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October 2026
Murdock International Piano Competition | Special Concert
7:00 p.m.Oct
8
7:00 p.m.
Join us for the official opening of the inaugural Murdock International Piano Competition, featuring the concert of our distinguished jury:
Angela Cheng · Alvin Chow · Bernadene Blaha · Steven Spooner
The ceremony will also include the drawing of lots and the official introduction of the eight semifinalists, as they begin their journey toward the final round of the competition.
Murdock International Piano Competition | Semifinal Round
5:00 p.m.Oct
9
5:00–10:30 p.m.
Eight outstanding pianists take the stage in the semifinal round, competing for a place among the three finalists.
5:00 PM — Session 1 · Candidates 1 & 2 6:15 PM — Intermission 6:30 PM — Session 2 · Candidates 3 & 4 7:45 PM — Intermission 8:00 PM — Session 3 · Candidates 5 & 6 9:15 PM — Intermission 9:30 PM — Session 4 · Candidates 7 & 8 10:15 PM — Semifinal round concludes 10:30 PM — Jury deliberations, followed by the announcement of the finalists
Experience an evening of extraordinary piano performance as eight semifinalists compete for their place in the final round of the inaugural Murdock International Piano Competition.
Murdock International Piano Competition | Final Round
6:00 p.m.Oct
10
6:00–9:00 p.m.
The three finalists take the stage for the culminating round of the inaugural Murdock International Piano Competition. Experience an evening of exceptional performances as the finalists compete for the top prizes and the honor of becoming the competition’s first champion.
6:00 PM — Finalist 1 6:45 PM — Intermission 7:00 PM — Finalist 2 7:45 PM — Intermission 8:00 PM — Finalist 3
8:45 PM — Final round concludes 9:00 PM — Jury deliberations, followed by the announcement of the official results
Join us for the exciting conclusion of the Murdock International Piano Competition and discover who will emerge as its inaugural winner.
"Reflections" with Simone Dinnerstein
3:00 p.m.Oct
11
3:00 p.m.
Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein returns to Chamber Music at Beall with a “colorful and idiosyncratic” (The New York Times) concert shaped by musical interconnection.
Rameau Gavotte et six doubles Lasser Twelve Variations on Chorale by J.S. Bach J.S. Bach Fifteen Sinfonias Jarrett Encore from Tokyo
Artists, dates, times, prices, and locations subject to change.
Guest Artist Recital: Jess Dodge-Overstreet, saxophone
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Oct
13
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Performing Arts Career Panel
2:00 p.m.Oct
16
2:00–3:20 p.m.
Curious about careers in the performing arts? Hear from professionals working in the field and discover how your degree can open doors to a variety of careers!
This event is open to all University of Oregon students and includes free snacks. Don't miss out!
Joy in the City Performance
7:00 p.m.More information coming soon.
$5 Students
Oct
16
UO Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Oct
20
Faculty Artist Recital: Margarite Waddell
7:00 p.m.Oct
21
7:00 p.m.
Margarite Waddell and Frances Pinkham present The Eugene Horn Sound. A concert of works for two horns in collaboration with pianist Hung-Yun Chu. Pieces by Andrea Clearfield, Catherine Likhuta, Ricardo Matosinhos, Verne Reynolds, and Kerry Turner.
UO Students w/ID Free
Liszt's Legacy: A Celebration of Pupils of Franz Liszt
7:30 p.m.Oct
22
7:30 p.m.
Presented by the Oregon Chapter of the American Liszt Society
Join us for a captivating evening of rare and romantic piano masterpieces dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Franz Liszt's birth. This special program features brilliant, historic works composed by pupils and close associates of Liszt, brought to life by Alexandre Dossin and his piano studio.
Performers: Alexandre Dossin, Luke Eckles, Shuai Zhang, Bella Kwong, Corinna Lobscheid, Nikita Istratov, Wayne Wang, Chang Xu, Alex Amick, and Henry Mauser
Program Highlights: Rare gems and virtuoso works by S. Menter, G. Sgambati, A. Siloti, Karl Tausig, Carl Reinecke, Eugen d' Albert, Emil Von Sauer, and C. Lachmund.
Come experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the historic lineage and enduring influence of Franz Liszt!
UO Students w/ID Free
Live @ Foo: Christopher Mothersole
12:30 p.m.Oct
23
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Oregon Wind Ensemble & Oregon Wind Symphony
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Oct
23
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Faculty Artist Recital: Pius Cheung
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Oct
27
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
UO Small Jazz Ensembles
5:00 p.m.More information coming soon.
5:00 PM, Free
7:30 PM, $15
Oct
30
5:00 p.m.
More information coming soon.
5:00 PM, Free 7:30 PM, $15
November 2026
Musicking/History Symposium feat. Prof Vera Keller
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
Nov
3
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
OcTUBAfest
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Nov
3
Festival of Bands 2026
Nov
7
The Festival of Bands is a high school marching band festival that the Oregon Marching Band has the pleasure of hosting in Autzen Stadium. Open to the public, the Festival of Bands is an exciting day of fun, family-friendly entertainment. For participating bands, it’s an opportunity to perform truly breathtaking shows in a college stadium.
Faculty Artist Recital: Sunmi Chang, Brian Hsu, and Steve Pologe
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Nov
13
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
UO Jazz Ensembles
5:00 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Nov
14
"Bach Reinventions" with Canadian Brass
3:00 p.m.Nov
15
3:00 p.m.
Bach has never sounded quite like this! The legendary Canadian Brass—one of the world’s most celebrated brass quintets, with multiple Grammy nominations and decades of redefining classical performance—puts its unmistakable stamp on Bach’s greatest hits with dazzling virtuosity, infectious humor, and brilliant arrangements. Whether you’re a Bach devotee or just here for the brass, expect an evening that’s equal parts masterclass and musical mischief.
J.S. Bach (arr. Mills) Toccata and Fugue in D Minor J.S. Bach (arr. Burgstaller) Concerto in D Major (after Vivaldi) J.S. Bach (arr. Dedrick) Fantasies on Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach J.S. Bach (arr. Mills) Canon in D Major J.S. Bach (arr. Various) Brandenburg! J.S. Bach (arr. Mills) 'Little' Fugue in G Minor J.S. Bach (arr. Burgstaller) 'Italian Concerto' J.S. Bach (arr. Frackenpohl) Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major J.S. Bach (arr. Frackenpohl) Selections from 'Goldberg Variations' J.S. Bach (arr. Rickerard/Burgstaller) Brilliant Bach Overtures J.S. Bach (arr. Henderson) Well Tampered Bach
Artists, dates, times, prices, and locations subject to change.
Campus Band & Oregon Wind Symphony
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
Nov
18
Oregon Wind Ensemble
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Nov
19
Live @ Foo: Brian Hsu
12:30 p.m.Nov
20
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Join us to connect with members of our amazing School of Music and Dance community! Learn about their inspiring stories, the paths they've taken to reach where they are today, and so much more. Snacks will be provided!
Taiwanese-American pianist Brian Hsu, associate professor of piano at the UO, is acclaimed for his electrifying energy and expressive performances since making his concerto debut at age 16 with the Philadelphia Orchestra. A versatile performer who has appeared globally across North America, Europe, Asia, and South Africa, he has been featured as a soloist with major ensembles including the Taiwan National Symphony, Juilliard Orchestra, and Sendai Philharmonic, and has been broadcast on WQXR and All Classical Radio. His discography features his US debut album, Night at the Opera: Part I, and a complete recording of Franz Liszt's Années de pèlerinage. Deeply committed to collaboration and education, Hsu is a regular performer with Chamber Music Northwest and a founding member of Key to Inclusion, an initiative promoting works by underrepresented composers. He frequently serves as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest artist for international competitions and universities. Prior to his appointment in Oregon, he taught at institutions including Yale University, the University of Michigan, and Loyola University New Orleans. Hsu holds degrees from The Juilliard School (BM, MM), Yale University (artist diploma), and the University of Michigan (DMA), having studied under esteemed mentors such as Logan Skelton, Arthur Greene, and Jerome Lowenthal.
Fall Jazz Concert
7:00 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Nov
20
Future Music Oregon
7:00 p.m.More information coming soon.
Nov
21
UO Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID $5
Nov
24
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID $5
December 2026
Campus Orchestra & Repertoire Singers
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Dec
2
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
JazzArts Oregon & Honors Combo
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
Dec
4
UO Chamber Choir and University Singers
7:30 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Dec
4
7:30 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Gospel Ensembles
5:00 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Dec
6
January 2027
"Myths & Mortals" with James Gilchrist and Jocelyn Freeman
7:30 p.m.Jan
9
7:30 p.m.
Step into the world of Clara Schumann with a captivating recital inspired by her extraordinary life and career. Acclaimed tenor James Gilchrist, celebrated for his expressive artistry and acclaimed interpretations of Bach and Britten, joins award-winning pianist Jocelyn Freeman for an evening of gorgeous music Clara herself championed on her legendary concert tours. The program’s second half takes an inventive turn, reimagining Robert Schumann’s Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 through a sequence of songs that traces its dramatic structure and emotional journey. Featuring music by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Rebecca Clarke, and more. Presented in collaboration with Cascade Song Festival.
J.S. Bach "Nun mögt ihr stolzen Feinde schrecken" Schubert Der Wanderer an den Mond C. Schumann Lorelei R. Schumann Belsatzar R. Schumann Der Nussbaum R. Schumann Venetianisches Lied No. 1: "Leis' rudern hier" Mendelssohn Venetian Gondolier Song Lehmann "Ah, moon of my delight, that knows no wane" Hazrati Commission C. Schumann Die stille Lotusblume Clarke The Seal Man Schubert Auf dem Wasser zu singen R. Schumann Des Abends Schubert Im Abendrot Mendelssohn Andres Maienlied 'Hexenlied' Decker Warum willst du and're Fragen Schubert Der Einsame R. Schumann Loreley Schubert Die Forelle R. Schumann Geisternähe R. Schumann Zum Schluss
Artists, dates, times, prices, and locations subject to change.
Faculty Artist Recital: Brian Hsu
3:00 p.m.More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
Jan
10
3:00 p.m.
More information coming soon.
UO Students w/ID Free
March 2027
Viano Quartet with Nina Bernat
3:00 p.m.Mar
7
3:00 p.m.
Acclaimed bassist Nina Bernat joins the dynamic Viano Quartet – all five winners of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant – for an afternoon of string quartets and quintets. Their program features two Chamber Music Northwest-commissioned works written especially for them by composers Alistair Coleman and Kian Ravaei, as well as the soaring melodies and Czech-inspired rhythms in Dvořák’s second string quintet (with the added power and depth of Bernat’s double bass!). Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.
Ravaei The Little Things Coleman Ghost Art Canticles Dvořák String Quintet No. 2
Artists, dates, times, prices, and locations subject to change.
April 2027
"Wild" with Lorelei Ensemble
3:00 p.m.Apr
11
3:00 p.m.
Experience the fearless artistry of Grammy-nominated Lorelei Ensemble in a groundbreaking program featuring four world premieres by visionary women composers. Blending magical realism, the provocative prose of Virginia Woolf, natural soundscapes, and cutting-edge technology, these works explore freedom and the untamed spirit within us all. Renowned for its radiant sound (The New York Times), Lorelei Ensemble delivers an unforgettable performance that pushes the limits of the human voice.
Balch Songs and Interludes Negrón (ritual: postcathexis) Snider We Split Open Pamela Z sauvage Tallon broad band
Artists, dates, times, prices, and locations subject to change.
May 2027
Soovin Kim: Bach’s Tremendous Technique and Style, Part 2
3:00 p.m.May
23
3:00 p.m.
After captivating CMB audiences with Part 1 in 2025, acclaimed violinist Soovin Kim returns to complete his extraordinary journey through Bach’s music for solo violin. This intimate recital showcases the breathtaking artistry, technical brilliance, and profound expression that have made Bach’s sonatas and partitas enduring pillars of the violin repertoire. Don’t miss the thrilling conclusion to a musical journey years in the making. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.
J.S. Bach Violin Sonata No. 1 J.S. Bach Violin Partita No. 1 J.S. Bach Violin Sonata No. 3
Artists, dates, times, prices, and locations subject to change.