Oregon Symphony Concert Guide 2019/2020

2019/20 S E A S O N

Over 100 Classical, Pops, Kids, and Special Concerts to choose from

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

BE INSPIRED THIS SEASON Hear more… favorite music and world-renowned artists, from Beethoven to Chris Botti to Nas

See more… visually stunning productions, from SoundSights concerts to the aweinspiring Cirque Nutcracker

Explore more… subscription series and flexible packages – see pages 25–29 for more options than ever before

Our Patron Services Representatives can help find the best concert or subscription for you.

Call 503-228-1353.

2

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

3

Zoo Concert

Star Wars

Guster

2019/20 CONCERTS Oregon Symphony at the Zoo SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019, 7 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor Norman Huynh, conductor The Oregon Symphony returns to the Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts series with a delightful program of favorites including Barber’s Adagio for Strings, music from Star Wars, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.

Bring family and friends, and join us in this gorgeous natural setting as the sun goes down and music fills the night sky. Special Concert.

Concert tickets also include zoo admission on the day of the show!

For tickets, visit zooconcerts.com.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019, 2 PM Norman Huynh, conductor With the help of his new teacher, Yoda, Luke Skywalker grows stronger with the Force, and the Rebel Alliance continues to battle the evil Empire. John Williams’ Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated score soars, as the Oregon Symphony performs live with the projected film.

Popcorn Concert

Guster with the Oregon Symphony SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Boston alt-rock band Guster joins forces with the Oregon Symphony to bring their winsome melodies, soaring hooks, and tight, immaculate songcraft to the concert hall with a career-spanning set featuring tracks from their latest album Look Alive as well as other fan favorites.

Special Concert

CLASSICAL

4

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

Wyclef Jean

Garrick Ohlsson

Batman

A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop Featuring Wyclef Jean SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Throughout his career multi-Grammy Award-winning producer, actor, author, and hip hop guitarist Wyclef Jean has skillfully blended hip hop with a variety of musical styles. Now the former Fugees band member creates an entirely new music experience with a full orchestra for a perfect blend of classical and hip hop. Special Concert

Brahms’ Second SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019, 2 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, 7:30 PM This concert will also be performed in Salem: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • Garrick Ohlsson, piano Oscar Bettison: Remaking a Forest (World premiere commission) • Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 25 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 Carlos Kalmar and the Oregon Symphony make spirits soar in Brahms’ jubilant Symphony No. 2, which evokes the burbling streams and fresh meadows of the Austrian countryside. The incomparable Garrick Ohlsson brings his finesse to Mozart’s festive Piano Concerto No. 25. Classical Concert: Series A

Batman in Concert FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019, 2 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Oregon Chorale Tim Burton’s enduring superhero film pits Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson against each other as Batman and his nemesis, the Joker. Composer Danny Elfman, whose score was nominated for multiple awards, snagged a Grammy for his Batman Theme in 1990.

Batsuits encouraged! Popcorn Concert

For best seats and prices, order your tickets today!

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

5

Colin Currie

Steve Hackman

Dancing in the

Stravinsky’s Firebird SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019, 2 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019, 7:30 PM David Danzmayr, conductor • Colin Currie, percussion Ives: Three Places in New England • Andy Akiho: Percussion Concerto (World premiere commission) Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite (1945 version) A magical and mysterious showpiece, Stravinksy’s Firebird contains some of his best-loved music, from the primeval Infernal Dance to its spectacular, breath-taking finale. Percussionist Colin Currie returns to premiere a concerto written expressly for him by composer Andy Akiho, lauded by The New York Times as “mold-breaking,” “dramatic,” and “vital.” Classical Concert: Series B

Beethoven v. Coldplay THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019, 7:30 PM Steve Hackman, conductor Experience a new frontier in music as Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony combines with the melodies and lyrics of Coldplay to produce a perfect modern pairing. Three vocalists join the Oregon Symphony in a genre-bending performance that features some of Coldplay’s bestknown songs, including “Fix You,” “Paradise,” and “The Scientist.”

Special Concert Note: Neither Beethoven nor Coldplay will perform.

Dancing in the Streets SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019, 2 PM Jeff Tyzik, conductor Experience the magic of Motown! This program features smash hits made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and the one-and-only Stevie Wonder. Pops Concert

CLASSICAL

6

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

e Streets

Johannes Moser

Stephen Hough

Beethoven’s Fifth SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019, 2 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019, 7:30 PM This concert will also be performed in Salem: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • Johannes Moser, cello Gabriela Lena Frank: Walkabout: Concerto for Orchestra • Lutosławski: Cello Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 More than 200 years after its completion, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony remains the most revered masterpiece in the repertoire – from the unsurpassed drama of its four opening notes to the still-shocking power of its finale. Artist-in-Residence Johannes Moser brings his astonishing virtuosity to Lutosławski’s Cello Concerto, once described as “the story of a twentieth-century Don Quixote.” Classical Concert: Series C

Stephen Hough Plays Mendelssohn SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019, 2 PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019, 7:30 PM This concert will also be performed in Salem: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019, 7:30 PM Clemens Schuldt, conductor • Stephen Hough, piano L. Boulanger: Of a Sad Evening L. Boulanger: Of a Spring Morning • Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 Schumann: Symphony No. 1, “Spring” Although he composed his First Symphony during a cold Leipzig winter, Robert Schumann later claimed, “I wrote the symphony in that rush of spring which carries a man away even in his old age, and comes over him anew every year.” Pianist Stephen Hough performs Mendelssohn’s glittering Piano Concerto, a hidden gem full of fire and drama. Classical Concert: Series A

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

7

Chick Corea

Castles and Wizards

Seu Jorge

Chick Corea THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019, 7:30 PM Steven Mercurio, conductor • Chick Corea, piano Mozart: Don Giovanni Overture • Chick Corea: Piano Concerto No. 1 • Gershwin: Selections for Solo Piano • Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Chick Corea’s career as one of the most creative minds in jazz spans more than five decades. We can’t wait to hear what he’ll do with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, the piece that introduced jazz into the classical repertoire. Special Concert

Castles and Wizards SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019, 2 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Pam Mahon, narrator Dance West Pacific Youth Choir Make sure to grab your wand and don your finest wizarding robes for this magical performance! Music from Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and more will enchant concert-goers of all ages. Kids Concert

Seu Jorge Presents The Life Aquatic – A Tribute to David Bowie MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Inspired by his role in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Brazilian singer/songwriter Seu Jorge joins the Oregon Symphony to celebrate the music of David Bowie with poignant covers of “Ziggy Stardust,” “Suffragette City,” “Space Oddity,” and more.

Special Concert

CLASSICAL

8

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

Alexi Kenney

The Tempest

Mahler’s Sixth SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019, 2 PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • Alexi Kenney, violin • Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 Mahler: Symphony No. 6, “Tragic” Carlos Kalmar leads the orchestra in Mahler’s thrillingly brooding Sixth Symphony, which captures such passion that Mahler’s close friend Bruno Walter found himself unable to conduct it. Violinist Alexi Kenney balances the program with a cheerful rendition of Mozart’s charming Violin Concerto No. 3. Classical Concert: Series B

Sibelius’ The Tempest SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019, 2 PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor Mary Birnbaum, stage director PSU Chamber Choir Cast, tba Sibelius: The Tempest “Shakespeare and Sibelius, these two geniuses, have found each other,” commented one reviewer at the 1926 premiere of Shakespeare’s The Tempest with incidental music by Finland’s national hero, Jean Sibelius. Acclaimed stage director Mary Birnbaum, whose direction of Bluebeard’s Castle stunned audiences in 2016, returns to bring this iconic tale of magic and betrayal to life in a live dramatic production. Classical Concert: Series C

Buy all three Kids Concerts for as little as $30 – visit orsymphony.org/kids.

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

9

Byron Stripling

The Tenors

Kenny G

Holiday Swing SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019, 2 PM Jeff Tyzik, conductor Byron Stripling, trumpet and vocals Byron Stripling lights up the stage with his infectious yuletide joy, blazing trumpet virtuosity, engaging vocals, and your favorite seasonal tunes. Pops Concert

The Tenors Christmas MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor The three magnetic singers of The Tenors return to showcase the powerful crossover sound that has earned them international acclaim.

Their soaring voices are sure to get your holiday season off to an electrifying start. Special Concert

Kenny G – Celebrating 25 Years of Miracles: The Holiday Album TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019, 7:30 PM Take a joyous ride through the smooth sounds of jazz with the one-and-only Kenny G this holiday season. This festive evening features music from his first Christmas album, Miracles: The Holiday Album, which ranks among the bestselling yuletide albums ever made.

Special Concert The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

CLASSICAL

10

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

Mannheim Steamroller

Gabriel Kahane

Gospel Christmas

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019, 7:30 PM Since 1984, Mannheim Steamroller’s distinctive blend of acoustic and synthesized sounds has been a hallmark of the holiday season. Now the world’s top Christmas recording ensemble returns with dazzling multimedia effects to perform their contemporary twists on Yuletide classics. Special Concert The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

Prokofiev’s Fifth SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019, 2 PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019, 7:30 PM Christian Kluxen, conductor • Gabriel Kahane, vocals Beethoven: Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus • Gabriel Kahane: Selections from Book of Travelers • Gabriel Kahane: Empire Liquor Mart Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 Prokofiev’s richly melodic Fifth Symphony – described by the composer as “a symphony on the greatness of the human soul” – shimmers with the joy of one of the happiest times in his life. Gabriel Kahane, who wowed Oregon Symphony audiences two seasons ago with emergency shelter intake form, returns to share his incisive wit and inventive melodies. Classical Concert: Series A

Gospel Christmas FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019, 4 PM Charles Floyd, conductor Northwest Community Gospel Chorus What could make the most wonderful time of the year even better?

Celebrate the joy of the season at our 21st Gospel Christmas! Clap your hands and stomp your feet along with the region’s premier gospel singers and the Oregon Symphony at this beloved annual concert. Special Concert

Share with clients, coworkers, or friends. Bring a group of 10 and save at orsymphony.org/groups!

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

11

Storm Large

Comfort & Joy

Cirque Nutcracker

The Storm Large Holiday Ordeal MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the infamous and fabulous Storm Large Holiday Ordeal? Now in its 13th year and first time with the Oregon Symphony, Storm’s Ordeal will delight you and leave you begging for more of her wicked charm and stunning vocals. Your holidays will never be the same! Special Concert

Comfort & Joy: A Classical Christmas WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of good cheer with seasonal classics, a very merry sing-along, and a jubilant celebration sure to put you and yours in the holiday spirit. Special Concert

Cirque Nutcracker SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2019, 2 PM & 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo join forces with the Oregon Symphony, bringing their unique hybrid of cirque, dance, and acrobatic art to Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday masterpiece, The Nutcracker. This concert is sure to be a delightful treat for the entire family. Special Concert

CLASSICAL

12

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

Viennese New Year

Edna Vazquez

Leila Josefowicz

A Viennese New Year with guests from Oregon Ballet Theatre MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2019, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor Come away to the glittering palaces of Austria as we celebrate the golden age of Viennese music with operatic melodies and Strauss waltzes, while dancers from Portland’s own Oregon Ballet Theatre bring romance to the stage in breathtaking vignettes. Special Concert

Fiesta! With Edna Vazquez SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020, 2 PM Jeff Tyzik, conductor Edna Vazquez, guitar and vocals Mariachi Una Voz, special guest Enjoy an evening of Latin American music, featuring Portland’s own singer/songwriter Edna Vazquez, who brings together folk, rock, pop, and R&B influences, and Hillsboro’s award-winning Mariachi Una Voz. Pops Concert

Also sprach Zarathustra SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020, 7:30 PM Alexander Liebreich, conductor • Leila Josefowicz, violin • John Adams: Scheherazade.2 Ives: The Unanswered Question R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra Fans of Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film 2001: A Space Odyssey will instantly recognize the monumental opening fanfare of Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra. Violinist Leila Josefowicz returns to perform John Adams’ Scheherazade.2, a dramatic “violin symphony” written especially for her. Classical Concert: Series C

Share the love at Facebook/OregonSymphony.

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

13

Itzhak Perlman

Ghostbusters

Benjamin Grosvenor

Itzhak Perlman Plays Beethoven THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor • Itzhak Perlman, violin Barber: Symphony No. 1 Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien • Beethoven: Violin Concerto The reigning virtuoso of the violin returns to share Beethoven’s exquisite Violin Concerto. A night to remember! Special Concert

Ghostbusters in Concert SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020, 2 PM & 7:30 PM Peter Bernstein, conductor Buckle up for this comedy classic! The Ghostbusting team must take up their proton packs and save the world from a paranormal crisis.

Elmer Bernstein’s Grammy-nominated score is one of the most recognizable of the 80s. Kick back and enjoy the fun. Popcorn Concert

Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020, 7:30 PM This concert will also be performed in Salem: FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020, 7:30 PM Eun Sun Kim, conductor • Benjamin Grosvenor, piano Texu Kim: Spin-Flip • Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3 Quickly carving out a space for himself among today’s leading interpreters of French music, Benjamin Grosvenor returns for Chopin’s astonishing Piano Concerto No. 2. Its combination of lyrical grace and rhapsodic brilliance contrasts perfectly with the restless yearning of Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony. Classical Concert: Series B

CLASSICAL

14

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

Game ON!

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

Augustin Hadelich

Game ON! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor PSU Chamber Choir Featuring music from 14 blockbuster video games, including World of Warcraft, Assassin’s Creed, BioShock, Overwatch, and more, Game ON! combines unrivaled, world-class symphonic arrangements with stunning in-game hd videos and never-before-seen concept art. Special Concert

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020, 2 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Pam Mahon, narrator Dance West We’ll spirit the young audience away for a musical adventure inside the orchestra with Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. But we promise to bring them back with smiles on their faces! Kids Concert

Pictures at an Exhibition SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020, 7:30 PM This concert will also be performed in Salem: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • Augustin Hadelich, violin Gabriella Smith: Commission (World premiere) • Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 Missy Mazzoli: Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition From its stately opening to its majestic finale, Mussorgsky’s depiction of a stroll through an art exhibit is a perennial symphonic favorite, thanks to Ravel’s splendid orchestration. Augustin Hadelich, Musical America’s 2018 Instrumentalist of the Year, brings his astonishing technical wizardry to Paganini’s dazzlingly virtuosic First Violin Concerto. Classical Concert: Series A

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

15

The Music of John Williams

Patrick Lamb

Sarah Kwak

Valentine’s Day with Patrick Lamb FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor “Saxophonist to the stars” Patrick Lamb has performed with R&B and jazz legends Smokey Robinson, Bobby Caldwell, and Diane Schuur.

Now with three singles of his own reaching top 5 on the U.S. Billboard charts, this phenomenal musician and vocalist takes the spotlight with the Oregon Symphony in a not-to-be-missed Valentine’s Day concert debut. Special Concert

The Music of John Williams SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020, 2 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Take a thrilling journey through some of John Williams’ most beloved cinematic scores, including Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, as well as his Olympic Fanfare. Pops Concert

Shostakovich’s Eleventh SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020, 7:30 PM Robert Trevino, conductor • Sarah Kwak, violin Walker: Icarus in Orbit • Menotti: Violin Concerto Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905” Our Concertmaster Sarah Kwak takes center stage in opera composer Gian Carlo Menotti’s sensuous and expressive Violin Concerto. Dmitri Shostakovich’s cinematic Eleventh Symphony depicts the struggle and drama of the Russian Revolution of 1905 in vivid detail.

Classical Concert: Series C

CLASSICAL

16

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

Harry Potter

Dance Party!

Berio’s Sinfonia

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020, 2 PM Justin Freer, conductor Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire™! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while the Oregon Symphony performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score. Popcorn Concert

Dance Party!

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020, 2 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Pam Mahon, narrator Dance West Pacific Youth Choir The best dance parties are brought to you by a full orchestra! With “Mambo” from West Side Story and Leroy Anderson’s Sandpaper Ballet, we’ve got a line-up sure to get you off your feet and dancing in your seat. Kids Concert

Berio’s Sinfonia by Rose Bond SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • Rose Bond, animator * Roomful of Teeth, vocal ensemble Wagner: Overture and Venusberg Music from Tannhäuser * Caroline Shaw: Partita for 8 Voices •* Berio: Sinfonia A musico-cultural portrait of New York life in the late 1960s, Luciano Berio’s monumental Sinfonia is a bubbling crucible of sounds, styles, ideas, texts, and moods. Portland’s own award-winning media artist Rose Bond, whose previous collaboration with the Oregon Symphony packed the hall, returns to craft eye-popping animation to illuminate this epic music. Classical Concert: Series B

Stay in the know. Sign up for our emails at orsymphony.org/email.

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

17

Nas

Prohibition Party

Night of the Mayas

Nas: Illmatic – 25th Anniversary THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Hip hop icon Nas teams up with the Oregon Symphony to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his critically acclaimed debut album, Illmatic.

Experience one of the defining records of 90s hip hop showcasing the rapper’s meticulous rhymes and cutting social commentary in this unforgettable symphonic rendition. Special Concert

Prohibition Party SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020, 2 PM Jeff Tyzik, conductor Relive the 1920s in all its decadence! We’ll take you through the dark cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin, London, and Atlantic City, featuring the top hits of the decade, from Rudy Vallée to Josephine Baker, and from Kurt Weill to King Oliver. This concert will feature vintage imagery and video from the period. Pops Concert

Beethoven’s Ninth SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020, 7:30 PM Enrique Mazzola, conductor • Oregon Repertory Singers • Soloists, tba Stravinsky: Agon • Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” Beethoven’s profound musical statements about freedom, equality, and humanity resonate even more powerfully today than they did when the Ninth Symphony premiered almost 200 years ago. Oregon Repertory Singers join the orchestra and four soloists for a full-throated celebration of Beethoven’s final masterpiece. Classical Concert: Series B

CLASSICAL

18

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

China Forbes

Chris Botti

Michael Curry’s Night of the Mayas SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • Michael Curry, stage designer/director Villa-Lobos: Uirapurú Dvořák: The Golden Spinning Wheel • Revueltas: La noche de los mayas (The Night of the Mayas) Award-winning designer Michael Curry – whose 2017 imagining of Stravinsky’s Persephone dazzled three sold-out halls – returns to the Oregon Symphony, drawing from ancient Mayan tradition to create a mysterious, supernatural setting for Revueltas’ 1939 film score La noche de los mayas. Classical Concert: Series A

China Forbes: 50!

MONDAY, MAY 2, 2020, 7:30 PM Norman Huynh, conductor Join Portland legend China Forbes for a 50th birthday celebration of her favorite songs as she takes the stage for her first solo performance with the Oregon Symphony! Special Concert

Chris Botti MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020, 7:30 PM There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter, a brilliant bandleader, and a born showman whose joy at being on stage is infectious. Now he returns to dazzle hometown fans with the unparalleled crystalline and poetic sounds that have made him one of the most successful performers of all time.

Special Concert

Have questions? We’ve got answers at 503-228-1353.

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

19

Yefim Bronfman

Joshua Bell

Joshua Bell SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • Joshua Bell, violin • Dvořák: Violin Concerto Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 The consummate violinist returns to perform Dvořák’s gloriously melodic Violin Concerto. Composed during World War II, Shostakovich called his Eighth Symphony “a poem of suffering” and “an attempt to reflect the terrible tragedy of war.” Classical Concert: Series C

Bronfman Plays Mozart SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • Yefim Bronfman, piano Hindemith: Concert Music for Strings and Brass • Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24 John Corigliano: Gazebo Dances Gershwin: An American in Paris Yefim Bronfman, “a marvel of digital dexterity, warmly romantic sentiment, and jaw-dropping bravura” (Chicago Tribune), performs Mozart’s dramatic C Minor Piano Concerto. An American in Paris, inspired by George Gershwin’s Parisian escapades during the Roaring Twenties, portrays the cheerful hustle and bustle of the city of love.

Classical Concert: Series B

CLASSICAL

20

POPS

SPECIAL

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

POPCORN

KIDS

Baiba Skride

Carlos Kalmar

Ravel’s Boléro SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2020, 2 PM SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020, 7:30 PM This concert will also be performed in Salem: FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2020, 7:30 PM Kazuki Yamada, conductor • Baiba Skride, violin • Schumann: Violin Concerto in D Minor Dutilleux: Métaboles Bizet: Symphony in C Ravel: Boléro The longest crescendo in the repertoire, Ravel’s magnificent Boléro begins at pianissimo and builds up to such astonishing intensity that it brings audiences to their feet every time. Classical Concert: Series A

The Moldau and Water Music SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020, 2 PM MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor • PSU Chamber Choir, Rose Choir, and Thorn Choir • Soloists, tba Handel: Water Music Smetana: Vltava (The Moldau) • Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1, “A Sea Symphony” Handel’s joyful Water Music, Smetana’s beloved Vltava (The Moldau), and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ masterful “Sea Symphony” close the Classical Season in a program that celebrates the beauty, power, and mystery of bodies of water the world over. Classical Concert: Series C

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19) Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner /Chappell Music. © 2019 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Photo Credits: Leah Nash, Jason DeSomer

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

21

ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL All Portland concerts are performed at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at sw Broadway and Main in downtown Portland, Oregon.

ORCHESTRA STAGE PIT SEATING

STAGE CENTER LEFT PREMIUM SIDE A** BALCONY OVERHANG

SIDE A

REAR SIDE

FRONT CENTER LEFT

FRONT CENTER RIGHT

MIDDLE CENTER LEFT

MIDDLE CENTER RIGHT

REAR CENTER LEFT

REAR CENTER RIGHT

STAGE CENTER RIGHT* PREMIUM SIDE D** BALCONY OVERHANG

SIDE D

REAR SIDE

DRESS CIRCLE

BALCONY A

B B

A

B

C

E

D

C

E

D

C

D

E

A B

C

D

LOWER MEZZANINE

E

F

F

UPPER MEZZANINE

LOWER BALCONY UPPER BALCONY

A

F B

C

D

E ADA SEATING

* For Classical Concerts, the four aisle seats of rows A to E in Stage Center Right are priced as Front Center Right. ** Premium Side sections are the pair of aisle seats from rows F to N.

22

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

SMITH AUDITORIUM All Salem concerts are performed at the Smith Auditorium at Willamette University 900 State Street, Salem, Oregon.

OO R RCCHHEESSTT R AA STAGE STAGE STAGE CENTER LEFT

PIT SEATING

level c

level c level b

level b

PREMIUM SIDE A**

FRONT CENTER LEFT

BALCONY OVERHANG level a

SIDE A

MIDDLE CENTER LEFT

level b

level b

PREMIUM SIDE D**

FRONT CENTER RIGHT

BALCONY level a OVERHANG level c

level a

MIDDLE CENTER RIGHT

SIDE D

level b

REAR SIDE

level b

REAR SIDE

REAR REAR CENTER CENTER LEFT level cRIGHT

level c SECTION 3

STAGE CENTER RIGHT*

level c

SECTION 2

SECTION 1

ADA SEATING

NY BB A AL LCCOON Y

level c

level c

A

B

level a

B B

level a level b

SECTION 5

C

level c

E

D

level C a

SECTION 6

A

DRESS CIRCLE

D

level a SECTION 4

level aE level b

E D SECTION 7

SECTIONC8

F

level b SECTION 9

A B

C

D

E

F

LOWER MEZZANINE UPPER MEZZANINE

LOWER BALCONY UPPER BALCONY

A

F B

C

D

E ADA SEATING

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

23

2019/20

Classical Subscription Series

Subscribers save up to 15%, get free exchanges, insider access, and more.

Learn about all benefits at orsymphony.org.

24

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

Want to get the best prices and the best seats, and keep them every year? Choose one of our 6-concert Classical Series. Subscriptions start at just $22 per ticket.

Subscribe online at orsymphony.org/subscribe or call the Ticket Office at 503-228-1353.

CLASSICAL SERIES A at a glance Brahms’ Second

September 28, 29 & 30, 2019

Stephen Hough Plays Mendelssohn

November 2, 3 & 4, 2019

Prokofiev’s Fifth

December 7, 8 & 9, 2019

Pictures at an Exhibition

February 8, 9 & 10, 2020

Michael Curry’s Night of the Mayas

April 25, 26 & 27, 2020

Ravel’s Boléro

May 30, 31 & June 1, 2020

CLASSICAL SERIES B at a glance Stravinsky’s Firebird

October 12, 13 & 14, 2019

Mahler’s Sixth

November 16, 17 & 18, 2019

Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 January 25, 26 & 27, 2020 Berio’s Sinfonia by Rose Bond

March 14, 15 & 16, 2020

Beethoven’s Ninth

April 4, 5 & 6, 2020

Bronfman Plays Mozart

May 16, 17 & 18, 2020

CLASSICAL SERIES C at a glance Beethoven’s Fifth

October 26, 27 & 28, 2019

Sibelius’ The Tempest

November 23, 24 & 25, 2019

Also sprach Zarathustra

January 11, 12 & 13, 2020

Shostakovich’s Eleventh

February 22, 23 & 24, 2020

Joshua Bell

May 9, 10 & 11, 2020

The Moldau and Water Music

June 6, 7 & 8, 2020

SALEM SERIES at a glance Brahms’ Second

September 27, 2019

Beethoven’s Fifth

October 25, 2019

Stephen Hough Plays Mendelssohn

November 1, 2019

Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 January 24, 2020 Pictures at an Exhibition

February 7, 2020

Ravel’s Boléro

May 29, 2020

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

25

Choose Your Own Subscription Do you value maximum flexibility?

The Choose Your Own subscription allows you to choose just the concerts you want, in any combination you want, all at great subscription pricing. Prices start at just $26 a ticket – plus you will enjoy all of our subscriber benefits.

Visit orsymphony.org/cyo for more information.

26

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

ELIGIBLE CONCERTS Brahms’ Second September 28, 29 & 30, 2019 Stravinsky’s Firebird October 12, 13 & 14, 2019 Dancing in the Streets October 19 & 20, 2019 Beethoven’s Fifth October 26, 27 & 28, 2019 Stephen Hough Plays Mendelssohn November 2, 3 & 4, 2019 Castles and Wizards November 10, 2019 Mahler’s Sixth November 16, 17 & 18, 2019 Sibelius’ The Tempest November 23, 24 & 25, 2019 Holiday Swing November 30 & December 1, 2019 Prokofiev’s Fifth December 7, 8 & 9, 2019 Gospel Christmas December 13, 14 & 15, 2019 Fiesta! With Edna Vazquez January 4 & 5, 2020 Also sprach Zarathustra January 11, 12 & 13, 2020 Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 January 25, 26 & 27, 2020 The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra February 2, 2020 Pictures at an Exhibition February 8, 9 & 10, 2020 The Music of John Williams February 15 & 16, 2020 Shostakovich’s Eleventh February 22, 23 & 24, 2020 Dance Party! March 8, 2020 Berio’s Sinfonia by Rose Bond March 14, 15 & 16, 2020 Prohibition Party March 21 & 22, 2020 Beethoven’s Ninth April 4, 5 & 6, 2020 Michael Curry’s Night of the Mayas April 25, 26 & 27, 2020 Joshua Bell May 9, 10 & 11, 2020 Bronfman Plays Mozart May 16, 17 & 18, 2020 Ravel’s Boléro May 30, 31 & June 1, 2020 The Moldau and Water Music June 6, 7 & 8, 2020

Questions? We’d love to help!

Call the Ticket Office at 503-228-1353.

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

27

Other Great Subscription Series Save 10% when you buy any (or all!) of these series – and enjoy subscriber benefits.

POPCORN PACKAGE at a glance Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert September 13, 14 & 15, 2019 Batman in Concert October 4, 5 & 6, 2019 Ghostbusters in Concert January 18 & 19, 2020 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert

February 28, 29 & March 1, 2020

POPS SERIES at a glance Dancing in the Streets October 19 & 20, 2019 Holiday Swing November 30 & December 1, 2019 Fiesta! With Edna Vazquez January 4 & 5, 2020 The Music of John Williams February 15 & 16, 2020 Prohibition Party March 21 & 22, 2020

KIDS SERIES at a glance Castles and Wizards November 10, 2019 The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra February 2, 2020 Dance Party! March 8, 2020

28

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

SoundSights First presented in 2016/17, our SoundSights series featured collaborative works with visual artists Michael Curry and Rose Bond, and director Mary Birnbaum. All three artists return this season with new productions conducted by our own Carlos Kalmar to make you think afresh about music and art.

Sibelius’ The Tempest featuring Mary Birnbaum November 23, 24 & 25, 2019 Berio’s Sinfonia by Rose Bond March 14, 15 & 16, 2020 Michael Curry’s Night of the Mayas April 25, 26 & 28, 2020

Visit orsymphony.org/soundsights and save 10% when you buy all three!

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

29

Bring a Group Groups of 10 or more get the following benefits: • Discounts starting at 10% off most concerts for groups of 10 or more, and 20% for groups of 20 or more • Waived handling fees • Free tickets for the organizer and bus driver of larger groups • Best available seating at the time of your reservation • Reserve now and pay later – just put down a 25% deposit • Personalized service and attention throughout the planning process • Online booking – groups of 10–19 can now reserve online • Special appreciation gift for the group organizer • Custom requests – want something out of the ordinary?

Just ask!

Group discounts may not be available on all performances.

30

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

Student Groups Out of the classroom and into the hall! Groups of 10 or more students can now purchase advance $15 student tickets for any of our Classical Series concerts. You can book tickets well ahead of time, sit all together, and we’ll put your group in excellent seating!

All standard group ticket policies apply. Not available for matinée performances or on previously purchased tickets.

Party Packages Turn your special night out into an event to remember. With our friends at Jackrabbit pdx, we’ve created two packages that combine unforgettable entertainment with delicious food and beverages.

From intimate gatherings with friends and family to full-company celebrations, groups can choose from two all-inclusive packages that combine dinner, drinks, concert tickets, and more!

For more information visit orsymphony.org/groups.

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

31

E D U C AT I O N C O N C E R T S 2019/20 Young People’s Concert, Grades 3–8 The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, 9:30 AM & 11 AM Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Norman Huynh, conductor Pam Mahon, narrator Benjamin Britten’s composition takes us all on an epic tour of the instruments of the orchestra, with some of the catchiest and most colorful music ever composed. Additional selections will illustrate the various “musical colors” of each section.

Young People’s Concert tickets are $5 for students and free for students enrolled in the Federal Free-Reduced Lunch program and all chaperones.

2019/20 Kinderkonzerts, Grades k–2 Join our narrator, Pam Mahon, and Symphony musicians for this series of 30-minute ensemble performances. strings: Three Pigs Construction Co. percussion: A Treasure Trove of Tunes brass: Royal Rumpus woodwinds: Zany Zoo Toons

October 14–16, 2019 January 27–29, 2020 February 10–12, 2020 April 13–15, 2020

MONDAYS, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 AM Lincoln Street School, 801 ne Lincoln St., Hillsboro strings: October 14 brass: February 10

percussion: January 27 woodwinds: April 13

TUESDAYS, 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 AM Woodstock Elementary, 5601 se 50th Ave., Portland strings: October 15 brass: February 11

percussion: January 28 woodwinds: April 14

WEDNESDAYS, 9:15, 10:15 & 11:15 AM Faubion School, 2930 ne Dekum St., Portland strings: October 16 brass: February 12

percussion: January 29 woodwinds: April 15

Kinderkonzert tickets are $3 for students and free for students on Federal Free-Reduced Lunch program and all chaperones.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N Monica Hayes, education & community engagement programs director 503-416-6312 or mhayes@orsymphony.org Make your reservations at: orsymphony.org/learning-community/educators

32

O R S Y M P H O N Y. O R G

SHARE THE GIFT OF MUSIC Your Oregon Symphony spends hundreds of hours outside the concert hall, reaching tens of thousands of children and adults each year in schools, libraries, care facilities, and community centers across our region.

These programs are as vital to our mission as the concerts you enjoy on our stage. Your generosity makes this impact possible and brings life-enhancing musical experiences to community members who most need them.

Make your gift today, and help us share the benefits of a life enriched by music.

Make your gift online today Questions? Visit orsymphony.org/donate or call 503-228-4294.

Oregon Symphony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your gift is tax-deductible as provided by law.

M OV ING M U S IC FORWA RD

33

Fine Custom Design...

SHIMMERING BLUE ZIRCON AND DIAMONDS SET IN 18K WHITE AND ROSE GOLD

503.636.4025 DYKEVANDENBURGH.COM 27 A AVENUE, LAKE OSWEGO TUESDAY–FRIDAY 10:00–5:30, SATURDAY 10:00–4:00

JOIN US FOR A SEASON FILLED WITH MUSIC, INCLUDING: In the Heights Macbeth Hedwig and the Angry Inch Cambodian Rock Band

SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

503.445.3700 • pcs.org

PORTLAND ARTS

at your fingertips.

Get the ARTSLANDIA APP!

®

your cultural concierge

Urban independence for grownup adventuring Portland’s Terwilliger Plaza is expanding its legacy.

Coming to the iconic campus is the new Parkview neighborhood.

Are you 62+? Be among the first to take a tour!

Get in on the ground floor and chose where you want your home to be. Ask about Charter Member privileges, including up to $5,000 in interior upgrades and much more!

Schedule your tour.

Be where the whole city can love you right back.

503-808-7870 or marketing@terwilligerplaza.com

Parkview at Terwilliger Plaza is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community for residents age 62+.

Powerful learning is open ended Oregon Episcopal School opens students’ minds— intellectually, experientially, and spiritually—thereby unleashing their potential to create a better world.

OES Admissions 6300 SW Nicol Road | Portland, OR 97223 oes.edu/admissions

Get closer to the music.

Immerse yourself in the music you love at Portland Columbia Symphony. Great prices, close-up seating, friendly faces.

Tickets $20–$35 | Packages available columbiasymphony.org

A symphony of fine jewelry

Simple beauty treatments to help you look your natural best.

We s p e c i a l i z e i n F DA - a p p r o v e d , natural-looking, non-surgical facial aesthetic s and rejuvenation treatment s .

G et the treatment you deser ve.

®

We

this music.

89.9 FM Portland/Vancouver • 88.1 Lincoln City/Newport 96.3 Columbia Gorge East • 88.1 Hood River/ The Dalles 88.9 Manzanita • 95.7 Corvallis/Flynn • 90.3 HD-2 McMinnville

Listen around the world at allclassical.org

GOOD { TIMES} COME TO THOSE WHO:  WAIT  HESITATE  BELT IT OUT THE {FULL} LIFE AWAITS

Call to schedule your private tour.

TOUCHMARK IN THE WEST HILLS

FULL-SERVICE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PORTLAND, OR • 503-946-5427 • TOUCHMARKPORTLAND.COM

Photo by Jeremy Dunham, Polara Studio.

Photo by Tatiana Wills.

Cinderella

Oregon Ballet Theatre

Photo by Patrick Weishampel/blankeye.tv

1920581 © Touchmark, LLC, all rights reserved

Pearl Dive Project BodyVox

VISIT ARTSLANDIA.COM/CONTESTS TO WIN TIC KETS TO PERFORMANCES AL L OVER T HE CIT Y.

The Color Purple

Portland Center Stage at The Armory

Together

we transform generosity into exponential impact.

READ POWERFUL OCF IMPACT STORIES AT OREGONCF.ORG PORTLAND 1221 S W YA M H I L L S T. S U I T E 100 P O R T L A N D, O R 9 7 2 0 5 (5 03 ) 2 2 7 -6846

Opera Theater Oregon Presents

THIS LAND SINGS Songs of Love, Wandering and Protest Inspired by the Life and Times of Woody Guthrie

August 24th & 25th, 2019 Music by Grammy® Award Winning Composer Michael Daugherty

ALBERTA ROSE THEATRE For tickets: AlbertaRoseTheatre.com | 503-764-4131

The best of urban living.

At your doorstep.

Located in the bustling South Waterfront district, Mirabella puts you steps away from a bountiful farmers market, lush green parks, and myriad restaurants and recreational opportunities. Plus, our gorgeous high-rise is filled with resort-style amenities for an unparalleled retirement lifestyle.

Call for a tour today.

503-245-4742

mirabellaliving.com/portland Mirabella Portland is a Pacific Retirement Services community and an equal housing opportunity.

Christopher Mattaliano General Director

2019/20 season MADAMA BUTTERFLY Giacomo Puccini | Oct–Nov 2019 | Keller Auditorium

AN AMERICAN QUARTET FOUR ONE-ACTS

Menotti / Barber / Moore / Hoiby | February 2020 The Gregory K. & Mary Chomenko Hinckley Studio Theatre at

the Hampton Opera Center

BAJAZET

Antonio Vivaldi | March 2020 | Newmark Theatre

BIG NIGHT

A special concert | May 9, 2020 | Keller Auditorium

PAGLIACCI

Ruggero Leoncavallo | June 2020 | Keller Auditorium

THREE DECEMBERS Jake Heggie | July 2020 | Newmark Theatre

Single tickets start at $35.

Subscribe and save! Season packages are available today.

PORTLANDOPERA.ORG | 503.241.1802

THE REVIEWS ARE IN. DOWNLOAD THE APP & REVIEW. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The Color Purple Portland Center Stage at The Armory

I’m lost for words.

Simply breathtaking.

—AlphaZet

Everybody Artists Repertory Theatre

Go, find what the buzz is all about. Michael Mendelson was the man, today. Who will it be when you attend? We strongly recommend you see this more than once.

—Leonard Magazine

Lila Downs Oregon Symphony

Pure magic! It was an evening of nostalgia and hope for the future.

—Christopher P.

your cultural concierge

2019 JAGUAR I-PACE

ELECTRIC!

The all-electric , all-wheel drive, zero emission Jaguar I-PACE has just completed an unprecedented hat trick at the 2019 World Car of the Year Awards.

Automotive journalists from around the globe named the 2019 I-PACE the World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car of the Year. Jaguar I-PACE — the car that electricity has been waiting for.

Jaguar Portland A DON RASMUSSEN COMPANY

720 NE Grand Avenue 503.230.7700 JaguarPortland.com

For best seats and prices BUY TODAY! orsymphony.org | 503-228-1353

921 sw Washington Street, ste 200 Portland, or 97205-2800