Thursdays at Three Episodes

March 7, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes In Mulieribus and guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. ABOUT In Mulieribus (een-moo-lee-EH-ree-boos) — the Latin phrase meaning “among women” — is a women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to strengthening community through the art of music. The ensemble specializes in works written before 1750 and champions…

February 29, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes the Portland Opera and Resonance Ensemble to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Portland Opera will share an exclusive preview of their upcoming production of The Snow Day, based on a story by Ezra Jack Keats. Resonance Ensemble will perform highlights from their upcoming concert, Amendment: Righting Our…

February 22, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes violinist Anthea Kreston, presented by Salem Phil, to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Percussionist Andy Akiho, presented by 45th Parallel Universe, was originally scheduled to appear but had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. We look forward to welcoming him back to T@T very soon. ABOUT “…Anthea…

February 15, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes WindSync presented by Chamber Music Northwest, and Porchello to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Join us Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM in Portland, OR, or worldwide via the live player on our website. ABOUT Versatile and vibrant, the musicians of WindSync “play many idioms authoritatively, elegantly,…

February 8, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Cappella Romana and pianist Thomas Otten to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Cappella Romana will preview their upcoming Black Voices concert, featuring African American composers, poets, and hymnographers. Enjoy singers from Cappella Romana and the Kingdom Sound Gospel Choir, performing Orthodox hymns based on African American spirituals,…

February 1, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Cascadia Composers and the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Cascadia Composers will preview their upcoming “Cycles of Life” concert with performances by Lisa Neher, mezzo, and Dianne Davies, piano. Plus, the Historic Music Preservation Project and the Ne Plus Ultra Jass…

January 25, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes the Portland Opera to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Plus, renowned vocalist Jimmie Herrod returns with more incredible performances. Portland Opera will preview their upcoming production of Enchanted Woods: Shakespeare & Song, including stories and songs inspired by 20th century adaptations of his enduring works. Then, Jimmie…

January 18, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes renowned classical vocal ensemble Chanticleer and cellist Diane Chaplin to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. ABOUT The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer…

January 11, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes 45th Parallel Universe and cellist Hamilton Cheifetz with pianist Julia Lee to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. 45th Parallel Universe’s pianist Maria Garcia, violinist Ron Blessinger, and clarinetist Lisa Lipton will share a preview of their upcoming performance featuring the words and music of Alex Ross. Plus, cellist Hamilton Cheifetz…

January 4, 2024: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Ben Price, oboe, and Maggie Carter, double bass, to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Ping & Woof Opera will also stop by to share a preview of their new production of Amahl and the Night Visitors. ABOUT Ben and Maggie are just friends who developed a program for oboe &…