Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

The program features Michael Gordon’s Natural History, sparked by Crater Lake National Park and bringing together Native and symphonic traditions in homage to the natural world. It also includes Igor Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments, an exploration of color for winds and brass, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, lively and dramatic. Native Oregonian Grace Miedziak contributes a new work honoring the Pacific Northwest.

Inspired by Crater Lake National Park, Michael Gordon’s Natural History weaves Native and symphonic music in this paean to the natural landscape. Plus, hear works by two of classical music’s most intrepid pioneers: Stravinsky’s experimental musical essay on wind and brass sounds, Symphonies of Wind Instruments,and Beethoven’s vivacious and dramatic Symphony No. 1. Oregonian Grace Miedziak enhances the program with a new work that celebrates the Pacific Northwest.

• 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 Cascadence (Rizzo-Cummings Emerging Composer Fellow at the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Symphony commission)
• BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21

This concert is part of Classical Series A, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only). Concert length is approximately 1 hour 33 minutes, with one intermission.

This pre-concert talk takes place one hour before the Sunday matinee performance.

SUN, NOV 1, 1PM: Conductor Norman Huynh and Rizzo-Cummings Emerging Composer Fellow Grace Miedziak with All Classical Radio host Warren Black.

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 this paean to the natural landscape. Plus, hear works by two of classical music’s most intrepid pioneers: Stravinsky’s experimental musical essay on wind and brass sounds, Symphonies of Wind Instruments, and Beethoven’s vivacious and dramatic Symphony No. 1. Native Oregonian Grace Miedziak enhances the program with a new work that celebrates the Pacific Northwest.

November 4, 2026

Special Concerts

The Philip Glass Ensemble returns to Portland for Powaqqatsi, an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Seen through the lens of communities across the globe, the narrative is amplified by compositions from Philip Glass that feature native, classical, and electronic instruments. Enjoyed alone or as the second in The Qatsi Trilogy, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking performance from The Philip Glass Ensemble and conductor Michael Riesman.

po.waq.qa.tsi (from the Hopi language, powaq sorcerer + qatsi life) n., an entity, a way of life, that consumes the life forces of other beings in order to further its own life.

• Michael Riesman Conductor
• Members of Portland State University Chamber Choir Ethan Sperry, Conductor
• The Philip Glass Ensemble
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only). Concert length is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. No intermission.

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Singer, rapper, and author Dessa joins the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring ballads, thoughtful pop songs, and rap anthems. The concert also features new monologues in Dessa’s signature style, sharing true stories with intellectual rigor, tenderness, candor, and wit. Presented in collaboration with Literary Arts as an extension of the Portland Book Festival.

Singer, rapper, and author Dessa will join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring ballads, writerly pop songs, and rap anthems. The concert also will include a series of new monologues, crafted in Dessa’s signature style—true stories told with intellectual rigor, tenderness, candor, and wit. Don’t miss this landmark performance, presented in collaboration with Literary Arts as an extension of the Portland Book Festival.

• Sarah Hicks Conductor
• Dessa Vocals
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

November 11 & 12, 2026

Special Concerts

Portugal. The Man takes the stage at the Schnitz for the first time with the Oregon Symphony, delivering amped-up orchestral rock to close out their U.S. tour. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of In the Mountain in the Cloud alongside their newest album, SHISH, with live performances featuring music from both albums. They’ll be joined by artists Quinn Christopherson, May Arden, Onry, Redray Frazier, and Sarah Clarke for a one-of-a-kind performance created just for Portland.

• Raúl Gómez-Rojas Conductor
• Portugal. The Man
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

November 11 & 12, 2026

Special Concerts

Portugal. The Man takes the stage at the Schnitz for the first time with the Oregon Symphony, delivering amped-up orchestral rock to close out their U.S. tour. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of In the Mountain in the Cloud alongside their newest album, SHISH, with live performances featuring music from both albums. They’ll be joined by artists Quinn Christopherson, May Arden, Onry, Redray Frazier, and Sarah Clarke for a one-of-a-kind performance created just for Portland.

• Raúl Gómez-Rojas Conductor
• Portugal. The Man
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, featuring guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler, stands as one of the most beloved concertos of the twentieth century, celebrated for its unforgettable melodies and emotional depth. Turina’s La procesión del Rocío paints a vivid portrait of a Spanish religious festival, while Carlos Chávez’s Sinfonía India draws upon Indigenous Mexican melodies and percussion traditions to create one of the most distinctive orchestral works in the repertoire.

Completing the program is Ostinato by Portland Youth Philharmonic’s student composer Alejandro Belgique, a work driven by rhythmic momentum and contemporary energy. Together, these pieces create an opening night that is vibrant, expressive, and full of movement, setting the tone for a season that celebrates discovery, connection, and the excitement of live orchestral music.

November 15, 2026

Family Series

Alice McLerran’s classic children’s book The Mountain that Loved a Bird tells a heartwarming story of unlikely friendship between a barren mountain and a visiting bird named Joy. Experience Portland-based composer Caroline Shaw’s musical interpretation of the story as the book is narrated live in this celebration of friendship that teaches us the transformative power of kindness and care.

• Su-Han Yang Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Associate Conductor
• Pam Mahon Narrator
• Dance West Jason Davis, Artistic & Technical Director
• Pacific Youth Choir Chris Maunu, Artistic Director; Amber Schroeder, Associate Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

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

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

Concert Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra

Shostakovich’s powerful artistic statement reveals the triumph of the individual against the forces of oppression, even under strict censorship.

MYS Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Raúl Gómez-Rojas, presents:

• Symphony No.5, op.47, D minor by Dmitry Shostakovich
• Candide Overture by Leonard Bernstein
• World premiere of a piece by student composer Skye Neal, as part of The Authentic Voice commissioning series in partnership with Fear No Music’s Young Composers Project.

MYS Concert Orchestra, also conducted by Raúl Gómez-Rojas, opens the concert.

An epic orchestral journey, Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 exemplifies his ambition to “embrace the whole.” Deathly foreboding marches give way to ecstatic outpourings of love for his wife Alma, together with a dark carnival of a “Scherzo” and a sunlit lyrical interlude evoking peaceful Alpine meadows. The symphony’s theatrical and dramatic finale culminates in titanic “hammer blows of fate” that are said to represent tragic milestones in Mahler’s life.

Sponsored by Pat Zimmerman and Paul Dinu

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• MAHLER Symphony No. 6 in A minor, “Tragic”

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

This concert will have no intermission.

An epic orchestral journey, Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 exemplifies his ambition to “embrace the whole.” Deathly foreboding marches give way to ecstatic outpourings of love for his wife Alma, together with a dark carnival of a “Scherzo” and a sunlit lyrical interlude evoking peaceful Alpine meadows. The symphony’s theatrical and dramatic finale culminates in titanic “hammer blows of fate” that are said to represent tragic milestones in Mahler’s life.

Sponsored by Pat Zimmerman and Paul Dinu

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• MAHLER Symphony No. 6 in A minor, “Tragic”

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

This concert will have no intermission.

From the desert planet of Arrakis to Gotham City, the music of Hans Zimmer brings stories to life, infusing them with mystique and magic through sound. This concert dives into the highlights of Zimmer’s scores, including selections from Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator, and more. It’s made for the dreamer, the edge-of-your-seat moviegoer, and anyone who desires an escape to another world through music.

• Evan Roider Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

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

From the desert planet of Arrakis to Gotham City, the music of Hans Zimmer brings stories to life, infusing them with mystique and magic through sound. This concert dives into the highlights of Zimmer’s scores, including selections from Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator, and more. It’s made for the dreamer, the edge-of-your-seat moviegoer, and anyone who desires an escape to another world through music.

• Evan Roider Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

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

December 2, 2026

Special Concerts

Folk troubadour John Craigie joins The Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for a debut orchestral performance! With music from across his catalogue, including songs from his 2026 album I Swam Here, this show is teeming with the sincerity and lyricism that have made Craigie’s music resonate with audiences across the country. Gather your people and immerse yourself in Americana with an orchestral kick.

• John Craigie Singer-Songwriter
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

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

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

A joyful holiday tradition filled with powerful voices, soaring harmonies, and the unmistakable spirit of gospel. Feel the warmth of the holiday season with this beloved concert, featuring the region’s premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony.

Sponsored by Courtney and David Angeli

• Charles Floyd Conductor & Orchestrator
• Northwest Community Gospel Chorus
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

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

A joyful holiday tradition filled with powerful voices, soaring harmonies, and the unmistakable spirit of gospel. Feel the warmth of the holiday season with this beloved concert, featuring the region’s premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony.

Sponsored by Courtney and David Angeli

• Charles Floyd Conductor & Orchestrator
• Northwest Community Gospel Chorus
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

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

December 9, 2026

Special Concerts

Ten-time GRAMMY-nominated Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández returns to Portland for another year of holiday cheer, celebrating the Christmas season with a dazzling blend of mariachi and holiday classics.

The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

Learn more about the visiting ensemble at mariachisoldemexico.com.

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Nominados diez veces a los GRAMMYs, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández regresa a Portland por otro año de alegría de las fiestas, celebrando la temporada navideña con una mezcla de mariachi y canciones clásicas de la navidad.

La Orquesta Sinfónica de Oregón no toca en este concierto.

Más información sobre los mariachis en mariachisoldemexico.com.

• José Hernández Musical Director
• Mariachi Sol de México

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Holiday Pops is back and bigger than ever! With upbeat holiday music, exciting guest performers, sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa himself, this concert brings the North Pole to downtown Portland. Plan a holiday date or a family night-on-the-town and experience a world-class orchestral experience with a festive flair!

• Sean O’Loughlin Conductor
• Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Artistic Director
• Oregon Symphony
• Janice Martin Electric Violin & Aerialist

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Holiday Pops is back and bigger than ever! With upbeat holiday music, exciting guest performers, sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa himself, this concert brings the North Pole to downtown Portland. Plan a holiday date or a family night-on-the-town and experience a world-class orchestral experience with a festive flair!

• Sean O’Loughlin Conductor
• Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Artistic Director
• Oregon Symphony
• Janice Martin Electric Violin & Aerialist

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Holiday Pops is back and bigger than ever! With upbeat holiday music, exciting guest performers, sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa himself, this concert brings the North Pole to downtown Portland. Plan a holiday date or a family night-on-the-town and experience a world-class orchestral experience with a festive flair!

• Sean O’Loughlin Conductor
• Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Artistic Director
• Oregon Symphony
• Janice Martin Electric Violin & Aerialist

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Oregon Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

• Evan Roider Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• John WILLIAMS Home Alone in Concert

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Oregon Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

• Evan Roider Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• John WILLIAMS Home Alone in Concert

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Get ready for an evening of theatrical energy and orchestral favorites with Portland Youth Philharmonic’s 65th Annual Concert-at-Christmas. This year’s program, dubbed “Classical Top Ten,” brings the spirit of the stage to Portland’s favorite holiday tradition. You’ll hear sparkling wit from Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld Overture, fiery rhythms in Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, and the thrilling gallop of Rossini’s William Tell Overture. It’s a joyful evening of storytelling.

PYP’s annual concert celebrates music that has captivated audiences for generations. Expect memorable melodies, dramatic flair, and moments of pure excitement as these talented young musicians take the stage. They’re celebrating their 65th year! It’s a festive holiday experience, full of virtuoso performances and live orchestral music. Grab your tickets!

December 30 & 31, 2026

Special Concerts

Ring in the new year with Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony, a classical masterwork that celebrates the unity of all mankind. The piece ends with the development of the ever-hopeful “Ode to Joy” theme, with a choir of voices singing the words of a poem by Friedrich Schiller. And like any good New Year’s party, the symphony ends with a kiss... “You millions, I embrace you./This kiss is for all the world!”

• Su-Han Yang Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Associate Conductor
• Members of Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Conductor
• Members of Pacific Youth Choir Chris Maunu, Conductor
• Members of Portland State University Choirs Ethan Sperry, Conductor
• Laura Wilde Soprano
• Isabel Signoret Mezzo Soprano
• Matthew White Tenor
• Norman Garrett Baritone
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

December 30 & 31, 2026

Special Concerts

Ring in the new year with Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony, a classical masterwork that celebrates the unity of all mankind. The piece ends with the development of the ever-hopeful “Ode to Joy” theme, with a choir of voices singing the words of a poem by Friedrich Schiller. And like any good New Year’s party, the symphony ends with a kiss... “You millions, I embrace you./This kiss is for all the world!”

• Su-Han Yang Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Associate Conductor
• Members of Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Conductor
• Members of Pacific Youth Choir Chris Maunu, Conductor
• Members of Portland State University Choirs Ethan Sperry, Conductor
• Laura Wilde Soprano
• Isabel Signoret Mezzo Soprano
• Matthew White Tenor
• Norman Garrett Baritone
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Strife and battle erupt in Shostakovich’s musical portrayal of the precursor to the Russian Revolution in his Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”. Superstar pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, an exhilarating joyride of keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor. Plus, hear South Korean composer Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, inspired by a colorfully surreal story by Jorge Luis Borges.

• Shiyeon Sung Conductor
• Marc-André Hamelin Piano
• Oregon Symphony

• Donghoon SHIN Kafka’s Dream
• RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
• SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103, “The Year 1905”

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

Shiyeon Sung, Conductor
Marc-André Hamelin, Piano
Oregon Symphony

Donghoon SHIN Kafka’s Dream
RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103, “The Year 1905”

Strife and battle erupt in Shostakovich’s musical portrayal of the precursor to the Russian Revolution in his Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”. Superstar pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, an exhilarating joyride of keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor. Plus, hear South Korean composer Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, inspired by a colorfully surreal story by Jorge Luis Borges.

Strife and battle erupt in Shostakovich’s musical portrayal of the precursor to the Russian Revolution in his Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”. Superstar pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, an exhilarating joyride of keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor. Plus, hear South Korean composer Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, inspired by a colorfully surreal story by Jorge Luis Borges.

• Shiyeon Sung Conductor
• Marc-André Hamelin Piano
• Oregon Symphony

• Donghoon SHIN Kafka’s Dream
• RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
• SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103, “The Year 1905”

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

Strife and battle erupt in Shostakovich’s musical portrayal of the precursor to the Russian Revolution in his Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”. Superstar pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, an exhilarating joyride of keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor. Plus, hear South Korean composer Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, inspired by a colorfully surreal story by Jorge Luis Borges.

• Shiyeon Sung Conductor
• Marc-André Hamelin Piano
• Oregon Symphony

• Donghoon SHIN Kafka’s Dream
• RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
• SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103, “The Year 1905”

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

January 16 & 17, 2027

Film Concerts

Embark on an epic adventure to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert! Experience the iconic film like never before in its 50th anniversary year as the Oregon Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary Oscar®-winning score live to the film. From the triumphant opening fanfare to Princess Leia’s ethereal theme, relive the magic of this cinematic masterpiece on the big screen at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with Lucasfilm and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved.

• Stuart Chafetz Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• John WILLIAMS Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in Concert

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

January 16 & 17, 2027

Film Concerts

Embark on an epic adventure to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert! Experience the iconic film like never before in its 50th anniversary year as the Oregon Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary Oscar®-winning score live to the film. From the triumphant opening fanfare to Princess Leia’s ethereal theme, relive the magic of this cinematic masterpiece on the big screen at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with Lucasfilm and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved.

• Stuart Chafetz Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• John WILLIAMS Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in Concert

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Modern reconstructions of incomplete Tenths by Beethoven and Schubert join the brilliant wind, brass, and percussion sounds of former Portlander Salvador Brotons’ energetic “Ceremonial” Symphonic Sketch No. 10. Famed pianist Emanuel Ax brings his poetic grace and insightful musicianship to Beethoven’s visionary, noble, and masterful Piano Concerto No. 4.

Sponsored by Drs. Cliff and Karen Deveney

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Emanuel Ax Piano
• Oregon Symphony

• BEETHOVEN (realized by Barry Cooper) Symphony No. 10 in E-flat Major
• BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
• Salvador BROTONS Symphonic Sketch No. 10
• SCHUBERT (arr. Brian Newbould) Symphony No. 10 in D Major, D.936a

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

Modern reconstructions of incomplete Tenths by Beethoven and Schubert join the brilliant wind, brass, and percussion sounds of former Portlander Salvador Brotons’ energetic “Ceremonial” Symphonic Sketch No. 10. Famed pianist Emanuel Ax brings his poetic grace and insightful musicianship to Beethoven’s visionary, noble, and masterful Piano Concerto No. 4.

Sponsored by Drs. Cliff and Karen Deveney

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Emanuel Ax Piano
• Oregon Symphony

• BEETHOVEN (realized by Barry Cooper) Symphony No. 10 in E-flat Major
• BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
• Salvador BROTONS Symphonic Sketch No. 10
• SCHUBERT (arr. Brian Newbould) Symphony No. 10 in D Major, D.936a

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

Discover more about the legendary “man behind the music” at An Evening with Itzhak Perlman. This multimedia program, curated by Tony Award-winning director Dan Sullivan and produced by Elliott Forrest, interweaves storytelling by Perlman alongside personal photos, clips pulled from the GRAMMY-nominated Itzhak documentary and music-making with Perlman’s longtime pianist and friend, Rohan De Silva.

Sponsored by Priscilla Bernard Wieden in loving memory of Dan Wieden

• Itzhak Perlman Violin
• Rohan De Silva Piano

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Esteemed violinist and Oregon Symphony concertmaster Sarah Kwak performs The Butterfly Lovers concerto, a blending of the sounds of Chinese folk music with a Western orchestra in one of the most famous orchestral pieces by any Chinese composer. Elgar’s loving portrait of his family and friends in rural Worcestershire, the “Enigma” Variations, joins a piece by Elgar’s protégé Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, now being rediscovered after long neglect.

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Sarah Kwak Janet & Richard Geary Concertmaster Chair

• COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor, Op. 33
• CHEN GANG & HE ZHENHAO The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
• ELGAR Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, “Enigma”

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

Esteemed violinist and Oregon Symphony concertmaster Sarah Kwak performs The Butterfly Lovers concerto, a blending of the sounds of Chinese folk music with a Western orchestra in one of the most famous orchestral pieces by any Chinese composer. Elgar’s loving portrait of his family and friends in rural Worcestershire, the “Enigma” Variations, joins a piece by Elgar’s protégé Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, now being rediscovered after long neglect.

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Sarah Kwak Janet & Richard Geary Concertmaster Chair

• COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor, Op. 33
• CHEN GANG & HE ZHENHAO The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
• ELGAR Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, “Enigma”

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

Travel to the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli with live performances of music from Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away. In this one-night-only concert, the Oregon Symphony brings Joe Hisaishi’s iconic scores to life in a whimsical celebration of Japanese animation that you won’t want to miss!

This performance does not include on-screen visuals. Joe Hisaishi will not be in attendance.

• Wilbur Lin Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

There is no Concert Conversation for this concert.

Lauded as “popular music’s premier poet of the human condition,” Paul Simon’s songwriting speaks to the struggle, faith, and beauty found in everyday existence. Now, experience the music of the iconic folk-pop troubadour enhanced by the Oregon Symphony and the stunning vocals of Paul Loren, Emily Drennan, and Daniel Berryman. Featuring Simon & Garfunkel hits like “The Boxer” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” alongside solo hits like "Graceland,” you won’t want to miss this tribute to one of the legendary songwriters of our time.

• Jeff Tyzik Principal Pops Conductor
• Daniel Berryman Vocals
• Emily Drennan Vocals
• Paul Loren Vocals
• Oregon Symphony

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

Please note that Paul Simon does not perform live in this concert.

Lauded as “popular music’s premier poet of the human condition,” Paul Simon’s songwriting speaks to the struggle, faith, and beauty found in everyday existence. Now, experience the music of the iconic folk-pop troubadour enhanced by the Oregon Symphony and the stunning vocals of Paul Loren, Emily Drennan, and Daniel Berryman. Featuring Simon & Garfunkel hits like “The Boxer” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” alongside solo hits like "Graceland,” you won’t want to miss this tribute to one of the legendary songwriters of our time.

• Jeff Tyzik Principal Pops Conductor
• Daniel Berryman Vocals
• Emily Drennan Vocals
• Paul Loren Vocals
• Oregon Symphony

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

Please note that Paul Simon does not perform live in this concert.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Baz Luhrmann’s iconic 1996 film with Romeo & Juliet Live, a live cinematic concert experience featuring a big-screen presentation of the film, elevated with live music, atmospheric lighting, and immersive stage production.The vibrant world of Verona Beach, its warring houses and star-crossed lovers, comes to life with a 12-piece hybrid ensemble performing the soundtrack and score live in sync with the film.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, Luhrmann’s bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s legendary romantic drama became a cultural phenomenon with its striking visuals, emotional intensity, and unforgettable soundtrack featuring songs “Kissing You,” “Lovefool,” and “Talk Show Host.”

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

Immerse yourself in a concert fueled by lovers and romance for Valentine’s Day, brought to us by Berlioz via his Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict and Tchaikovsky in his lavish Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy. Two equally celebrated lovers, Pelléas et Mélisande, appear in the suite from Fauré’s exquisite incidental music. For a break from all that amour, the program features Dvořák’s captivating Violin Concerto with soloist Karen Gomyo.

• Jun Märkl Principal Guest Conductor
• Karen Gomyo Violin
• Oregon Symphony

• BERLIOZ Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict
• DVOŘÁK Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53
• FAURÉ Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande
• TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy

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

FRI, FEB 12, 6:30PM (SALEM)
SUN, FEB 14, 1PM (PORTLAND)
The Concert Conversations will feature Principal Guest Conductor Jun Märkl with All Classical Radio host Warren Black (Portland) and host Anthea Kreston (Salem).

February 16, 2027

Special Concerts

The world’s premier big band is coming to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, led by Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Wynton Marsalis. This performance is a part of Marsalis’ final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, after a remarkable 35 years of performing around the world with the ensemble. Don’t miss the chance to see a legend at work as you experience the dazzling energy of big band jazz!

• Wynton Marsalis Trumpet & Bandleader
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Chloé van Soeterstède, Conductor
Simon Trpčeski, Piano
Oregon Symphony

BIZET Symphony in C major
GINASTERA Concierto Argentino
ALBÉNIZ Rapsodia española, Op. 70
RAVEL Boléro

Sparkle, high spirits, and lovely melodies dominate Bizet’s youthful Symphony in C major, while Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski joins the Symphony with two energized works filled with sizzling rhythms and lyrical passion—Ginastera’s surging Concierto Argentino and Albéniz’s Rapsodia española, a dance festival that includes flamencos, jotas, and malagueñas. Ravel’s celebrated Boléro showcases the orchestra with its hypnotic repetition of a single tune with progressively more elaborate—and louder—instrumentation.