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Robert Shaw (the conductor) and Robert Shaw (the actor) as Quint in 'Jaws'

PuzzleWatch: Not THAT Robert Shaw

Two Robert Shaws (Roberts Shaw?) are at the center of this month’s crossword puzzle. One was an actor, known for his roles in films such as ‘Jaws’ and ‘The Sting’; the other was a conductor, famous for his pristine interpretations of great choral works.

All Classical On the Move

Portland’s ambitious, forward-looking classical music radio station is expanding its scope, creating space for live performances, and relocating to downtown Portland.

Up Close with Mozart and Dvořák

Who needs a giant concert hall to make the music zing? Classical Up Close brings great music to a small and happy audience in the cozy confines of a Tigard church.

"Impression, soleil levant, Claude Monet, 1872.

Following the long-awaited path of the sun

Choral seasons draw to a close with spring premieres and commissioned works; Requiems in various moods; music in Greek, Ukrainian, and Spanish; and more.

The Immigrant Story's "I Am An American Live."

Xenophilia: The Immigrant Story

The Oregon nonprofit organization’s event series “I Am An American Live” counters ignorance and fear with sounds and stories from Oregon immigrants.

Luz Elena Mendoza and Y La Bamba in the video for "Collapse," first single of upcoming album "Lucha." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh-QYPq6Oys

Bandcamp Friday: The fight of the light against darkness

In which we present a selection of Fee Free Friday albums–and timely concerts–featuring Y La Bamba, Caroline Shaw, Shara Nova, Rachel Grimes, Angélica Negrón, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and Andy Akiho.

Mr. Music: Remembering David Ornette Cherry

As a pair of public tributes approach, longtime friend and collaborator Susan Banyas remembers the remarkable Portland musician, who died in November after performing in London.

Jefferson Choir with BRAVO Youth Orchestra, October 2022. Photo courtesy of Joshua Sommerville.

Giving thanks for the music

Oregon’s youth choirs raise their voices in this year’s Music In Our Schools Month theme, “Music is all of us.”

Stage & Studio: Priti Gandhi & ‘Thumbprint’

Portland Opera’s artistic leader talks with Dmae Lo Roberts in this podcast about assembling a 21st century Pakistani tale of justice and courage with an all-South Asian cast.

Outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

PuzzleWatch: The Music Academy

Add some theme and variation to your Oscar viewing this year with a new crossword puzzle that’s sure to test your knowledge of winning songs and movie scores.

Leonardo DaVinci's "Annunciation," c. 1472.

The lineage is everything

Oregon choirs present light shows, pops concerts, pianistic Byzantine chant, music by women and by Sir Arthur Sullivan, and an evening of “frostivities.”

No-No Boy Transforms Hidden History into Art

Vietnamese American Portland musician Julian Saporiti’s expansive multimedia project combines historical research and interviews with personal stories, original music, and evocative images

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