Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony

Overview

A tour of Italy inspired Mendelssohn to write his effervescent and vivacious “Italian” Symphony with its vaulting lyricism and brilliant orchestration, culminating in a sizzling tarantella. Beethoven’s Triple Concerto features Chamber Music Northwest Artistic Directors Gloria Chien and Soovin Kim with cellist Paul Watkins. Portlander Kenji Bunch’s 2022 fanfare she flies with her own wings, celebrating independence and individual strength, is inspired by Oregon’s state motto.

About the Show

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio (Gloria Chien, Piano; Soovin Kim, Violin; Paul Watkins, Cello)
• Oregon Symphony

• Kenji BUNCH she flies with her own wings
• BEETHOVEN Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C major, Op. 56
• MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, “Italian”

Info

This concert is part of Classical Series C, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

This concert is part of the 2026/27 Sounds Like Portland festival.

Loading... Select a Date Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Thu, Mar 11, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat, Mar 13, 2027, 7:30 PM Sun, Mar 14, 2027, 2:00 PM Promo Code Buy Tickets