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21-22 Season Premiere: Mahler's 2nd Symphony
Immerse yourself in the transcendent beauty of Mahler's Second Symphony with this full-length recording of the 21/22 Season Premiere. Conducted by David Danzmayr for his debut as the Oregon Symphony's Music Director, this performance continues to inspire and ignite joy for audiences near and far. Also on the program is Kenji Bunch's TIme In and Gabriela Lena Frank's Elegía Andina.
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Symphony Storytime
"All Around Us" featuring French horn
Circles are all around us – whether they are seen or unseen. This is what grandpa teaches his granddaughter in "All Around Us" by Xelena Gonzalez. This poetic book challenges our perception of time as linear – accompanied by colorful, detailed illustrations – and calls us to recognize the circular nature of life. This episode is hosted by Matthew Gailey and features Jeff Garza, Principal French Horn. "All Around Us" is published by Cinco Puntos Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books.
"All Around Us" featuring French horn
Circles are all around us – whether they are seen or unseen. This is what grandpa teaches his granddaughter in "All Around Us" by Xelena Gonzalez. This poetic book challenges our perception of time as linear – accompanied by colorful, detailed illustrations – and calls us to recognize the circular nature of life. This episode is hosted by Matthew Gailey and features Jeff Garza, Principal French Horn. "All Around Us" is published by Cinco Puntos Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books.
Watch Now"I Am Enough" featuring flute
"I Am Enough" by Grace Byers is an ode to self-love, embracing our differences, and reminding ourselves that we are enough just as we are. This episode is narrated by Creative Chair Gabriel Kahane and features Artistic Partner Nathalie Joachim on the flute. This story is read with permission by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing.
"I Am Enough" featuring flute
"I Am Enough" by Grace Byers is an ode to self-love, embracing our differences, and reminding ourselves that we are enough just as we are. This episode is narrated by Creative Chair Gabriel Kahane and features Artistic Partner Nathalie Joachim on the flute. This story is read with permission by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing.
Watch Now"Change Sings" featuring percussion
This episode of Symphony Storytime is an inspiring children's anthem with a call to action: we all have the power to make changes – big or small – in our community and in ourselves! The unique variety of percussion instruments echoes the waves of change shown in this book – as we heed a young girl's invitation to "make change sing" together! This episode is hosted by Adam Eccleston and features Assistant Principal Percussion, Stephen Kehner. Change Sings is written by Amanda Gorman and illustrated by Loren Long. Published by Viking, An Imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
"Change Sings" featuring percussion
This episode of Symphony Storytime is an inspiring children's anthem with a call to action: we all have the power to make changes – big or small – in our community and in ourselves! The unique variety of percussion instruments echoes the waves of change shown in this book – as we heed a young girl's invitation to "make change sing" together! This episode is hosted by Adam Eccleston and features Assistant Principal Percussion, Stephen Kehner. Change Sings is written by Amanda Gorman and illustrated by Loren Long. Published by Viking, An Imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Watch NowYoung People's Concerts
Notations
Notations - Darrell Grant
Bridging the vibrant history of Black music to Portland. Watch the final episode of the digital series, Notations. In this episode, composer and pianist Darrell Grant shares his personal journey of learning about the musical history of Portland’s Black community. Once a vibrant mecca, Portland's jazz scene was decimated when the Black community was displaced by freeways and structures. This moving episode concludes with Grant performing his piece "Crossing the Bridge, Vanport" with musicians of the Oregon Symphony. The song speaks to his belief that “human beings can find ways to communicate across the things that divide us” and is a tribute to those responsible for Portland’s jazz scene in the 1940s.
Notations - Darrell Grant
Bridging the vibrant history of Black music to Portland. Watch the final episode of the digital series, Notations. In this episode, composer and pianist Darrell Grant shares his personal journey of learning about the musical history of Portland’s Black community. Once a vibrant mecca, Portland's jazz scene was decimated when the Black community was displaced by freeways and structures. This moving episode concludes with Grant performing his piece "Crossing the Bridge, Vanport" with musicians of the Oregon Symphony. The song speaks to his belief that “human beings can find ways to communicate across the things that divide us” and is a tribute to those responsible for Portland’s jazz scene in the 1940s.
Watch NowNotations - Inés Voglar Belgique
A personal musical journey from Venezuela to Portland. In this episode of Notations, Oregon Symphony violinist Inés Voglar Belgique proudly discusses her Venezuelan roots and commitment to introduce Oregonians to her beloved culture through music. Inés shares how she has made the “beautiful city” of Portland her home, connects with other Venezuelans who reside in Oregon, and provides food, medication, and scholarship opportunities to her native country. Enjoy Oregon Symphony violinists Inés Voglar Belgique and Keiko Araki as they perform Pablo Herrero and Jose Armenteros’ “Venezuela.”
Notations - Inés Voglar Belgique
A personal musical journey from Venezuela to Portland. In this episode of Notations, Oregon Symphony violinist Inés Voglar Belgique proudly discusses her Venezuelan roots and commitment to introduce Oregonians to her beloved culture through music. Inés shares how she has made the “beautiful city” of Portland her home, connects with other Venezuelans who reside in Oregon, and provides food, medication, and scholarship opportunities to her native country. Enjoy Oregon Symphony violinists Inés Voglar Belgique and Keiko Araki as they perform Pablo Herrero and Jose Armenteros’ “Venezuela.”
Watch NowNotations - Andy Akiho
Trinidad. Portland. Rome. NYC. Tokyo. Composer and percussionist Andy Akiho draws inspiration from all the places he's visited and lived. Learn how Akiho pursued his passion for steel by traveling to Trinidad and learning the craft from where the art form originated and thrives to this day. The avant-garde percussionist describes his way of living life as “just getting to know people in so many cultures and making music with people from around the world.”
Notations - Andy Akiho
Trinidad. Portland. Rome. NYC. Tokyo. Composer and percussionist Andy Akiho draws inspiration from all the places he's visited and lived. Learn how Akiho pursued his passion for steel by traveling to Trinidad and learning the craft from where the art form originated and thrives to this day. The avant-garde percussionist describes his way of living life as “just getting to know people in so many cultures and making music with people from around the world.”
Watch NowClassical Sessions
Classical Sessions: Carlos@18 – Mozart and Górecki: A Little Night Music
A Note from Mozart. Watch the FINAL episode of Carlos@18. Perhaps one of the most famous pieces of music written for strings is Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Some consider it a serenade, but why? There are not enough movements, it lacks the shape of a serenade, and there are no winds. But Mozart (allegedly) wrote a note on the side of the score that read “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (“A Little Night’s Music”). No matter how you define it, this is one of the best pieces of music you will encounter. Also in this episode, Polish composer Henryk Górecki’s Three Pieces in Old Style for string orchestra.
Classical Sessions: Carlos@18 – Mozart and Górecki: A Little Night Music
A Note from Mozart. Watch the FINAL episode of Carlos@18. Perhaps one of the most famous pieces of music written for strings is Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Some consider it a serenade, but why? There are not enough movements, it lacks the shape of a serenade, and there are no winds. But Mozart (allegedly) wrote a note on the side of the score that read “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (“A Little Night’s Music”). No matter how you define it, this is one of the best pieces of music you will encounter. Also in this episode, Polish composer Henryk Górecki’s Three Pieces in Old Style for string orchestra.
Watch NowClassical Sessions: Carlos@18 – Anna Clyne's Stride
Take an octave leap with Beethoven in this episode of Carlos@18! Only recently have the works by female composers finally begun to be showcased in concert halls around the world. The current episode of Carlos@18 features world-renowned British composer Anna Clyne’s Stride. This beautifully crafted and personal piece was heavily influenced by Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata. Clyne says, "I chose a few melodic, rhythmic and harmonic fragments from each of the three movements and developed these in the three corresponding sections of Stride. The title is derived from the octave leaps that stride in the left hand in the first movement of Sonata Pathétique."
Classical Sessions: Carlos@18 – Anna Clyne's Stride
Take an octave leap with Beethoven in this episode of Carlos@18! Only recently have the works by female composers finally begun to be showcased in concert halls around the world. The current episode of Carlos@18 features world-renowned British composer Anna Clyne’s Stride. This beautifully crafted and personal piece was heavily influenced by Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata. Clyne says, "I chose a few melodic, rhythmic and harmonic fragments from each of the three movements and developed these in the three corresponding sections of Stride. The title is derived from the octave leaps that stride in the left hand in the first movement of Sonata Pathétique."
Watch NowClassical Sessions: Carlos@18 – Dag Wirén’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 11
When you think of a serenade you may think about music that is a bit lighter in character and pleasing to the ear. Twentieth-century Swedish composer Dag Wirén delivers on that serenade expectation! Wirén’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 11 is certain to bring a smile to your face and may induce spontaneous whistling. But, don’t be fooled, it is a well-crafted composition with colors, detail, and depth.
Classical Sessions: Carlos@18 – Dag Wirén’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 11
When you think of a serenade you may think about music that is a bit lighter in character and pleasing to the ear. Twentieth-century Swedish composer Dag Wirén delivers on that serenade expectation! Wirén’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 11 is certain to bring a smile to your face and may induce spontaneous whistling. But, don’t be fooled, it is a well-crafted composition with colors, detail, and depth.
Watch Nowminute for music
88. Happy Valentine's Day!
In this week's love-themed episode of minute for music, join Oregon Symphony violinist Keiko Araki on a journey back through time as she revisits the costumes from her previous videos! Performing all the parts of Edward Elgar's Chanson de Matin, she leaves us with a gentle reminder of where all great music comes from – the (knitted, pink) heart!
88. Happy Valentine's Day!
In this week's love-themed episode of minute for music, join Oregon Symphony violinist Keiko Araki on a journey back through time as she revisits the costumes from her previous videos! Performing all the parts of Edward Elgar's Chanson de Matin, she leaves us with a gentle reminder of where all great music comes from – the (knitted, pink) heart!
Watch Now87. Practice Makes Purrrfect
As if napping and keeping groomed weren't enough, Oregon Symphony violinist Keiko Araki's cat is busy training to be a conductor. Today's #minuteformusic features the ever-affectionate Zoot as he widens his palate and dons his finest concert attire. Performing all four parts of "The Waltzing Cat" by Leroy Anderson, Keiko used some digital magic to transpose one of the parts down an octave, giving the song a reverberating bass part fit for a feline.
87. Practice Makes Purrrfect
As if napping and keeping groomed weren't enough, Oregon Symphony violinist Keiko Araki's cat is busy training to be a conductor. Today's #minuteformusic features the ever-affectionate Zoot as he widens his palate and dons his finest concert attire. Performing all four parts of "The Waltzing Cat" by Leroy Anderson, Keiko used some digital magic to transpose one of the parts down an octave, giving the song a reverberating bass part fit for a feline.
Watch Now86. Associate Concertmasters Peter Frajola and Erin Furbee
As we look ahead toward the crisp days of fall, wave goodbye to summer with this farewell tango. Today's #minuteformusic features Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Peter Frajola and Assistant Concertmaster Erin Furbee performing Garardo Matos Rodríguez's "La Cumparsita." Loosely translated as "Little Parade," the song is commonly played at the end of an enjoyable evening of dancing to indicate that the night is over.
86. Associate Concertmasters Peter Frajola and Erin Furbee
As we look ahead toward the crisp days of fall, wave goodbye to summer with this farewell tango. Today's #minuteformusic features Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Peter Frajola and Assistant Concertmaster Erin Furbee performing Garardo Matos Rodríguez's "La Cumparsita." Loosely translated as "Little Parade," the song is commonly played at the end of an enjoyable evening of dancing to indicate that the night is over.
Watch NowEssential Sounds
Episode 6 | Community
Welcome to the season finale of Essential Sounds, playing tribute to our community. In this episode, you’ll hear our violinist Gregory Ewer’s story of how music connects us when we can’t be together physically. Portland songwriter Holcombe Waller sings his song “Hardliners” with an Oregon Symphony quartet, and Principal Cello Nancy Ives performs a tribute for her sister as she watches live, remotely.
Episode 6 | Community
Welcome to the season finale of Essential Sounds, playing tribute to our community. In this episode, you’ll hear our violinist Gregory Ewer’s story of how music connects us when we can’t be together physically. Portland songwriter Holcombe Waller sings his song “Hardliners” with an Oregon Symphony quartet, and Principal Cello Nancy Ives performs a tribute for her sister as she watches live, remotely.
Watch NowEpisode 5 | Educators
Hear a moving rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come” by vocalist Alonzo Chadwick, as well as performances by Oregon Symphony musicians and a conversation about creating art during the pandemic with Andrew Norman, described by the Los Angeles Times as “the leading American composer of his generation.”
Episode 5 | Educators
Hear a moving rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come” by vocalist Alonzo Chadwick, as well as performances by Oregon Symphony musicians and a conversation about creating art during the pandemic with Andrew Norman, described by the Los Angeles Times as “the leading American composer of his generation.”
Watch NowEpisode 4 | Medical Research
Hear performances by Oregon Symphony musicians, Blind Pilot frontman Israel Nebeker, and a conversation with American composer Jessie Montgomery, as well as Principal Bassoonist Carin Miller Packwood’s story of how her friend, a cellist and pathologist in New York City, is using skills she initially developed as a musician to identify patterns in our blood that could help fight the coronavirus.
Episode 4 | Medical Research
Hear performances by Oregon Symphony musicians, Blind Pilot frontman Israel Nebeker, and a conversation with American composer Jessie Montgomery, as well as Principal Bassoonist Carin Miller Packwood’s story of how her friend, a cellist and pathologist in New York City, is using skills she initially developed as a musician to identify patterns in our blood that could help fight the coronavirus.
Watch NowListening Room
Luigi Cherubini: Overture to Ali Baba
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on September 26, 27 & 28, 2015. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Luigi Cherubini: Overture to Ali Baba
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on September 26, 27 & 28, 2015. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Listen NowFelix Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on April 9-11, 2016. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Felix Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on April 9-11, 2016. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Listen NowDvořák: The Water Goblin, Op. 107
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on March 17-19, 2019. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Dvořák: The Water Goblin, Op. 107
Recorded live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon on March 17-19, 2019. Carlos Kalmar, conductor.
Listen NowMore to Explore
What the Future Sounds Like
Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Thile hosts and performs alongside the Oregon Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Danzmayr.
What the Future Sounds Like
Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Thile hosts and performs alongside the Oregon Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Danzmayr.
Watch NowStudio to School Project: Year Three in Review
A look back at this program that brings high-quality music education, staff development, and arts-integrated learning into schools.
Studio to School Project: Year Three in Review
A look back at this program that brings high-quality music education, staff development, and arts-integrated learning into schools.
Watch NowOregon Symphony & NW Community Gospel Chorus: “Hallelujah”
An audio excerpt from the 2018 CD Gospel Christmas
Oregon Symphony & NW Community Gospel Chorus: “Hallelujah”
An audio excerpt from the 2018 CD Gospel Christmas
Watch Now