2012-13 Season
The 2012-13 season featured some of the finest ensembles and artists in the world including a cycle of the complete Shostakovich string quartets with the Jerusalem Quartet.
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 as… Learn More »
Stephanie Blythe’s commanding, sumptuous mezzo-soprano voice has captivated audiences at the world’s great opera houses. In her American Songbook debut, Blythe pays a personal tribute to the songs made famous… Learn More »
Renowned for its passionate musicality and impressive technique, the Shanghai Quartet’s elegant style melds the delicacy of Eastern music with the emotional breadth of Western repertoire, allowing it to… Learn More »
Takács Quartet with guest violist Erika Eckert
Monday & Tuesday
January 21 & 22, 2013 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Performance Hall
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 »
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With a mission to perform music “between the genres,” the Rastrelli Cello Quartet has been thrilling audiences with their renderings of non-traditional programming since 2002. “Unique is not only the… Learn More »
Jerusalem Quartet
Sun, Mar 10, 2013 • 3:00 pm
Mon, Mar 11, 2013 • 7:30 pm
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 • 7:30 pm
Thurs, Mar 14, 2013 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Performance Hall, Lincoln Recital Hall
Shostakovich Cycle
Shostakovich: The Complete String Quartets
The Jerusalem Quartet, hailed by The Strad as “one of the young, yet great quartets of our time,” has garnered international acclaim for its rare combination of… Learn More »
Known for their “glorious sonorities ... impeccable ardor” (Washington Post) the Ensō Quartet has consistently received high praise for performances ever since winning the Concert Artists Guild (2003), Banff… Learn More »
A favorite of Portland audiences, Chanticleer has developed a remarkable reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. With… Learn More »
Tokyo Quartet with guest pianist Jon Kimura Parker
Monday & Tuesday
April 8 & 9, 2013 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Performance Hall
The Tokyo String Quartet has captivated audiences and critics alike. They have collaborated with a remarkable array of artists and composers, built a comprehensive catalog of critically-acclaimed recordings… Learn More »
One of the most sought-after performing pianists today, Jon Kimura Parker takes center stage for a solo recital in addition to his performances with the Tokyo String Quartet. A versatile performer, Parker has… Learn More »
