**CANCELLED** Oregon Symphony presents Open Music with Conrad Tao
This show has been cancelled due to inclement weather.Conrad Tao has emerged at twenty-eight as one of the most thoughtful and broad-minded artists of our time. A brilliant pianist, violinist, and composer, Tao is an effortlessly engaging raconteur—as comfortable talking about video games, query theory, and dark corners of the internet—as he is about music.Program Messiaen: “Abîme des oiseaux” from Quartet for the End of TimeBen Nobuto: Tell me again for piano, electronics, and filmLinda Catlin Smith: Light and WaterFeldman: The King of DenmarkSchumann: “Auf einer Burg” (arr. C. Tao)Conrad Tao: Keyed In for solo pianoArtists Conrad Tao, Piano & Electronics Musicians of the Oregon Symphony Seth Biagini, Cello Michael Roberts, Percussion James Shields, Clarinet Isaac Thompson, President & CEO/Oregon Symphony, Guest Host Tickets:$20 General Admission$10 StudentsClick HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review Alberta Rose Theatre Health & Safety Policies HERE
Oregon Symphony presents Open Music with Gabriela Montero
Open Music with Gabriela Montero Hosted by Nathalie Joachim Venezuelan pianist, composer, and activist Gabriela Montero joins co-host Nathalie Joachim in this thought-provoking concert and conversation. Montero’s visionary interpretations and unique compositional gifts have garnered her critical acclaim and a devoted following on the world stage. Montero and Joachim are joined on the stage by musicians of the Oregon Symphony. ArtistsNathalie Joachim, HostGabriela Montero, ComposerMusicians of the Oregon Symphony Tickets:$20 General Admission$10 StudentsClick HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review Alberta Rose Theatre Health & Safety Policies HERE
Chamber Music Northwest presents CURTIS ON TOUR: “The Soldier’s Tale”
A thrilling tale of trickery and magic, Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) comes to life through an ensemble of renowned Curtis Institute of Music alumni leading their finest student musicians. Hailed as “One of the world’s leading music academies” (BBC Culture), two preeminent Curtis Institute graduates—CMNW Artistic Director Emeritus David Shifrin (1980-2020) and Artistic Director Soovin Kim (2020-present)—team up with Curtis’s rising-star performers, and are joined by beloved actor and narrator John de Lancie (Star Trek & Breaking Bad) who voices the characters for this dramatic treat. The program also features stirring masterpieces by Penderecki, Poulenc, a new work by Nicholas DiBerardino, and another Curtis alumnus, composer Viet Cuong. Curtis on Tour is made possible by the Nina von Maltzahn Global Touring Initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music. “For more than 10 years, Curtis on Tour artists and ensembles have delighted audiences around the globe with performances that are ‘exhilarating from beginning to end…’”— The Washington Post Click HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Oregon Symphony presents Open Music with Timo Andres
Following his breakout Nonesuch Records debut, Shy & Mighty, Timo Andres has become one of the most sought-after composers of his generation. As a pianist, he’s a fierce advocate for his contemporaries, performing and recording works by composers ranging from Gabriella Smith to Sufjan Stevens. Artists Timo Andres, PianoMusicians of the Oregon SymphonyGabriel Kahane, Host Tickets:$20 General Admission$10 StudentsClick HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review Alberta Rose Theatre Health & Safety Policies HERE
Chamber Music Northwest presents IMANI WINDS: We Cannot Walk Alone
This unforgettable evening will include the world premieres of three works that offer new perspectives into our region’s history and new hope for our region’s future. Hailed as “dazzling” and “exhilarating” by The Washington Post, the CMNW favorites and Grammy-nominated Imani Winds return to Chamber Music Northwest after their 2017/18 residency. Known for their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, and imaginative collaborations, the Imani Winds will premiere We Cannot Walk Alone — a groundbreaking collaboration between Chamber Music Northwest, Ashland’s Anima Mundi, and Eugene’s Oregon Bach Festival exploring the lived experiences of diverse composers of the Pacific Northwest. Co-Commissioned and premiered in collaboration with Ashland’s Anima Mundi Productions and the Oregon Bach Festival$32.50 Access Section$47.50 Select Section$62.50 Premium Section$20 for those under the age of 30Click HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Oregon Symphony presents Open Music with Andy Akiho
Open Music with Andy Akiho Hosted by Nathalie Joachim Nathalie Joachim’s final guest for the Open Music series is her old friend and Oregon Symphony’s Composer-in-Residence and Creative Alliance member Andy Akiho. Based in Portland, Grammy-nominated and “trailblazing” (Los Angeles Times) composer Andy Akiho engages in an intimate conversation and concert showcasing his unique creative process and is joined on stage by musicians of the Oregon Symphony. Artists:Nathalie Joachim, HostAndy Akiho, ComposerMusicians of the Oregon Symphony Tickets:$20 General Admission$10 StudentsClick HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review Alberta Rose Theatre Health & Safety Policies HERE
Chamber Music Northwest presents New@Night: Rhapsodies & Demons
Meet us at 7 PM for Happy Hour at the Alberta Rose pre-concert, and prep to explore the musical innovation of Jessie Montgomery, Steven Hartke, Kenji Bunch, and more, in a low-key/high-creative setting.$30 General Admission$20 GA Under 30$10 GA Under 18Click HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Chamber Music Northwest presents New@Night: Andy Akiho “Seven Pillars” with Sandbox Percussion
Critically-acclaimed Portland-based composer Andy Akiho and internationally renowned Sandbox Percussion join forces for this truly mesmerizing fusion of sound, light, and movement — the largest-scale chamber music work that Akiho has composed. A “lush, brooding celebration of noise” (The New York Times), Seven Pillars was nominated for two Grammy Awards and for the Pulitzer Prize in 2022. The audience will be among the first to hear, see and feel it performed live!$30 General Admission$20 GA Under 30$10 GA Under 18Click HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Oregon Symphony presents Open Music with Nathalie Joachim
Hosted by Gabriel Kahane Hear composer, musician, and Oregon Symphony Creative Alliance member Nathalie Joachim and Oregon Symphony musicians perform an intimate program at the Alberta Rose Theatre. The Grammy Award-nominated artist will perform wide-ranging selections from Barber and George Crumb to Erykah Badu and works composed by Nathalie Joachim herself. Hosted by Creative Chair Gabriel Kahane, this concert offers a fascinating peek into the creative process. Artists Gabriel Kahane, HostNathalie Joachim, Composer $20 General AdmissionClick HERE for tickets.Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Oregon Symphony requests that all patrons wear a face covering while inside the Alberta Rose Theatre. Children under 5 years of age are not required to wear a mask. More info at orsymphony.org/safety. Review Alberta Rose Theatre Health & Safety Policies HERE
Oregon Symphony presents The Lullaby Project
Join us for a heartwarming community concert showcasing the creative personal lullabies from this year’s Lullaby Project! In partnership with Oregon Symphony musicians and local singer-songwriters, parents and parents-to-be have created personal lullabies for their children, expressing their dreams for the future. We are honored to share this year’s songs with our community.The Lullaby Project – conceived by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute – uses the creative process of songwriting to improve well-being and child bonds with parents experiencing housing insecurity and other challenging life situations. SongwritersAmenta AbiotoSarah ClarkeBre GreggGabriel KahaneMarilyn KellerNaomi LaVioletteStephanie SchneidermanMarianna ThielenAnna TivelBeth Wood Oregon Symphony MusiciansAmanda Grimm, ViolaZach Galatis, FluteJason Schooler, BassBen Brogadir, OboeMarilyn de Oliveira, CelloPeter Frajola, Violin Tickets$10 General AdmissionClick HERE to purchase tickets from the Oregon Symphony website Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review Alberta Rose Theatre Health & Safety Policies HERE
