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Jimmie Herrod
December 28, 2023: Host Christa Wessel welcomes acclaimed vocalist Jimmie Herrod and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. ABOUT With “a voice like a beacon of hope” (Seattle Times), vocalist Jimmie Herrod brings singular power and expressivity to his globe-trotting career as a singer, songwriter, and entertainer on stage and screen. Herrod first…
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Dianne Davies & 3 Leg Torso
December 21, 2023: Host Christa Wessel welcomed Dianne Davies and 3 Leg Torso to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. ABOUT Dianne Davies is a pianist, piano teacher, and composer. She performs and teaches piano lessons in Beaverton,Oregon, and the Portland area. Dianne performs regularly with Ninety-Two Strings, a unique cello/piano duo, and is a highly sought after accompanist…
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Trinity Music & Portlandia Brass Ensemble
December 14, 2023: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Trinity Music and Portlandia Brass Ensemble to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Tune in for holiday favorites like ‘Let It Snow’ and ‘Silent Night,’ plus music by Gustav Holst, and more. ABOUT Ring in the Christmas season with Trinity Music for a festive night of choral music and seasonal carols, including the world premiere of Margaret…
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“Liberace & Liza (A Tribute)” & Oregon Symphony
December 7, 2023: Host Christa Wessel welcomes “Liberace & Liza (A Tribute)” [pianist David Saffert with vocalist Jillian Snow] and Oregon Symphony’s cello septet to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Local favorites David Saffert and Jillian Snow will preview their upcoming event, “Liberace & Liza: Holiday at the Mansion (A Tribute)”, presented by Portland Center Stage. Tune in for…
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Oregon Mandolin Orchestra & PSU Opera
November 30, 2023: Host Christa Wessel welcomes the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra and the Portland State University Opera to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. A quartet from the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra will perform selections from their upcoming holiday concert, featuring the Newport Nightingales, a swing-inspired vocal trio that specializes in three-part harmonies of joy. The PSU Opera will preview…
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Pianist Inna Faliks & Renegade Opera
November 16, 2023: Guest host Warren Black welcomes pianist Inna Faliks and Renegade Opera to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Inna will share a preview of her concerts with the Portland State University Steinway Piano Series. Renegade Opera will perform highlights from their Artists in Conversation Festival. ABOUT “Adventurous and passionate” (The New Yorker) Ukrainian-born pianist Inna Faliks has established herself…
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PYP with Nolan Tu & Titus Underwood
November 9, 2023: Host Christa Wessel welcomes the Portland Youth Philharmonic and oboist Titus Underwood to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. High School Senior and pianist Nolan Tu will perform with PYP and Musical Director David Hattner, sharing a preview of the orchestra’s upcoming 100th anniversary concert. Oboist Titus Underwood will be joined by pianist Maria…
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MYSfits & Philippe Quint
November 2, 2023: Host Christa Wessel welcomes MYSfits and violinist Philippe Quint to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. The MYSfits and conductor Raúl Gómez-Rojas will preview works from Metropolitan Youth Symphony’s upcoming concerts, including music by Grieg, Bach, and more. Then violinist Philippe Quint will share some snippets from his upcoming performances with the Vancouver Symphony…
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Trinity Cathedral & Pacific Rose Ensemble
October 26, 2023: Special guest host Brandi Parisi welcomes Trinity Cathedral and Pacific Rose Ensemble to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Join Trinity’s organists for a family-friendly preview of their PipeScreams Halloween Spectacular, an evening of spooky, silly, and exciting music for the Halloween season, hosted by Portland entertainment icon, Clare Apparently! Then the…
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Musica Universalis & In Medio Choir
October 19, 2023: Special guest host Brandi Parisi welcomes Musica Universalis and In Medio Choir to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Musica Universalis will share a preview of their upcoming concert series, entitled Piercing the Veil: A Samhain Celebration, a musical and theatrical exploration of the Celtic origins of Halloween. In Medio will share…