24 variations based on Niccolò Paganini’s caprices for violin, Sergei Rachmaninoff transformed the theme into a masterful piano concerto

See Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini performed by the Oregon Symphony w/ Simon Trpčeski from May 11 - 13 ow.ly/AT7a50RhJ10

As we prepare for this year’s community concert on May 14, PDXtoday gives a sneak peak at the 2024 Lullaby Project featuring music written by local parents for their children.

Hear music from the Lullaby Project performed on May 14 at Alberta Rose Theatre: pdxtoday.6amcity.com/city/the-lulla…

Learning to conquer our fears with the comfort of our friends as Adam Eccleston and Oregon Symphony harpist Matthew Tutsky read ‘Pig and Horse and the Something Scary’ by Zoey Abbott
 
Watch Symphony Storytime Season 4 now! youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Portland, please give a warm welcome to Canadian violinist Kerson Leong as he joins your Oregon Symphony for three powerful performances.

See Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony from April 27 - 29 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. ow.ly/TZJV50RcKzO

“There will be French horns” 👍📯

Fresh off a Grammy nomination, Cody Fry is ready to team up with the Oregon Symphony for one night of musical bliss.

See Cody Fry with the Oregon Symphony on May 4 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets available now: orsymphony.org/concerts-ticke…

From Oregon ArtsWatch: 'Classical Up Close rings out on radio! Some of Portland's finest classical musicians warm up for a new season of free concerts with a 'Thursdays @ Three' broadcast on #AllClassicalRadio .' Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 Oregon Symphony

Keep reading: orartswatch.org/classical-up-c…

Spending the week with Oregon Symphony Artist-in-Residence Simone Lamsma as she inspires young musicians & connects with the community of Portland.  

See Violinist Simone Lamsma playing Bruch with the Oregon Symphony from April 20 - 22 ow.ly/j7Yg50RkrUs

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Viral sensation Cody Fry brings his popular musical fusions to Portland for a night with the Oregon Symphony that you won’t want to miss.

See Cody Fry with the Oregon Symphony on May 4 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets available now: ow.ly/fCUF50RhBTC

Leonard Bernstein breaks down Beethoven's revolutionary 8th symphony.

Experience Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony from April 27 - 29 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. ow.ly/Vev550R2Oj4

Ready to become a Violin Virtuoso? Oregon Symphony Artist-in-Residence Simone Lamsma shares her knowledge in a masterclass featuring talented violinists from Portland & Salem.

Join us on April 20 from 10am - 12pm at 851 SW 6th Avenue. This event is free to the public!

The brightly radiant sound of violinist & Oregon Symphony Artist-in-Residence, Simone Lamsma meets Bruch’s violin concerto.

See Violinist Simone Lamsma Play Bruch with the Oregon Symphony from April 20 - 22 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. ow.ly/XlBw50R3Kz7

Just months after the premiere of Beethoven’s seventh symphony, the revolutionary composer returned with a composition that couldn’t be any more different.

Experience Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony performed by your Oregon Symphony from April 27 - 29 ow.ly/c8CZ50R6Yho

Love is in the air for two little ducklings as Oregon Symphony Cellist Marilyn De Oliveira and Vocalist/Guitarist Beth Wood read ‘I Love You! A Bushel & A Peck’ by Frank Loesser.

Watch Symphony Storytime Season 4 now! youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Artist-in-Residence Simone Lamsma brings a majestic elegance to Bruch’s masterpiece Violin Concerto.

Experience Violinist Simone Lamsma playing Bruch with the Oregon Symphony from April 20 - 22 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets available now: ow.ly/EG0B50R2Imz

🎶 Musicians of the Oregon Symphony🎶 present the 11th Classical Up Close festival from April 17 to May 8, 2024. #AllClassicalRadio is the proud Official Media Sponsor.

From libraries to coffee shops and more, hear world-class Oregon Symphony musicians FOR FREE. More at classicalupclose.org.

Sensational Japanese percussion group Drum Tao is bringing an exciting mixture of ancient and modern drumming techniques to Portland. 

Experience Drum Tao: 30th Anniversary THE TAO Phantom Sound on April 16 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. ow.ly/TJEU50R2GF5

I went to this yesterday afternoon and it was superb. The piece by James Wilson, Remnants For Poet And Orchestra, was also very moving.

Exploring the power of hope & redemption in works by William Grant Still, and Mozart, your Oregon Symphony is joined by the PSU Chamber Choir for one more exhilarating concert.

Experience Mozart’s Requiem performed by your Oregon Symphony tonight! ow.ly/woc750RaVvx