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. 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! Fri, Apr 16 at 7:30pm (First Baptist); Sun, Apr 18 at 3:00pm (Reed)
For his Portland debut in 2008, world-renowed director of Rome's Concerto Italiano conducted rarely heard string symphonies. At the special request of PBO, he will return in
2010 to perform at the harpsichord for a very
special program of chamber music, featuring a
spectacular line-up of PBO soloists. Fri, Mar 12 & Sat, Mar 13 at 7:30pm (First Baptist); Sun, Mar 14 at 3:00pm (Reed)
In Vivaldi's time, there were two kinds of
flutes - the transverse, held like the modern flute - and the "sweet flute," or flauto dolce in Italian, which we call the recorder. Guest soloist Matthias Maute from Germany will
explore the sweet tones of this ancient instrument
while dazzling us with some of the 18th century's most virtuoso instrumental music. Monica will astonish us in turn with one of Vivaldi's most bravura violin concertos, Il Grosso Mogul. Mon, Dec 21 at 3:00pm (First Baptist)
"What's an Oratorio?" featuring selections from Handel's Messiah with the same world class soloists, Cappella Romana and PBO Orchestra as the full Messiah. Take an afternoon off work and celebrate the first day of winder break with your children for a special all-ages holiday performance, including the famous "Hallelujah" chorus.
Robert Ainsley, of Portland Opera's direct the program which features boy soprano Michael Kepler Meo singing "the Angel." Fri, Dec 18 & Sat, Dec 19 at 7:30pm; Sun, Dec 20 at 5:00pm (all at First Baptist)
Handel's Messiah is one of the only pieces of Baroque music that has been performed continuously since its composition, and 2009 marks the 250th anniversary of the composer's death. Get your tickets early for this Portland holiday tradition. Fri, Dec 4 & Sat, Dec 5 at 7:30pm (First Baptist); Sun, Dec 6 at 3:00pm (Reed)
German Bach specialist Alexander Weimann, who made his PBO last December with Handel's Messiah, returns in a program of virtuoso instrumental music, featuring trumpet and pipes (recorders and oboes in this case) to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Sun., Nov. 29 (First Baptist)
PBO’s First Family Messiah Sing-along
A New Portland Tradition
YOU ARE THE CHORUS
Portland’s world-class period orchestra directed by Alexander Weimann. Space is limited - advance tickets recommended Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 7:30pm (Reed)
For a unique night of period chamber music, Monica Huggett teams up with cellist Tanya Tomkins and early keyboard specialist Eric Zivian. Zivian will perform on his own 1841 Viennese piano, much like one Mendelssohn would have played, shipped to Portland specifically for these performances. Fri, Oct 23 and Sat, Oct 24, both at 7:30pm (Reed)
Monica Huggett directs a mini-festival celebrating the 200th year of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), including a rarely heard concerto and his famous octet. (Two Subscription Performances with Orchestra) May 8, 9, and 10, 2009
A celebration of PBO's 25th Anniversary with Monica Huggett and Richard Egarr together on stage for the first time--only in Portland and only with PBO. The concert of music by Mozart includes Monica's vivacious interpretation of Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Richard's dazzling fortepiano work, and his professional debut on timpani (!) for the unique Serenata Notturna. March 21, 2009
For PBO's second young people's concert, Monica Huggett will introduce inquisitive minds to dances and songs played for knights and queens in palaces and gardens on ancient instruments over 400 years old. The performance lasts about an hour, and includes works from Italy's Seicento.
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