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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Dance Company upholds the purity and traditions of flamenco, while pushing the boundaries of the art form in new directions. Innovative music, resounding cante hondo, exotic movements—the artists’ power and passion has electrified and educated audiences throughout the nation.

Flamenco Vivo is one of the nation’s premier flamenco and Spanish dance companies. They believe that the universal spirit of flamenco, a multicultural art form, has the power to build bridges between cultures and inspire audiences from diverse backgrounds.

De la Frontera is a new evening-length work choreographed by José Maldonado and Karen Lugo, with an original score by Jose Luis de la Paz. De la Frontera is an investigation of life and connectedness. It asks: “What is stronger – what unites us or what separates us?” Despite the barriers we inevitably encounter from the moment we enter this world; we are driven to push beyond these obstacles and seek deeper connection. Using flamenco’s innate ability to embody and express the full range of the human condition, Maldonado and Lugo probe our emotional boundaries by questioning their very existence. De la Frontera underscores that flamenco does not understand nor accept borders; rather it is our means of connection and expression, giving the artist power to supersede these limitations.  Hailed by the New York Times for his “bursts of brilliance and uncommon invention,” Maldonado is the winner of the 2019 Premio Artista Revelación at the XXIII Festival of Jerez, an award for best up-and-coming artist. His last commission for Flamenco Vivo was heralded as “the rare flamenco group piece that doesn’t stifle the individual spirit.”

Carlota Santana, Artistic Director and Founder, has been designated “The Keeper of Flamenco” by Dance Magazine in recognition of her commitment to creating new works and developing young artists and choreographers. She has dedicated her company to the mission of building bridges between cultures using the universal spirit of flamenco.

The company promotes flamenco as a living art form and a vital part of Hispanic heritage; creates quality new dance works and presents them in major theatrical venues; presents arts education programs that catalyze connections among people of different cultures; and nurtures the next generation of Spanish dance artists and educators.

Come celebrate the start of Renegade Opera’s fifth anniversary season with Hot Goss, our annual friend-raising and fundraising Renegala! Join us at the Heathman Hotel for performances of favorite works and hidden gems as we explore the sordid gossip of western classical music’s composers. The Renegala features an opportunity to support Renegade Opera’s 5th season by participating in a silent auction and raffle, and a preview of Renegade Opera’s upcoming season of performances. Both bites and drinks are included in your ticket price. Join us for an evening of sweets, serenades & secrets!

Cost: $80

SALOME
By Oscar Wilde

Adapted by Drew Pisarra

Live at Imago Theatre

APRIL 11 to 27, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun at 2:00

Recommended for Ages 16 and Older

Tickets $30

TICKETS:
onthestage.tickets/imago-theatre

Imago Theatre
imagotheatre.com
17 SE 8th
Portland, OR 97214
Tel: 503.231.9581

Streetcar Leads return!

A despotic king lusts for his step-daughter. An impetuous princess lusts for a prophet. A loyal soldier lusts for his comrade-in-arms. Oscar Wilde definitely turned up the heat when he penned his early-career masterpiece, the verse drama Salome. And in truth, this script proved so rich in passion that Wilde chose to write it in French (though the English censors eventually stepped in). For Imago’s exciting new production, Imago Co-Founder Jerry Mouawad will revive the once-controversial tragedy and, in the process, reveal one of the world’s wittiest playwrights to be one of its most compelling poets of the stage as well.

Imago Co-Founder Jerry Mouawad isn’t the first to revisit Oscar Wilde’s early tragedy, Salome. World-class directors Yukio Mishima and Max Reinhardt once mounted unforgettable productions while composer Richard Strauss took Wilde’s text for arguably his most famous libretto. Even indie filmmaker Ken Russell repopularized the play with his camp classic, Salome’s Last Dance. Now Imago long-time collaborator Drew Pisarra has adapted the original into a chamber theatre piece (fewer characters with the intent of more intensity).

Today, Salome’s tawdry tale – and John the Baptist’s decapitation – continue to exercise a magnetic appeal. Just ask Al Pacino who’s revived it twice on Broadway, or one of the many musicians seduced by the material such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Liz Phair, Regina Spektor, and John Cale. Though censored in the U.K. at the time of its creation, this is one verse drama that refuses to be silenced — even 130 years later.

“… a byword for controversy.” — The Guardian

“… the most daring and experimental of Oscar Wilde’s plays.” — The Telegraph

Rated for 16 and older: mature material, language and references to acts of violence.

The Willamette Master Chorus presents a concert of music by and about Ludwig van Beethoven in collaboration with the Willamette University Chamber Choir and orchestra. Featured will be “Choral Fantasia Op. 80” – by Beethoven with Jean-David Coen on piano, “A Silence Haunts Me” – by Jake Runestad (text by Beethoven) and “Finale” from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with orchestra and soloists, conducted by Dr. Paul Klemme.

April 26 & 27, 2025 @ 3 p.m. Hudson Concert Hall, Willamette University in Salem, Oregon

Cost: $27.00 and $5.00 student tickets at the door

Experience an unforgettable evening of emotional opposites from the creative genius Giacomo Puccini. Beginning with the profound sorrow of Suor Angelica, you’ll hear a poignant story of devotion and inner conflict accompanied by Puccini’s lush, evocative score. Then, shift to the comedic charm and sparkling satire of Gianni Schicchi, highlighting Puccini’s gift for lively characterizations and exuberant tunes. This dynamic pairing provides an evening of contrasts and harmony, showcasing Puccini’s extraordinary versatility.

Cost: General Admission $45 Seniors 65+ $30 Any Students $20 Group (10+) $40

Acclaimed by NBC News for his ability to, “…make the guitar sing like it was invented only to be in his hands,” Tye Austin is an international award-winning classical guitarist and composer who will be performing a solo concert at Portland State Univeristy’s Lincoln Recital Hall on April 26 at 7pm. The program will feature Spanish and Latin American guitar works by Isaac Albeniz, Francisco Tarrega, Miguel Llobet, Antonio Lauro, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Agustin Barrios Mangore.

Tye has performed for Kings, Queens, Presidents, and Prime Ministers at the United Nations Headquarters, NYC’s Carnegie Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall, and Shanghai’s Lidoway. He received his master of music degree under the tutelage of Eliot Fisk at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Tye also studied with Sharon Isbin at The Juilliard School in NYC, Jason Vieaux at the Curtis Institute, and Scott Tennant at USC. You can sample his music and find more information about him at http://www.tyeaustin.com

Cost: $52

SALOME
By Oscar Wilde

Adapted by Drew Pisarra

Live at Imago Theatre

APRIL 11 to 27, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun at 2:00

Recommended for Ages 16 and Older

Tickets $30

TICKETS:
onthestage.tickets/imago-theatre

Imago Theatre
imagotheatre.com
17 SE 8th
Portland, OR 97214
Tel: 503.231.9581

Streetcar Leads return!

A despotic king lusts for his step-daughter. An impetuous princess lusts for a prophet. A loyal soldier lusts for his comrade-in-arms. Oscar Wilde definitely turned up the heat when he penned his early-career masterpiece, the verse drama Salome. And in truth, this script proved so rich in passion that Wilde chose to write it in French (though the English censors eventually stepped in). For Imago’s exciting new production, Imago Co-Founder Jerry Mouawad will revive the once-controversial tragedy and, in the process, reveal one of the world’s wittiest playwrights to be one of its most compelling poets of the stage as well.

Imago Co-Founder Jerry Mouawad isn’t the first to revisit Oscar Wilde’s early tragedy, Salome. World-class directors Yukio Mishima and Max Reinhardt once mounted unforgettable productions while composer Richard Strauss took Wilde’s text for arguably his most famous libretto. Even indie filmmaker Ken Russell repopularized the play with his camp classic, Salome’s Last Dance. Now Imago long-time collaborator Drew Pisarra has adapted the original into a chamber theatre piece (fewer characters with the intent of more intensity).

Today, Salome’s tawdry tale – and John the Baptist’s decapitation – continue to exercise a magnetic appeal. Just ask Al Pacino who’s revived it twice on Broadway, or one of the many musicians seduced by the material such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Liz Phair, Regina Spektor, and John Cale. Though censored in the U.K. at the time of its creation, this is one verse drama that refuses to be silenced — even 130 years later.

“… a byword for controversy.” — The Guardian

“… the most daring and experimental of Oscar Wilde’s plays.” — The Telegraph

Rated for 16 and older: mature material, language and references to acts of violence.

Frank Martin’s stunning Mass for Double Choir is the centerpiece of these concerts, performed in the dazzling acoustic confines of St. Philip Neri.  We will also explore the heritage of music written for multiple choirs – including Giovanni Gabrieli’s brilliant antiphonal music written for the magnificent space and acoustics of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, which came to define the “polychoral” style in the late Renaissance era, influenced countless composers over the intervening centuries and still thrills audiences to this day.  Additional works for multiple choirs by di Lasso, Bach, Schütz and others will make this a choral surround sound experience you will not want to miss!

For tickets and more information, visit portlandschoir.org.

SALOME
By Oscar Wilde

Adapted by Drew Pisarra

Live at Imago Theatre

APRIL 11 to 27, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun at 2:00

Recommended for Ages 16 and Older

Tickets $30

TICKETS:
onthestage.tickets/imago-theatre

Imago Theatre
imagotheatre.com
17 SE 8th
Portland, OR 97214
Tel: 503.231.9581

Streetcar Leads return!

A despotic king lusts for his step-daughter. An impetuous princess lusts for a prophet. A loyal soldier lusts for his comrade-in-arms. Oscar Wilde definitely turned up the heat when he penned his early-career masterpiece, the verse drama Salome. And in truth, this script proved so rich in passion that Wilde chose to write it in French (though the English censors eventually stepped in). For Imago’s exciting new production, Imago Co-Founder Jerry Mouawad will revive the once-controversial tragedy and, in the process, reveal one of the world’s wittiest playwrights to be one of its most compelling poets of the stage as well.

Imago Co-Founder Jerry Mouawad isn’t the first to revisit Oscar Wilde’s early tragedy, Salome. World-class directors Yukio Mishima and Max Reinhardt once mounted unforgettable productions while composer Richard Strauss took Wilde’s text for arguably his most famous libretto. Even indie filmmaker Ken Russell repopularized the play with his camp classic, Salome’s Last Dance. Now Imago long-time collaborator Drew Pisarra has adapted the original into a chamber theatre piece (fewer characters with the intent of more intensity).

Today, Salome’s tawdry tale – and John the Baptist’s decapitation – continue to exercise a magnetic appeal. Just ask Al Pacino who’s revived it twice on Broadway, or one of the many musicians seduced by the material such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Liz Phair, Regina Spektor, and John Cale. Though censored in the U.K. at the time of its creation, this is one verse drama that refuses to be silenced — even 130 years later.

“… a byword for controversy.” — The Guardian

“… the most daring and experimental of Oscar Wilde’s plays.” — The Telegraph

Rated for 16 and older: mature material, language and references to acts of violence.

The Oregon Symphony is going on a hike, and we want you to come along! Help the musicians stay on track as we journey through forests, mountains, lakes, and beyond. Featuring selections from Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, Handel’s Water Music, and more, this interactive concert is perfect for young music lovers and nature explorers.

For tickets and more information, visit orsymphony.org. 

Artists
Deanna Tham, Conductor
Pacific Youth Choir
Dance West
Oregon Symphony