Music❯Classical

This fall, Portland welcomes an extraordinary celebration of classical ballet as PRIMA Ballet Gala brings together artists of the Grand Kyiv Ballet and international guest performers for one unforgettable night. More than a performance, PRIMA Ballet Gala is a night of elevated artistry – where timeless classics meet contemporary expression, and the stage becomes a space of beauty, power, and emotion. The program features iconic highlights from world-renowned ballets including Don Quixote,...

Norman Huynh, Conductor Steiger Butte Drum and Singers, Native American ensemble Members of Portland State University Chamber Choir, Ethan Sperry, Conductor Oregon Symphony STRAVINSKY Symphonies of Wind Instruments Michael GORDON Natural History Grace MIEDZIAK New work (Fear No Music Emerging Composers Fellow, Oregon Symphony commission) BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Inspired by Crater Lake National Park, Michael Gordon’s Natural History weaves Native and symphonic music in...

Powaqqatsi is an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Enjoyed alone or as the second in The Qatsi Trilogy , you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking...

Singer, rapper, and author Dessa will join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring ballads, writerly pop songs, and rap anthems. The concert will also include a series of new monologues, crafted in Dessa’s signature style—true stories...

Music is more than just an aural language – it is a multitude of communication modes and literacies. Sight Reading features world-renowned songwriters translating between dialects in real time: the written language of music (usually expressed on...

Greece’s Galan Trio brings its Kinesis tour to Pacific University with a program exploring contemporary American composers from the West Coast, including Pacific University faculty member Ryan Francis. The performance is presented under the...

Choreographer Lai Hung-Chung makes dances of striking beauty and intention. “Birdy,” his captivating signature work f…

Untapped Trivia at Von Ebert Brewing on Mississippi Street is free to play every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Join in the fun at Von Ebert Brewing on Mississippi every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Nights include four rounds of trivia with the occasional audio round. Prizes are awarded for the top three trivia teams and one other team of our choosing. Von Ebert’s flagship taproom on Portland’s lively Mississippi Ave. Award-winning beers on 12+ taps, including our fan-favorite Volatile Substance NW IPA, plus $3 Clubhaus Lagers daily.