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.
August 30, 2026
SUNDAY
@ 10:30 am
Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX
Adults – $20
Students and under 30 – $10
18 and under – $5
Shostakovich & Milhaud
Darius Milhaud Sonata for Two Violins and Piano
Reinhold Glière 12 Duos for Two Violins, Op.49 No.1
Dmitri Shostakovich Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano
Aromi Danzmayr violin
Ling Ling Huang violin
Yoko Greeney piano
Claudia Savage spoken word
UPCOMING SHOWS
September 6, 2026
Inner Voices :: Raum & Ligeti
Erika 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
Adam LaMotte violin
Emily Cole violin
Haojian Wang viola
Felix Fan cello
Justin Rigamonti 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
TBD bassoon
Joseph Berger horn
Shintaro Taneda, Mathea Goh violin
Haojian Wang viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Kaden Henderson bass
Prudence Brooks spoken word
October 4, 2026
The Overlook
Bonnie Miksch WORLD PREMIERE
Forbes Graham Crossing
Reena Esmail Selections from This Is It
James Shields clarinet
THE OVERLOOK
Yezu Woo, Monica Davis violin
Angela Pickett viola
Laura Metcalf cello
Dan Raphael spoken word
October 11, 2026
Transformations :: Tucker & Dvořák
Akshaya Tucker* Melting
Antonín Dvořák Piano Trio No. 4, Op. 90 "Dumky"
James Shields clarinet
Shintaro Taneda violin
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Maria Garcia piano
Alex Dang spoken word
*chatterWORKS composer-in-residence
October 18, 2026
Forest Wanderings :: Brahms Horn Trio
James Shields Sonata in One Movement
Johannes Brahms Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 40
James Shields clarinet
Joseph Berger horn
Margot Schwartz violin
Judith Gordon piano
Jeff Alessandrelli spoken word
October 25, 2026
Constellations :: Osberg, Shields, Tucker & Poulenc
Kimberly Osberg* WORLD PREMIERE
Akshaya Tucker* Hold Sacred
James Shields Anemos Arcturus
Franics 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
*chatterWORKS composer-in-residence
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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