September 24, 2026: Host Christa Wessel welcomes pianist Yulianna Adeeva; and Light Opera of Portland to the Irving Levin Performance Hall.
Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Yulianna Adeeva performs music by Beethoven, Grieg, and more. Then, LOoP shares an exclusive preview of their production of H.M.S. Pinafore, a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan.
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
A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity, Yulianna Avdeeva is the Gold Medalist of the 2010 International Chopin Piano Competition, which launched her to international fame for “consistently [leading] the field in terms of sheer passion and musicianship, not to mention technical security,” and for her “spontaneous and volatile” performances, “full of depth and colour” (The Telegraph). Yulianna plays with power, conviction, and sensibility, winning over audiences all over the world.
A favorite artist in Europe, Yulianna has recurring concert engagements at the Warsaw Philharmonic, Rudolfinum in Prague, Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin, Vienna Konzerthaus, and Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. She recently performed recital debuts at the Salzburg and Gstaad festivals, and at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam.
Keep reading at avdeevapiano.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.
Learn more at vancouversymphony.org.
The Light Opera of Portland is a resident musical repertory company performing live light opera and musical theatre productions and specializing in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. In addition, the company offers rising performing artists and crew opportunities to develop their musical and stage craft skills.
Discover more at lightoperaofportland.org.
