Bronfman, Piano

This concert is part of Classical Series A

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Imagine you’d had the chance to experience musical prodigies like illustrious composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, celebrated violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, and renowned opera singer Leontyne Price perform before they became legends.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear breathtaking young classical musicians showcase their talents alongside members of the Oregon Symphony and Oregon Ballet Theatre orchestras at the 26th & 27th Young Artists Debut! Van Buren Concerto Concert.

Due to ongoing precautions and COVID-19 restrictions, we have had to reschedule the June 4th 26th YAD! Concert. The artists will be performing November 19th. These extraordinary instrumentalists and vocalists distinguished themselves from a group of over 20 semi-finalists through a series of rigorous auditions for the chance to appear at this unique annual concert dedicated to promoting the performance of classical music by young people in our region.

Past performers have gone on to win international recognition and perform with some of the most prestigious symphonies and opera companies around the world.

Hear legends in the making!
Friday, November 19, 2021, 7:30pm PT
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One of the most in-demand violinists on the international stage, Grammy Award winner James Ehnes stars in a program of drama and romance. Rounding out the concert is Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, which portrays the timeless love story with memorable melodies and lush harmonies.

Program:
Kareem Roustom: Dabke
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4
Stravinsky: Agon
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

Artists:
Jonathon Heyward, Conductor
James Ehnes, Violin

This concert is part of Classical Series C

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One of the most in-demand violinists on the international stage, Grammy Award winner James Ehnes stars in a program of drama and romance. Rounding out the concert is Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, which portrays the timeless love story with memorable melodies and lush harmonies.

Program:
Kareem Roustom: Dabke
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4
Stravinsky: Agon
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

Artists:
Jonathon Heyward, Conductor
James Ehnes, Violin

This concert is part of Classical Series C

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One of the most in-demand violinists on the international stage, Grammy Award winner James Ehnes stars in a program of drama and romance. Rounding out the concert is Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, which portrays the timeless love story with memorable melodies and lush harmonies.

Program:
Kareem Roustom: Dabke
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4
Stravinsky: Agon
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

Artists:
Jonathon Heyward, Conductor
James Ehnes, Violin

This concert is part of Classical Series C

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Join the Oregon Symphony, the PSU Chamber Choir, and four world class-soloists for a grand celebration of one of the best-known choral works in the classical repertoire. All who experience Messiah will delight in the majesty of Handel’s beloved masterpiece.

Program:
Handel: Messiah

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
The Portland State Chamber Choir
Soloists TBA

This concert is part of Classical Series B

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Join the Oregon Symphony, the PSU Chamber Choir, and four world class-soloists for a grand celebration of one of the best-known choral works in the classical repertoire. All who experience Messiah will delight in the majesty of Handel’s beloved masterpiece.

Program:
Handel: Messiah

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
The Portland State Chamber Choir
Soloists TBA

This concert is part of Classical Series B

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Join the Oregon Symphony, the PSU Chamber Choir, and four world class-soloists for a grand celebration of one of the best-known choral works in the classical repertoire. All who experience Messiah will delight in the majesty of Handel’s beloved masterpiece.

Program:
Handel: Messiah

Artists:
David Danzmayr, Conductor
The Portland State Chamber Choir
Soloists TBA

This concert is part of Classical Series B

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Since 1989, OBT has thrilled Portland audiences with its annual performances of the Nutcracker. Last year this cherished tradition was suspended leaving an empty stage in place of our beloved production. As we return to a more familiar world, we do so with a sense that nothing can be taken for granted – especially a time honored tradition that connects us through music and dance. We raise a glass and welcome the return of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Once again we will join Marie and her charming Nutcracker Prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes to a magical land of sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy and all to the music of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score!

Since 1989, OBT has thrilled Portland audiences with its annual performances of the Nutcracker. Last year this cherished tradition was suspended leaving an empty stage in place of our beloved production. As we return to a more familiar world, we do so with a sense that nothing can be taken for granted – especially a time honored tradition that connects us through music and dance. We raise a glass and welcome the return of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Once again we will join Marie and her charming Nutcracker Prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes to a magical land of sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy and all to the music of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score!

Since 1989, OBT has thrilled Portland audiences with its annual performances of the Nutcracker. Last year this cherished tradition was suspended leaving an empty stage in place of our beloved production. As we return to a more familiar world, we do so with a sense that nothing can be taken for granted – especially a time honored tradition that connects us through music and dance. We raise a glass and welcome the return of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Once again we will join Marie and her charming Nutcracker Prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes to a magical land of sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy and all to the music of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score!