Wheelchair-accessible seatings and assisted listening devices are available in Beall Concert Hall. If you have special seating needs, call 541-346-3811 at least 24 hours prior to the concert to make arrangements. Photography, videography, and recording of UO concerts and events without prior permission is prohibited. UO students majoring in dance or music please review SOMD Student Ticket Policies. Tickets may be purchased online or by phone through the UO Ticket Office, 541-346-4363.
February 2025
7:30 p.m.
Join us on Friday evening, February 21st at 7:30 pm as the UO Small Jazz Ensembles return to the Jazz Station with guitarist Dan Balmer.
From coffee shop gigs at 15 to chart-topping success with Tom Grant in the 90s, world tours with two-time Grammy winner Diane Schuur and Pink Martini and featured performances with contemporary jam bands, Dan Balmer brings fire and heart every time he plays the guitar.
The first guitarist in the Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame, a member of the Oregon music Hall of fame, Dan was also honored as the 2024 PDX Jazz Festival Jazz Master. He has played on over 100 record including 12 of as the leader. His compositions have appeared in film, tv, and radio, and he has performed with some of the most important jazz artists of the last 4 decades.
Tickets ($15 general admission) may be purchased online at thejazzstation.org or at the door. The UO Small Jazz Ensembles will also play a free opening set from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.
7:00 p.m.
POSTPONED
Indiana University professor and Oregon native returns to perform a full recital including works from Defaye, Brahms, Graefe, Bacharach, Morricone, and more!
7:30 p.m.
Featuring Eliot Grasso and Brandon Vance, That Which is Heard features improvised music in a Celtic style that combines fiddle, flute, whistles, and shruti boxes, some elements of Indian raga, and some elements of aleatoric composition. Part of the World Music Series.
SOMD Keyboard area presents a new lunchtime concert series dedicated to the great solo and chamber repertoire with piano.
noon
SOMD Keyboard area presents a new lunchtime concert series dedicated to the great solo and chamber repertoire with piano.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
UO SOMD Committee for Equity and Inclusion and the OMBUDS Program team up to present 'How to navigate university systems and complaint processes' for students.
What to Expect:
Overview of OMBUDS services Mapping out of resources and where to go with a complaint/grievances General complaint processes at the university UO SOMD process with complaints/grievances Tips and tools to manage your conflicts3:15–4:15 p.m.
Hip hop is a global form of creative expression. In Cuba, Brazil, and Haiti, rappers refuse the boundaries of hip hop’s US genesis, claiming the art form as a means to empower themselves and their communities in the face of postcolonial racial and class violence. Despite the geographic and linguistic borders that separate these artists, Charlie Hankin finds in their music and lyrics a common understanding of hip hop’s capacity to intervene in the public sphere and a shared poetics of neighborhood, nation, and transatlantic yearnings. Situated at the critical intersection of sound studies and Afro-diasporic poetics, Break and Flow draws on years of ethnographic fieldwork and collaboration, as well as an archive of hundreds of songs by more than sixty hip hop artists. Hankin illuminates how new media is used to produce and distribute knowledge in the Global South, refining our understanding of poetry and popular music at the turn of the millennium. Published in 2023 by the University of Virginia Press, Break and Flow was awarded the Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for Comparative Literary Studies by the Modern Languages Association.
Charlie Hankin (Assistant Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, UC Davis) specializes in music-literature relations in the twentieth and twenty-first century Caribbean and Brazil. His research and teaching bring together sound studies and ethnomusicology, Afro-Latin American thought and poetics, hip hop studies, and comparative literature.
7:00 p.m.
Join trombonist and arranger Francisco Torres as he takes the stage with the University of Oregon jazz ensembles for two unforgettable nights of dynamic performances. Catch him live on February 27 at the Jazz Station with the Latin Jazz Ensemble and UO jazz faculty, and again on February 28 at Beall Hall with the Oregon Jazz Ensemble for a performance featuring several of his works for large jazz ensembles.
Francisco Torres is a well-respected trombonist, bass trombonist, educator, composer and arranger who hails from the town of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
Francisco has emerged as a first class arranger and composer, particularly in the field of latin jazz. He has served as musical director, producer and arranger for the Grammy winning percussionist Poncho Sanchez for 18 years. He is also a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Beasley’s Monkestra, Bill Cunliffe’s Bacchanalia, and has recorded with Bob Dylan, Michael Bublé, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, Chaka Khan, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Spoon, St. Motel, Frank Ocean, Ricky Martin, Brian Setzer, Los Lobos, All American Rejects, Arturo Sandoval, Sammy
Nestico, Joey Defrancesco, Terence Blanchard, Robbie Williams, Angelique Kidjo, Juan Gabriel, Jenny Rivera and many others. He has backed up, among others, Santana, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, Chance The Rapper, Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Celia Cruz, Cachao, Joan Sebastian, and Rocio Durcal. He is currently the jazz trombone teacher at his alma mater, Cal State Long Beach, while holding down the same position at Cal State Fullerton.
UO students with ID FREE
March 2025
Solo and ensemble works for bassoon and contrabassoon presented by members of the UO bassoon studio.
3:00 p.m.
Solo and ensemble works for bassoon and contrabassoon presented by members of the UO bassoon studio.
Bass trombone senior recital performed by Caleb Sampson, a student of Henry Henniger.
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Bass trombone senior recital performed by Caleb Sampson, a student of Henry Henniger.
1:30 p.m.
A native of Philadelphia, violist Marvin Moon came to The Philadelphia Orchestra in 2007 from the Boston Symphony, which he joined at the start of the 2005-06 season. Mr. Moon previously performed for several years as a substitute player with The Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. From 2000 to 2003 he was principal viola of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. He was also previously a member of the Haddonfield Symphony (now Symphony in C), the New York String Seminar Chamber Orchestra, and the Curtis Symphony, serving as principal viola in 2000.
As a chamber musician Mr. Moon has been a member of the Koryo String Quartet since 2001. He has participated in such festivals as Music from Angel Fire (NM), Summerfest at La Jolla (CA), the Fourth International Chamber Music Encounters in Jerusalem, the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival (ME), and the Sarasota Chamber Music Festival.
As a soloist Mr. Moon gave the world premiere of James Ra’s Concertino with the Curtis Chamber Ensemble, played Bartók’s Viola Concerto with the Temple University Symphony, and was viola soloist in Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante for violin and viola with both the New Jersey Symphony, under Vladimir Spivakov, and the Kennett Square (PA) Symphony.
Mr. Moon attended the Temple University Music Preparatory Division and the Curtis Institute of Music. He studied with Joseph dePasquale, former principal viola of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and with Choong-Jin Chang, currently principal viola of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
More information coming soon.
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
A high-energy program of musical theater solos and ensembles performed by the students of Craig Phillips' studio plus special guests.
7:00 p.m.
A high-energy program of musical theater solos and ensembles performed by the students of Craig Phillips' studio plus special guests.
7:30 p.m.
Here's another one for you... What do the the Blues, Billy the Kid, President Garfield and a Rainbow all have in common? Come to the third installment of our Enigma concerts and find out. Enjoy some amazing music as the Oregon Wind Symphony shares the concert with the Oregon Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble and see if you can solve the riddle of what ties all our music together!
UO students with ID FREE
7:30 p.m.
UO Dance in Concert 2025 is an eclectic and engaging celebration of dance’s timeless ability to reflect our “humanness.” Over the course of the concert, you will be taken from a glimpse of the glittering magic that is classical ballet, to a playful exploration of game structure by a key figure of mid -century modern dance, to the premiere of a Broadway choreographer’s interpretation of the songs of Ella Fitzgerald. It is a testament to the timeless eloquence of dance that these three works were created over a span of 144 years. The concert also includes What’s Going On, inspired by Marvin Gaye’s revolutionary protest song of the 1970’s, an exploration of human resilience through the lens of Afro-contemporary movement and popular music; two duets created and danced by women-- one based in the work of a social justice visual artist and the other on an abstract investigation of spatial relationships. UO Dance in Concert is celebrating our shared humanity through many lenses this year.
7:30 p.m.
Studio performance (current and former students) dedicated to the 150th birthday of Maurice Ravel. In the program, 3 of Ravel's most important piano works: Mirroirs, Gaspard de La Nuit and Le Tombeau de Couperin.
UO students with ID FREE
7:30 p.m.
UO Dance in Concert 2025 is an eclectic and engaging celebration of dance’s timeless ability to reflect our “humanness.” Over the course of the concert, you will be taken from a glimpse of the glittering magic that is classical ballet, to a playful exploration of game structure by a key figure of mid -century modern dance, to the premiere of a Broadway choreographer’s interpretation of the songs of Ella Fitzgerald. It is a testament to the timeless eloquence of dance that these three works were created over a span of 144 years. The concert also includes What’s Going On, inspired by Marvin Gaye’s revolutionary protest song of the 1970’s, an exploration of human resilience through the lens of Afro-contemporary movement and popular music; two duets created and danced by women-- one based in the work of a social justice visual artist and the other on an abstract investigation of spatial relationships. UO Dance in Concert is celebrating our shared humanity through many lenses this year.
First gospel concert of 2025 will feature contemporary and traditional gospel selections that will be sure to excite all who attend!
UO Students w/ID Free
5:00 p.m.
First gospel concert of 2025 will feature contemporary and traditional gospel selections that will be sure to excite all who attend!
UO Students w/ID Free
Cutting-edge computer music by SOMD students and guest artists.
7:00 p.m.
Cutting-edge computer music by SOMD students and guest artists.
Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
2:00 p.m.
Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
3:00 p.m.
Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant, the New York City-based quartet cultivates joyful experiences that create community by exploring the power of the collective to uplift the individual. Their program, “Unrequited,” offers string quartets from Mozart, Childs, and Beethoven.
7:30 p.m.
Our concept explores The Supernatural through a diverse musical journey, where each piece unveils a mystical dimension. Percy Grainger’s Gum-Suckers March evokes a whimsical journey, as if summoning mischievous spirits from the eucalyptus trees. The “Trio” from Act III of Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss captures the deeper feelings of two women whose love for one man transcends anger and jealousy, turning instead into a spiritual connection. We dive deeper into the occult through Tarot, Bronnenkant brings to life tarot cards through Indian rāgas, with each movement representing its own rāga and tarot card. Finally, the concert comes to a close with the mystique of La Chancla, and the power of a sandal wielded by a Hispanic mother ready to discipline her wild children.
UO students with ID FREE
7:30 p.m.
Conductor David M. Jacobs leads the University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra in Shostakovich’s tragic and heroic Fifth Symphony. Composed in 1937 when Stalin’s regime dominated the Soviet Union and imposed strict artistic constraints, the piece represents a pivotal moment in Shostakovich’s career, where he had to balance his artistic integrity with the need to please an oppressive government. The concert also features UO associate professor of piano, Brian Hsu, performing the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1.
Mozart: Overture from "The Magic Flute", K. 620 Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47
David M. Jacobs, conductor Brian Hsu, piano University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra
noon
Cleveland Institute of Music's faculty member Daniel Shapiro will perform on our Disklavier in Eugene, and the audience in Portland will watch it live and see the tech magic happen between the 2 pianos.
More information coming soon.
UO students with ID FREE
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO students with ID FREE
This concert features the students of the Clarinet Studio, presenting a potpourri of music for solo, chamber and clarinet ensemble.
7:30 p.m.
This concert features the students of the Clarinet Studio, presenting a potpourri of music for solo, chamber and clarinet ensemble.
More information coming soon.
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
More information coming soon.
UO students with ID FREE
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO students with ID FREE
7:30 p.m.
The Oregon Piano Institute continues its Murdock International Piano Series with an exciting performance by award-winning Italian pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi. In the program, some of the greatest masterworks of the piano repertoire (Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit, Liszt's Dante Sonata and Debussy's Suite Bergamasque) will be presented side-by-side with new piano works by renowned composer Roberto Piana. The Eugene audience will be honored to experience the world-premiere performance of Piana's "Ravel en Reve," composed especially for Antonio Pompa-Baldi.
UO Student with ID FREE
The Senior Composition Recital of Johann Mohnen.
Featuring works for chamber ensemble, orchestra, organ, and chorus.
5:00–6:30 p.m.
The Senior Composition Recital of Johann Mohnen.
Featuring works for chamber ensemble, orchestra, organ, and chorus.
3:00 p.m.
Presented by the University of Oregon Viola Studio; featuring exciting solo and ensemble pieces including "Rise and Shine" by underrepresented Portland based composer Kenji Bunch.
April 2025
7:30 p.m.
Grammy-winning organist and perennially sold-out performer at Oregon Bach Festival, Paul Jacobs helps celebrate the 100th anniversary of Beall Concert Hall with an unforgettable performance on the Jürgen Ahrend organ.
Note: Not included in the CMB 2024-25 Season Subscription
Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
2:00 p.m.
Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
3:00 p.m.
Celebrated violinist Soovin Kim presents J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 3 in E Major, Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, and Partita No. 2 in D Minor. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.
6:00–10:00 p.m.
The Women’s Center is beyond excited to invite you to join *in-person* at our annual Take Back the Night Rally, March and Speak-Out Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.
When: Take Back the Night is on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 starting with the Rally at 6:00pm followed by the March at 7:00pm and Student-Led Speak-Out at 8pm.
Where: Rally begins in the EMU Amphitheater at 13th and University St. followed by an approximately 2.5 mile March from the UO Campus through the streets of Eugene and back to UO Campus in the EMU Diamond Lake Room where the Student-Led Speak Out is held.
Who: The UO Women’s Center in collaboration with the UO Campus Community (UO Muxeres, UO Duck Rides, UO Green and Yellow Garter Band and more).
Thursday, April 25th, 2024 marks the 46th annual Take Back the Night Rally, March and Speak-Out Against Sexual and Domestic Violence event for the University of Oregon Campus Community. Take Back the Night is a yearly international protest founded in 1976 which seeks to raise awareness about the realities of Sexual and Domestic Violence on campus and in the community, both for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence and those who want to support and bear witness in solidarity. Take Back the Night is a Survivor-Centered event that begins with a Rally in the EMU Amphitheater, continues as a March through the streets of Eugene to symbolize reclaiming people’s safety on public streets at night, and ends with a Student-Led Speak-Out on campus during which Survivors can share personal stories of how Sexual and Domestic Violence has impacted their lives.
The Rally will feature UO Student Speakers from diverse intersecting identities and lived experiences, including the Native American Community, Latine Community, LGBTQIA2S+ Community, International Community, Disabled Community, a Child Abuse Prevention Advocacy Organization and more.
Our theme for this year’s event is addressing the DUALITY that Survivors can hold on their path to healing - throughout both their radical joy & rightful rage - as they ultimately reclaim their power. As well, we will continue to center marginalized communities too often left out of essential dialogue about Sexual and Domestic Violence - despite being disproportionately impacted by these systems of oppression. As always, the Women’s Center is committed to providing this essential event to support Survivors, educate the community and prevent future harm.
ASL Interpretation will be provided at the Rally. This event is wheelchair accessible and will have transportation available during the March and back to Student-Led Speak-Out. We ask that no UO Professional Staff or Media be present during the Student Led Speak-Out portion of the event to provide a sacred space for students to have dialogue circles of peer-to-peer support. Event will take place **rain or shine** (rain is currently forecast) and is free and open to the public. We support and believe survivors in ALL WEATHER! Masks are not required but highly encouraged. Questions regarding Take Back the Night should be directed to Fatima Roohi Pervaiz or Maggie Bertrand at the UO Women’s Center. Contact:
UO Women’s Center Director, Fatima Roohi Pervaiz fpervaiz@uoregon.edu
AND
UO Women’s Center Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator, Maggie Bertrand, svpewc@gmail.com
May 2025
4:00–7:00 p.m.
The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a celebration of the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the work of more than 100 students representing more than 35 disciplines. Join us for the popular poster and networking session !
To participate, all graduate-level students are invited to submit a proposal by April 16, 2025. All accepted posters will be judged. Posters are categorized by field; first place in each category will win $300.
For more information, go to https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/forum
2:00 p.m.
Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
3:00 p.m.
The all-female vocal and instrumental ensemble presents laments and lamentations from 16th- and 17th-century Italy as they might have been heard in that most exclusively female environment: the convent. Presented in collaboration with Oregon Bach Festival Musicking Conference.
June 2025
More information coming soon.
UO students with ID FREE
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO students with ID FREE
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Join the School of Music and Dance for our 2025 Commencement ceremony on Monday, June 16th at 1:00 pm in Beall Hall. For more information please visit the School of Music and Dance commencement website.
6:30 p.m.
Before the 2025 festival begins! Based on the paradigm-shifting play of the same name, the award-winning film explores the impact of an anti-gay hate crime and murder in a small Wyoming town. Witnessing the power of compassion and love to overcome bigotry. Learn the story and join the conversation before the June 28 performance of Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard. Stay after the film for a panel discussion.
7:30 p.m.
On April 2, 1800, Beethoven self-produced a benefit “Akademie” concert in Vienna showcasing his talent as both composer and pianist. The program featured his Symphony No. 1 and marked his entry into Vienna’s elite music scene. The evening included works from Beethoven’s predecessors, Mozart, Haydn, and Bach. OBF artistic partner, Jos van Veldhoven, conducts the OBF classical Orchestra and Bewick Academy, side-by-side, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the OBF Berwick Academy for Historically Informed Performance.
W.A. Mozart Adagio – Allegro from Symphony No. 39 J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 534 Beethoven Prelude in F Minor Haydn “Auf starkem Fittiche schwinget sich der Adler stolz” from The Creation Beethoven Adagio – Allegro con brio from Septet Haydn “Holde Gatten, dir zur Seite” from The Creation Beethoven Romance No. 2 Beethoven Symphony No. 1 Berwick Academy Orchestra OBF Classical Orchestra Rowan Pierce, soprano Peter Harvey, bass Augusta McKay Lodge, violin Kraig Scott, organ Jonathan Oddie, fortepiano Jos van Veldhoven, conductor
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
11:00 a.m.
Experience the magical storybook world of the Mother Goose Suite as we celebrate Ravel’s 150th birthday! Join the fun as audiences, #instaballet, and members of the OBF Modern Orchestra work together to create an enchanting journey through the iconic tales of Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb, Empress of the Pagodas, Beauty and the Beast, and The Fairy Garden. The event begins at 10:00am with a flurry of exciting lobby activities, followed by the concert. Fun for all ages!
Ravel Mother Goose Suite Ravel Bolero
OBF Modern Orchestra #instaballet Deanna Tham, conductor
2:30 p.m.
Among today’s most popular choral musicians, the composer/conductor prepares a choir of community members to participate in “All of Us” – a critical vocal role during the June 28 performance of Considering Matthew Shepard. Registration and administrative fee required. More information coming soon.
Conductor, composer, and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
6:30 p.m.
Conductor, composer, and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
7:30 p.m.
On October 6, 1998, University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, beaten, and left to die, in what became an infamous act of brutality, and one of America’s most notorious anti-gay hate crimes. Shepard’s murder served as a catalyst for legislation that expanded the definition of a hate crime to include sexual orientation. The Grammy-nominated oratorio, composed and conducted by OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson, is an evocative and compassionate musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard.
OBF Chorus OBF Modern Orchestra Camilla Tassi, projection designer Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
2:30 p.m.
Bach’s set of six instrumental works composed between 1718 and 1721 showcase his exceptional skill in blending diverse musical textures and styles. Each concerto features unique instrumentation, highlights various solo instruments, and epitomizes the Baroque era’s grandeur and innovation. Volume 1 of the OBF 2025 season includes Concertos 1, 2, and 6, as well as a contemporary concerto from Pulitzer and Grammy winner, Caroline Shaw. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 C. Shaw Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
6:30 p.m.
Bach’s set of six instrumental works composed between 1718 and 1721 showcase his exceptional skill in blending diverse musical textures and styles. Each concerto features unique instrumentation, highlights various solo instruments, and epitomizes the Baroque era’s grandeur and innovation. Volume 2 of the OBF 2025 season includes Concertos 3, 4, and 5, as well as a contemporary twist on the iconic concertos from “outright sensation,” (Los Angeles Times) Gabriella Smith. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 J.S Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 G. Smith Brandenburg Interstices J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
10:00 a.m.
A renowned Bach practitioner and scholar, OBF artistic partner Jos van Veldhoven presents an educational, entertaining, and enlightening look into the life and works of the one-and-only Johann Sebastian Bach.
7:30 p.m.
Five internationally renowned vocal soloists join forces for arias, duets, and ensemble pieces. Enjoy an intimate performance of Bach, the Romantics, quintessential operas, and more.
Rowan Pierce, soprano Clara Osowski, mezzo-soprano Ulrike Malotta, alto Thomas Hobbs, tenor Peter Harvey, bass Jonathan Oddie, keyboard
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
July 2025
5:00 p.m.
Join the virtuoso violinist for a glass of wine and an informal chat about his artistic vision and career in music. The event is free to attend, but alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from Oregon Wine L.A.B.
7:30 p.m.
Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano, Fleur Barron, and Chamber Music Northwest co-artistic director, Gloria Chien, return to OBF for an evening of song and solo piano. Join the powerhouse performers for music from Trenet, Montsalvatge, Mahler, and Robert Schumann, as well as a Bach-inspired Prelude and Fugue from Clara Schumann. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.
C. Schumann Prelude and Fugue No. 2 R. Schumann Selected Lieder Mahler Rückert Lieder Montsalvatge Cinco Canciones Negras Trenet Three Songs
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
6:30 p.m.
An outdoor, sunset concert to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the “Prince of Music,” whose works defined the golden age of Renaissance polyphony. The evening also features a transformative reimagining of J.S. Bach’s Chaconne and a world premiere new work by award-winning west coast composer, Derrick Skye. Interwoven throughout the program are readings inspired by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the 17th-century Mexican poet and nun. Conducted by OBF artistic partner, Craig Hella Johnson.
OBF Chorus Shunske Sato, violin Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
7:30 p.m.
Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity.
OBF Ripieno Ensemble OBF Baroque Orchestra Rowan Pierce, soprano I Clara Osowski, soprano II Ulrike Malotta, alto Thomas Hobbs, tenor Peter Harvey, bass Jos van Veldhoven, conductor
This concert will also be performed at Mount Angel Abbey on July 5 and Kaul Auditorium in Portland on Sunday, July 6. Tickets for Mount Angel are available through Hult Center and tickets for Kaul Auditorium are available through that venue.
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
2:30 p.m.
Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity.
OBF Ripieno Ensemble OBF Baroque Orchestra Rowan Pierce, soprano I Clara Osowski, soprano II Ulrike Malotta, alto Thomas Hobbs, tenor Peter Harvey, bass Jos van Veldhoven, conductor
This concert will also be performed in Eugene on July 3 and Kaul Auditorium in Portland on Sunday, July 6. Tickets for Eugene are available through Hult Center and tickets for Kaul Auditorium are available through that venue.
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
7:30 p.m.
Bach virtuoso and “musical force” (South Florida Classical Review), Shunske Sato, leads the Berwick Academy Orchestra through the iconic OBF Discovery Series. The program includes secular works performed during the social gatherings of church and academic musicians in the early 1700s. Sato explores concertos by Bach and Fasch, as well as pieces from Telemann and Heinichen.
Fasch Allegro from Violin Concerto in D Major Telemann Excerpts from Divertimento in E-flat Major J.S. Bach Violin Concerto No. 1 Heinichen Excerpts from Overture-Suite Telemann Excerpts from Overture-Suite in D Major
Berwick Academy Orchestra Shunske Sato, conductor
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
Conductor Stephanie Childress and composer Oswald Huỳnh offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
1:30 p.m.
Conductor Stephanie Childress and composer Oswald Huỳnh offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
2:30 p.m.
Gabriel Fauré's Requiem is one of the 19th century’s most beloved choral masterpieces. Unlike traditional requiems, it emphasizes peace and solace over fear and judgment. The concert opens with the second annual installment of the OBF “New Transcriptions” Project, featuring composer Oswald Huỳnh, and a signature performance of Luciano Berio’s Folk Songs by “charismatic star” (The Boston Globe) mezzo-soprano, Fleur Barron.
J.S. Bach/Huỳnh New Bach Transcription Berio Folk Songs Fauré Requiem OBF Chorus OBF Modern Orchestra Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano Celena Shafer, soprano Elliot Madore, baritone Stephanie Childress, conductor
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
10:00 a.m.
Explore Claudia Rankine’s poem, “Weather” with composer Rollo Dilworth, as he explains the tonal, rhythmic, stylistic, and expressive elements he employed to amplify the important and timely message to the world through music. Gain insight into the work before it is performed at OBF by Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy on July 8.
A showcase from some of the best high school choral singers in the nation.
2:30 p.m.
A showcase from some of the best high school choral singers in the nation.
7:30 p.m.
Grammy winner and perennial OBF favorite, Paul Jacobs, returns with one of Bach’s final and most enigmatic works. The unfinished collection of fugues and canons is a love letter to counterpoint and all those who adore it.
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
Conductor Anton Armstrong offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
6:30 p.m.
Conductor Anton Armstrong offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
7:30 p.m.
For more than 25 years, Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy has been a flagship educational and training program for the nation’s most talented high school choral singers. Led by Dr. Anton Armstrong, SFYCA performs various works including Weather – a musical reflection of the 2020 murder of George Floyd – and a performance of J.S. Bach’s festive Cantata 129. J.S. Bach Cantata 129: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott Dilworth Weather: Stand the Storm Keane/Faulkner Mouth Music R. Powell To Sit and Dream C.H. Johnson “All of Us” from Considering Matthew Shepard Parker On the Common Ground R.M. Johnson Listen Gabriel I Sing Because I’m Happy
Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy OBF Modern Orchestra Pascale Beaudin, soprano Clara Osowski, alto Jonathan Woody, bass Anton Armstrong, conductor Therees Hibbard, conductor Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
7:30 p.m.
Rahel Rilling, daughter of OBF co-founder Helmuth Rilling, returns to the festival! Rilling and an ensemble of first-class musicians offer a diverse crossover performance of music from J.S. Bach and Ravel to Sting and Dizzy Gillespie.
J.S. Bach Violin and Harpsichord Sonata No. 3 Ravel Violin Sonata No. 2 Piazzolla La Muerte del Ángel and La Ressurección del Ángel Fauré Pavane Bonfá Manhã de Carneval Gillespie A Night in Tunisia Sting Fragile Rainhardt Minor Swing Santamaría Afro Blue Romero Pajarillo
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
Conductor and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
6:30 p.m.
Conductor and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
7:30 p.m.
Explore the complicated relationship between peace and conflict. Internationally renowned pianist Awadagin Pratt joins the OBF Chorus and Modern Orchestra for a thrilling and haunting performance of Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds, as well the Vaughan Williams “Dona nobis pacem,” and music from J.S. Bach. Conducted by OBF artistic partner, Craig Hella Johnson.
Pärt Credo J.S. Bach Largo from Concerto No. 5 in F Minor Montgomery Rounds Barber Adagio for Strings/Agnus Dei Vaughan Williams Dona nobis pacem
OBF Chorus UO Chamber Choir OBF Modern Orchestra Awadagin Pratt, piano Celena Shafer, soprano Elliot Madore, baritone Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
An afternoon of free music on the acclaimed Brombaugh organ.
2:30 p.m.
An afternoon of free music on the acclaimed Brombaugh organ.
Conductor Julian Perkins offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
6:30 p.m.
Conductor Julian Perkins offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
7:30 p.m.
In addition to his well-known Passions based on the Gospels of John and Matthew, Bach wrote a Passion setting for the Gospel of Mark. After his death in 1750, Bach’s Markus Passion was hand-delivered to a Leipzig publisher. By the time the centennial complete works of Bach’s music were compiled in 1850, the work had gone missing. The lost Passion was reconstructed in 2019 by Malcolm Bruno, and in 2025, a new OBF-commissioned stage production tours the US and UK featuring beloved TV/film actor Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). The “pocket passion”—which includes four singers and single strings —gives the world what it never should have lost. A production by Concert Theatre Works.
OBF Baroque Orchestra Joseph Marcell, narrator Pascale Beaudin, soprano Cody Bowers, alto James Reese, tenor Jonathan Woody, bass Julian Perkins, conductor and harpsichord
This concert will also be performed at First United Methodist Church in Portland on Saturday, July 12, and at Town Hall, Seattle on Sunday, July 13. Tickets for those performances are available through their respective venues.
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
10:00 a.m.
Acclaimed poet and music critic, A.B. Spellman, offers a morning of poetry readings and discussion about his life, work, and involvement in the Grammy-winning Passion for Bach and Coltrane project with Imani Winds – presented by OBF on July 12.
A culminating performance from the highly skilled participants of the OBF Organ Institute.
2:30 p.m.
A culminating performance from the highly skilled participants of the OBF Organ Institute.
7:30 p.m.
Jeff Scott’s Grammy-winning oratorio is full of inspiration from two giants of music – Johann Sebastian Bach and John Coltrane. The innovative and surprising confluence of classical and jazz features the spoken word poetry of A.B. Spellman, and offers an intimate perspective on Imani Wind’s most personal recording in their 25-year history.
Imani Winds Harlem Quartet Alex Brown, piano Edward Pérez, bass Neal Smith, drums Spoken word by A.B. Spellman
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.
Conductor Ken-David Masur and Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
1:30 p.m.
Conductor Ken-David Masur and Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.
2:30 p.m.
Join OBF and Eugene Ballet for a thrilling performance of one of classical music’s most electrifying works. From the instantly recognizable opening chorus, “O Fortuna,” to its evocative tales of love, nature, and fate, Orff’s masterpiece delivers raw emotion and dazzling energy. An unforgettable tribute to Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble. The concert opens with violinist Rahel Rilling—daughter of OBF co-founder Helmuth Rilling—soloing with OBF violinists Sarah Kwak and Suzanne Leon on Bach’s Concerto for Three Violins.
J.S. Bach Concerto for Three Violins Orff Carmina Burana OBF Chorus Resonance Ensemble UO Chamber Choir Pacific Youth Choir OBF Modern Orchestra Eugene Ballet Rahel Rilling, Sarah Kwak, and Suzanne Leon, violins Celena Shafer, soprano Andrew Haji, tenor Elliot Madore, baritone Ken-David Masur, conductor
Season packages on sale March 3. Friends of the Festival early access begins March 11. Single tickets go on sale April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.