Joe Berger leads the Oregon Symphony horns in this fun get-up of alpine musical sounds, complete with men’s chorus!

Back by popular demand, this show features a special menu of selections that YOU get to pick. Audience participation is not required, but should you be called upon, you may want to weigh in if you find a piece on the program that particularly delights!

Mendelssohn’s Bar is always buzzing during Operaoke and Musical Theater Karaoke, showcasing incredible local talent from opera, Broadway, and everything in between. This show has something for everyone — so grab some ice cream, add a little glitter, and come be gay with us!

45^th Parallel Universe presents a beautiful selection of quartet pieces, thoughtfully curated to highlight works by women, rarely performed gems, and music that captures the mood of a summer evening.

Join hosts Ron Blessinger and Ann Medellin for a special garden evening dedicated to the hypnotic beauty of Philip Glass’ music. Experience the captivating performances of Quartets No. 3 and No. 5, set against a serene natural backdrop. Let the intricate melodies and rhythms of Glass’ work transform the night into a shimmering musical experience.

Broadway is a uniquely American mix of music, theater, costumes, and drama. Experience its magic through timeless hits from some of the most iconic leading lady roles. The one and only Zach Galatis —of the Oregon Symphony and Portland State University — shines alongside top-tier musicians and colleagues, ready to dazzle, delight, and entertain.

45^th Parallel Universe, in collaboration with The Oregon Symphony, is proud to present an extraordinary musical experience: The Complete String Quartets of Caroline Shaw: A Concert Crawl. This one-day event is part of the symphony’s Sounds Like Portland Festival and celebrates the work of Portland-based composer and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw.

Join the Oregon Symphony Cellos, led by Trevor Fitzpatrick, for a classic and timeless performance of The Nutcracker — the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations with cheer.

45^th Parallel Universe presents our 3rd annual Mississippi Chamber Music Holiday Variety Show, an exuberant evening of music, food, drink, and holiday merriment. We’re keeping all the festive fun of our beloved holiday pub crawl — just bringing it all under one roof for your convenience and comfort! Join us for an exuberant evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer featuring vocalist Abbe Drake performing popular favorites, and the Klezmer Clarinets — James Shields, Lisa Lipton, and Ricky Smith — opening the night with their signature joyous energy. Then enjoy our much-loved Cello Christmas performance with six of Portland’s finest: Seth Biagini, Trevor Fitzpatrick, Toni Gan, Kevin Kunkel, Marilyn de Oliveira, and Sanga Yang. The program includes holiday classics reimagined, from Duke Ellington’s swinging take on The Nutcracker Suite to the nostalgic warmth of A Charlie Brown Christmas, after which we’re joined by singer / songwriter and frequent collaborator on opera and new works, Jim Brunberg, to end the night off with great holiday cheer! Gather with us at Mississippi Studios for one spectacular night of holiday music, good company, and Portland spirit — no pub crawl required!

We’re back for round two of The Portland School of composition. Oregon ArtsWatch challenged us to look inward and ask: What truly defines a place, a school, a center for composition — and what does that even mean? While the question may not have a single answer, we continue to explore it through the one thing that builds community: music by local composers, performed by local musicians.

Arcturus Winds performs selections from The Planets and other iconic space-themed music, taking you on a delightful journey through the most celebrated sounds of space from the past 50 years — including favorites from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

mousai REMIX returns to 45^th Parallel with Trailblazing Women — a program celebrating the power and perspective of women composers across generations. This concert honors the legacy of Fanny Mendelssohn and Grażyna Bacewicz, two influential voices of the 19th and 20th centuries whose music continues to resonate with bold individuality.

Inspired by Béla Bartók’s 44 violin duos, we present a series of new works commissioned by Greg Ewer from his longtime friend, collaborator, and fellow admirer, Kenji Bunch.

The only concert featuring the full 45^th Parallel Universe, this program was inspired by last year’s powerful performance of Mahler and the remarkable voices within our ensemble — we knew we had to do it again. Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 dazzles with its luminous vocals, full chamber orchestra, and a heartfelt portrayal of a child’s vision of heaven — something we could all use right now. Soprano Madeline Ross joins 45^th Parallel for this transcendent journey into serenity.