Portland Youth Philharmonic

The PYP Camerata ensemble returns with a thrilling program that blends the elegance of classical traditions with vibrant modern compositions. Our first Camerata concert of the year features special guest Llewellyn SÁNCHEZ-WERNER, piano. Joaquín Turina’s Rapsodia Sinfónica opens the evening, showcasing lush, Spanish-inspired themes that ebb and flow with rich harmonies....

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...

Get ready to dive into the intense emotions of Robert Schumann’s Manfred Overture. Based on a poem by Lord Byron, you’ll feel the great suffering from supernatural forces that he detailed in his dramatic 1817 work. Then, experience the resilience in Ruth Gipps’s Second Symphony, written during WWII. Reflecting its...

Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata continues its 101st season with a mesmerizing program featuring both contemporary and classical works. The concert opens with the highly anticipated performance by the Concerto Competition Runner-up, Haruka Sakiyama, showcasing one of PYP’s emerging talents. The evening then moves into the reflective tones of...

Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata continues its 101st season with a mesmerizing program featuring both contemporary and classical works. The concert opens with the highly anticipated performance by the Concerto Competition Runner-up, Haruka Sakiyama, showcasing one of PYP’s emerging talents. The evening then moves into the reflective tones of Isolation...