Introducing Chatter PDX, a new performing arts series in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by the success of the innovative Chatter series in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which has captivated audiences for over 15 years, Chatter PDX brings a unique blend of music, spoken word, coffee, and reflection to the vibrant cultural landscape of Portland.
January 25, 2026
SUNDAY
@ 10:30am
Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX
Adults – $20
Students and under 30 – $10
Children under 13 – $5
Motion in Sound: Music from Latin America
Heitor Villa-Lobos Trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
Astor Piazzolla Tango Etude No. 3
Manuel Matarrita Cuatro Estampas para Oboe, Fagot y Piano
José Siquiera Three Etudes for Bassoon and Piano
Harrison Linsey oboe
James Shields clarinet
Carin Miller bassoon
María García piano
Cate Lycurgus spoken word
UPCOMING SHOWS
February 1, 2026
Haydn & Kodály
Joseph Haydn Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 82, No. 2
Zoltán Kodály Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7
Vijeta Sathyaraj violin
Marilyn de Oliveira cello
María García piano
James Kerti spoken word
February 8, 2026
Music of the Archduke
Archduke Rudolph
Clarinet Sonata No. 1, Mvt. II
L.v Beethoven
Piano Trio in Bb, Op. 97 “Archduke”
James Shields
clarinet
Anthea Kreston
violin
Jason Duckles
cello
María García
piano
Patrick Dundon spoken word
February 15, 2026
Mozart & Berio
W.A. Mozart Grande Sestetto Concertante in Eb Major, K. 364
Luciano Berio Sequenza VIII for Solo Violin
Sarah Kwak, David Felberg violin
Amanda Grimm, Haojian Wang viola
Sanga Yang cello
Tim Rinehart bass
Daniela Naomi Molnar spoken word
February 22, 2026
The Rivers are our Brothers
Henry Purcell When I am laid in earth
Jukka Tiensuu Plus III
Majel Connery The Rivers Are Our Brothers
James Shields clarinet, bass clarinet, harpsichord
Maeve Stier accordion
Majel Connery voice & electronics
Felix Fan cello
Anatoly Molotkov spoken word
March 1, 2026
Schumann & Rabl
Robert Schumann Piano Quintet, mvt. 1
Walter Rabl Quartet for Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano
James Shields clarinet
Shintaro Taneda, Andrew Lee* violin
Kenji Bunch viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Monica Ohuchi piano
*Young Artists Professional Development Competition Winner
Alex Dang spoken word
March 8, 2026
American Light
Sam Adams Lighthouse
Aaron Copland Sextet
James Shields clarinet
David Felberg, Rachel Lee Priday violin
Wanlin Cui viola
Felix Fan cello
David Parmeter bass
Conor Hanick piano
Ingrid Wendt spoken word
March 15, 2026
Echoes and Horizons
Johannes Brahms Clarinet Quintet, mvt. 1
Kimberly Osberg Extracted Wisdom
Akshaya Tucker Hollow Flame
Missy Mazzoli Death Valley Junction
James Shields clarinet
Keiko Araki, Shintaro Taneda violin
Haojian Wang viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick, Kristen Kim* cello
*Young Artists Professional Development Competition Winner
Endi Bogue Hartigan spoken word
March 22, 2026
Strauss & Pärt
Arvo Pärt Spiegel im Spiegel
Richard Strauss Violin Sonata
Rachel Lee Priday violin
Judith Gordon piano
Jennifer Perrine spoken word
March 29, 2026
Filippo Gorini Plays Fauré
Schubert Impromptu in Gb Major
Fauré Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor
Aromi Park, Inés Voglar Belgique violin
Raúl Gomez Rojas viola
Seth Biagini cello
Filippo Gorini piano
TBC spoken word
TICKET BUNDLES
February Ticket Bundle
Purchase a pass to all of our February shows in one convenient package! Sorry, no refunds or exchanges.
March Ticket Bundle
Purchase a pass to all of our March shows in one convenient package! Sorry, no refunds or exchanges.
The Chatter Experience
Chatter performances occur weekly at 10:30am and give audiences the opportunity to hear a wide variety of classical chamber music and spoken word performed by local artists.
Coffee and mingling with the audience and performers before and after the show is an essential part of the Chatter PDX experience!
SUNDAYS
@ 10:30am
Doors open at 9:30am
Music starts at 10:30am
Open seating – first come, first serve
Credit: 45th Parallel / Rachel Hadiashar
