March 26, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes pianist Anne-Marie McDermott; and flutist Alexa Still to the Irving Levin Performance Hall.
Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, superstar pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performs bold works by Beethoven and more.
Then, renowned flutist Alexa Still and the Greater Portland Flute Society preview their upcoming concert featuring works by Bach, Reena Esmail, and more.
Tune in Thursday at 3:00 PM PT at 89.9 FM in Portland, OR or from anywhere in the world on our website.
ABOUT
One of the most dazzling American pianists of her generation, Anne-Marie McDermott has played concertos, recitals, and chamber music in hundreds of cities throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. She is an insightful interpreter of the pinnacle of the repertoire — including Baroque and Classical masterpieces, 20th-century modernism, and music by the most influential composers of our time.
McDermott has soloed with many leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the symphonies of Dallas, Seattle, Houston, Colorado, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Atlanta, San Diego, New Jersey, Columbus, and Baltimore.
Learn more at annemariemcdermott.com.
This season the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra celebrates 47 years of providing symphonic music to the community. Its success is due to the talent and commitment of the early conductors and musicians who provided its foundation. Visit vancouversymphony.org for more.
Alexa Still is a New Zealand-born flutist based in Oberlin, Ohio, where she is Professor of Flute at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She studied flute at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and has won several competitions, including the New York Flute Club Young Artist Competition and the East and West Artists Competition.
Keep reading at alexastill.com.
The Greater Portland Flute Society provides times and places for flutists of all ages, levels and walks of life to meet, exchange ideas, gain performance experience, play in ensembles, and generally promote and enhance flute playing in the greater Portland area. Discover more at gpfs.org.
