Fri, Oct 15 & Sat, Oct 16 at 7:30pm (First Baptist); Sun, Oct 17 at 4:00pm (Reed College)
Monica Huggett gives her first Portland performances of Mozart's double concerto for violin and viola since PBO's 1998 recording. Sat, Oct 16, 2:00pm (one hour)
Since their inauguration in 2007, PBO's annual Young People's Concerts have grown each year in popularity. Great for all ages! Fri, Nov 26 & Sat, Nov 27 at 7:30pm (First Baptist)
PBO favorite and virtuoso keyboardist Richard Egarr, whose recordings of Handel's organ works are considered definitive, will perform these unique and entertaining pieces on the great organ of the Historic First Baptist Church. Sun, Nov 28 at 7:00pm (First Baptist)
PBO's Second Family Messiah Sing-along
A Portland Tradition
YOU ARE THE CHORUS
Portland's world-class period orchestra directed by Richard Egarr. Space is limited - advance tickets recommended Fri, Dec 10; Sat, Dec 11; & Sun, Dec 12 at 7:30pm
Audiences flock to PBO's sold-out performances of Handel's Messiah. Opera and early music specialist Rinaldo Alessandrini from Rome will shine a light on the Italian cantabile style of Handel's music. Fri, Feb 18 & Sat, Feb 19 at 7:30pm (First Baptist); Sun, Feb 20 at 3:00pm (Reed College)
PBO's first artistic advisor, the world-renowned harpsichordist and Bach specialist Ton Koopman, returns to Portland after almost twenty years to celebrate the orchestra's ongoing success. Fri, Mar 11 & Sat, Mar 12 at 7:30pm (First Baptist); Sun, Mar 13 at 3:00pm (Reed College)
Just three Portland performances, at the start of Passiontide, prior to PBO's first international tour and recording collaboration. Fri, Apr 29 & Sat, Apr 30 at 7:30pm (First Baptist); Sun, May 1 at 4:00pm (Reed College)
Open your ears to a new world of sounds and textures by Vivaldi, with concertos featuring plucked melody instruments (guitar and mandolins) and the strangely beautiful viola d'amore with its hidden sympathetic strings.
Fri, May 14 & Sat, May 15 at 7:30pm; Sun, May 16 at 4:00pm (all at First Baptist)
PBO's long-time principal oboist, Gonzalo Ruiz, now one of the world's most sought after soloists on period oboes, has recently researched and reconstructed a likely "original" version of J.S. Bach's 2nd Orchestral Suite - traditionally performed on flute - where his virtuosic solo playing takes center stage. Come experience live with PBO this "new" version of Bach's monumental orchestral works! |
