2017/18 Season

Concert Series

Japanese Music Now

Dai Fujikura @ The Japanese Garden
Tues Sep 19, Wed Sep 20, Thu 21, 2017 @ 7:30pm
Explore the peace and tranquility of the stunning Portland Japanese Garden with the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by leading composer Dai Fujikura, performed in architect Kengo Kuma’s awe-inspiring new Cultural Village.

Explore the peace and tranquility of the stunning Portland Japanese Garden while you take a tour of contemporary Japanese music performed by musicians placed throughout the landscape. The evening culminates in the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by leading composer Dai Fujikura, performed in architect Kengo Kuma’s awe-inspiring new Cultural Village.

Please Note: There is a shuttle service from the bottom of the hill to the Cultural Village; however, the first hour of the concert involves walking and standing while enjoying the music and Garden. There will be seating available for the finale.

Performers:
Joe Berger, horn
Ron Blessinger, violin
Jennifer Craig, harp
Mitsuki Dazai, koto
Louis DeMartino, clarinet
Greg Ewer, violin
Evan Kuhlmann, bassoon
Charles Noble, viola
Marilyn de Oliveira, cello
Michael Roberts, marimba

Glass Within Reach

Philip Glass @ Design Within Reach
Fri Nov 10 & Sat Nov 11, 2017 @ 7:30pm
Third Angle celebrates Philip Glass’ 80th birthday with string quartet music in the stunning new Design Within Reach flagship store. Be surrounded by textures and patterns while your ears are treated to patterns and sounds unlike any other.

Help Third Angle celebrate the 80th birthday of Philip Glass through a concert of his music for strings, performed in the stunning new Design Within Reach store. Be surrounded by textures and patterns while your ears are treated to patterns and sounds unlike any other.

Works:
GLASS | Knee Play 2 (from Einstein on the Beach) (1976)
GLASS | String Quartet No. 5 (1991)
GLASS | String Sextet (2009)

Performers:
Ron Blessinger, violin
Greg Ewer, violin
Charles Noble, viola
Marilyn de Oliveira, cello
Kenji Bunch, viola
Trevor Fitzpatrick, cello

A Fond Farewell

Thu Apr 12, Fri Apr 13, 2018 @ 7:30pm
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St.

The music and influence of Elliott Smith continues to echo long after his death, and to honor and explore the music of this Portland icon, we have commissioned 6 leading young composers to reimagine his music. Third Angle will pair with Hand2Mouth Theater to create an evening-long performance piece that illustrates and celebrates Smith’s musical talents and legacy.

Works:
A Fond Farewell (2018)
ROBERT HONSTEIN
JACOB COOPER
CHRISTOPHER CERRONE
TED HEARNE
SCOTT WOLLSCHLEGER
LJ WHITE

Performers:
Sam Adams, tenor
Daniel Buchanan, tenor
Maria Garcia, keyboard
Valdine Mishkin, cello
Chloe Payne, mezzo-soprano
Hannah Penn, mezzo-soprano
Holland Phillips, violin & viola
James Shields, clarinet
The Secret Sea, guitar & vocals
Jonathan Walters, director
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This project is made possible in part by grants from The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and The Collins Foundation

The Concert Series is generously supported by George Rowbottom & Marilyn Crilley

This concert is generously supported by John Montague & Linda Hutchins

Studio Series—

Tony Tony Tony: Tony Arnold & Gabriela Lena Frank

Thu & Fri, Oct 19 & 20, 2017 at 7:30pm
Studio 2 @ N.E.W.
810 SE Belmont St.
Female voices take the stage at a concert featuring a work by our friend Gabriela Lena Frank for string quartet and voice, showcasing the formidable vocal power of leading contemporary music soprano Tony Arnold.

Works:
LUCIANO BERIO | Sequenza III (1965)
GABRIELA LENA FRANK | Iberian Songs (2016)
GEORGES APERGHIS | Récitation no. 9 (1978)
BRETT DEAN | String Quartet No. 2 (“And once I played Ophelia”) (2013)

Performers:
Tony Arnold, soprano
Ron Blessinger, violin
Greg Ewer, violin
Charles Noble, viola
Marilyn de Oliveira, cello

The Studio Series is generously supported by David & Julie Machado

A Family Affair: Marilyn de Oliveira solo cello

Thu & Fri, Jan 11 & 12, 2018 at 7:30pm
Studio 2 @ N.E.W.
810 SE Belmont St.

We shine a musical spotlight on our fierce and fearless cellist Marilyn de Oliveira, in an evening of works for cello…with special appearances from her friends and family! Marilyn spearheads the programming for this intimate and fun concert where anything can, and will, happen.

Performers:
Marilyn de Oliveira, cello
Edlyn de Oliveira, soprano
Trevor Fitzpatrick, cello
Charles Noble, viola
Michael Roberts, percussion
James Shields, clarinet

The Studio Series is generously supported by David & Julie Machado

This Concert is generously supported by Diana & Lauretta Burman

Three Voices: Quince Ensemble performs Morton Feldman

Thu & Fri, Feb 8 & 9, 2018 at 7:30pm
Studio 2 @ N.E.W.
810 SE Belmont St.

Feldman’s captivating Three Voices takes center stage at this performance by the young and exciting Quince Ensemble. Hear the group being hailed as “a new force of vocal excellence and innovation” perform this rarely sung gem.

Works:
MORTON FELDMAN | Three Voices (1982)

Performers:
Quince Ensemble

The Studio Series is generously supported by David & Julie Machado