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Orchestra For People To Present Azarashvili, Mozart And Elgar At Merkin Hall November 18


by A.A. Cristi - November 06, 2025

Orchestra for People will perform a program of works by Vaja Azarashvili, W.A. Mozart, and Edward Elgar on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall....

Orchestra For People To Present Azarashvili, Mozart And Elgar At Merkin Hall November 18


by A.A. Cristi - November 06, 2025

Orchestra for People will perform a program of works by Vaja Azarashvili, W.A. Mozart, and Edward Elgar on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall....

Trio Afiori Premieres at Chamber Music Northwest


by Stephi Wild - October 22, 2025

Chamber Music Northwest will present the West Coast Premiere of the newly-created Trio Afiori that consists of clarinetist Anthony McGill, Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron, and CMNW Artistic Director pianist Gloria Chien....

CAPA to Host Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer at the Lincoln Theatre in January


by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2025

CAPA will present Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer at the Lincoln Theatre on January 27, 2026. The acclaimed bass, mandolin, and violin trio will perform works from Short Trip Home alongside new compositions....

Chamber Music Northwest Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring Six Concerts


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2025

For its 2025/26 Year-Round Season, Chamber Music Northwest will present six decidedly different concerts, plus their 10th music and dance collaboration with BodyVox....

Chamber Music Northwest Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring Six Concerts


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2025

For its 2025/26 Year-Round Season, Chamber Music Northwest will present six decidedly different concerts, plus their 10th music and dance collaboration with BodyVox....

Spire Center Announces New Shows for Its Sunday Serenades Series


by Michael Major - August 15, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts announced several new shows for the Sunday Serenades series celebrating the rich sounds of jazz, swing, big band, classical crossover, and Broadway favorites. ...

Dover Quartet And Curtis Studio Release WOODLAND SONGS


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 31, 2025

The two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet has released Woodland Songs: Music of Jerod Impichcha̱achaaha' Tate, Pura Fé, and Dvořák. Learn more and see when the album is available! ...

George Takei's MY LOST FREEDOM: A MEMORY Comes to Portland Japanese Garden


by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2025

Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) and Portland Japanese Garden will present a special event this month at the Garden’s Mount Hood Overlook Plaza in their first-ever collaboration. ...

Cellist Zlatomir Fung To Release New Opera Fantasy Album


by Josh Sharpe - April 14, 2025

For his debut album on Signum Records, cellist Zlatomir Fung will release Fantasies, a collection of opera fantasies and transcriptions for cello and piano, on which he is joined by pianist Richard Fu.  ...

Past Shows

Festival Finale: Mozart, Ngwenyama & Brahms


The grand finale of our 2025 Summer Festival promises an evening of exceptional beauty. Experience Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s  Miasma , a captivating blend of intricate textures, ...

Latticework & Legends
Latticework & Legends
6/24 - 7/26/2025


Be the first to hear legendary musicians Leila Josefowicz and Paul Watkins shine in their World Premiere of Sean Shepherd’s Violin & Cello Duo written ...

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT with Columbia River Brass Quintet


Chamber Music Northwest is excited to partner with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to bring the Columbia River Brass Quintet to Vancouver’s Arts Hub! Come see ...

FREE Open Rehearsal: Brahms Sextet No. 1


Go behind the scenes and observe CMNW’s world-class musicians working together to put the finishing touches on the music for upcoming performances.  Summer Festival artists ...

Protégé Project Celebration!


Revel in the spirit of mentorship and excellence for the 15th Anniversary of CMNW’s Protégé Project! Luminaries Paul Watkins, Carolin Widmann, and Jonathan Vinocour join ...

Violin Masterclass with David McCarroll


Join one of the world’s leading violinists, David McCarroll, as he coaches several of our region’s best young violin players to help them improve their ...

Powerhouse Strings: Mendelssohn’s Octet & More


Eleven of the world’s most renowned string artists converge: violinists Carolin Widmann and Benjamin Beilman, bassist Nina Bernat, and the doubly dynamic Viano and Opus13 ...

FREE Open Rehearsal: ALISTAIR COLEMAN “Ghost Art Canticles”


Go behind the scenes and observe CMNW’s world-class musicians working together to put the finishing touches on the music for upcoming performances. Summer Festival artists ...

New@Night: Chamber Evolution


Protégé Artists Opus13 Quartet, joined by international superstar Carolin Widmann, present a vibrant and dynamic range of cutting-edge contemporary works by Helena Winkelman, Andrea Tarrodi, ...

Protégé Alumni Superstars: Benjamin Beilman, Nina Bernat & Viano Quartet


Six supremely talented Protégé Project alumni—violinist Benjamin Beilman, bassist Nina Bernat, Viano Quartet—return to their CMNW roots at Lincoln Recital Hall, showcasing their musical growth ...

Timeless Works by Mozart, Bach & Messiaen


In an exultant evening that blends centuries of brilliance, Bach’s emotional  Bete aber auch dabei  sets the tone, followed by Mozart’s shimmering D Minor String ...

Revelations: Schiff, Schubert, Franck & Ravaei


Bach-inspired artistry and innovation ensue with Oregonian David Schiff’s Divertimento from his acclaimed  Gimpel the Fool  alongside the World Premiere of  iPod Variations  by one ...

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT with Opus13


Chamber Music Northwest is excited to welcome you to Newberg’s Chehalem Cultural Center for a FREE concert by the outstanding protégé quartet, Opus13. Depending on ...

Revelations: Schiff, Schubert, Franck & Ravaei


Bach-inspired artistry and innovation ensue with Oregonian David Schiff’s Divertimento from his acclaimed  Gimpel the Fool  alongside the World Premiere of  iPod Variations  by one ...

New@Night: Sonic Soundscapes


Experience an electrifying evening of modern sound with Alexi Kenney, Tara Helen O’Connor, Opus13, and others performing bold and innovative works. From Paul Wiancko’s dazzling ...

Protégé Spotlight: Ryota Yamazaki Solo Piano


Fiercely talented pianist Ryota Yamazaki opens our Protégé Spotlight series with an intimate solo recital of pieces he has selected by Chopin, Mozart, and Bach. ...

Flute Masterclass with Tara Helen O’Connor


Join longtime CMNW musician and one of the world’s leading flute players, Tara Helen O’Connor, as she coaches several of our region’s best young flutists ...

CMNW Presents the Oregon Bach Festival: Bach’s Mass in B Minor


Oregon Bach Festival returns to CMNW this summer with Bach’s majestic Mass in B Minor. Universally considered his crowning achievement and taking decades to complete, ...

2025 Young Artist Institute Finale Concert


Come, be astounded, and witness the next generation of virtuoso musicians performing highlights of four String Quartets and four World Premieres of short Bach-inspired mini ...

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT with our Young Artist Institute


Start your holiday weekend with a free outdoor performance by the talented students of our Young Artist Institute. You will be amazed by the incredible ...

New@Night: Global Voices


Mesmerizing Singaporean-British mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron brings to life enchanting works by three international composers, each offering a unique cultural perspective: Arvo Pärt (Estonia), Kai-Young Chan ...

Kit Armstrong: The Goldberg Variations


Experience a rare event of profound musical mastery as acclaimed pianist Kit Armstrong—hailed as the Mozart of our era—performs Bach’s  Goldberg Variations  in its entirety…a ...

Brandenburg All-Stars


An array of the world’s most renowned chamber musicians unite for this one-time concert featuring Bach’s Trio Sonata with superstars violinist Shunske Sato, flutist Emi ...

Oboe Masterclass with Titus Underwood


Come enjoy learning from one of the world’s leading oboists, Titus Underwood, as he coaches several of our region’s best young oboe players to help ...

FREE Young Artist Institute Showcase #3


In 2022, CMNW launched the Young Artist Institute (YAI), a new intensive education program for 16 talented string players from around the world, ages 14-18. ...

Complete Brandenburg Concertos - Part I


Bursting with grandeur and elegance, the festival begins with Bach’s electrifying Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, followed by the richly moving Concerto No. 6. Caroline Shaw’s ...

Complete Brandenburg Concertos - Part II


The evening concert dives deeper into Bach’s creative brilliance with his exuberant Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, joy-filled Concerto No. 5, and celebratory Concerto No. 4. ...

FREE Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase #2


In 2022, CMNW launched the Young Artist Institute (YAI), a new intensive education program for 16 talented string players from around the world, ages 14-18. ...

New@Night: Living Echoes


Dive into fascinating storytelling and a mix of music by György Kurtág, Huw Watkins, Carlos Simon, Bach, Dobrinka Tabakova, Michael Djupstrom, Béla Bartók, and Zlatomir ...

Viola Masterclass with Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt


Don’t miss seeing one of the world’s leading viola players, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, as she coaches several of our region’s best young violists to ...

Protégé Spotlight: Isabelle Durrenberger & Ryota Yamazaki


Violinist Isabelle Durrenberger and pianist Ryota Yamazaki share stunning works by five women composers, including Amy Beach, Florence Price, Dora Pejaevi, Katherine Balch, and Maria ...

FREE Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase #1


In 2022, CMNW launched the Young Artist Institute (YAI), a new intensive education program for 16 talented string players from around the world, ages 14-18. ...

Composition Masterclass with Alistair Coleman


Join CMNW multi-commissioned composer and former Protégé Project composer, Alistair Coleman, as he coaches young composers from our region, helping them improve their skill and ...

FREE Open Rehearsal: KIAN RAVAEI’s World Premiere


Go behind the scenes and observe CMNW’s world-class musicians working together to put the finishing touches on the music for upcoming performances. Summer Festival artists ...

AT-HOME: Brentano String Quartet: Tribute to Stravinsky


The fiercely intelligent and expressively pristine (The New Yorker) Brentano String Quartet, CMNWs 2021-22 Artists-in-Residence, unleash an immersive program in celebration of Stravinsky through the ...

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