45th Parallel Universe 2023/2024 Season
The following description comes from the event organizer.
Joyful connections between composer, performer, and audience; this is 45th Parallel Universe! In a world dominated by digital experiences, we boldly flip the script, injecting a rebellious dose of musical authenticity and genuine human connection that is deeply rooted in our community, our people, and our sense of place. We invite you to be a part of our musical universe this season!
Bolling on the River Sunday, September 3, 2023 6:00-7:00 PM @ Ellson Garden, 1234 SE River Forest Lane, Milwaukie OR 97267
Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano became an instant classic upon its release in 1975, spending 10 years on the Billboard top 40 charts. Flutist Martha Long will be joined by pianist Maria Garcia, guest drummer Niel DePonte, and bassist Jeff Johnson for an evening of classical jazz.
Zach’s Melodic Meadow Sunday, September 17, 2023 6:00-7:00 PM @ Celsi Residence, 2814 NE 16th Ave, PDX 97212
Zach Galatis returns with a voice that makes the flowers bloom ;) He’ll be joined by pianist Maria Garcia for this wonderful program of Broadway classics, performed in the beautiful garden of Eve and David Celsi.
Harmonie Sunday, September 24, 2023 7:00-8:00 PM @ Tony and Julie Furnary Residence, 7266 SW Eton Ct, PDX 97225
Musical Tasting Menu Sunday, October 1, 2023 7:00-8:00 PM @ Jacob’s Garage, 717 SE 35th Ave, PDX 97214
Romantique Arcturus Quintet Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:00-8:00 PM @ The Old Madeleine Church
Czech Please Tuesday, December 5, 2023 7:00-8:00 PM @ The Old Madeleine Church
Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite Tuesday, December 19, 2023 7:00-8:00 PM @ The Old Madeleine Church
Listen to This: An Evening with Alex Ross and 45th Parallel Friday, January 26, 2024 7:00-8:00 PM @ Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Teresa and Florence mousai REMIX Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:00-8:00 PM @ The Old Madeleine Church
Pillars and Threads The Gemini Project Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:00-8:00 PM @ Straub Collaborative
We’re thrilled to be returning to Straub Collaborative for March and April’s concerts! We start with two masterpieces for percussion quartet, performed by the Gemini Project virtuosos. Pillars is Andy Akiho’s grammy-nominated tour-de-force, and Threads by Paul Lansky challenges traditional notions of what percussion music can be.
Lost in Deep Time Pyxis Quartet Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:00-8:00 PM @ Straub Collaborative
Our season continues at Club Straub in April with the Pyxis Quartet’s performance of Prospects of a Misplaced Year by Andy Akiho, accompanied by artist Brad Johnson’s visionary artwork, a stunning exploration of geologic time told in music and immersive projection.
UNACCOMPANIED F.O.G. Thursday, May 23, 2024 7:00-8:00 PM @ The Old Madeleine Church
Boston-based cellist Leo Eguchi presents UNACCOMPANIED, a performance featuring eight short new works for solo cello which explore personal stories of immigration and American identity.
Unapologetic Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:00-8:00 PM @ The Old Madeleine Church
We showcase the works of contemporary composer Damien Geter and 19-century composer Louise Farrenc, highlighting the striking contrasts and commonalities between these two exceptional composers.
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