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.
July 19, 2026
SUNDAY
@ 10:30 am
Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX
Adults – $20
Students and under 30 – $10
18 and under – $5
Angie Zhang :: Schubert & Chopin
Frédéric Chopin Polonaise No. 15 in B-flat minor, "Adieu," B. 13
Phillip Glass Etude No. 6
Frédéric Chopin Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 45
Franz Schubert Sonata No. 21 in Bb-major, D. 960, Mvt 1
Angie Zhang piano
Emily Newberry spoken word
UPCOMING SHOWS
July 26, 2026
Between East & West
Rebecca Clarke Duo for Cello and Viola
Anton Arensky Quartet No. 2
Emily Cole violin
Amanda Grimm viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Marilyn de Oliveira cello
Joellen Sweeney spoken word
August 2, 2026
Vaughan Williams & Edgar Meyer
Edgar Meyer Duo for Cello and Bass
Ralph Vaughan Williams Piano Quintet in C Minor
Shin-young Kwon violin
Charles Noble viola
Marilyn de Oliveira cello
Jason Schooler bass
Yoko Greeney piano
Stephen Meads spoken word
August 9, 2026
The Pierrot Twins
Gundega Šmite Yellow.Free
Georges Aperghis PUB 3 & 5
Kaija Saariaho Changing Light
Amy Beth Kirsten pirouette on a moon sliver
Kate Soper Only The Words Themselves Mean What They Say
Jesse Tatum flute
Tara Khozein soprano
Willa Schneberg spoken word
August 16, 2026
Bach :: Alone & Together
JS Bach Solo Violin Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003
JS Bach Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord No. 2 in A major, BWV 1015
Hanami Froom violin
Joyce Chen harpsichord
Judy Nahum spoken word
August 23, 2026
La valse!
Maurice Ravel La valse
Further program details forthcoming
Brian Hsu piano
Monica Ohuchi piano
FreeQuency spoken word
August 30, 2026
Shostakovich & Milhaud
Darius Milhaud Sonata for Two Violins and Piano
Dmitri Shostakovich Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano
Aromi Park violin
Ling Ling Huang violin
Yoko Greeney piano
Claudia Savage spoken word
September 6, 2026
Inner Voices :: Raum & Ligeti
Elizabeth Raum Confessions of St. Augustine
György Ligeti Horn Trio
Jeff Garza horn
Ling Ling Huang violin
Elizabeth Dorman piano
Adie Steckel spoken word
September 13, 2026
Mozart & Brahms Reimagined
Johannes Brahms Violin Sonata in A Major (Arr. for Clarinet and Piano)
W.A. Mozart Concerto in D Minor for Piano and Chamber Ensemble
James Shields clarinet
Matei Varga piano
TBD violin
Emily Cole violin
Haojian Wang viola
Felix Fan cello
John Daniel spoken word
September 20, 2026
Convergence :: Brahms & Shields
James Shields 3 Circles for Violin and Piano
Johannes Brahms Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101
Emily Cole violin
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Teddy Robie piano
Camille T. McDaniel spoken word
September 27, 2026
Schubert Octet
Franz Schubert Octet in F Major, D. 803
James Shields clarinet
Carin Miller bassoon
Joseph Berger horn
Shintaro Taneda, Margot Schwartz violin
Haojian Wang viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Kaden Henderson bass
Prudence Brooks 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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