PORTLAND OPERA PHOTO: CORY WEAVER / PORTLAND OPERA CHAMBER MUSIC NORTHWEST 1201 SW 12th Ave., Ste. 420 503.294.6400, CMNW.org Since 1971, Chamber Music Northwest has inspired the community with concerts that celebrate the richness and diversity of chamber music, performed by artists of the highest caliber, and present the community with exceptional opportunities for enjoyment, education, and reflection. For programming details, please visit the website. March 9-16 Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio: Beethoven’s Complete Piano Trios Sure to make fireworks, three of today’s most luminary chamber musicians perform ALL NINE of Beethoven’s masterful Piano Trios in this extraordinary Mini Festival. April 19-21 Imani Winds + BODYVOX: Beautiful Everything The dynamic Imani Winds collaborate with Portland’s BODYVOX for an extraordinary evening of inspiring music and innovative dance celebrating beauty, hope, optimism, and joy. PORTLAND OPERA 211 SE Caruthers St.; 503.241.1802, PortlandOpera.org For 60 years, Portland Opera has contributed to the cultural, artistic and economic landscape of the city and region that we love. The company produces both classic and contemporary opera, sung in the original language with English captions projected above the stage, so you won’t miss a thing. Be inspired at the opera in jeans and hoodies — or costumes and fancy clothes — come as you are. Everyone is welcome at Portland Opera. Tickets start at $35. February 2-11 Enchanted Woods: Shakespeare & Song Portland Opera’s Hampton Opera Center: 211 SE Caruthers St. Celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare, with 20th-century musical adaptations reinvented for the opera stage. Enjoy cabaret-style seating, libations, plus savory and sweet treats. March 16-24 The Snowy Day: An Opera in One Act Newmark Theatre: 1111 SE Broadway Experience the West Coast premiere of this new opera, based on the beloved book by Ezra Jack Keats — by Joel Thompson and Andrea Davis Pinkney. May 11 Puccini: In Concert Keller Auditorium: 222 SW Clay St. For this one-night-only concert, celebrate the iconic music of Puccini with selections from “Tosca,” “Turandot,” “Madama Butterfly,” “La Bohème” and more! May 4 Gabriel Kahane + Pekka Kuusisto: In the Garden of the Gift Portland composer and singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane collaborates with violinist and Finnish innovator Pekka Kuusisto to create a unique evening mixing chamber music, story, song, and improvisation. June 24-July 28 2024 Summer Festival Chamber Music Northwest’s 54th consecutive Summer Festival is citywide with 60+ events featuring 70+ artists. The flagship festival offers a diverse selection of free and paid concerts. 53 PortlandUncovered.com
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