Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

David Danzmayr, Jean Vollum Music Director Sarah Kwak, Violin, Janet & Richard Geary Concertmaster Oregon Symphony 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” 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...

David Danzmayr, Jean Vollum Music Director Sarah Kwak, Violin, Janet & Richard Geary Concertmaster Oregon Symphony 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” 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...

The Color Purple is a powerful musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the acclaimed 1985 Steven Spielberg film. This epic tale follows Celie, a young woman who endures unimaginable hardship, yet embarks on a profound personal journey over the course of 40 years. Her story of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment is brought to life through a joyous and dynamic score blending jazz, ragtime, gospel, blues, and African music. A celebration of hope, love, and...