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.
May 24, 2026
SUNDAY
@ 10:30 am
Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX
Adults – $20
Students and under 30 – $10
18 and under – $5
Symphonie & Seascape
Ruth Gipps Seascapes
Sergei Prokofiev (arr. Tarkmann) Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet
Charles Gounod Petite Symphonie
Zach Galatis, Emily Stanek flute
Harrison Linsey, Jason Suddeth oboe/english horn
James Shields, Louis DeMartino clarinet/bass clarinet
Joseph Berger, Margarite Wadell horn
Carin Miller, Kai Rocke bassoon
Susan Nguyen spoken word
UPCOMING SHOWS
May 31, 2026
Contrasts: Bartók & Turina
Béla Bartók Contrasts
Joaquín Turina Piano Trio No. 2
James Shields clarinet
Emily Cole violin
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
María García piano
Judith Barrington spoken word
June 7, 2026
Dance of Desire
Camille Saint-Saëns Tarantella, Op. 6
Camille Saint-Saëns Clarinet Sonata
Miguel del Aguila Seduction for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano
Adam Eccleston flute
James Shields clarinet
María García piano
Tish Jones spoken word
June 14, 2026
Schumann & Dohnányi
Robert Schumann Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70
Ernő Dohnányi Sextet
James Shields clarinet
Jeff Garza horn
Inés Voglar-Belgique violin
Hillary Oseas viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Susan McDaniel piano
Danez Smith spoken word
June 21, 2026
Mozart’s Gran Partita
Timo Andres Loud Ciphers
W.A. Mozart Gran Partita
Melissa Peña, Jason Sudduth oboe
James Shields, Jackie Glazier, Andrew Brown, Louis DeMartino clarinet
Kai Rocke, Marissa Olegario bassoon
Joseph Berger, Alicia Waite, Margarite Waddell, Daniel Partridge horn
Jason Schooler bass
Anis Mojgani spoken word
June 28, 2026
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.
Danielle Buonaiuto soprano
Jules Biber cello
Claire Forstman piano
RJ Equality Ingram spoken word
July 5, 2026
Classical Contrasts
Igor Stravinsky Dumbarton Oaks
W.A. Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622
Emily Stanek, Joaquin Socolofsky flute
James Shields clarinet
Graham Kingsbury, Alicia Waite horn
Kai Rocke, Sam Rhoton bassoon
Shintaro Taneda, Aidan Ip, Shin-young Kwon violin
Keith Hamm, Marisa Winship, Adam LaMotte viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick, Marilyn De Oliveira cello
Ted Botsford, Mariya-Andoniya Andonova bass
Kelly Terwilliger spoken word
July 12, 2026
Cello Magic
David Popper Requiem
L.v Beethoven Variations from Mozart's Magic Flute
Betsy Raum Cello and Piano
Marilyn de Oliveira cello
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Daniel Scoggins cello
Cary Lewis piano
Earl Hines spoken word
July 19, 2026
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
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
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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