Chatter PDX

May 25, 2025

SUNDAY

@ 10:30am

Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX

Adults – $20

Students and under 30 – $10

Children under 13 – $5

Clarinets Galore!

W.A. Mozart Adagio for 2 Clarinets and 3 Basset Horns
Paul Jeanjean Etude no. 11 from 16 Etudes Moderne, “Un Peu Lent”
W.A. Mozart Un’ aura amorosa from “Così fan tutte” CHATTER VARSITY!
Christopher Fox This Has Happened Before
J.S. Bach Sarabande from 6th Suite, BWV 1012, arr. for four bass clarinets
W.A. Mozart Divertimento No. 1 for 3 Basset Horns

Andrew Brown, Jennifer Crockett, Louis DeMartino, Emily Marlow, James Shields clarinet / basset horn / bass clarinet
Claire Lin, Pei Chen clarinet CHATTER VARSITY!

Maggie Chula spoken word

(Tickets are also available at the door)

May 24, 2025

Special Event: Clarinetlandia

An ill-advised full day of Clarinet Nerdistry @ The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave, PDX

9:30 & 11:30am: Masterclasses
2:30pm: Panel Discussion on Music Entrepreneurship
3:45pm: Clarinet Choir Reading
7:30pm: Artist Concert

Evening concert to feature music by Kenji Bunch, Jessie Montgomery, Astor Piazzolla, Charlie Bruggemann, J.S. Bach, Jean Francaix, and Amilcare Ponchielli

Andrew Brown, Charlie Bruggemann, Jennifer Crockett, Louis DeMartino, Lisa Lipton, Emily Marlow, Kaden Prichard, James Shields clarinet, Eb clarinet, basset horn, bass clarinet
María García, Monica Ohuchi piano

This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted!

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June 1, 2025

Brahms, Clarke, and More

Rebecca Clarke Prelude, Allegro, and Pastorale for Clarinet and Viola
Johannes Brahms Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91
Johannes Brahms Meine Liebe ist grün
Hugo Wolf Benedeit
Alban Berg Sommertage (from Sieben frühe Lieder)
Gustav Mahler Ging heut’ morgen über's Feld (from Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen)

Nicole Hanig voice
James Shields clarinet
Hillary Oseas viola
Susan McDaniel piano

Marcus Lattimore spoken word

June 8, 2025

Zelenka, Harbison, and More

John Harbison Trio Sonata
G.P. Telemann Sonata for Bassoon in F minor, TWV 41f1
J.D. Zelenka Sonata no. 5 for 2 oboes, bassoon and basso continuo in F major, ZWV 181

Martin Hébert oboe
Jason Sudduth oboe/english horn
Carin Miller bassoon
Mariya-Andoniya Andonova bass
TBC harpsichord

Gerald Seligman spoken word

June 15, 2025

Beethoven Serioso

Andy Akiho Stop Speaking
L.v Beethoven String Quartet No. 11, Op. 95, “Serioso”

Ling Ling Huang, Ruby Chen violin
Amanda Grimm viola
Kevin Kunkel cello
George Nickson percussion

Jae Nichelle spoken word

June 22, 2025

Shields and Ohuchi play Weber

Takashi Yoshimatsu Fuzzy Bird Sonata
C.M von Weber Grand Duo

James Shields clarinet
Monica Ohuchi piano

Zach Schomburg spoken word

June 29, 2025

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.

Heather Gilligan/Sara Teasdale Living in Light
Rosśa Crean Of Mysteries and Sighs
Jessie Montgomery/Bimbo Rivas Loisaida, my love
Eve Beglarian/Bill Knott Peace and Plunge
Pauline Oliveros Two for T

Jules Biber cello
Danielle Buonaiuto voice

Stephanie Adams-Santos spoken word

July 6, 2025

The People United Will Never Be Defeated

Frederic Rzewski The People United Will Never Be Defeated

Luke Gullickson piano

Peg Edera spoken word

July 13, 2025

Coming Together

Donnacha Dennehy Bulb
Guest Performance from Portland Summer Ensembles CHATTER VARSITY!
Fredric Rzewski Coming Together

James Shields, Andrew Brown clarinet
Will Pyle saxophone
Ron Blessinger, Emily Cole violin
Laura Steiner viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Luke Gullickson piano
David Felberg conductor and violin
Marcus Lattimore narrator
Performers from Portland Summer Ensembles TBD CHATTER VARSITY!

Rebecca Smolen spoken word

July 20, 2025

Beethoven’s 12th Quartet

L.v Beethoven String Quartet No. 12, Op. 127

Emily Cole, Sasha Callahan violin
Deanna Mustain viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello

Erin Malone spoken word

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
Trevor Fitzpatrick cello
Jason Schooler bass
Michael Roberts percussion

Christopher Diaz spoken word

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.

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!