THE OREGON 2021/22 SEASON ©Disney

David Danzmayr, Director Sarah Kwak, Concertmaster Disney and Pixar’s Coco JáTtik Clark, Principal Joshua Bell

2 Your Symphony. Back together again, with you.

Join us at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for an extraordinary 2021/22 Season, as we come together and celebrate the , our 125th Anniversary, and the debut of Music Director David Danzmayr. Together, we’ll experience a season filled with concerts of exceptional vibrancy and cultural diversity, building on the 18-year legacy of Music Director Laureate . And, in an exciting new partnership with a creative alliance of musical luminaries, your Oregon Symphony will bring the power of music to more people in new ways, both on and off the stage. As we reunite with our audience, there is much to celebrate. We can’t wait to experience the joy and healing power of live music with you once again.

Camille Zamora with the Mambo Kings

3 You’ll want to hear where he takes you.

“I cannot wait to make music again with the wonderful Oregon Symphony, an orchestra with a real musicality and skill at evoking emotions from the audience. Having worked with such thoughtful musicians, it came as no surprise to me that Oregonians have been on full display in welcoming me to this generous community.” – David Danzmayr, Music Director

4 We are thrilled to Austrian-born, David has gospel music of our country’s introduce you to the conducted from Black community, to Respighi’s to Scotland, San Diego Pines of Rome, inspired by the person who will lead the to Baltimore. He brings with vibrant culture and history of Oregon Symphony into him a strong belief that each the city of Rome. And to get our 125th Anniversary ’s musical expression his inaugural season underway, Season – Music Director is greatly shaped by their David brings the Symphony David Danzmayr. environment, family heritage, back together for a must- and culture. David’s first season see performance of Mahler’s is very much a reflection of “Resurrection” Symphony – an that, from Dawson’s Negro Folk opening that is sure to set the Symphony, based on the tone for an unforgettable season.

To learn more about David, visit orsymphony.org/Danzmayr.

5 1929 The Symphony begins national radio broadcasts, which now reach over 25 million each year

125 Years of Your Oregon Symphony 1896 First concert of the The Oregon Symphony has Throughout this historic Portland Symphony Society been enriching the lives of season we celebrate our our community since before partnership with all of the the turn of the 20th century loyal audience members and – longer than any symphony supporters who have helped orchestra in the Western make the music possible from . 1896 to today.

1918 Transforming the Concert Experience named the Symphony’s first In the 2021/22 Season, we launch the state-of-the-art Meyer Sound official Music Director Constellation system in Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, providing a sonic experience that rivals that of the greatest acoustic spaces in the world. Constellation will allow concertgoers – no matter where they are in the hall – to hear the full warmth and quality of our world-class orchestra. Watch for more exciting details about Constellation in the months to come.

6 1980 James DePreist named Music 1955 Director; under his leadership, the Symphony becomes a conducts our full-time orchestra 2013 Symphony concert in Salem. An annual series has continued Oregon Symphony receives there ever since 2003 its first of four Grammy Carlos Kalmar nominations begins 18-year tenure as Music Director

1967 2021 Portland Symphony is renamed David Danzmayr Oregon Symphony 2011 named Music Director 1935 The Symphony makes its Carnegie Hall debut in a concert The New First tour out of state to the Yorker’s Alex Ross would name one California Pacific International 1984 of the top “Notable Performances Exposition in San Diego Arlene Schnitzer Concert of the Decade” Hall becomes the new home of the Oregon Symphony

7 Grammy-nominated flutist, A Creative Alliance That Brings composer, and vocalist NATHALIE JOACHIM joins the Oregon Symphony as Music Beyond the Stage. Artistic Partner, sharing music that explores her own Haitian heritage.

A leading voice in modern SIMONE LAMSMA , composer joins us for a three-year term GABRIELA LENA FRANK as Artist-in-Residence. joins us as Artistic Partner.

8 Grammy-nominated flutist, composer, and vocalist Acclaimed conductor NATHALIE JOACHIM the Oregon Symphony’s Creative Chair, JUN MÄRKL joins the Oregon Symphony as will present an originally composed returns to the Oregon Symphony Artistic Partner, sharing music that performed by his father, in a newly appointed role as our explores her own Haitian heritage. lauded pianist Jeffrey Kahane. Principal Guest Conductor.

Creating a season this cultural thought-leaders and vibrant and original requires musical innovators – each collaboration. And, working one bringing their unique together with some of today’s perspective to the stage and most extraordinary artists our community. Collectively, helps ensure that the Oregon they will inspire and challenge Symphony continues to move you with music that speaks music forward. The 2021/22 to individual experiences and Artist-in-Residence Season has been shaped by explores meaningful issues JOHANNES MOSER a wide-ranging coalition of facing us all. will return to perform the World premiere of English composer Robin Holloway’s new Concerto.

9 Subscribe now to get the best seats at the best price. It’s never been easier, or more exciting, to be an Oregon Symphony subscriber. As a subscriber, you’ll experience a dazzling spectrum of world-class music with exclusive benefits, such as premium seats at the subscriber price, free and easy ticket exchanges, no additional fees all season long, and the best discounts on high-demand Highlights concerts. Plus you’ll always keep your favorite seats, year after year. of the Season Our 125th Anniversary Season will sell fast, so subscribe today for your best options. Music Director Subscriber Benefits DAVID DANZMAYR • The best seats, yours to keep season after season opens the season with Mahler’s Second Symphony • Big savings on your series: enjoy up to 15% off • Purchase additional tickets at the discounted subscriber price • No additional handling fees all season • Free and easy ticket exchanges • Exclusive rehearsal passes • Payment plan option: pay half now, half in July

10 Highlights of the Season

JOSHUA BELL William L. Dawson’s YEFIM BRONFMAN A breathtaking finale: plays Dvořák NEGRO FOLK plays Rachmaninoff BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY SYMPHONY

PLUS: Dvořák’s New World Symphony Handel’s Messiah Disney in Concert : 90th Birthday Bash

11 The Season Premiere: David Danzmayr Conducts Bronfman Plays Rachmaninoff Mahler’s Second Symphony with the Oregon Symphony

CLASSICAL YEFIM BRONFMAN IS SERIES A “A MARVEL OF DIGITAL DEXTERITY, WARMLY ROMANTIC SENTIMENT, AND JAW-DROPPING BRAVURA” David Danzmayr Yefim Bronfman – CHICAGO TRIBUNE October 2, 3 & 4, 2021 November 6, 7 & 8, 2021 David Danzmayr, Conductor Jun Märkl, Conductor Oregon Repertory Singers and Yefim Bronfman, Piano The Portland State Chamber Choir Mussorgsky: Introduction to Khovanshchina Soloists tba Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 Kenji Bunch: Fanfare (World premiere Anna Clyne: This Midnight Hour commission) R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks Gabriela Lena Frank: Elegía Andina Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim 2 Mahler: Symphony No. , “Resurrection” Bronfman brings his brilliance and power New Music Director David Danzmayr to Rachmaninoff’s dazzling Third Piano opens the season with an exhilarating Concerto. The amusing misadventures of Oregon Symphony celebration. This a German folk hero come to life through season’s central theme – how a composer’s music in ’ Till Eulenspiegel’s cultural background shapes their music Merry Pranks, an orchestral tour-de-force – comes to life in Gabriela Lena Frank’s and an audience favorite. Peru-inspired Elegía Andina and Mahler’s unforgettable “Resurrection” Symphony.

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Dvořák’s Wagner & Strauss: Debussy & Shostakovich Beethoven & Brahms New World Symphony Stories Without Words

Simone Lamsma Lars Vogt Alina Ibragimova

January 8, 9 & 10, 2022 February 19, 20 & 21, 2022 April 30, May 1 & 2, 2022 May 21, 22 & 23, 2022 Jun Märkl, Conductor Mario Venzago, Conductor David Danzmayr, Conductor David Danzmayr, Conductor Simone Lamsma, Lars Vogt, Piano JáTtik Clark, Tuba Alina Ibragimova, Violin Michael Roberts, Marimba Missy Mazzoli: These Worlds In Us Jennifer Higdon: blue cathedral Tchaikovsky/Ellington/Tyzik: Selections Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 from The Nutcracker Suite Wagner: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan Debussy: Images Brahms: Symphony No. 3 : Tuba Concerto (Oregon and Isolde Hungarian Dance No. 1 Symphony co-commission) Schumann: Violin Concerto One of the 20th century’s great , Brahms: Symphony No. 9, “From the New Gabriella Smith: Riprap Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto In this bold program featuring a pair of Dvořák: World” R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite exquisitely embodies the composer’s classical giants, Grammy Award-nominated experiences in the Soviet Union in the German pianist Lars Vogt makes his From folk music to classical and jazz, Two of ’s best-known stories come 1930s under Stalin. Performed by our new Oregon Symphony debut performing this concert explores the question “What to life through their greatest orchestral Artist-in-Residence, Dutch violinist Simone a sparkling, early Beethoven concerto. makes music American?” Dvořák’s Ninth selections. Following music from Wagner’s Lamsma, it beautifully complements Brahms’ Third Symphony, hailed as the Symphony, inspired by his experience Tristan and Isolde, the joy of the Viennese waltz Debussy’s colorful, evocative Images. equal of Beethoven’s “Eroica,” delivers traveling the United States, is vibrant with comes alive in Richard Strauss’ exuberant Brahms at his most robust and potent. American folk and spiritual elements. Rosenkavalier Suite. Russian-British violinist Wynton Marsalis’ newly composed Tuba Alina Ibragimova joins the orchestra for Concerto fuses classical music with jazz to Schumann’s impassioned Violin Concerto. create a uniquely American hybrid.

13 Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 Handel’s Messiah

CLASSICAL SIMON TRPČESKI, SERIES B LAUDED FOR “[HIS] CAPACITY TO EXPOSE THE MUSIC’S VERY HEART” – THE TELEGRAPH Simon Trpčeski

October 16, 17 & 18, 2021 December 4, 5 & 6, 2021 David Zinman, Conductor David Danzmayr, Conductor Simon Trpčeski, Piano The Portland State Chamber Choir Soloists tba Walker: Lyric for Strings Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 Handel: Messiah 3 Sibelius: Symphony No. Join the Oregon Symphony, the psu Simon Trpčeski makes his Oregon Chamber Choir, and four world-class Symphony debut performing Tchaikovsky’s soloists for a grand celebration of one of passionate Piano Concerto No. 1. Also the best-known choral works in the classical on the program is ’ rarely repertoire. All who experience Messiah will performed Symphony No. 3, which delight in the majesty of Handel’s beloved resounds with the Nordic spirit of his native masterpiece. Finland.

14 SATURDAYS 7:30 PM | SUNDAYS 2 PM | MONDAYS 7:30 PM

Ravel & Sibelius: Bridging Rodrigo & Dawson: Kalmar Conducts Beethoven’s Culture and Sound Symphonic Folk Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 Ninth Symphony

Fazil Say Aniello Desiderio Carlos Kalmar

January 15, 16 & 17, 2022 February 5, 6 & 7, 2022 May 14, 15 & 16, 2022 June 11, 12 & 13, 2022 David Danzmayr, Conductor David Danzmayr, Conductor Carlos Kalmar, Conductor David Danzmayr, Conductor Piano Guitar Portland State Choirs and the Oregon Fazil Say, Aniello Desiderio, Anna Clyne: Within Her Arms Repertory Singers Fazil Say: Grand Bazaar Leo Brouwer: Tres Danzas Concertantes Mahler: Symphony No. 9 Soloists tba Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez Music Director Laureate Carlos Kalmar 1 Pachamama Meets Sibelius: Symphony No. Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony returns to conduct Mahler’s Ninth Gabriela Lena Frank: an Ode Explore the merging of cultural traditions Experience a rich blend of classical and folk Symphony, the composer’s transcendent, Seven Early Songs through music. Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1 music with Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto final symphonic statement. Plus, hear Berg: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” combines Finnish folk influences with the de Aranjuez, a stunning Spanish guitar Grammy Award-nominated composer Anna Beethoven: Russian Romantic style of Tchaikovsky, showpiece. Likewise, William L. Dawson’s Clyne’s Within Her Arms, a compelling The season concludes with a breathtaking while Ravel’s Piano Concerto – performed Negro Folk Symphony, born of African- meditation on loss, love, and life. finale: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. by Turkish composer and pianist Fazil Say – American folk music and spirituals, is a Its profound musical statements about fuses French music with American jazz. brilliant example of a composer drawing freedom, equality, and humanity resonate from his rich musical heritage. even more powerfully today than when the symphony premiered almost 200 years ago. A full chorus and four world-class soloists join the orchestra for a rousing celebration.

15 Haydn & Strauss: Austrian James Ehnes Plays Mozart Rimsky-Korsakov’s Music through the Ages with the Oregon Symphony Scheherazade CLASSICAL SERIES C

Sarah Kwak Martin Hébert James Ehnes Eun Sun Kim Johannes Moser

October 30, 31 & November 1, 2021 November 20, 21 & 22, 2021 January 29, 30 & 31, 2022 David Danzmayr, Conductor Jonathon Heyward, Conductor Eun Sun Kim, Conductor HK Gruber, Chansonnier James Ehnes, Violin Johannes Moser, Cello Martin Hébert, Kareem Roustom: Dabke Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Sarah Kwak, Violin Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 Robin Holloway: Cello Concerto (World J.S. Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin Stravinsky: Agon premiere commission) Haydn: Symphony No. 94, “Surprise” Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade HK Gruber: Frankenstein!! In a program of enchanting stories, Nikolai J. Strauss II: Emperor Waltz One of the most in-demand violinists on Rimsky-Korsakov’s stirring Scheherazade From the land of the Blue Danube comes the international stage, Grammy Award showcases the power of the orchestra, a program of Austrian favorites. Haydn’s winner James Ehnes stars in a program weaving a famous Middle Eastern yarn with “Surprise” Symphony is among the great of drama and romance. Rounding out the gorgeous and colorful melodies. Similarly, Classical Era symphonies, while Johann concert is Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Paul Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice tells Strauss II radiates 19th-century charm. And, which portrays the timeless love story with a tale of sorcery and mayhem with brilliantly just in time for Halloween, living composer memorable melodies and lush harmonies. evocative music. HK Gruber will lead the festivities in his amusing Frankenstein!!

16 SATURDAYS 7:30 PM | SUNDAYS 2 PM | MONDAYS 7:30 PM

Beethoven’s Joshua Bell Pastoral Symphony with the Oregon Symphony Respighi’s Pines of Rome

NATHALIE JOACHIM IS “A FRESH AND INVIGORATING CROSS-CULTURAL VOICE” – THE NATION

Joshua Bell Pekka Kuusisto Nathalie Joachim

March 12, 13 & 14, 2022 April 23, 24 & 25, 2022 June 4*, 5 & 6, 2022 David Danzmayr, Conductor Jun Märkl, Conductor David Danzmayr, Conductor Jeffrey Kahane, Piano Joshua Bell, Violin Nathalie Joachim, Vocals Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme of Dvořák: Violin Concerto Pekka Kuusisto, Violin Thomas Tallis Brahms/Schoenberg: Piano Quartet No. 1 Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3 Gabriel Kahane: Piano Concerto (Oregon One of the most celebrated violinists of our Nathalie Joachim: Suite from Fanm d’Ayiti Symphony co-commission) era, Joshua Bell returns to star in a program (World premiere arrangement) 6 Beethoven: Symphony No. , “Pastoral” featuring two Romantic Era greats. Bell’s Nico Muhly: Shrink (Violin Concerto No. 2) Beethoven’s beloved “Pastoral” Symphony, masterful playing will shine in Dvořák’s Respighi: Pines of Rome filled with buoyant melodies inspired by Violin Concerto, filled with delightful ’s Pines of Rome never fails the German countryside, anchors a trio melodies inspired by the folk music of its to astonish with its vibrant portrayal of the city of offerings that promise to transport the composer’s Czech homeland. of Rome through music. Equally astonishing listener to new surroundings. Vaughan will be two of today’s most innovative soloists: Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Grammy-nominated flutist, vocalist, and Tallis builds a lush musical tapestry from an composer Nathalie Joachim, performing songs old English melody. that explore her own Haitian heritage, and Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto. * The June 4 performance will take place at 2 pm due to the Portland Rose Festival.

17 SATURDAYS 7:30 PM | SUNDAYS 2 PM POPS SERIES From Duke Ellington to John Williams, Disney classics to Mambo Kings, our Pops Series plays popular musical hits from a variety of eras. Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik returns for a spellbinding Pops season. The best seats to Jeff Tyzik this series sell quickly, so subscribe today and save!

Musical Legends of Disney in Concert: Nights Featuring John Williams: the Harlem Renaissance A Magical Celebration the Mambo Kings 90th Birthday Bash

October 9 & 10, 2021 November 27 & 28, 2021 January 22 & 23, 2022 March 19 & 20, 2022 Jeff Tyzik, Conductor Norman Huynh, Conductor Jeff Tyzik, Conductor Jeff Tyzik, Conductor Byron Stripling, & Vocals Oregon Symphony Camille Zamora, Vocals Oregon Symphony Oregon Symphony Experience the enchantment of Mambo Kings We’re ringing in John Williams’ Celebrate 100 years of the Harlem Disney, brought to life by the Oregon Oregon Symphony 90th birthday with music from Renaissance with trumpeter/ Symphony in a multimedia concert Star soprano Camille Zamora and the some of his most memorable vocalist Bryon Stripling and a night featuring music from The Lion King, Mambo Kings present a passionate scores, including Star Wars, E.T. of symphonic jazz, featuring music Frozen, Tangled, Hercules, Cinderella, evening of fiery tango classics, the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic by Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Coco, and more. ©Disney Afro-Cuban rhythms, and Spanish Park, and more. and Louis Armstrong. zarzuela melodies, all paired with internationally acclaimed dancers.

18 SUNDAYS 2 PM Recommended for ages 5 and older KIDS SERIES Share the joy and excitement of our family-friendly Kids Series concerts featuring your Oregon Symphony, live dancers, a youth choir, and more! At an hour long, they’re the perfect introduction for young listeners to meet the Symphony.

Somewhere The Magic of Mozart Over the Rainbow Under the Sea

November 14, 2021 March 6, 2022 April 10, 2022 Norman Huynh, Conductor Norman Huynh, Conductor Norman Huynh, Conductor Magic Circle Mime Company Pam Mahon, Narrator Pam Mahon, Narrator Oregon Symphony Dance West Dance West A mischievous street musician is Pacific Youth Choir Pacific Youth Choir given the chance to “be Mozart” Oregon Symphony Oregon Symphony in this imaginative concert. Tag Music from Prokofiev’s Cinderella Dive in with us as we take you along with us and experience and Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping on a musical excursion into the adventures of the legendary Beauty, plus a medley from The the watery depths with favorite composer, with music from The Wizard of Oz, will have young music from The Little Mermaid Magic , Don Giovanni, and audience members tapping their and Pirates of the Caribbean, plus the “Jupiter” Symphony. ruby slippers together all the way Debussy’s mysterious, magical down the Yellow Brick Road. .

19 POPCORN PACKAGE With the orchestra performing the score live and the film projected on the big screen, movie night at the Symphony Experience your favorite films is a unique and unforgettable way to immerse yourself in like never before. the sights and sounds of the cinema.

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare The Princess Bride Before Christmas Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Feature film with Oregon Symphony Feature film with Oregon Symphony Feature film with Oregon Symphony

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October 23 & 24, 2021 February 26 & 27, 2022 April 2 & 3, 2022 Norman Huynh, Conductor Norman Huynh, Conductor Norman Huynh, Conductor Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of the Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Director Rob Reiner’s film about Pumpkin King, Oogie Boogie, and 12-year-old Miguel as he travels to a farm boy-turned-pirate in search Sandy Claws comes to life on our the Land of the Dead to discover of true love has become one of the big screen, complete with Danny the truth about his family and most beloved comedies of all time. Elfman’s film score performed live their musical legacy in Disney and Featuring an all-star cast including to picture. Costumes encouraged, Pixar’s Oscar®-winning animated Robin Wright and Billy Crystal, it’s the perfect outing to celebrate film – a perfect experience for toda it’s a hilarious fairy tale adventure Halloween. la familia. for the entire family. To miss it? Inconceivable!

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20 SATURDAYS 7:30 PM SUNDAYS 2 PM Cirque Nutcracker An African American Requiem

Itzhak Perlman with the Oregon Symphony AMAZING ADD-ONS Thursday, January 20, 2022, 7:30 pm Purchase advance tickets to these Norman Huynh, Conductor Itzhak Perlman, Violin Harry Potter and the concerts with your subscription package Oregon Symphony Order of the Phoenix™ for the best seats at the best price. Smyth: Overture to The Wreckers Feature film with Oregon Symphony Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Gospel Christmas Prokofiev: Selections from Romeo and Juliet Friday, December 10, 2021, 7:30 pm Itzhak Perlman, 16-time Grammy Award winner and reigning virtuoso Saturday, December 11, 2021, 7:30 pm of the violin, returns for a refined program of classical favorites. The evening also features a suite of orchestral highlights from Prokofiev’s Sunday, December 12, 2021, 4 pm ballet Romeo and Juliet, including the iconic “Fight Scene.” Charles Floyd, Conductor Northwest Community Gospel Chorus A Valentine Oregon Symphony Saturday, February 12, 2022, 7:30 pm The 22nd annual performance of this beloved concert, featuring the Sunday, February 13, 2022, 2 pm region’s premier gospel singers along with the Oregon Symphony, is Monday, February 14, 2022, 7:30 pm sure to bring joy to your holiday season. Norman Huynh, Conductor A Merry-Achi Christmas Oregon Symphony Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 7:30 pm What better way to charm your sweetheart than with Portland darlings Pink Martini? Join the always glamorous Thomas May 28 & 29, 2022 Mariachi Sol De México® de José Hernández Lauderdale and China Forbes as they team up with the Oregon tba, Conductor Moving gracefully among classical, pop, jazz, swing, and show Symphony for a perfect Valentine’s show. Get ready to join Dumbledore’s tunes, conductor José Hernández leads Mariachi Sol De México® in a vibrant musical tribute to ’s Christmas traditions. Bring An African American Requiem Army™! When Professor World premiere presented by Resonance Ensemble and the Oregon Symphony Umbridge™ takes over Hogwarts™ your friends and family for a fresh flavor of festivities. School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, The Oregon Symphony does not perform Saturday, May 7, 2022, 6 pm what else can Harry do to resist William Eddins, Conductor her terrible rule? Find out in Cirque Nutcracker The African American Requiem Choir, featuring Resonance Harry Potter and the Order of the Saturday, December 18, 2021, 7:30 pm Ensemble, Kingdom Sound Gospel Ensemble, and members of Phoenix™ in Concert. Sunday, December 19, 2021, 2 pm regional choirs Katherine FitzGibbon, Chorusmaster Norman Huynh, Conductor S. Renee Mitchell, Narrator Troupe Vertigo Oregon Symphony Oregon Symphony Portland composer Damien Geter’s bold musical response to The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo join forces with the Oregon violence against African Americans in the United States combines Symphony, bringing their unique hybrid of cirque, dance, and acrobatic traditional Latin Requiem texts with civil rights declarations, art to Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday masterpiece, The Nutcracker. This poetry, and the famous last words of Eric Garner, “I can’t breathe.” concert is sure to be a delightful treat for the entire family. Commissioned by Resonance Ensemble 21 SEASON AT A GLANCE

CL The Season Premiere: David Danzmayr Conducts Mahler October 2, 3 & 4, 2021 CL Rodrigo & Dawson: Symphonic Folk February 5, 6 & 7, 2022

P Musical Legends of the Harlem Renaissance October 9 & 10, 2021 A A Pink Martini Valentine February 12, 13 & 14, 2022

CL Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 October 16, 17 & 18, 2021 CL Beethoven & Brahms February 19, 20 & 21, 2022

PC Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas October 23 & 24, 2021 PC Disney and Pixar’s Coco February 26 & 27, 2022

CL Haydn & Strauss: Austrian Music through the Ages October 30, 31 & November 1, 2021 K Somewhere Over the Rainbow March 6, 2022

CL Bronfman Plays Rachmaninoff with the Oregon Symphony November 6, 7 & 8, 2021 CL Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony March 12, 13 & 14, 2022

K The Magic of Mozart November 14, 2021 P John Williams: 90th Birthday Bash March 19 & 20, 2022

CL James Ehnes Plays Mozart with the Oregon Symphony November 20, 21 & 22, 2021 PC The Princess Bride in Concert April 2 & 3, 2022

P Disney in Concert: A Magical Celebration November 27 & 28, 2021 K Under the Sea April 10, 2022

CL Handel’s Messiah December 4, 5 & 6, 2021 CL Joshua Bell with the Oregon Symphony April 23, 24 & 25, 2022

A Gospel Christmas December 10, 11 & 12, 2021 CL Dvořák’s New World Symphony April 30, May 1 & 2, 2022

A A Merry-Achi Christmas December 15, 2021 A An African American Requiem May 7, 2022

A Cirque Nutcracker December 18 & 19, 2021 CL Kalmar Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 May 14, 15 & 16, 2022

CL Debussy & Shostakovich January 8, 9 & 10, 2022 CL Wagner & Strauss: Stories Without Words May 21, 22 & 23, 2022

CL Ravel & Sibelius: Bridging Culture and Sound January 15, 16 & 17, 2022 PC Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ May 28 & 29, 2022

A Itzhak Perlman with the Oregon Symphony January 20, 2022 CL Respighi’s Pines of Rome June 4, 5 & 6, 2022

P Havana Nights Featuring the Mambo Kings January 22 & 23, 2022 CL Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony June 11, 12 & 13, 2022

CL Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade January 29, 30 & 31, 2022

Concerts will be added all season long – CL Classical PC Popcorn A Add-Ons visit orsymphony.org for the most up-to-date listing. P Pops K Kids 22 Join in our tradition of sharing the power of music with our community

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