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Mozart & Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Let’s all agree: The Four Seasons is an undisputed classical Top 40s hit. But, when Grammy-nominated mandolinist Avi Avital plays it, you’ll feel like you’re hearing it for the first time—fresh and irresistible. Part of your fun will be listening to Vivaldi’s spot-on sound effects—birds, a barking dog, gnats and...

Mozart & Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Let’s all agree: The Four Seasons is an undisputed classical Top 40s hit. But, when Grammy-nominated mandolinist Avi Avital plays it, you’ll feel like you’re hearing it for the first time—fresh and irresistible. Part of your fun will be listening to Vivaldi’s spot-on sound effects—birds, a barking dog, gnats and...

Mozart & Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Let’s all agree: The Four Seasons is an undisputed classical Top 40s hit. But, when Grammy-nominated mandolinist Avi Avital plays it, you’ll feel like you’re hearing it for the first time—fresh and irresistible. Part of your fun will be listening to Vivaldi’s spot-on sound effects—birds, a barking dog, gnats and...

Dinosaurs!

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs through music! This family-friendly concert invites young audiences on an exciting journey through time, combining the power of live music with the excitement of the Jurassic era. Featuring dino-themed music and interactive storytelling, this concert is perfect for budding paleontologists and music lovers alike!

Stravinsky & Shostakovich

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
He ultimately became the greatest symphonic voice of the 20th century, but 19-year-old Shostakovich was a “precocious” composer, with his First Symphony causing a sensation. People fought to hear its premiere. It anticipates the characteristics that mark his later creations, too—it’s cheeky, brash, vigorous, full of rhythmic drive. A wonderfully...

Stravinsky & Shostakovich

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
He ultimately became the greatest symphonic voice of the 20th century, but 19-year-old Shostakovich was a “precocious” composer, with his First Symphony causing a sensation. People fought to hear its premiere. It anticipates the characteristics that mark his later creations, too—it’s cheeky, brash, vigorous, full of rhythmic drive. A wonderfully...

Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in the sunny, lively...

Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in the sunny, lively...

Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in the sunny, lively...

Drum Tao

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Experience the power and grace of DRUM TAO, a world-renowned Japanese percussion group, and be mesmerized by their synchronized drumming, martial arts, and acrobatic performances. *The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

Ravel & Saint-Saëns

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
A bracing whack from the percussionist’s “slap stick” launches Ravel’s Concerto on an effervescent romp, evoking the Harlem jazz clubs he visited with Gershwin. Riffs from the brasses and piano fireworks make for a breathless dash to the finish. Ravel’s lush Daphnis et Chloé opens with a radiant sunrise—golden strings,...

Ravel & Saint-Saëns

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
A bracing whack from the percussionist’s “slap stick” launches Ravel’s Concerto on an effervescent romp, evoking the Harlem jazz clubs he visited with Gershwin. Riffs from the brasses and piano fireworks make for a breathless dash to the finish. Ravel’s lush Daphnis et Chloé opens with a radiant sunrise—golden strings,...