Review: STORM LARGE MAKES IT HOME at Portland Center Stage
Storm Large is back, and her new cabaret memoir explores what makes a home. Like all of us, she's still working it out, and the show is as raw and funny as her voice is powerful.…
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Review: THE ROOMMATE at Profile Theatre
Profile Theatre's THE ROOMMATE is a dark comedy that surprises, moves, and lingers, with knockout performances by Gail Dartez and Eleanor O'Brien. One week left, don't miss it.…
Review: ARBUS & WEST at Triangle Productions
Performances that draw you in from the first exchange and hold you, off-balance, until the lights go down. ARBUS & WEST at Triangle Productions a must see about how women see themselves and others. On stage now through June 20th.…
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Keller Auditorium
A jukebox musical based on the music of ABBA, MAMMA MIA! knows exactly what it is and makes absolutely no apologies for it. It’s fun!…
Review: KRISTINA WONG, #FOODBANKINFLUENCER at Portland Center Stage
What did our critic think of KRISTINA WONG, #FOODBANKINFLUENCER at Portland Center Stage?…
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Broadway Rose
With music by Mary Rodgers and lyrics by Marshall Barer, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is a comedic musical romp based on the fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea.' The kingdom is in crisis: Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one may marry until her son, the sweet but hapless Prince Dauntless, weds first. A…
Review: X at Third Rail Repertory Theatre
X is not the type of show you sit back and enjoy. It will put you on edge, drag you into dark places, and leave you thinking for days. If you're the kind of theatergoer who considers that a feature rather than a bug, this one's for you.…
Review: THE PAVILLION at 100 Lives Repertory
Now onstage at 100 Lives Repertory, THE PAVILION is a play about time – the Narrator will tell you so at the outset. It’s also a play about scope. Craig Wright's poetic script opens with the creation of the universe and narrows, with breathtaking precision, to the story of two people at their 20…
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Portland Playhouse
When I saw Portland Playhouse's 2025–2026 season announced, the show I was most irrationally excited about was THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. I’m far from an expert on the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, but I've watched enough episodes to have completely fallen for the little yellow sponge in square pa…
Review: DOCTOR FAUSTUS at The Canon Shakespeare Company
You don't often get the chance to see DOCTOR FAUSTUS on stage. Christopher Marlowe's early 1600s masterwork is the ur-text of the Faustian bargain, the template for everything from the musical Damn Yankees to the Al Pacino-Keanu Reeves film The Devil's Advocate. And yet it rarely gets produced. Than…
Past Shows
Drawing on the Walls
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
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...
Loeffler's Lost Octet
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...
Steven Banks with Xak Bjerken Perform Beethoven, Barber & Blues Concert
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...
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, and delight...
Latticework & Legends
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 the...
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 take...
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 take...
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 Quartet, a...
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 of America’s most unique...
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 where...
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 of America’s most unique...
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.Chamber...
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 feat undertaken...
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 take...
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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Performathon 2026! Ten Fifteen Productions (7/18-7/18) |
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THE BIG ONE-OH! Bridgetown Musical Theatre (8/01-8/02) |
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The Words Will Come Shaking the Tree Theatre (6/04-6/28) |
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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue Paramount Theater Ashland (11/04-11/04) |
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oregon Shakespeare Festival (3/13-10/25) |
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Doja Cat at Moda Center Moda Center (10/17-10/17) |
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CMNW Presents the Oregon Bach Festival: Celebratory Cantatas Reed College, Kaul Auditorium (7/06-7/06) |
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Food For Lane County - Turning Music Into Meals Even Steven's Bar and Grill (7/11-7/11) |
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Emma Oregon Shakespeare Festival (6/07-10/09) |
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As You Like It Metropolitan Performing Arts (6/27-7/19) |