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A concert celebrating 125 years of your Oregon Symphony conducted by Music Director David Danzmayr and hosted by Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, and composer Chris Thile.
Bridging the vibrant history of Black music to Portland. Watch the final episode of the digital series, Notations. In this episode, composer and pianist Darrell Grant shares his personal journey of learning about the musical history of Portland’s Black community. Once a vibrant mecca, Portland's jazz scene was decimated when the Black community was displaced by freeways and structures. This moving episode concludes with Grant performing his piece "Crossing the Bridge, Vanport" with musicians of the Oregon Symphony. The song speaks to his belief that “human beings can find ways to communicate across the things that divide us” and is a tribute to those responsible for Portland’s jazz scene in the 1940s.
Bridging the vibrant history of Black music to Portland. Watch the final episode of the digital series, Notations. In this episode, composer and pianist Darrell Grant shares his personal journey of learning about the musical history of Portland’s Black community. Once a vibrant mecca, Portland's jazz scene was decimated when the Black community was displaced by freeways and structures. This moving episode concludes with Grant performing his piece "Crossing the Bridge, Vanport" with musicians of the Oregon Symphony. The song speaks to his belief that “human beings can find ways to communicate across the things that divide us” and is a tribute to those responsible for Portland’s jazz scene in the 1940s.
Watch NowA personal musical journey from Venezuela to Portland. In this episode of Notations, Oregon Symphony violinist Inés Voglar Belgique proudly discusses her Venezuelan roots and commitment to introduce Oregonians to her beloved culture through music. Inés shares how she has made the “beautiful city” of Portland her home, connects with other Venezuelans who reside in Oregon, and provides food, medication, and scholarship opportunities to her native country. Enjoy Oregon Symphony violinists Inés Voglar Belgique and Keiko Araki as they perform Pablo Herrero and Jose Armenteros’ “Venezuela.”
A personal musical journey from Venezuela to Portland. In this episode of Notations, Oregon Symphony violinist Inés Voglar Belgique proudly discusses her Venezuelan roots and commitment to introduce Oregonians to her beloved culture through music. Inés shares how she has made the “beautiful city” of Portland her home, connects with other Venezuelans who reside in Oregon, and provides food, medication, and scholarship opportunities to her native country. Enjoy Oregon Symphony violinists Inés Voglar Belgique and Keiko Araki as they perform Pablo Herrero and Jose Armenteros’ “Venezuela.”
Watch NowTrinidad. Portland. Rome. NYC. Tokyo. Composer and percussionist Andy Akiho draws inspiration from all the places he's visited and lived. Learn how Akiho pursued his passion for steel by traveling to Trinidad and learning the craft from where the art form originated and thrives to this day. The avant-garde percussionist describes his way of living life as “just getting to know people in so many cultures and making music with people from around the world.”
Trinidad. Portland. Rome. NYC. Tokyo. Composer and percussionist Andy Akiho draws inspiration from all the places he's visited and lived. Learn how Akiho pursued his passion for steel by traveling to Trinidad and learning the craft from where the art form originated and thrives to this day. The avant-garde percussionist describes his way of living life as “just getting to know people in so many cultures and making music with people from around the world.”
Watch NowA Note from Mozart. Watch the FINAL episode of Carlos@18. Perhaps one of the most famous pieces of music written for strings is Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Some consider it a serenade, but why? There are not enough movements, it lacks the shape of a serenade, and there are no winds. But Mozart (allegedly) wrote a note on the side of the score that read “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (“A Little Night’s Music”). No matter how you define it, this is one of the best pieces of music you will encounter. Also in this episode, Polish composer Henryk Górecki’s Three Pieces in Old Style for string orchestra.
A Note from Mozart. Watch the FINAL episode of Carlos@18. Perhaps one of the most famous pieces of music written for strings is Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Some consider it a serenade, but why? There are not enough movements, it lacks the shape of a serenade, and there are no winds. But Mozart (allegedly) wrote a note on the side of the score that read “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (“A Little Night’s Music”). No matter how you define it, this is one of the best pieces of music you will encounter. Also in this episode, Polish composer Henryk Górecki’s Three Pieces in Old Style for string orchestra.
Watch NowTake an octave leap with Beethoven in this episode of Carlos@18! Only recently have the works by female composers finally begun to be showcased in concert halls around the world. The current episode of Carlos@18 features world-renowned British composer Anna Clyne’s Stride. This beautifully crafted and personal piece was heavily influenced by Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata. Clyne says, "I chose a few melodic, rhythmic and harmonic fragments from each of the three movements and developed these in the three corresponding sections of Stride. The title is derived from the octave leaps that stride in the left hand in the first movement of Sonata Pathétique."
Take an octave leap with Beethoven in this episode of Carlos@18! Only recently have the works by female composers finally begun to be showcased in concert halls around the world. The current episode of Carlos@18 features world-renowned British composer Anna Clyne’s Stride. This beautifully crafted and personal piece was heavily influenced by Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata. Clyne says, "I chose a few melodic, rhythmic and harmonic fragments from each of the three movements and developed these in the three corresponding sections of Stride. The title is derived from the octave leaps that stride in the left hand in the first movement of Sonata Pathétique."
Watch NowWhen you think of a serenade you may think about music that is a bit lighter in character and pleasing to the ear. Twentieth-century Swedish composer Dag Wirén delivers on that serenade expectation! Wirén’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 11 is certain to bring a smile to your face and may induce spontaneous whistling. But, don’t be fooled, it is a well-crafted composition with colors, detail, and depth.
When you think of a serenade you may think about music that is a bit lighter in character and pleasing to the ear. Twentieth-century Swedish composer Dag Wirén delivers on that serenade expectation! Wirén’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 11 is certain to bring a smile to your face and may induce spontaneous whistling. But, don’t be fooled, it is a well-crafted composition with colors, detail, and depth.
Watch Now"Everything that can be called love – from shared joy to comfort in the darkness – is gathered in the pages of this reassuring, refreshingly honest picture book." —The New York Times Book Review. From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all. Discover it all in LOVE.
"Everything that can be called love – from shared joy to comfort in the darkness – is gathered in the pages of this reassuring, refreshingly honest picture book." —The New York Times Book Review. From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all. Discover it all in LOVE.
Watch NowToday's episode of Symphony Storytime is a wonderful story with a wonderful message: be yourself! Tired of his life as an emu at the zoo, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals. He spends a day lounging with the lions. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being himself is the best after all. Written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement. Hosted by Amy Haroldson and featuring Carin Miller Packwood, Principal Bassoon.
Today's episode of Symphony Storytime is a wonderful story with a wonderful message: be yourself! Tired of his life as an emu at the zoo, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals. He spends a day lounging with the lions. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being himself is the best after all. Written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement. Hosted by Amy Haroldson and featuring Carin Miller Packwood, Principal Bassoon.
Watch NowInspired by the true story of a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke a taboo against female drummers, Drum Dream Girl is a brave musical journey for young dreamers everywhere!
Inspired by the true story of a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke a taboo against female drummers, Drum Dream Girl is a brave musical journey for young dreamers everywhere!
Watch NowIn this week's love-themed episode of minute for music, join Oregon Symphony violinist Keiko Araki on a journey back through time as she revisits the costumes from her previous videos! Performing all the parts of Edward Elgar's Chanson de Matin, she leaves us with a gentle reminder of where all great music comes from – the (knitted, pink) heart!
In this week's love-themed episode of minute for music, join Oregon Symphony violinist Keiko Araki on a journey back through time as she revisits the costumes from her previous videos! Performing all the parts of Edward Elgar's Chanson de Matin, she leaves us with a gentle reminder of where all great music comes from – the (knitted, pink) heart!
Watch NowAs if napping and keeping groomed weren't enough, Oregon Symphony violinist Keiko Araki's cat is busy training to be a conductor. Today's #minuteformusic features the ever-affectionate Zoot as he widens his palate and dons his finest concert attire. Performing all four parts of "The Waltzing Cat" by Leroy Anderson, Keiko used some digital magic to transpose one of the parts down an octave, giving the song a reverberating bass part fit for a feline.
As if napping and keeping groomed weren't enough, Oregon Symphony violinist Keiko Araki's cat is busy training to be a conductor. Today's #minuteformusic features the ever-affectionate Zoot as he widens his palate and dons his finest concert attire. Performing all four parts of "The Waltzing Cat" by Leroy Anderson, Keiko used some digital magic to transpose one of the parts down an octave, giving the song a reverberating bass part fit for a feline.
Watch NowAs we look ahead toward the crisp days of fall, wave goodbye to summer with this farewell tango. Today's #minuteformusic features Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Peter Frajola and Assistant Concertmaster Erin Furbee performing Garardo Matos Rodríguez's "La Cumparsita." Loosely translated as "Little Parade," the song is commonly played at the end of an enjoyable evening of dancing to indicate that the night is over.
As we look ahead toward the crisp days of fall, wave goodbye to summer with this farewell tango. Today's #minuteformusic features Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Peter Frajola and Assistant Concertmaster Erin Furbee performing Garardo Matos Rodríguez's "La Cumparsita." Loosely translated as "Little Parade," the song is commonly played at the end of an enjoyable evening of dancing to indicate that the night is over.
Watch NowWelcome to the season finale of Essential Sounds, playing tribute to our community. In this episode, you’ll hear our violinist Gregory Ewer’s story of how music connects us when we can’t be together physically. Portland songwriter Holcombe Waller sings his song “Hardliners” with an Oregon Symphony quartet, and Principal Cello Nancy Ives performs a tribute for her sister as she watches live, remotely.
Welcome to the season finale of Essential Sounds, playing tribute to our community. In this episode, you’ll hear our violinist Gregory Ewer’s story of how music connects us when we can’t be together physically. Portland songwriter Holcombe Waller sings his song “Hardliners” with an Oregon Symphony quartet, and Principal Cello Nancy Ives performs a tribute for her sister as she watches live, remotely.
Watch NowHear a moving rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come” by vocalist Alonzo Chadwick, as well as performances by Oregon Symphony musicians and a conversation about creating art during the pandemic with Andrew Norman, described by the Los Angeles Times as “the leading American composer of his generation.”
Hear a moving rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come” by vocalist Alonzo Chadwick, as well as performances by Oregon Symphony musicians and a conversation about creating art during the pandemic with Andrew Norman, described by the Los Angeles Times as “the leading American composer of his generation.”
Watch NowHear performances by Oregon Symphony musicians, Blind Pilot frontman Israel Nebeker, and a conversation with American composer Jessie Montgomery, as well as Principal Bassoonist Carin Miller Packwood’s story of how her friend, a cellist and pathologist in New York City, is using skills she initially developed as a musician to identify patterns in our blood that could help fight the coronavirus.
Hear performances by Oregon Symphony musicians, Blind Pilot frontman Israel Nebeker, and a conversation with American composer Jessie Montgomery, as well as Principal Bassoonist Carin Miller Packwood’s story of how her friend, a cellist and pathologist in New York City, is using skills she initially developed as a musician to identify patterns in our blood that could help fight the coronavirus.
Watch NowRecorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on September 26, 27 & 28, 2015. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on September 26, 27 & 28, 2015. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Listen NowRecorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on April 9-11, 2016. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on April 9-11, 2016. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Listen NowRecorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on March 17-19, 2019. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on March 17-19, 2019. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Listen NowGrammy Award-winning artist Chris Thile hosts and performs alongside the Oregon Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Danzmayr.
Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Thile hosts and performs alongside the Oregon Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Danzmayr.
Watch NowA look back at this program that brings high-quality music education, staff development, and arts-integrated learning into schools.
A look back at this program that brings high-quality music education, staff development, and arts-integrated learning into schools.
Watch NowAn audio excerpt from the 2018 CD Gospel Christmas
An audio excerpt from the 2018 CD Gospel Christmas
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