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 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 The Lullaby Project
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. Since 2018, the Oregon Symphony has partnered with Path Home (formerly Portland Homeless Family Solutions), a nonprofit organization that empowers homeless families with children to get back into stable, long-term housing. Together with musicians from the Oregon Symphony and local singer-songwriters, parents and parents-to-be are creating personal lullabies for their children, expressing their dreams for the future. In the past 5 years, dozens of lullabies have been created with Path Home families, and we are honored to share this year’s songs with our community. Songwriters: Redray FrazierMatthew GaileyBre GreggNaomi LaVioletteStephanie SchneidermanLaRhonda SteeleMarianna ThielenAnna TivelEdna VazquezBeth Wood Oregon Symphony Musicians: Ines Voglar Belgique, ViolinZach Galatis, FluteJason Schooler, BassPeter Frajola, ViolinTrevor Fitzpatrick, CelloMarylin de Oliveira, Cello Additional Musicians Blaque ButterflyTim KarplusThis is a free show. There is high demand for this show. If you have reserved tickets they will be held until 6:15, at which point ALL tickets will be released and given to others waiting in line. Please claim your tickets by 6:15pm. Thank you. Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review Alberta Rose Theatre Health & Safety Policies HERE
Chamber Music Northwest presents NEW AT NIGHT: Many Angles
Up-close and extremely intimate, in this NEW@NIGHT you’ll get a sneak peek of the dynamic flute/viola/harp trio umama womama. You’ll encounter new music by Han Lash, experience an R. Murray Schafer piece for string trio, and take in Maombi Asante, a piece by and with flutist Valerie Coleman. $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
**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 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
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
Oregon Symphony presents Open Music with Gabriella Smith
Gabriella Smith’s music has been performed by many leading orchestras around the world. She’s also a committed environmentalist. During this evening of music and conversation, we’ll hear Gabriella talk about how her paths as artist and activist intersect, where they diverge, and what she believes to be the future of climate activism. Artists Gabriella Smith, Violin, Vocals, & ElectronicsMusicians 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
White Album Xmas
A holiday circus spectacular and tribute to The Beatles featuring The NowHere Band and Rose City Circus. TICKETS: $42.50 Advance $53 At the Door $65 Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section) Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Oksana Bilozir with special guests Darka Dusty and the Borshch Beatniks
Oksana Bilozir will perform as part of the “UNITED FOR UKRAINE” tour / Intercontinental Ukrainian Song Radio Festival in the USA “Sing Homeland.” This singer can truly be considered a legendary figure in the history not only of Ukrainian music but also of the Ukrainian state! Her concerts are always filled with the energy of kindness and love, and her songs have long become a vivid symbol of true Ukrainian spirit. Time-tested hits that we love and know by heart 💛💙 The program includes beloved Ukrainian songs from all continents of the world: “Little Ukrainian,” “Nightingale Night,” “Parental Song,” “Green Rye,” “Cornflower Eyes.” As well as new songs born and recorded during the days of the russian invasion: “Red Bead,” “Untimely Love,” “Ukrainian Soul,” “Glory to Ukraine,” “When We Are Together,” “Mint Summer,” “Mother’s Prayer.” Every song by Oksana Bilozir is filled with fire and tenderness, love and faith, courage and beauty. You will touch the heart of Ukraine itself while listening to the enchanting melodies performed by Oksana Bilozir. The talented singer has won the hearts of millions in Ukraine and beyond not only with her captivating performances but also with her charitable initiatives. Join us! An exciting musical evening about the beauty and greatness of Ukraine and its people has been created just for you! Darka Dusty Stebivka is a life-long musician and singer living in Portland, Oregon. A powerful and versatile vocalist, Darka was once part of the duo Darka & Slavko, who, as first generation Ukrainians recorded several Ukrainian language albums, and won “Best International Band” at the first independent Ukrainian music festival “Chervona Ruta.”Darka will performs with her band, The Borshch Beatniks, which includes her partner-in-time, Miri Stebivka who is also Ukrainian; Bernardo Gomez on bass, and Andrew Alikhanov on clarinet. Darka and Miroslav have family in Ukraine, and they dedicate this performance to them. Tickets$44 General Admission$55 GA At the Door$65 Preferred Seating (seating in the first 3 rows of the center section – available in advance only) Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian