Season 102

This concert is all about transformation, through music and through personal growth. Jessica Meyer’s Turbulent Flames brings raw energy and emotional depth. PYP is proud to be part of the national consortium that commissioned this bold new work, spotlighting a composer whose voice deserves far more recognition.

The program also features Leo... Read More ›

Portland Youth String Ensemble (PYSE), conducted by Inés Voglar Belgique, invites families to a relaxed, joyful introduction to live classical music, created especially for children ages 3–8. This 45-minute Cushion Concert is the perfect “first concert” experience: fun, interactive, and performed by talented young musicians who are often not much older than... Read More ›

Portland Youth String Ensemble (PYSE), conducted by Inés Voglar Belgique, invites families to a relaxed, joyful introduction to live classical music, created especially for children ages 3–8. This 45-minute Cushion Concert is the perfect “first concert” experience: fun, interactive, and performed by talented young musicians who are often not much older than... Read More ›

Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Conservatory ensembles return to George Fox University for a winter concert that pairs classic orchestral drama with the voice of a rising American composer.

The program opens with selections from Georges Bizet’s L’Arlésienne Suites, music originally written for the stage but now known for its brilliant melodies, rhythmic... Read More ›

We end Season 102 with music that explores identity, reinvention, and imagination. Dvořák’s My Homeland Overture brings warmth and lyrical charm, while Aaron Copland’s El Salón México offers a colorful, folkloric portrait of a Mexico City dance hall. Chosen in honor of Copland’s 125th birthday, it reflects the season’s recurring theme of place and... Read More ›

Camerata PYP closes its season with a program that blends elegance, lyricism, and a spotlight on seldom-heard voices in classical music. Featuring clarinetist David Hattner and conductor Huw Edwards, this spring performance highlights a range of musical styles from the 18th to the 20th century. The evening opens with William Boyce’s... Read More ›

Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Conservatory ensembles close their season with a performance of one of the most iconic orchestral works in the repertoire: Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. Originally composed for solo piano, Pictures at an Exhibition takes listeners through a vivid musical gallery, with each... Read More ›