by Dawn Sellers - May 03, 2026
Hello Gorgeous! Lakewood Theatre brings the curtain down on its 73rd season in spectacular fashion with the heartfelt, funny, and moving musical comedy Funny Girl. What a way to say goodbye to a landmark season. Get tix https://lakewood-center.org/...
by Krista Garver - April 30, 2026
Confession time: I saw the original production of FAT HAM on Broadway, and I thought “meh.” Clearly, I just didn’t get it. Now, after seeing this stunning co-production between Portland Center Stage and Portland Playhouse, directed by Charles Grant, I finally understand....
by Krista Garver - April 29, 2026
Fertile Ground 2026 wrapped up last weekend, and on the whole, it was fantastic. I saw 17 shows, which included readings of plays by well-known local playwrights, new works by rising stars, and some fun genre-bending original performances. Here are my notes about the final set. If you missed my firs...
by Krista Garver - April 24, 2026
On my way to Shaking the Tree Theatre to see Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE, I realized I had seen more comical adaptations of the play, ranging from gently ribbing to outright farcical, than actual productions of it....
by Krista Garver - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2026 - REVIEW ROUNDUP #2 at Various?...
by Dawn Sellers - April 17, 2026
If you love sitcoms, Hollywood nostalgia, and a good love story, Ladybug! Ladybug! is an absolute delight, and you still have a chance to catch it tonight!...
by Krista Garver - April 13, 2026
This year’s Fertile Ground Festival started last Friday. As in years past, I’ll be posting short reviews of everything I see. Here’s the first set....
by Dawn Sellers - April 12, 2026
You have a limited time to see this show, and you don’t want to miss it. Get yourself to 21ten, whether you walk, drive, or fly and join the mission. MURDER ON THE MISSION TO MARS!...
by Dawn Sellers - April 11, 2026
Stefan Feuerherdt brings a fresh and thoughtful voice to a timeless story, weaving together questions of morality, mortality, and the weight of others' expectations into something deeply human and moving in TETHERED, a Fertile Ground new work....
by Krista Garver - April 08, 2026
What did our critic think of APPLE HUNTERS! at Artists Rep?...
Past Shows
Chamber Music Northwest collaborates with BodyVox to present Drawing on the Walls, an innovative performance that unites live chamber music and contemporary dance. This world...
Drawing on the Walls: 1980s marks the 10th collaboration between Chamber Music Northwest and BodyVox, combining live chamber music with contemporary dance. This world premiere...
Chamber Music Northwest presents the first performance of Charles Martin Loeffler's rediscovered Octet, which had remained unheard since its premiere in 1897. After its recovery...
Saxophonist Steven Banks, accompanied by pianist Xak Bjerken, will perform a diverse program featuring works by Beethoven, Barber, Saint-Saëns, and John Musto’s Shadow of the...
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, and delight...
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...
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 the...
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 take...
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...
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...
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...
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 take...
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,...
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...
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 Quartet, a...
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 of America’s most unique...
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 where...
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 of America’s most unique...
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...
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.Chamber...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 feat undertaken...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 take...
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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