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PORTLAND, OR – Two powerhouse pianists kick off the Oregon Symphony’s November concerts. Audience favorite Stephen Hough performs Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 November 2–4, followed by jazz legend Chick Corea presenting his own Piano Concerto No. 1 alongside Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue on November 7.
Children will want to grab their wands and don their wizarding robes as Oregon Symphony’s Kids Series kicks off on November 10 with music from enchanted realms. Next, rising star violinist Alexi Kenney performs his own magic in his Oregon Symphony debut with Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, while the rest of the program is devoted to Mahler’s epic “Tragic” Symphony November 16–18.
The first SoundSights concert of the season brings together the genius of Sibelius and Shakespeare in a unique theatrical experience. Acclaimed stage director Mary Birnbaum, who wowed audiences with her production of Bluebeard’s Castle in 2016, returns to produce an all-new live dramatic production of Jean Sibelius’ complete incidental music for The Tempest.
Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and virtuoso trumpeter/vocalist Byron Stripling join forces for a concert that swings into the holiday season November 30–December 1.
SATURDAY, NOV. 2
SUNDAY, NOV. 3
MONDAY, NOV. 4
STEPHEN HOUGH PLAYS MENDELSSOHN
When and Where: Nov. 2 at 7:30 pm, Nov. 3 at 2 pm, and Nov. 4 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Note: This concert will also be performed in Salem on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 pm. For more information, go to orsymphonysalem.org.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony with guest conductor Clemens Schuldt; *Stephen Hough, piano
The Program:
Lili Boulanger: Of a Sad Evening
Lili Boulanger: Of a Spring Morning
*Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor
Schumann: Symphony No. 1, “Spring”
What’s Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Clemens Schuldt: clemensschuldt.de/en/home/
On Stephen Hough: stephenhough.com
Tickets start at $24
THURSDAY, NOV. 7
CHICK COREA
When and Where: Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony with guest conductor Steven Mercurio; *Chick Corea, piano
The Program:
Mozart: Don Giovanni Overture
*Chick Corea: Piano Concerto No. 1
*Gershwin: Selections for Solo Piano
*Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
What’s special about this concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Steven Mercurio: stevenmercurio.com
On Chick Corea: chickcorea.com
Tickets start at $35
SUNDAY, NOV. 10
CASTLES AND WIZARDS
When and Where: Nov. 10 at 2 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony, Dance West, and the Pacific Youth Choir, with Associate Conductor Norman Huynh; *Pam Mahon, narrator
The Program:
Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio
Handel: Zadok the Priest, Coronation Anthem No. 1
Elgar: Excerpts from Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Shore: “Concerning Hobbits” from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“Bilbo's Song” from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Dukas: Selections from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Cline: Masquerade
Haydn: Presto from Symphony No. 85, “La reine”
Tchaikovsky: “Waltz” from The Sleeping Beauty
Anderson-Lopez: “Let It Go” from Frozen
Williams: “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
What’s So Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Pam Mahon: arthousetalentandliterary.com/?p=958
On Dance West: dancewestcompany.com
On the Pacific Youth Choir: pacificyouthchoir.org
Tickets start at $11
SATURDAY, NOV. 16
SUNDAY, NOV. 17
MONDAY, NOV. 18
MAHLER’S SIXTH
When and Where: Nov. 16 at 7:30 pm, Nov. 17 at 2 pm, and Nov. 18 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony with Music Director Carlos Kalmar; *Alexi Kenney, violin
The Program:
*Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3
Mahler: Symphony No. 6, “Tragic”
What’s Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Alexi Kenney: alexikenney.com
Tickets start at $24
SATURDAY, NOV. 23
SUNDAY, NOV. 24
MONDAY, NOV. 25
SIBELIUS’ THE TEMPEST
When and Where: Nov. 23 at 7:30 pm, Nov. 24 at 2 pm, and Nov. 25 at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony, PSU Chamber Choir, and cast TBA with Music Director Carlos Kalmar; *Mary Birnbaum, stage director
The Program:
*Sibelius: Complete Incidental Music to The Tempest
What’s Special About This Concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Mary Birnbaum: marybirnbaum.com
Tickets start at $24
SATURDAY, NOV. 30
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
HOLIDAY SWING
When and Where: Nov. 30 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 1 at 2 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Performers: The Oregon Symphony, with Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik; Byron Stripling, vocals/trumpet
The Program: Byron Stripling lights up the stage with his infectious yuletide joy, blazing trumpet virtuosity, engaging vocals, and your favorite seasonal tunes.
What’s special about this concert:
More Background Info and Photos:
On the Oregon Symphony: orsymphony.org
On Jeff Tyzik: jefftyzik.com
On Byron Stripling: byronstripling.com
Tickets start at $24
TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION
Tickets for all concerts 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. Through All Classical Portland and American Public Media’s SymphonyCast and Performance Today the Symphony reaches over 26 million listeners. Now in its 124th year, the Oregon Symphony is the oldest orchestra west of the Mississippi.
Known for innovative programming, the Symphony gained national recognition for its ground-breaking 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 and culminated with the recording of, emergency shelter intake form, an Oregon Symphony commission by composer Gabriel Kahane that will be released in March 2020.
At a time when many orchestras are reducing their classical programming, the Oregon Symphony is continuing to invest in the art form. In the 2018/19 Season the Symphony premiered more than 20 compositions, including works by eight living composers such as John Adams, Unsuk Chin, and John Corigliano. Effective with the 2019/20 Season, the Symphony is expanding its Classical Series to 18 weeks. The schedule includes the return of the Symphony’s popular SoundSights concerts, which were first presented in 2016/17. These visually stunning programs incorporate a rich tapestry of artistic elements, which particularly appeal to new audiences. Photos for media use are available at orsymphony.org/newsroom.
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