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SATURDAY, SEP. 1
OREGON SYMPHONY AT THE ZOO
When and Where: Sep. 1 at 7 pm at the Oregon Zoo.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony, with Music Director Carlos Kalmar and Associate Conductor Norman Huynh
The Program:
Wagner: Die Meistersinger Prelude
Bizet: Carmen Suite
Humperdinck: Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel
Gershwin: An American in Paris
Smetana: Polka and Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride
John Williams: Harry’s Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Massenet: Meditation from Thaïs
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture
What’s So Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On the Oregon Zoo: oregonzoo.org
Tickets begin at $35, include free admission to the Oregon Zoo on Sep. 1, and can be purchased through the Oregon Zoo at zooconcerts.com or in person at the Oregon Zoo box office located at 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221 or by phone at 877-435-9849. (Mon–Sun) 9:30 am to 6 pm
WEDNESDAY, SEP. 5
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA
When and Where: Sep. 5 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony, with Associate Conductor Norman Huynh; Rodrigo y Gabriela, guitars
The Program: A night of epic riffs and intimate instrumentals to be announced from the stage. Rodrigo y Gabriela will perform two sets – one solo and one accompanied by the Oregon Symphony.
What’s So Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Rodrigo y Gabriela: rodgab.com
Tickets begin at $35.
FRIDAY, SEP. 7
SATURDAY, SEP. 8
SUNDAY, SEP. 9
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT
When and Where: Sep. 7 and 8 at 7:30 pm and Sep. 9 at 2 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony, with Associate Conductor Norman Huynh
The Program: Full HD screening of Star Wars: A New Hope with John Williams’ film score performed live by the Oregon Symphony.
What’s So Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Star Wars – A New Hope: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star Wars (film)
Tickets begin at $35.
SATURDAY, SEP. 15
THE MUSIC OF U2
When and Where: Sep. 15 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony, with guest conductor Brent Havens; Tony Vincent, vocals
The musicians for this show are:
Brent Havens, conductor, arranger
Tony Vincent, vocals/guitar
Dan Clemens, bass/background vocals
Powell Randolph, drums/background vocals
George Cintron, guitar/background vocals
Justin Avery, keyboards/background vocals
The Program: A spectacular Oregon Symphony tribute to U2 with the help of a blazing hot rock band and vocalist Tony Vincent. Take a musical journey spanning four decades of unforgettable hits including “With or Without You,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” “Pride (In the Name of Love),” “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “Desire,” “One,” and many more.
What’s So Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On The Music of U2: windbornemusic.com/show_u2.php
Tickets begin at $35.
SATURDAY, SEP. 22
LILY TOMLIN
When and Where: Sep. 22 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: Lily Tomlin. Note: The Oregon Symphony does not perform.
The Program: An unforgettable night of fun and sidesplitting laughter with the incomparable Lily Tomlin.
What’s So Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Lily Tomlin: lilytomlin.com/wordpress2/
Tickets begin at $40.
SUNDAY, SEP. 23
OPENING NIGHT WITH RENÉE FLEMING
When and Where: Sep. 23 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony with Music Director Carlos Kalmar; Renée Fleming, soprano
The Program:
Richard Strauss Don Juan
Kevin Puts Letters from Georgia
Samuel Barber Overture to The School for Scandal
Leonard BernsteinOverture to Candide
Licinio ReficeOmbra di Nube
Friedrich von Flotow “Tis the Last Rose of Summer” from Martha
Harry Warren/Arr. Desplat You’ll Never Know
Aaron Copland “Party Scene” and “The Promise of Living” from Suite from The Tender Land
Meredith Willson “Till There Was You” from The Music Man
Kander and Ebb “Love and Love Alone” and “Winter” from The Visit
Sting “August Winds” from The Last Ship
Stephen Sondheim“The Glamorous Life” from A Little Night Music
What’s So Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Renée Fleming: reneefleming.com
SATURDAY, SEP. 29
SUNDAY, SEP. 30
MONDAY, OCT. 1
BRAHMS’ FOURTH SYMPHONY
When and Where: Sep. 29 at 7:30 pm, Sep. 30 at 2 pm, and Oct. 1 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony with guest conductor Jun Märkl; *Inon Barnatan, piano
The Program:
Katherine Balch: Chamber Music (World premiere commissioned by the Oregon Symphony)
Haydn: Symphony No. 83, “Hen”
*Copland: Piano Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 4
What’s So Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Jun Märkl: junmarkl.com
On Inon Barnatan: inonbarnatan.com
Tickets begin at $24.
Tickets for all concerts except Oregon Symphony at the Zoo can be purchased online at orsymphony.org; or in person at the Oregon Symphony Ticket Office located at 909 SW Washington St., Portland, OR 97205.
Ticket Office Hours
July–August: (Mon–Fri, 10 am–6 pm); by phone at 503-228-1353 (Mon–Fri, 10 am–9 pm)
September–June (Mon–Sat, 10 am–6 pm); by phone at 503-228-1353 (Mon–Fri, 10 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am–6pm); and at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall starting two hours before every performance.
Season subscriptions, including the popular Choose Your Own packages and Gift Cards, are available through the Symphony Ticket Office at 503-228-1353
ABOUT OREGON SYMPHONY The multi-Grammy-nominated Oregon Symphony ranks as one of America’s major orchestras. Led by Music Director Carlos Kalmar, it serves over 300,000 people annually through more than 110 performances and award-winning education and community engagement programs. Now in its 123rd year, the Oregon Symphony is the oldest orchestra west of the Mississippi.
The Symphony’s ground-breaking 2017/18 Season set box office and fundraising records and was marked by an initiative to connect more deeply with the Portland community. The organization embarked on the year-long Sounds of Home series, which revolutionized the role of the arts in addressing three of the most critical social issues of the day: immigration, the environment, and homelessness. This series made a powerful impact in the community through innovative art, cross-sector partnerships with 37 organizations, and civic leadership. Sounds of Home community concerts hosted in venues across the city reached nearly 3,000 attendees and were viewed by thousands more through live streaming on social media.
The Symphony reached over 15 million radio broadcast listeners in the 2017/18 Season via All Classical Portland as well as American Public Media’s SymphonyCast and Performance Today. The season additionally featured three world premieres, including the first-ever play commissioned by an American orchestra.
Photos for media use are available at orsymphony.org/newsroom.
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