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Farrenc’s Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano

April 27, 2025

SUNDAY

@ 10:30am

Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX

Adults – $20

Students and under 30 – $10

Children under 13 – $5

Farrenc’s Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano

Kimmo Hakola Capriole for bass clarinet and cello
Louise Farrenc Trio for clarinet, cello and piano

James Shields clarinet/bass clarinet
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Maria Garcia piano

Christopher Luna spoken word

(Tickets are also available at the door)

UPCOMING SHOWS

Mozart’s Wind Serenade

May 4, 2025

Mozart’s Wind Serenade

Jonathan Dove Figures in the Garden
W.A. Mozart Wind Serenade in Eb

Martin Hebert, Karen Wagner oboe 
James Shields, Louis DeMartino clarinet
Alicia Waite, Joe Berger horn
Marissa Olegario, Ben Greanya bassoon

Brennan DeFrisco spoken word

Mousai Remix

May 11, 2025

Mousai Remix

Germaine Tailleferre String Quartet
Jessie Montgomery Duo for Violin and Cello
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson String Quartet No. 1, “Calvary”

Emily Cole, Shin-young Kwon violin 
Jennifer Arnold viola
Marilyn de Oliveira cello

Brian Ellis spoken word

Beethoven’s 10th Quartet

May 18, 2025

Beethoven’s 10th Quartet

Krzysztof Penderecki Clarinet Quartet
L.v Beethoven String Quartet No. 10, Op. 74, “Harp”

James Shields clarinet 
Lisbeth Carreno, Margo Schwartz violin
Charles Noble viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello

Patrycja Humienik spoken word

Clarinets Galore!

May 25, 2025

Clarinets Galore!

W.A. Mozart Adagio for 2 Clarinets and 3 Basset Horns
Paul Jeanjean Etude no. 11 from 16 Etudes Moderne, “Un Peu Lent”
W.A. Mozart Un’ aura amorosa from “Così fan tutte” CHATTER VARSITY!
Christopher Fox This Has Happened Before
J.S. Bach Sarabande from 6th Suite, BWV 1012, arr. for four bass clarinets
W.A. Mozart Divertimento No. 1 for 3 Basset Horns

Andrew Brown, Jennifer Crockett, Louis DeMartino, Emily Marlow, James Shields clarinet / basset horn / bass clarinet
Claire Lin, Pei Chen clarinet CHATTER VARSITY!

Maggie Chula spoken word

Brahms, Clarke, and More

June 1, 2025

Brahms, Clarke, and More

Rebecca Clarke Prelude, Allegro, and Pastorale for Clarinet and Viola
Johannes Brahms Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91
Johannes Brahms Meine Liebe ist grün
Hugo Wolf Benedeit
Alban Berg Sommertage (from Sieben frühe Lieder) 
Gustav Mahler
Ging heut’ morgen über's Feld (from Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen)

Nicole Hanig voice
James Shields clarinet
Hillary Oseas viola
Susan McDaniel piano

Marcus Lattimore spoken word

Zelenka, Harbison, and More

June 8, 2025

Zelenka, Harbison, and More

John Harbison Trio Sonata
G.P. Telemann  Sonata for Bassoon in F minor, TWV 41f1
J.D. Zelenka Sonata no. 5 for 2 oboes, bassoon and basso continuo in F major, ZWV 181

Martin Hébert oboe
Jason Sudduth oboe/english horn
Carin Miller bassoon
Mariya-Andoniya Andonova bass
TBC harpsichord

Gerald Seligman spoken word

Beethoven Serioso

June 15, 2025

Beethoven Serioso

Andy Akiho Stop Speaking
L.v Beethoven String Quartet No. 11, Op. 95, “Serioso”

Ling Ling Huang, Ruby Chen violin
Amanda Grimm viola
Kevin Kunkel cello
George Nickson percussion

Sherri Levine spoken word

Shields and Ohuchi play Weber

June 22, 2025

Shields and Ohuchi play Weber

Takashi Yoshimatsu Fuzzy Bird Sonata
C.M von Weber Grand Duo

James Shields clarinet
Monica Ohuchi piano

Zach Schomburg spoken word

Duo Calisto

June 29, 2025

Duo Calisto

Duo Calisto explores contemporary repertoire for soprano and cello, highlighting compositions by women, non-binary and LGBTQ+ composers, including composers Jessie Montgomery, Heather Gilligan, and arrangements by the duo.

Heather Gilligan/Sara Teasdale Living in Light
Rosśa Crean Of Mysteries and Sighs
Jessie Montgomery/Bimbo Rivas Loisaida, my love
Eve Beglarian/Bill Knott Peace and Plunge
Pauline Oliveros Two for T

Jules Biber cello
Danielle Buonaiuto voice

Stephanie Adams-Santos spoken word

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.

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

MEET OUR TEAM

James Shields
James Shields
Artistic Director / General Manager
Trevor Fitzpatrick
Trevor Fitzpatrick
Artistic Director / Operations Manager
Steve Stratman
Steve Stratman
Business Manager
Justin Rigamonti
Justin Rigamonti
Poetry Coordinator
Rachel Modlin
Rachel Modlin
Administrative Assistant

SUPPORT STAFF

Emily Cole, Baking Coordinator

Will Pyle, Volunteer Coordinator