Conversations with the Conductor: Mahler Symphonies

Posted on April 10, 2020

Our Musical Director David Hattner is going live every Thursday to share a short playlist of music, played by mystery artists. Each week, special guests panelists will listen to the music in advance and then discuss during the livestream conversation. After the discussion, Mr. Hattner will reveal the artists and answer your questions!

Here’s the second episode of Conversations with the Conductor:... Read More ›

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PYP alumnus Charles Crabtree’s 2019 Fundraising Breakfast Speech

Posted on March 22, 2019

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Meet the Musicians Fundraising Breakfast on March 20, 2019. French horn coach and PYP alumnus Charles Crabtree (2009) was our guest speaker at the event. Below please find a transcription of his speech.

Good morning everyone.  I am honored to be here to share with you my experience of the power of music to... Read More ›

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CELEBRATE MEI-ANN CHEN!

Posted on April 11, 2018

6.23.2004 - PYP and then Music Director Mei-Ann Chen performing Tchaikovsky’s Sérénade Mélancolique, with guest soloist Portland Junior Symphony alumna Marylou Speaker Churchill in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall.

Marylou played in PJS from 1956-64 and was Concertmaster from 61-64. She served as Principal Second violin of the Boston Symphony for 23 years, and was a member of that orchestra for 30 years.... Read More ›

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PROGRAM NOTES: Gerald Finzi’s Clarinet Concerto

Posted on April 10, 2018

PYP will perform Clarinet Concerto with Musical Director David Hattner as soloist on Sunday, May 6, 2018 in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Program notes written by Huw Edwards, Guest Conductor and PYP Music Director from 1995 to 2002.

The music of English composer Gerald Finzi music embraces a rich variety of moods, from elegiac lyricism, spiritual reflection, a neo-Baroque purity,... Read More ›

DAVID HATTNER’S MARCH PYP PLAYLIST

Posted on March 2, 2018

PYP Musical Director David Hattner shares what’s currently on his playlist. Revamp your own playlist with selections from our PYP Playlist on Twitter on #MusicMonday.

I am very pleased that Huw Edwards (PYP Musical Director 1995-2002) will return to guest conduct some music from England for our Pictures at an Exhibition performance on Sunday, May 6, 2018. George Butterworth‘s A Shropshire Lad was... Read More ›

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Camerata PYP Special Guest: Matt Hannafin

Posted on April 7, 2017

Matt Hannafin will join Camerata PYP as a special guest on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 2:00 PM concert at Wieden+Kennedy.

Matt is a New York–born, Portland-based percussionist active in experimental music, free improvisation, and Iranian classical and traditional music. His teachers included Persian tar and tombak master Kavous... Read More ›