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The Royal Trumpeter: Kris’s Podium

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Trace the fascinating evolution of the trumpet from its utilitarian roots on the battlefield to its emergence as a refined instrument of expressive virtuosity. Curated by Principal Trumpet Kris Kwapis, this program delves into the vibrant soundscape of late seventeenth-century London, where the trumpet takes center stage alongside strings, winds,...

The Royal Trumpeter: Kris’ Podium

Kaul Auditorium, Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, United States
Trace the fascinating evolution of the trumpet from its utilitarian roots on the battlefield to its emergence as a refined instrument of expressive virtuosity. Curated by Principal Trumpet Kris Kwapis, this program delves into the vibrant soundscape of late seventeenth-century London, where the trumpet takes center stage alongside strings, winds,...

Event Series Handel’s Messiah

Handel’s Messiah

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Arguably the most performed work in all of musical history, this is Handel’s Messiah as it was meant to be heard, performed as a complete oratorio on period instruments in an intimate setting. Under the direction of Artistic Director Julian Perkins, the orchestra and soloists infuse Handel’s timeless classic with...
Event Series Handel’s Messiah

Handel’s Messiah

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Arguably the most performed work in all of musical history, this is Handel’s Messiah as it was meant to be heard, performed as a complete oratorio on period instruments in an intimate setting. Under the direction of Artistic Director Julian Perkins, the orchestra and soloists infuse Handel’s timeless classic with...
Event Series Handel’s Messiah

Handel’s Messiah

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Arguably the most performed work in all of musical history, this is Handel’s Messiah as it was meant to be heard, performed as a complete oratorio on period instruments in an intimate setting. Under the direction of Artistic Director Julian Perkins, the orchestra and soloists infuse Handel’s timeless classic with...

D’Amore

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States
An artist of “consummate taste and expressivity” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), guest director and oboist Debra Nagy leads a program of captivating beauty featuring Bach, Telemann, and Vivaldi. This program celebrates the fusion of the oboe d’amore and viola d’amore—an alluring sound Leopold Mozart described as “especially charming in the stillness...

D’Amore

Kaul Auditorium, Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, United States
An artist of “consummate taste and expressivity” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), guest director and oboist Debra Nagy leads a program of captivating beauty featuring Bach, Telemann, and Vivaldi. This program celebrates the fusion of the oboe d’amore and viola d’amore—an alluring sound Leopold Mozart described as “especially charming in the stillness...

The Hunting Horn: Handel, Couperin & Bach

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Featuring horn, oboe, violin, and harpsichord, this musical ride through the European countryside echoes with the thundering hooves and spirited chase of the hunt. Stölzel’s Sonata sets the scene with its evocative simplicity, capturing the essence of the outdoors. The complexity of the music then intensifies with works by Telemann...

Spring: Vivaldi, Guido & Samuel

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States
A celebration of rebirth and renewal, from the much-loved “Spring” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, to the world premiere of Rhian Samuel’s Gwanwyn (the Welsh word for spring), commissioned by PBO in response to Vivaldi’s interpretation of the season. We also explore Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto in G Minor, a ‘rebirth’...

Spring: Vivaldi, Guido & Samuel

Kaul Auditorium, Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, United States
A celebration of rebirth and renewal, from the much-loved “Spring” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, to the world premiere of Rhian Samuel’s Gwanwyn (the Welsh word for spring), commissioned by PBO in response to Vivaldi’s interpretation of the season. We also explore Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto in G Minor, a ‘rebirth’...

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States
The season of seasons closes by honoring the themes of light, love, and rebirth through acclaimed works by Pergolesi, Scarlatti, Bach, and Vivaldi. In Vivaldi’s “Summer,” the cuckoo, dove, and goldfinch sing in the blazing sun before the winds begin to blow. Following an homage to Scarlatti, including his Salve...

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater

Kaul Auditorium, Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, United States
The season of seasons closes by honoring the themes of light, love, and rebirth through acclaimed works by Pergolesi, Scarlatti, Bach, and Vivaldi. In Vivaldi’s “Summer,” the cuckoo, dove, and goldfinch sing in the blazing sun before the winds begin to blow. Following an homage to Scarlatti, including his Salve...