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.
March 1, 2026
SUNDAY
@ 10:30 am
Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX
Adults – $20
Students and under 30 – $10
18 and under – $5
Schumann & Rabl
Robert Schumann Piano Quintet, mvt. 1
Walter Rabl Quartet for Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano
James Shields clarinet
Shintaro Taneda, Andrew Lee* violin
Kenji Bunch viola
Kevin Kunkel cello
Monica Ohuchi piano
*Young Artists Professional Development Competition Winner
Alex Dang spoken word
UPCOMING SHOWS
March 8, 2026
American Light
Sam Adams Lighthouse
Aaron Copland Sextet
James Shields clarinet
David Felberg, Rachel Lee Priday violin
Wanlin Cui viola
Felix Fan cello
David Parmeter bass
Conor Hanick piano
Ingrid Wendt spoken word
March 15, 2026
Echoes and Horizons
Johannes Brahms Clarinet Quintet, mvt. 1
Kimberly Osberg Extracted Wisdom
Akshaya Tucker Hollow Flame
Missy Mazzoli Death Valley Junction
James Shields clarinet
Keiko Araki, Shintaro Taneda violin
Haojian Wang viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick, Kristen Kim* cello
*Young Artists Professional Development Competition Winner
Endi Bogue Hartigan spoken word
March 22, 2026
Strauss & Pärt
Arvo Pärt Spiegel im Spiegel
Richard Strauss Violin Sonata
Rachel Lee Priday violin
Judith Gordon piano
Jennifer Perrine spoken word
March 29, 2026
Filippo Gorini Plays Fauré
Schubert Impromptu in Gb Major
Fauré Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor
Aromi Park, Inés Voglar Belgique violin
Raúl Gomez Rojas viola
Seth Biagini cello
Filippo Gorini piano
Kurtis Matthew Russell spoken word
April 5, 2026
Golijov & Strauss
Osvaldo Golijov How Slow the Wind
Osvaldo Golijov Tenebrae (Original Version)
Richard Strauss Four Last Songs
Madeline Ross soprano
Zach Galatis flute
James Shields clarinet
Valerie Muzzolini harp
Yuqi Li, Shengnan Li violin
Haojian Wang viola
Emily Brausa cello
David Oates spoken word
April 12, 2026
British & Brahms
York Bowen Phantasy Quintet
Johannes Brahms Sextet in Bb, Mvt. I
Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and String Quartet
James Shields clarinet
Emily Cole, Shin-young Kwon, Kaylee Nah* violin
Haojian Wang, Wanlin Cui viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Marilyn de Oliveira cello
*Young Artists Professional Development Competition Winner
Bobby Elliot spoken word
April 19, 2026
Dancing with the Shadow
Franz Schubert Rondo in D major for Piano 4-hands, D. 608
Eleanor Alberga Dancing with the Shadow
John Harbison Variations
James Shields clarinet
David Felberg violin
Judith Gordon piano
María García piano
Caitlin Dwyer spoken word
April 26, 2026
Aruna Quartet
Claude Debussy Arabesque no. 2 (arr. Andrew Shoen)
Alexander Glazunov Saxophone Quartet in Bb Major, II. Canzona varieé
Gemma Peacocke Hazel
Kenji Bunch String Quartet No. 3, Apocryphal Dances (trans. William Pyle)
William Pyle soprano saxophone
Jose Guzman alto saxophone
Ryan Hill tenor saxophone
Andrew Schoen baritone saxophone
David Rutizer spoken word
TICKET BUNDLES
March Ticket Bundle
Purchase a pass to all of our March shows in one convenient package! Sorry, no refunds or exchanges.
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
