Events Calendar

A showstopping ode to the power of dance, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony brims with an unbridled energy certain to make your heart race. The composer’s Violin Concerto — which ends with its own rollicking tune — trades in technical fireworks for transcendent lyricism, while Jimmy López Bellido’s Fiesta! shakes up Baroque dance forms with elements of pop, techno, and Latin music.

For tickets and more information, visit orsymphony.org.

Program
Jimmy López Bellido: Fiesta!
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Artists
David Danzmayr, Conductor
Clara-Jumi Kang, Violin

Smith Auditorium, Willamette University, 270 Winter St. SE, Salem, OR 97301
Friday, January 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Saturday, January 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Monday, January 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM

National Geographic Live brings you behind-the-scenes stories and unforgettable imagery from world-renowned photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and adventurers—live on stage.

Filmmaker and National Geographic Fellow Sandesh Kadur first encountered a wild cat in his native India as a teenager—after sitting in a tree for hours under a full moon, a leopard walked directly under him. The experience sparked a fascination that led him to spend his career documenting the country’s unmatched diversity of wild cats.

With landscapes spanning the towering Himalaya, arid plains, and dense jungles, India is home to a wider array of wild cats than anywhere else in the world. While many of the big cats are well known and thoroughly documented, photographer and filmmaker Sandesh Kadur is on a mission to highlight the country’s lesser-known felines to protect their future. Discover the tiny, grumpy-faced Pallas’s cat, the fishing cat that jumps into water to catch its prey, and the ancient, elusive clouded leopard. Join National Geographic Live series to get an up-close look at a world of wild cats you’ve never seen before, all through Kadur’s captivating images and video.

A special collaborative concert featuring the Portland Percussion Group in the world premiere performance of Alejandro Viñao’s newest work “Patterns and Form” for Percussion Octet and Piano, a 3-movement masterwork for an assortment of marimbas, xylophones, vibraphones, drums, and piano. Pianist Yoko Greeney joins the PPG for this performance.

The program also features the PPG performing “Cascade,” the latest work for percussion and electronics from father-son collaborative duo Terry Longshore and mackxswell, with Terry Longshore as percussion soloist. The PSU Percussion Ensemble and PSU Wind Symphony appear as well, showcasing the vivid and energetic music of Garth Neustadter and Ivan Trevino, with PSU Percussion Studio members as featured soloists.

Join us for this memorable program of imaginative and engaging percussive wizardry!

$20 General, $10 Any Student with ID, Free for PSU students with ID

Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Antonio Sánchez, one of the most renowned drummers in the international jazz scene, takes the stage to celebrate  the 10th anniversary celebration of Birdman, Alejandro Iñárritu’s Academy Award winning Best Picture starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone and Naomi Watts. During a screening of the film, Sánchez will recreate his score, but as Sánchez improvised most of the original music for the film, each performance is unique — a showcase of his musical creativity. This performance immerses the audience in the riveting film while experiencing the power of storytelling through live music.

Born in Mexico City, he began playing the drums at the age of five, and was playing professionally by the time he was a teenager. He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and later graduated magna cum laude from both the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory. He collaborated with Pat Metheny for 18 years, and has worked with greats such as Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Michael Brecker and Charlie Haden. His latest album, SHIFT, features Trent Reznor and Dave Mathews. Said the New York Times, “[Sánchez is] one of the standout jazz drummers on the contemporary scene, a polyrhythmic ace attuned to the subtlest dynamic fluctuations.” Said 20-time GRAMMY® winner Metheny, “I honestly never thought a musician like him would ever be born. He’s a dream….one of the greatest musicians I have ever seen.”

For tickets and more information, visit thereser.org. 

Experience Steve Hackman’s thrilling new blend of pop/R&B’s queen and classical music’s king as Beyoncé’s iconic repertoire is seamlessly interwoven with Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.

The symphonic world’s most joyful celebration of dance becomes the backdrop to fifteen of Beyoncé’s chart-topping hits—including “Run the World (Girls),” “Crazy in Love,” “Single Ladies,” “Sorry,” “Halo,” “Cuff It,” and “Texas Hold ‘Em”—in this innovative new musical fusion.

Prepare to be mesmerized as three powerhouse female soloists—accompanied by a guest drummer, guitarist/keyboardist, and bassist—join forces with your Oregon Symphony for a night to remember!

For tickets and more information, visit orsymphony.org. 

Artists
Steve Hackman, Conductor & Creator
Kaylah Sharve, Brayla Cook & Malia Civetz, Vocalists
Jackie Whitmill, Drums
Dmitry Gorodetsky, Electric Bass
Andrew Lipke, Guitar & Keyboard
Oregon Symphony

Saint-Saëns – “Bacchanale” from Samson and Delilah
Delius – “The Walk to the Paradise Garden” from A Village Romeo and Juliet
Sibelius – Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 43

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm at Village Church
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 3:00pm at Village Church

For tickets and more information, visit beavertonsymphony.org. 

Imago Theatre revives Tennessee Williams’s iconic tragedy, A Streetcar Named Desire

January 17 – February 2
Friday and Saturday at 7:30
Sunday at 2:00

Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue
imagotheatre.com

TICKETS

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/imago-theatre/670eb5a5cadebc0f5799d72f

Tickets also available at the door. Theatre opens one hour before showtime. All seats
$30. The show is for mature audiences.

A Streetcar Named Desire is the story of a traumatized Blanche DuBois, a former Southern Belle unable to face reality when she moves into a cramped New Orleans apartment with her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley. The production opened in New York in 1947 and changed American theater forever.

Can any stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire compete with the cinematic classic starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh? Unlikely. But under Jerry Mouawad’s direction, Imago Theatre’s upcoming revival promises to be an unabashedly invigorating take on this modern masterpiece.

Meghan Daaboul (Blanche), Max Bernsohn (Stanley), and Jaiden Wirth (Stella) will all be making their Imago debuts in this adventurous Streetcar which also features Jeff Giberson (Mitch), previously seen in Imago’s electric revivals of The Seafarer and Shining City.

ENSEMBLE BOULANGER
Emma Cowell, soprano & speaker
Hannah Brewer, piano

Join Ensemble Boulanger for a musical tour of Eastern Europe. At our recital you’ll hear music both delightfully familiar and refreshingly new, ranging from the Classical era to the 20th century. From Poland, we have works by Frédéric Chopin and Maria Szymanowska. From Hungary we have composers like Franz Liszt and Dora Pejačević. From Bohemia, or the modern day Czech Republic, we have music by Agnes Tyrell and Antonín Dvořák. You’ll hear nocturnes, love songs, and several languages in this cosmopolitan program. As always, we’ll be sharing stories about all the music we perform. Come enjoy familiar melodies like Liszt’s Liebestraum no. 3 and Dvořák’s “Songs my Mother Taught Me,” and discover new favorites too!

$20 suggested donation. All are welcome regardless of ability to contribute.

You are cordially invited to attend an elegant Viennese ball, where fine dining, enchanting music, and ballroom dancing will be at the forefront of an unforgettable evening. Upon arrival, the ladies will be greeted with a little gift from Vienna. Proceed to the ballroom to the sounds of Viennese waltzes. We will serve an Austrian inspired three-course sit-down dinner.
After the final course has been served, our lovely Ballerinas will grace the ballroom by opening the evening with a beautiful Strauss waltz. Join us for a delightful evening of ballroom dancing on the spacious oak floor until 11:00 PM. Enjoy a variety of dances, including the Viennese Waltz, Polka, Foxtrot, Swing, Tango, Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba and Slow Waltz. Our DJ from Event Team Entertainment will provide an enchanting blend of Strauss waltzes and classic ballroom dance music to keep you moving throughout the night. This evening promises to be a sophisticated event that will stay with you for years to come. Space is limited, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend this unforgettable Viennese ball. Tables seat 8 or 10.

This concert features the winners of our annual Young Artists competition. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has a pair of features as well: we open with Albert Roussel’s colorful, impressionistic music for his ballet Bacchus et Ariane. Composed in 1930, the work is based upon the Classical myth of Ariadne, princess of Crete. The most well-known part of the story has her falling in love with the Greek hero Theseus, and helping him to defeat the horrible Minotaur. Ariadne is later abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, where she encounters the god Bacchus (Dionysus) and becomes his queen. The ballet, featuring choreography by Serge Lifar and sets by surrealist painter Giorio de Chirico, was a success, and Roussel published two suites from its score—the music of the suites is largely unchanged from the music of the ballet’s two acts.

After the Young Artist selections, we close with sensuous, and sometimes rowdy music from Manuel de Falla’s Spanish-themed ballet The Three-Cornered Hat which was the result of a commission by impresario Serge Diaghilev for his famous ballet company, the Ballets Russe. The ballet is in two scenes, with Alarcón’s farcical story set as a series of traditional Andalucian dances. The two suites draw on the main musical episodes of these two scenes, and are presented in the order of the original ballet score. The ballet opens with a bold trumpet fanfare, and then more languid music with flashes of humor that sets the scene. The second scene begins with a pair of thoroughly macho flourishes from the horn and English horn and continues in a series of dramatically rhythmic phrases, leading to a furious ending. The ballet closes with the entire ensemble in the Final Dance, a jota with a lively cross-rhythm throughout. The music is alternately light-hearted and dramatic, but in the end brings this set to a joyful conclusion.

For tickets and more information, visit vancouversymphony.org. 

Imago Theatre revives Tennessee Williams’s iconic tragedy, A Streetcar Named Desire

January 17 – February 2
Friday and Saturday at 7:30
Sunday at 2:00

Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue
imagotheatre.com

TICKETS

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/imago-theatre/670eb5a5cadebc0f5799d72f

Tickets also available at the door. Theatre opens one hour before showtime. All seats
$30. The show is for mature audiences.

A Streetcar Named Desire is the story of a traumatized Blanche DuBois, a former Southern Belle unable to face reality when she moves into a cramped New Orleans apartment with her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley. The production opened in New York in 1947 and changed American theater forever.

Can any stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire compete with the cinematic classic starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh? Unlikely. But under Jerry Mouawad’s direction, Imago Theatre’s upcoming revival promises to be an unabashedly invigorating take on this modern masterpiece.

Meghan Daaboul (Blanche), Max Bernsohn (Stanley), and Jaiden Wirth (Stella) will all be making their Imago debuts in this adventurous Streetcar which also features Jeff Giberson (Mitch), previously seen in Imago’s electric revivals of The Seafarer and Shining City.

What would happen if Rossini’s Figaro, Gounod’s Juliet, and Bizet’s Carmen could all be in the same concert hall at the same time? Well, it would be, in a word, SPECTACULAR!

Orchestra Nova Northwest’s annual one-of-a-kind celebration, The Spectacular at the Reser, is back with a special edition featuring some of the greatest music ever written for the human voice. Whether it’s Puccini or Strauss (Johan, not Ricard!) – there is no substitute for the ebullience and fervor of this music! ONN’s Music Director extraordinaire Steven Byess has once again outdone himself in his repertory choices for this extremely popular concert meant to show off the verve and versatility of the ONN musicians. In collaboration with the PSU Department of Opera Studies, four outstanding soloists, Tess Wix, Sequoia Robinette, Johnny Derby, and Brandon Hilsabeck will bring life to a rich and diverse set of arias that showcase the thrill of live music and all the emotion that is a hallmark of the operatic tradition. Equal parts stunning beauty and cheeky fun, The Spectacular this year includes Special Guest, All Classical CEO Suzanne Nance, who is set to take her own turn in the spotlight.

The Spectacular will include:

Overture to Die Fledermaus
J. STRAUSS
Je veux vivre from Romeo and Juliet
GOUNOD
Till There Was You from The Music Man
WILLSON
Habanera from Carmen
BIZET
Largo al Factotum from Il Barbiere di Siviglia
ROSSINI
O Mimi, tu più non torni from La Boheme
PUCCINI
Seventy Six Trombones from The Music Man
WILLSON
+More!

For tickets and more information, visit novanw.org.

Experience the epic clash of good versus evil—with a touch of romance. This orchestral spectacular brings cinema’s most iconic rivalries and love stories to life through breathtaking scores. Feel the Force as Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader while Leia’s theme soars, witness Batman’s struggle against the Joker set to Gotham’s brooding melodies, and join Superman’s fight with Lex Luthor accompanied by triumphant fanfares. Featuring the legendary compositions of John Williams and other renowned film composers, this concert immerses you in the musical landscapes that define these timeless tales. Don’t miss this symphonic journey through heroism, villainy, and the power of love in film history. And yes, costumes are encouraged!   

For tickets and more information, visit orsymphony.org.

Artists
Jeff Tyzik, Conductor
Oregon Symphony

Join us on January 26th for Mozart, Mazzoli, and Martinů.

W.A. Mozart Allegro in F for Clarinet, Basset Horn, and String Trio, Ahn. 90 K. 580b
Missy Mazzoli Lies You Can Believe In
Bohuslav Martinů Serenade for Two Clarinets and String Trio

Alicia Lee clarinet
James Shields clarinet and basset horn
Emily Cole violin
Amanda Grimm viola
Kevin Kunkel cello

Julia Gaskill spoken word

Imago Theatre revives Tennessee Williams’s iconic tragedy, A Streetcar Named Desire

January 17 – February 2
Friday and Saturday at 7:30
Sunday at 2:00

Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue
imagotheatre.com

TICKETS

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/imago-theatre/670eb5a5cadebc0f5799d72f

Tickets also available at the door. Theatre opens one hour before showtime. All seats
$30. The show is for mature audiences.

A Streetcar Named Desire is the story of a traumatized Blanche DuBois, a former Southern Belle unable to face reality when she moves into a cramped New Orleans apartment with her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley. The production opened in New York in 1947 and changed American theater forever.

Can any stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire compete with the cinematic classic starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh? Unlikely. But under Jerry Mouawad’s direction, Imago Theatre’s upcoming revival promises to be an unabashedly invigorating take on this modern masterpiece.

Meghan Daaboul (Blanche), Max Bernsohn (Stanley), and Jaiden Wirth (Stella) will all be making their Imago debuts in this adventurous Streetcar which also features Jeff Giberson (Mitch), previously seen in Imago’s electric revivals of The Seafarer and Shining City.

Experience the epic clash of good versus evil—with a touch of romance. This orchestral spectacular brings cinema’s most iconic rivalries and love stories to life through breathtaking scores. Feel the Force as Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader while Leia’s theme soars, witness Batman’s struggle against the Joker set to Gotham’s brooding melodies, and join Superman’s fight with Lex Luthor accompanied by triumphant fanfares. Featuring the legendary compositions of John Williams and other renowned film composers, this concert immerses you in the musical landscapes that define these timeless tales. Don’t miss this symphonic journey through heroism, villainy, and the power of love in film history. And yes, costumes are encouraged!   

For tickets and more information, visit orsymphony.org.

Artists
Jeff Tyzik, Conductor
Oregon Symphony

Saint-Saëns – “Bacchanale” from Samson and Delilah
Delius – “The Walk to the Paradise Garden” from A Village Romeo and Juliet
Sibelius – Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 43

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm at Village Church
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 3:00pm at Village Church

For tickets and more information, visit beavertonsymphony.org.