A Season 130 Years in the Making

Oregon Symphony new series “Naked Classics” kicks off with presenter Paul Rissmann and Mussorgsky offering a fresh, fun way to experience classical music!

Come along as your “mind’s ears” conjure the pictures on exhibit in this musical art gallery. Plus, violinist Gil Shaham plays Bruch’s Romantic Concerto.

Peppa Pig – My First Concert is a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra.

The Oregon Symphony performs alongside a guest vocalists to lead audiences in a visual-musical journey of Dolly Parton’s songs, life, and stories.

A collection of Bob Marley’s most beloved and iconic songs—presented in a way never-before heard. Meticulously curated by Marley’s eldest son, musician, producer, humanitarian and nine-time GRAMMY winner Ziggy Marley, the set features Bob Marley’s music that you know and love; plus a few of Ziggy’s personal favorites from his father’s timeless catalog.

John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score is performed live to picture in this thrilling adventure for all ages.

Vivaldi’s iconic violin concerti are reimagined by Mandolinist Avi Avital paired with Mozart’s fast-paced “Haffner” Symphony.

Singer-songwriter Ben Rector brings his latest to the Oregon Symphony stage, a heartfelt musical celebration of the places and stories that shape us.

The Reser and the Oregon Symphony bring to life Charlie Chaplin’s silent movie, The Gold Rush, with a live orchestral performance underscoring Chaplin’s own original film score.

This family-friendly concert will take you on an exciting journey through time, combining the power of live music and the Jurassic era.

Experience Shostakovich’s sensational First Symphony paired with a divertimento from one of fellow Russian composer Stravinksy’s ballets.

Cape Breton’s celebrated Celtic icon Natalie MacMaster and acclaimed fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy welcome some of the world’s finest Celtic musicians for an extraordinary evening of music.

Journey through Scotland with Mendelssohn’s evocative Third Symphony. Plus, Conrad Tao performs Mozart’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 21

Experience the power and grace of world-renowned Japanese percussion group, Drum Tao.

Witness one of the most popular anime franchises of all time on a full-size cinema screen, as its iconic soundtrack is brought to life on stage by the Oregon Symphony.

A bracing whack from the percussionist’s “slap stick” launches Ravel’s Concerto evoking the Harlem jazz clubs he visited with Gershwin. Plus, the Oregon Symphony performs Saint-Saëns’ acclaimed symphonic poem.

In this highly anticipated concert, Trifonov brings his stunning technique and breathtaking talent to Portland for one dazzling performance.

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure through the high seas with this pirate-themed show for young music lovers.

Yo-Yo Ma pairs repertoire from the center of his musical firmament with reflections on how it has shaped his thinking about art, human nature, and our search for meaning.

Bask in Beethoven’s sun-infused, high-spirited Fourth Symphony.

Join Lettuce and the Oregon Symphony for a genre-shattering night where the legendary funk band transforms their iconic catalog into a breathtaking symphonic experience with one of the country’s premiere orchestras. Deep-pocket funk and psychedelic soundscapes meet sweeping orchestral power in a one-of-a-kind “symphonic funk” experience.

Legendary MC and business mogul Rick Ross is joining the Oregon Symphony for a night of refined rap and musical soundscapes. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his landmark debut album Port of Miami, the Biggest Boss brings timeless anthems like “Hustlin’” and “Push It” to the symphonic stage for a genre-blending performance you won’t want to miss.

Experience for yourself why Bruckner’s Seventh is his most cherished symphony. Plus, cellist Hayoung Choi captures the poetry and exhilaration of Haydn’s Concerto.

Fasten your seatbelt as Alessio Bax tackles Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 followed by the Oregon Symphony performing Copland’s Third Symphony.

For the first time, the iconic murder-mystery comedy comes to life in Clue: Live in Concert, featuring the Oregon Symphony performing John Morris’ mischievous and suspenseful score in perfect sync with the film.

Celebrate the timeless legacy of John Williams’ fan-favorite movie scores performed live by the Oregon Symphony.

In this exciting program, Composer-in-Residence Andy Akiho presents a work that celebrates percussion and rhythm alongside the Oregon Symphony percussionists.

Respighi, beloved magician of orchestral colors, pays tribute to the “Eternal City” in his richly imagined tone poem. Plus, Colin Currie raises the roof in the Concerto composed for him.

From the creators of Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY and NieR:Orchestra Concert, The Music of SQUARE ENIX - Magic, Memories, and Melodies celebrates the unforgettable worlds and iconic soundtracks that have defined generations of video game storytelling and adventure.

Piazzolla’s nuevo tango style meets mariachi flair in this exploration of Latin American folk traditions, featuring Héctor Del Curto on bandoneón and the rich vocals of Portland’s own Edna Vazquez.

Join Maestro Mouse as he introduces us to his ensemble of friendly critters, each with a lesson to share. The orchestra will play the author’s soundtrack to the story as it’s narrated live on stage, creating a safari of sound!

Genre-bending cellist, singer, and improviser Abel Selaocoe plays Montgomery’s new cello concerto, joined by the many moods of Tchaikovsky’s much-loved Symphony No. 5 and the effervescence of Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla.

Holst’s popular The Planets joins two astronomical fantasies—Saariaho’s Asteroid 4179: Toutatis, inspired by an asteroid, and Frank’s Picaflor: A future myth, from the sky kingdom of Andean legend.

Now for its 40th anniversary, experience Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score enhanced by the power of a full symphony orchestra. Missing this live-to-picture cinematic concert would be inconceivable!

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Explore the American spirit with Still’s Fourth Symphony, storytelling from Portland resident Gabriel Kahane, and the fusion of music and literature in Copland’s eloquent portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

Experience Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic thriller live in concert as Bernard Herrmann’s string-only score brings a palpable tension to the film that takes the already unsettling story to a new level of terror.

Michael Gordon’s cross-cultural Natural History, Beethoven’s vivacious first symphony, Stravinsky’s experimental wind-and-brass ‘symphonies’, and a premiere by native Oregonian Grace Miedziak comprise this celebration of the Pacific Northwest.

Singer, rapper, and author Dessa joins the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring song ballads, writerly pop songs, and rap anthems. Don’t miss this landmark performance, presented in collaboration with Literary Arts as an extension of the Portland Book Festival.

When a mountain meets a visiting bird named Joy, its life changes forever. Witness this heartwarming story of friendship and love as the Oregon Symphony performs Caroline Shaw’s musical interpretation of the book live with narration!

Mahler’s Sixth Symphony surely “embraces the whole.” Darkness and light join forces in a gigantic musical canvas that culminates in titanic “hammer blows of fate.”

The Oregon Symphony presents highlights from Hans Zimmer’s catalogue of award-winning film scores! With music from Dune, The Lion King, Interstellar, and more, this concert transports you to the worlds of your favorite films for an unforgettable sonic experience.

Portland’s folk troubadour John Craigie joins the Oregon Symphony for a night of Americana with an orchestral kick, teeming with the sincerity and lyricism that have made Craigie’s music resonate with audiences across the country.

Experience the joy and uplift of gospel music with this beloved concert, featuring the region’s premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony.

With upbeat holiday music, exciting guest performers, sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa himself, this concert is the perfect way to get the whole family into the holiday spirit!

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Oregon Symphony. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

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Ring in the new year with Beethoven’s 9th symphony, a classical masterwork that celebrates the unity of all mankind. The symphony ends with the ever-hopeful “Ode to Joy” theme, performed by the orchestra and a full choir.

The surrealism of Shin’s Kafka’s Dream and the virtuosity of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, with pianist Marc-André Hamelin, join the strife of revolution in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11 “The Year 1905.”

In honor of its 50th anniversary, experience this iconic film like never before as the Oregon Symphony performs John Williams’ Oscar®-winning score live-to-picture!

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with Lucasfilm and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved.

Unfinished Tenths – symphonies by Beethoven and Schubert – join a (finished) Symphonic Sketch by former Portlander Salvador Brotons, together with famed pianist Emanuel Ax playing Beethoven’s lyrical Piano Concerto No. 4.

Discover the “man behind the music” in this multimedia program, curated by Tony Award-winning director Dan Sullivan. This archival and celebratory experience combines storytelling, photography, film, and live performances from Perlman and his longtime collaborator Rohan De Silva.

Elgar’s landmark “Enigma” Variations and his protégé Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade in A minor join Oregon Symphony concertmaster Sarah Kwak playing The Butterfly Lovers concerto, one of the most famous orchestral pieces by a Chinese composer.

Experience the music of iconic folk-pop troubadour Paul Simon enhanced by the Oregon Symphony and incredible guest vocalists. You won’t want to miss this tribute to one of the legendary songwriters of our time.

Valentine’s Day passion: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and Berlioz’s Overture to Shakespeare’s ever-witty lovers Béatrice et Bénédict. Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande and Dvořák’s Violin Concerto round out this symphonic lovefest.

Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski joins the Symphony in Ginastera’s Concierto argentino and Albéniz’s Rapsodia española, together with Bizet’s sparkling and melodic Symphony in C Major and a fascinating essay in hypnotic repetition, Ravel’s Boléro.

When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave with wild dragons and a mysterious Dragon Rider, they find themselves in an epic battle to save the future of man and dragons! Experience the spectacular sequel presented in HD, with its thrilling score performed live to picture!

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On this 60-minute expedition, music from the Star Wars series meets celestial classical music in a supernova of sound that is out of this world!

Mendelssohn’s effervescent “Italian” Symphony is joined by Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, featuring soloists from Chamber Music Northwest. Portlander Kenji Bunch’s 2022 fanfare, inspired by Oregon’s state motto, celebrates independence and individual strength.

Rachmaninoff’s final symphony, written in America, joins Bernstein’s touching Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium) and Sophia Jani’s joy in new motherhood in this program of modern masters.

Two musical portrayals of literary heroes, Lord Byron’s Manfred and Cervantes’ Don Quixote, are joined by an orchestral version of Berg’s darkly expressionist Piano Sonata.

Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 captivates with its golden glow, while Beethoven’s grandiose “Emperor” piano concerto reflects the Napoleonic era. CPE Bach, deeply admired by both Mozart and Beethoven, rounds out the program with an energetic symphony.

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a musical tribute to Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon, three women that defined the sonic landscape of the 1970s.

Harrison’s Heart Sūtra (Lo Koro Sutro in Esperanto) provides a special introduction to Mozart’s beloved but incomplete Mass in C Minor, filled with exquisite arias and stirring choruses.

Bruckner’s monumental and incomplete final symphony, with its extremes of expression and majestic orchestral sonics, joins Mozart’s most ambitious (and rambunctious) violin concerto, the “Turkish.”

Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok, and magic mirrors in high definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. It’s the film that started it all!

All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Noted Gershwin interpreter Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays the Concerto in F, joined by Stravinsky’s sad-sack, lovesick puppet Petrushka and Poulenc’s whimsical Les Biches for a light-hearted romp of a concert.

Tchaikovsky’s resplendent Violin Concerto, with 2019 Queen Elisabeth Competition winner Stella Chen, joins Scriabin’s joyful and transcendent Poem of Ecstasy, complemented by a sunrise and a swarm of witches from Mussorgsky.