Music

Like American 21st century superstars, the Emerson Quartet, Europe’s Hagen Quartet has attained an unparalleled position among the finest chamber ensembles in the world. Declared “the pinnacle of musicality” (Die Presse) their European preeminence is resolute. Comprised of siblings Lukas, Veronika, and Clemens Hagen, with violinist Rainer Schmidt, this four-decades-strong...

Embark on an emotional odyssey with the Oregon Symphony, exploring the cultural heritage, personal identities, and family histories of three groundbreaking living American composers. Singer and composer Nathalie Joachim's Ki Moun Ou Ye (which means "Who Are You?" in Creole) celebrates her Haitian family with vibrant stories of community, survival,...

As winter fades, let PYP lift your spirits with a program of heartwarming music. Feel the joy and charm of Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps as it fills the air with the promise of spring, a piece so special that PYP performs it for the first time in its...

Orchestral music extends its reach to break barriers through film and video games. Repertoire: Waloyo Yamoni (“We Overcome the Wind”) by Christopher Tin, with Pacific Youth Choir Suite from Palia by Steffen Schmidt, MYS alum and successful composer of music for video games, including Palia, a life simulation massively multiplayer online game...

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...