Artslandia

Revelations: Schiff, Schubert, Franck & Ravaei
2025-07-12 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
Bach-inspired artistry and innovation ensue with Oregonian David Schiff’s Divertimento from his acclaimed Gimpel the Fool alongside the World Premiere of iPod Variations by one of America’s most unique emerging voices, Iranian American composer Kian Ravaei. Schubert’s enchanting The Shepherd on the Rock pairs soprano Hyunah Yu’s soaring voice with Artistic Director Emeritus David Shifrin’s lyrical clarinet, followed by a glorious conclusion with César Franck’s opulent Piano Quintet featuring pianist Yekwon Sunwoo and returning Protégé Quartet Opus13.

Waitress
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-20 14:00 - 16:30 | Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Rd, Tigard, OR, 97224, United States
Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take a long-abandoned dream off the shelf. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, motherhood, the family we choose, and the beauty of a well-baked pie. Recommended for ages 13+.

Timeless Works by Mozart, Bach & Messiaen
2025-07-13 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-14 20:00 - 22:30 | PSU Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
In an exultant evening that blends centuries of brilliance, Bach’s emotional Bete aber auch dabei sets the tone, followed by Mozart’s shimmering D Minor String Quartet, a stunning display of elegance and intensity. The evening culminates with Messiaen’s transcendent Quartet for the End of Time. Composed in a WWII concentration camp, the masterpiece combines divine beauty with otherworldly rhythms and harmonies, offering an ethereal exploration of timelessness and inviting reflection on eternity.

Protégé Alumni Superstars: Benjamin Beilman, Nina Bernat & Viano Quartet
2025-07-15 12:00 - 13:30 | PSU Lincoln Recital Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Six supremely talented Protégé Project alumni—violinist Benjamin Beilman, bassist Nina Bernat, Viano Quartet—return to their CMNW roots at Lincoln Recital Hall, showcasing their musical growth and maturity since their time as protégés in our program, showcasing their musical growth and maturity since their time as protégés in our program with works by Eugène Ysaÿe and Felix Mendelssohn.

New@Night: Chamber Evolution
2025-07-16 19:00 - 21:30 | The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Protégé Artists Opus13 Quartet, joined by international violin superstar Carolin Widmann and celebrated pianist Yoko Greeney, present a vibrant and dynamic range of cutting-edge contemporary works by Helena Winkelman, Andrea Tarrodi, and a 2025 CMNW Piano Quintet co-commission by Ethan Soledad. Their performance showcases a lively blend of innovation and technical brilliance, offering audiences a fresh take on modern chamber music.

Powerhouse Strings: Mendelssohn’s Octet & More
2025-07-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
Eleven of the world’s most renowned string artists converge: violinists Carolin Widmann and Benjamin Beilman, bassist Nina Bernat, and the doubly dynamic Viano and Opus13 quartets! The World Premiere of Alistair Coleman’s evocative Ghost Art Canticles for String Quartet & Double Bass is followed by Finnish superstar Olli Mustonen’s strikingly modern Nonetto II. Then, hang on to your seats for Mendelssohn’s monumental and beloved String Octet interpreted by two acclaimed young string quartets.

Powerhouse Strings: Mendelssohn’s Octet & More
2025-07-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202, United States

Protégé Project Celebration!
2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:30 | PSU Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Revel in the spirit of mentorship and excellence for the 15th Anniversary of CMNW’s Protégé Project! Luminaries Paul Watkins, Carolin Widmann, and Jonathan Vinocour join Protégé alumni the Viano Quartet, Benjamin Beilman, and Nina Bernat for Rossini’s lively Duet for Cello & Bass, Bottesini’s dazzlingly agile Gran Duo Concertante, and George Walker’s Lyric for Strings. Mendelssohn’s captivating B-flat Major Viola Quintet brings the evening to a soulful conclusion.

Protégé Project Celebration!
2025-07-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202, United States

Protégé Spotlight: Isabelle Durrenberger & Yutong Sun
2025-07-22 12:00 - 13:30 | PSU Lincoln Recital Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Violinist Isabelle Durrenberger and pianist Yutong Sun share stunning works by five women composers, including Amy Beach, Florence Price, Dora Pejačević, Katherine Balch, and Maria Theresia von Paradis.
Chamber music is meant to be up-close and personal—our Spotlight Recitals are exactly that! These casual noontime concerts feature CMNW’s rising-star Protégé Artists with repertoire they have chosen to share for their special spotlight performance. Over the course of 60–75 minutes in the intimate 200-seat Lincoln Recital Hall, experience superb chamber music by some of the world’s most exciting early-career artists!

New@Night: Living Echoes
2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:30 | The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Dive into fascinating storytelling and a mix of music by György Kurtág, Huw Watkins, Carlos Simon, Bach, Dobrinka Tabakova, Michael Djupstrom, Béla Bartók, and Zlatomir Fung.

Latticework & Legends
2025-07-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
Be the first to hear legendary musicians Leila Josefowicz and Paul Watkins shine in their World Premiere of Sean Shepherd’s Violin & Cello Duo written especially for them. Josefowicz and Gloria Chien will pair next for Igor Stravinsky’s Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss, showcasing their exquisite artistry. The evening concludes with an all-star ensemble performing Brahms’s profound and emotionally resonant Sextet in B-flat Major.

Latticework & Legends
2025-07-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202, United States

Festival Finale: Mozart, Ngwenyama & Brahms
2025-07-27 16:00 - 18:30 | Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
The grand finale of our 2025 Summer Festival promises an evening of exceptional beauty. Experience Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s Miasma, a captivating blend of intricate textures, and delight in Mozart’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, renowned for its playful brilliance. Our finale culminates with Brahms’s String Sextet No. 2, a breathtaking work of profound depth. These final summer performances offer a perfect mix of classical elegance, virtuosity, and memorable melodies—an extraordinary conclusion to an unforgettable festival.

Anything Goes
2025-07-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-09 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-09 19:30 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Rd, Tigard, OR, 97224, United States
Climb aboard for a tap-filled classic this summer! With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, this voyage of the S.S. American between New York and England is filled with a madcap group of passengers, witty repartee, exceptional songs, and thrilling tap dancing. The 2022 revision includes familiar classics from the Great American Songbook such as “Anything Goes,” “You’re the Top,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.” This musical will have you rooting for true love to win out in the end. It’s delightful, delicious, and de-lovely.
