Thursdays @ Three

Angela Brown personifies the ideal soprano: sheer vocal power; luxurious finesse; and shimmering, high pianissimos. With a charming personality larger than life, she unites opera, pops, and gospel in one sensational voice. She is in town with Portland Summerfest Opera in the Park, helping to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’ s life and legacy, as well as introducing the glories of opera to everyone, with performances in school and churches around Portland.

Julian Schwarz was born to a multi-generational musical family in 1991. Heralded from a young age as a cellist destined to rank among the greatest of the 21st century, Julian’s powerful tone, effortless virtuosity, and extraordinarily large color palette are hallmarks of his style. He will be guest artist at the Vancouver Symphony’s performance of Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, with guest conductor Maestro Gerard Schwarz.

First up on T@T this week, is Portland Opera. We’ll hear a preview of their next show, An American Quartet, which will take place in their black box theatre for an intimate evening of four American one-act operas: Menotti’s The Telephone, Barber’s A Hand of Bridge, Moore’s Gallantry, and Hoiby’s Bon Appétit!

The Portland Percussion Group is Portland’s own percussion chamber ensemble. The group formed in 2011 to invigorate new music in the city and the greater Northwest, and since then has become a mainstay in the contemporary music space in Portland. We’ll get a sneak peek at their collaboration with piano duo Stephanie and Saar entitled Petite Corvette Rouge.

Nordic Voices is an internationally acclaimed six-voice a cappella ensemble praised for the depth of its programming and its extraordinary vocal skills. They perform a repertoire ranging from medieval to contemporary works, with an unusual blend of sophisticated music-making and stylish performances. We can’t wait to hear what they bring to T@T!

On the second half of the show we have Meester & Meester – violinist Bela Balogh and accordionist Courtney Von Drehle.  Co-founders of 3 Leg Torso, the ensemble’s history began with street performances, which they titled “Meestering.” They’ll be performing in All Classical Portland’s Lovefest Concert on February 19^th at 7:00pm – and they are bringing a sneak peek to our Thursdays @ Three audience!

This week we’ll hear from Portland Baroque Orchestra. In their upcoming production of Trousers & Tiaras: Gender Roles in Handel Operas contralto Vicki St. Pierre sings roles written for several of the Baroque era’s famed castrati. Monica Huggett leads the orchestra in a new twist of gender in Handel opera – and our T@T audience will get to hear it first!

On the second half of the show: All Classical Portland’s Artist in Residence Adam Eccleston! He is an accomplished flutist of international renown dedicated to promoting diversity and equity in classical music. Adam will be performing in All Classical Portland’s Lovefest Concert on February 19th at 7:00pm – and bringing a sneak peek to Thursdays @ Three.