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 27, 2025
Spohr & Chacon
Raven Chacon (Bury Me) Where The Lightning [Will] Never Find Me
Louis Spohr Octet
James Shields clarinet / bass clarinet
Jeff Garza, Alicia Waite horn
Shengnan Li, Emily Cole violin
Deanna Mustain, Hillary Oseas viola
Valdine Mishkin cello
Jason Schooler bass
Michael Roberts percussion
Christopher Diaz spoken word

August 3, 2025
Poulenc’s Babar
Francis Poulenc Flute Sonata
Germaine Tailleferre Sonata for Clarinet Solo
Francis Poulenc Babar
Abby Mages flute
James Shields clarinet
Bill Crane piano
Marilyn Caskey actor
Joshua Merritt spoken word

August 10, 2025
Rosebud String Quartet
Franz Joseph Haydn String Quartet In F Minor - Hob. III:35 - Op. 20 No. 5
C.M. von Weber Clarinet Quintet
James Shields clarinet
Rosebud String Quartet
Aaron Schwebel, Michael Gurevich violin
Keith Hamm viola
Leana Rutt cello
Sherri Levine spoken word

August 17, 2025
Beethoven’s 13th Quartet
L.v Beethoven String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130
Emily Nebel, Searmi Park violin
Michael Gurevich viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Sid Ghosh spoken word

August 24, 2025
Danzmayr & Park
W.A. Mozart Violin Sonata in E Minor K. 304
Phillip Glass Mad Rush
Amy Beach Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23
Pablo de Sarasate Romanza Andaluza, Op.22, No.1 for Violin and Piano
Aromi Park violin
David Danzmayr piano
Allison Cobb spoken word

August 31, 2025
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Keyla Orozco Viajeros
Felix Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (arr. for piano 4-hands)
Maria Garcia piano
Yoko Greeney piano
Katherine Quevedo spoken word

September 7, 2025
Marilyn’s Brazil
Silvia Goes Suite Chiquinha Gonzaga
Heitor Villa-Lobos Quarteto No. 5
Jovino Santos Neto A Espera from Suite Brasileira de Natal
Hermeto Pascoal Frevo em Maceió
Arthur Barbosa Neto “Choreando”
Vijeta Sathyaraj, Shin-young Kwon violin
Haojian Wang viola
Marilyn de Oliveira cello
Melody Wilson spoken word

September 14, 2025
Dohnányi and Schumann
Robert Schumann Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70
Ernő Dohnány Sextet
James Shields clarinet
Jeff Garza horn
Inés Voglar-Belgique violin
Haojian Wang viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
María García piano
Susan Moore spoken word

September 21, 2025
Beethoven’s Opus 131
Oliver Messiaen Appel intersellaire
L.v Beethoven String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131
Jeff Garza horn
Sarah Kwak, Ling Ling Huang violin
Haojian Wang viola
Seth Biagini cello
Donna Printzmetal spoken word

September 28, 2025
Elderflora
Jukka Tiensuu Plus III
Elderflora Works for voice, cello, and electronics
James Shields clarinet
Maeve Stier accordion
Majel Connery voice/electronics
Felix Fan cello
Lex Runciman spoken word