Interview
Bright Sheng interview: cross-cultural emissary
The Shanghai-born American composer explores and extends Chinese musical traditions.
Interview
Verona Quartet: musical conversations
Young, diverse string quartet succeeds through strong communication and connection
Article
Benvenue Trio preview: Viennese action
Historically informed trio debuts an important addition to Oregon’s classical music scene
Article
To Heart Mountain
A writer travels to see the site of a World War II prison camp that her father designed.
Review
‘Messiah’ review: authentic surprise
Portland Baroque Orchestra and Cappella Romana’s historically informed performance of Handel’s masterpiece made the familiar sound new
Review
‘Jane Austen’s Songbook’ review: Unpersuasive
Singer Julianne Baird and pianist Marcia Hadjimarkos can’t redeem justifiably forgotten songs from the novelist’s world
Interview
Mark Steinberg interview: combatting complacency
After performing at Chamber Music Northwest, Brentano Quartet’s founding violinist, Mark Steinberg, talks about commissioning new music, collaborations, multimedia concerts, and more
Interview
Philip Setzer interview: keeping it fresh
As the Emerson Quartet completes its Chamber Music Northwest residency, a founder talks about new music, a new music/theater project, and what great violinists really think about onstage
Interview
Eugene Drucker interview: Emerson to Shakespeare to Bach
Emerson Quartet violinist talks about the ensemble’s origins, his novel, his original compositions, and the differences between playing first and second violin
Interview
A chat with the pianist of Willesden Lane
In a break from her busy career and performances at Portland Center Stage, Mona Golabek tells the tale of her mother’s extraordinary tale
Interview
A cozy chat with Hershey Felder
The “Irving Berlin” creator and star,Hershey Felder, talks about life, politics, the return of “Willesden Lane,” and his New Year’s Eve singalong at the Armory
Article
Seeking to understand – and end – Islamophobia
COMMENTARY | How education and interfaith communication can lead to a better world
