Classical Concerts in Portland metro: Area Guide

_Powaqqatsi_ is an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Enjoyed alone or as the second in _The Qatsi Trilogy_, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking performance from The Philip Glass Ensemble with the Oregon Symphony and conductor Michael Riesman.

Program: TÁRREGA “Capricho árabe”; TÁRREGA Prelude No. 18 in D Major; ALBÉNIZ “Torre Bermeja”; TÁRREGA “Recuerdos de la Alhambra”; ALBÉNIZ Suite española No. 1, Op. 47, Mvt. 5; MIGUEL LLOBET SOLÉS “El Testament d’Amelia”; ALBÉNIZ “España,” Op. 165, Mvt. 5; SCARLATTI Keyboard Sonata in D Major, K. 492; MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO “Cappricio Diabolico” (“Homage to Paganini”), Op. 85a; AUGUSTÍN BARRIOS MANGORÉ “Mazurka Appassionata”; ANTONIO LAURO Vals Venezolano No. 3 (“Natalia”); ANTONIO LAURO “Ana Florencia” (canción de cuna); LEO BROUWER “El Decamerón Negro,” Mvt. 2; SERGIO ASSAD Suite brasileira No. 4, Mvt. 1; HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS Selections from Suite populaire brésilienne, W020; HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS 12 Estudos, W235, No. 12; ASTOR PIAZZOLLA “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires,” Mvt. 2; ROLAND DYENS “Libra Sonatine,” Mvt. 3

Singer, rapper, and author Dessa joins the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring song ballads, writerly pop songs, and rap anthems. Don't miss this landmark performance, presented in collaboration with Literary Arts as an extension of the Portland Book Festival.

Program: WOLF: Italian Serenade; MOZART: Quartet in G Major, K. 73f; IVES: Quartet No. 2; BRAHMS: Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2

Program: HAYDN: Quartet No. 67 in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2; Samuel BARBER: Quartet in B minor, Op. 11; TCHAIKOVSKY: Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11

Experience Portugal. The Man's unstoppable alt-rock energy in two electric performances, amplified by the power of their hometown orchestra.

Experience Portugal. The Man's unstoppable alt-rock energy in two electric performances, amplified by the power of their hometown orchestra.