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.
October 25, 2026
SUNDAY
@ 10:30 am
Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX
Adults – $20
Students and under 30 – $10
18 and under / Arts for All – $5
Constellations :: Osberg, Shields, & Poulenc
**Kimberly Osberg WORLD PREMIERE for Wind Quintet + Piano*
James Shields Anemos Arcturus
Francis Poulenc Sextet for Piano and Winds
Zach Galatis flute
Karen Wagner oboe
James Shields clarinet
Joseph Berger horn
Kai Rocke bassoon
Maria Garcia piano
July Westhale spoken word
*commissioned by Chatter PDX
**chatterWORKS Composer-in-Residence
UPCOMING SHOWS
November 1, 2026
Kindled :: Brahms & Piazzolla
Astor Piazzolla Oblivion
Johannes Brahms Piano Trio No. 2
Searmi Park violin
Pansy Chang cello
Monica Ohuchi piano
Laura Weeks spoken word
November 8, 2026
Dvořák & Bunch
Kenji Bunch Duos for Violin and Viola
Antonín Dvořák Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major
Angella Ahn violin
Anthea Kreston violin
Kenji Bunch viola
Jason Duckles cello
Monica Ohuchi piano
Tina Chang spoken word
This program is presented as part of the Portland Book Festival Cover to Cover.
November 15, 2026
Hommage à Schumann
György Kurtág Hommage à R. Schumann
Rebecca Clarke I'll Bid My Heart Be Still for Viola and Piano
Lepo Sumera Quasi Improvisata for Clarinet and Piano
Robert Schumann Märchenerzählungen
James Shields clarinet
Kenji Bunch viola
Monica Ohuchi piano
Penelope Scambly Schott spoken word
November 22, 2026
Martinů :: La revue de cuisine
Francis Poulenc Clarinet Sonata
Francis Poulenc Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon
Amanda Harberg Aria
Bohuslav Martinů La revue de cuisine
James Shields clarinet
Carin Miller bassoon
Jason Adams trumpet
Greg Ewer violin
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Maria Garcia piano
Laura Winter spoken word
November 29, 2026
Terry Riley :: In C
Terry Riley In C
Lisa Lipton, James Shields clarinet/bass clarinet
John Nastos saxophone
Monica Ohuchi piano
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Trio Contique (Henriët Fourie-Thompson, Vakarė Petroliūnaitė & Sarah Beaty) voice/melodica/toy piano
Jim Brunberg guitar
Michael Roberts, Kimberly Osberg percussion
Alongside talented young musicians from Portland's local youth orchestras
Armin Tolentino spoken word
December 6, 2026
Windsong :: Tucker & Dvořák
Josef Mysliveček Octet No. 3
Akshaya Tucker That Amber Glow - World Premiere*
Antonín Dvořák Serenade for Winds
Karen Wagner, Jason Sudduth oboe
James Shields, Jackie Glazier clarinet
Carin Miller, Dana Jackson bassoon
Joseph Berger, Alicia Waite, Margarite Waddell horn
Trevor Fitzpatrick solo cello
Kaden Henderson bass
Richard Robbins spoken word
*ChatterWORKS Commission
December 13, 2026
D'Rivera & Brahms
Paquito D'Rivera Danzón
Johannes Brahms Clarinet Trio, Op. 114
James Shields clarinet
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
María García piano
Laura Weeks spoken word
December 20, 2026
Barnyard Baroque
H.I.F Bieber Sonata violino solo representativa
Jean-Phillipe Rameau La poule (The Hen)
Antonio Vivaldi "La Tortora" from Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernis barbarie (RV 644)
Georg Philipp Telemann Grillen-Symphonie (Cricket Symphony)
Zach Galatis flute
Karen Wagner oboe
James Shields clarinet
Emily Cole, Adam LaMotte, Greg Ewer violin
Haojian Wang viola
Kevin Kunkel cello
Mariya-Andoniya Andonova, Kaden Henderson bass
Joyce Chen harpsichord & keyboard
Dianne Stepp spoken word
December 27, 2026
Darrell Grant
Darrell Grant piano
Garrett Baxter bass
Paulann Petersen spoken word
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
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