As we edge our way into November, and I reflect on what’s going on in the classical music scene here in Portland, I’m finding it remarkable what all has happened already, and what’s about to happen. At the Oregon Symphony, we’ve just completed our third Classical series concerts. The Vancouver Symphony opened its 40th season
David Stabler’s best bets Oregon Symphony w/ John Kimura Parker Thomas Hampson, baritone Emerson String Quartet Philip Glass Orpheé @ Portland Opera Third Angle New Music Ensemble: China Music Now
I’m starting to actually get used to the idea that another season is coming and I’d better get going on thinking about it! So, I’ll give a few of the upcoming highlights for some of the various musical organizations around Portland that I have information for as I get myself oriented for the upcoming season
Word has come that Senator Tom Coburn (R) of Oklahoma has successfully pushed through an amendment to the currently debated Senate version of the stimulus package (which his website calls the “Generational Theft Act”) that would, among other things, prohibit any funding (via the bill) of institutions including “theaters, museums, and arts centers”. So take