Rose Auditorium at South Salem High School, Salem

Get ready for a beloved holiday tradition, Parties of Note: Holiday Brass, returning this December 3rd. You’ll join the gentlemen of Holiday Brass for an uplifting evening, all in support of the Oregon Symphony. Six talented Symphony musicians, including trumpeters Dave Bamonte and Jeff Work, will perform. It’s always a festive night.

This special event takes place at the grand Eastmoreland home of Drs. Karen and Cliff Deveney. They’ll share their delicious collection of cottage wines, paired with appetizers and remarkable performances. It’s an intimate series of fundraisers, now in its 18th year. Don’t miss out!

Prepare for a powerful night with the Oregon Symphony, led by conductor Shiyeon Sung. You’ll hear Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905,” a musical portrayal of strife leading up to the Russian Revolution. It’s intense. Also on the program is Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, a piece inspired by a surreal story from Jorge Luis Borges.

Then, pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins for Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Expect keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor in this exhilarating joyride. It’s a classic for a reason. Don’t miss it.

Get ready for a Valentine’s Day concert fueled by romance with the Oregon Symphony. They’re bringing us Berlioz’s Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict and Tchaikovsky’s lavish Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy. You’ll also hear two equally celebrated lovers in the suite from Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande. Love is in the air!

For a break from all that amour, the program features Dvořák’s captivating Violin Concerto. Soloist Karen Gomyo joins Principal Guest Conductor Jun Märkl for this passionate performance. Don’t miss it.

Get ready for a night of captivating music with the Oregon Symphony. Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3, written during his American years, blends his signature Romantic melodies with modern flair. It’s a true audience favorite. You’ll also hear Sophia Jani’s joyous I Wish You Daisies and Roses and Bernstein’s lyrical Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium), a captivating violin concerto.

Conductor Kevin John Edusei leads the orchestra, with Vadim Gluzman taking on the violin solo for Bernstein’s moving piece. This program promises a rich, emotive experience that showcases a range of voices. Don’t miss it.

Get ready for a cosmic adventure! The Oregon Symphony invites you on a fantastic voyage through the stars, exploring music from the Star Wars series and celestial classical pieces. This 60-minute expedition is a supernova of sound. It’s perfect for future astronauts of all ages, introducing them to the excitement of live performance.

Conducted by Su-Han Yang, the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Associate Conductor, this Family Series concert is designed for young audiences, ages 5–12. Expect engaging elements, possibly narrators, dancers, or youth choirs, to captivate young listeners. It’s a great family outing. See you there!