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.
January 18, 2026
SUNDAY
@ 10:30am
Pacific Center, 851 SW 6th Ave, PDX
Adults – $20
Students and under 30 – $10
Children under 13 – $5
Dark Wind
W.A. Mozart Fantasia in D minor K. 397
John Cage In a Landscape
John Cage Dream
John Luther Adams Dark Wind for Bass Clarinet, Vibraphone, Marimba, and Piano
James Shields bass clarinet
Stephen Kehner vibraphone
Michael Roberts marimba
María García piano
Sarah Cook spoken word
UPCOMING SHOWS
January 25, 2026
Motion in Sound: Music from Latin America
Heitor Villa-Lobos Trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
Astor Piazzolla Tango Etude No. 3
Manuel Matarrita Cuatro Estampas para Oboe, Fagot y Piano
José Siquiera Three Etudes for Bassoon and Piano
Harrison Linsey oboe
James Shields clarinet
Carin Miller bassoon
María García piano
Cate Lycurgus spoken word
February 1, 2026
Haydn & Kodály
Joseph Haydn Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 82, No. 2
Zoltán Kodály Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7
Vijeta Sathyaraj violin
Marilyn de Oliveira cello
María García piano
James Kerti spoken word
February 8, 2026
Music of the Archduke
Archduke Rudolph
Clarinet Sonata No. 1, Mvt. II
L.v Beethoven
Piano Trio in Bb, Op. 97 “Archduke”
James Shields
clarinet
Anthea Kreston
violin
Jason Duckles
cello
María García
piano
Patrick Dundon spoken word
February 15, 2026
Mozart & Berio
W.A. Mozart Grande Sestetto Concertante in Eb Major, K. 364
Luciano Berio Sequenza VIII for Solo Violin
Sarah Kwak, David Felberg violin
Amanda Grimm, Haojian Wang viola
TBC cello
Tim Rinehart bass
Daniela Naomi Molnar spoken word
February 22, 2026
The Rivers are our Brothers
Henry Purcell When I am laid in earth
Jukka Tiensuu Plus III
Majel Connery The Rivers Are Our Brothers
James Shields clarinet, bass clarinet, harpsichord
Maeve Stier accordion
Majel Connery voice & electronics
Felix Fan cello
Anatoly Molotkov spoken word
TICKET BUNDLES
February Ticket Bundle
Purchase a pass to all of our February 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
