April 3, 2023

AN ODE TO BEETHOVEN! PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC CLOSES 99TH SEASON WITH BEETHOVEN’S NINTH

PORTLAND, OR – For the first time in its 99-year history, the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP), will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s famous Ninth Symphony in May. They will be joined by the Portland Symphonic Choir and esteemed vocal soloists Vanessa Isiguen, Hannah Penn, Anthony Kalil, and Zachary Lenox. Experience the magic of this symphonic masterpiece for yourself at the Arlene Schnitzer... Read More ›

March 20, 2023

PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC AND IN MULIERIBUS PRESENT WORLD AND WEST COAST PREMIERE PERFORMANCES IN MAY

New works uplift women’s voices through song

PORTLAND, OR – Award-winning composer Jessica Meyer’s new work, Because I Will Not Despair, set to poems by acclaimed Portland poet Alicia Jo Rabins, will be premiered by professional women’s vocal ensemble In Mulieribus and Portland Youth Philharmonic’s (PYP’s) Camerata PYP, the organization’s chamber orchestra, in May 2023. The three performances will take place on May 5 at... Read More ›

February 3, 2023

PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS THEIR MARCH CONCERT, BRIMMING WITH NEW & UNKNOWN WORKS!

PYP’s Winter Concert will also feature a special performance by the 2022 Concerto Competition Winner and double bassist, Maggie Carter. This concert is sponsored by EyeHealth Northwest

PORTLAND, OR – Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP), the country’s longest running youth orchestra, amplifies new voices in music on March 4 at 7:30 PM PT. Join the Philharmonic Orchestra at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for the... Read More ›

January 13, 2023

PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC RELEASES DIGITAL ALBUM OF PREMIERE WORKS BY BELOVED PORTLAND COMPOSER TOMÁŠ SVOBODA

PORTLAND, OR – Portland Youth Philharmonic, the nation’s first and longest-running youth orchestra, has just released a digital album showcasing performances of musical masterworks by Portland’s legendary Czech-born composer Tomáš Svoboda. Mr. Svoboda, who passed away earlier this year, was and remains a Portland icon. In partnership with PARMA Recordings, today we celebrate this wonderful composer, his family, and his legacy... Read More ›

December 12, 2022

PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC WILL PERFORM THEIR 61ST ANNUAL CONCERT-AT-CHRISTMAS: UP IN THE AIR ON DECEMBER 26

PORTLAND, OR – Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP), the country’s longest running youth orchestra, is excited to bring all their ensembles together again for the 61st annual Concert-at-Christmas on Monday, December 26 at 7:30 PM. The Portland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Conservatory Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, and an Alumni Orchestra invite you to join them at Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall as they... Read More ›

October 10, 2022

PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC OPENS 99TH SEASON WITH MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD

PYP to feature new voices, premieres, & classic masterworks on November 12 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. This concert is sponsored by the Leo Lester Browne Charitable Fund

PORTLAND, OR – Established in 1924, Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP), is the United States’ longest running youth orchestra! During its historic 99th season opening concert, Autumn Variations, PYP will feature music from around the world... Read More ›