2011-12 Season
This season features some of the finest ensembles and artists in the world including some of Portland’s favorite visiting groups such as the Takács and Pacifica Quartets, Kronos, and Chanticleer — and some artists and ensembles making their Friends of Chamber Music debuts such as Brooklyn Rider, Sō Percussion, Parker Quartet, and bass-baritone Eric Owens. The season also includes a mix of American and European ensembles, namely Trio Mediaeval from Norway, Ebène Quartet from France, and Trio con Brio Copenhagen from Denmark.
Distinguished by its youth, open-mindedness, and versatility, France’s Ebène Quartet has had a meteoric rise to the top. Now among the world’s most sought-after quartets, the Ebène made its U.S. debut… Learn More »
Since coming together at the Yale School of Music in 1999, Sō Percussion has been creating music that is at turns raucous and touching, barbarous and heartfelt. Called “astonishing and entrancing” by… Learn More »
Acclaimed for his commanding stage presence and inventive artistry, American bass-baritone Eric Owens brings his powerful poise, expansive voice and instinctive acting faculties to stages around the world. The… Learn More »
Takács Quartet
Monday & Tuesday
December 5 & 6, 2011 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Performance Hall
Classic Series
Recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles, the Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string… Learn More »
Trio con Brio Copenhagen
Monday & Tuesday
January 16 & 17, 2012 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Performance Hall
Classic Series
The Trio con Brio Copenhagen first commanded international attention with a performance that took the highest prize at Germany’s prestigious ARD-Munich Competition in 2002. In 2005, Trio con Brio Copenhagen… Learn More »
The adventurous, genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider combines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a gripping performance style that is attracting legions of fans and drawing critical acclaim from… Learn More »
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The mesmerizing voices of Oslo’s Trio Mediaeval have captivated the concert world with their breathtaking performances and recordings of a diverse polyphonic repertoire that features… Learn More »
Parker Quartet
Monday & Tuesday
March 12 & 13, 2012 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Performance Hall
Classic Series
Hailed by The New York Times as “something extraordinary,” the Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation. The quartet began its professional… Learn More »
For more than 30 years, the Kronos Quartet has pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to expanding the range and context of the string quartet. In the… Learn More »
Pacifica Quartet
Monday & Tuesday
April 9 & 10, 2012 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Performance Hall
Classic Series
Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has carved out a critically lauded musical path. Recent career honors include appointment… Learn More »
Called “the world’s reigning male chorus,” by the New Yorker magazine, Chanticleer has developed a remarkable reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and… Learn More »
