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PSU Theater Arts presents: "Y/OURS: tending gratitude and other acts of (radical) subversion"

Portland State University

Pianists Connie Titterington and Lisa Marsh celebrate over 20 years of performing together with this exciting concert. Join us for works by Samuel Barber, Astor Piazzolla, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and the Marsh-Titterington Piano Duo.

Noon Concert Series: Songs and Dances: Marsh and Titterington Piano Duo

Join professors Ethan Sperry and Coty Raven Morris with the Portland State University Chamber Choir, Thorn Choir, and Rose Choir for an evening of music that spans space and time. Our concert includes selections from North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia; and is bookended with music by female composers Hildegard von Bingen from the Middle Ages and Elaine Hagenberg, our most popular living composer. Audience members will also enjoy the world premiere of “My Father Digging,” composed by PSU professor Darrell Grant, based on the beloved poem “Digging” by Seamus Heaney, with guest solo artist esperanza spalding. Don’t miss this spectacular season opener and explore the basic elements that weave the stories of who we are.

PSU Choirs present "Tapestry of TIme"

Portland First United Methodist Church

Written as Stalin's Great Terror campaign made music a matter of life and death for Soviet composers, Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony is a searing search for hope in a time of darkness and oppression. Fear and vulnerability also hover over Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto, its hushed laments and demonic dissonances mirroring the composer's anguish upon his imminent return to the Soviet Union.

Shostakovich 5: Heroism and Hope

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Seaborne (by Emmy-award winner composer Garth Neustadter) features coordination with live film projection, and for this piece, we're featuring graduate collaborative pianist Charlie Copeland and undergraduate pianist AJ Allida. "Above" is the first movement of a three-movement work, which was premiered by The Percussion Collective. Log Cabin Blues is a ragtime xylophone work by George Hamilton Green featuring percussion major Andrés Pinzón as xylophone soloist. Double Drum Dutch is a recently-composed work by Ayanna Woods, and was commissioned and premiered by Chicago's GRAMMY-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion. Lastly, Kangaroopak Sardha by Terry Longshore will feature the entire ensemble and is based on both North and South Indian traditional forms and rhythms.

PSU Percussion Ensemble: Sculptures in Rhythm

**Twelfth Night, Or What You Will at Portland Center Stage**

**Dates:** November 24 - December 22, 2024  
**Location:** U.S. Bank Main Stage, Portland Center Stage, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR 97209  
**Tickets:** Available for purchase at www.pcs.org or by calling 503-445-3700. Current subscribers can renew their tickets online.

Dive into the whimsical world of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night, Or What You Will," directed by Marissa Wolf, at Portland Center Stage. This enduring comedy, celebrated for its intricate web of disguises, mistaken identities, and unrequited love, promises an unforgettable theatrical experience. When Viola finds herself washed ashore and her twin brother lost at sea, she embarks on a journey filled with comedic mishaps and romantic entanglements that question whether shipwrecks are truly the worst of their problems.

**Special Performances:**  
- **Audio Described:** December 8, 2 p.m.  
- **Sign Interpreted:** December 12, 7:30 p.m.  
- **Open Captioned:** December 21, 2 p.m.  

Assistive listening devices are available for all performances, ensuring an accessible and enjoyable experience for all patrons.

**Critics Praise:**  
- "Impossible to overstate the level of ridiculous fun" - The Chicago Sun Times  
- "Shakespeare’s most perfect comedy" - Broadway World  
- Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play, 2014.

Don't miss this chance to see one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies come to life on stage. Whether you're a fan of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," romantic comedies, or the timeless tales of Shakespeare, "Twelfth Night" is sure to delight with its perfect blend of love, mischief, music, and libations.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.pcs.org or call the box office at 503-445-3700. Join us for a night of laughter, love, and a touch of Shakespearean magic at Portland Center Stage.

Twelfth Night, Or What You Will

Portland Center Stage

The Jazz Area Combos present a series of performances featuring several small groups. Students present a variety of jazz and contemporary music arranged or composed by students and faculty.

PSU Jazz Combo Nights

Featuring music from Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, and more! Composer Danny Elfman and visionary Hollywood filmmaker Tim Burton have created a unique concert experience, lending music and visuals to celebrate the 25-year partnership of two of Hollywood’s top creators. Experience Tim Burton’s original sketches, drawings, and storyboards on the big screen while Danny Elfman’s famous film scores are performed live by the Oregon Symphony.

Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton

This holiday classic is a touching reminder that gift-giving is not about the receiving of goods, it’s about the sacrifice we make to show others the immensity of our love for them. Bring the whole family to PSU Opera’s heartwarming, operatic version of O. Henry’s beloved short story, “The Gift of the Magi.” A loving tale for young and old!

PSU Opera presents: The Gift of the Magi

A Concert by the PSU Vocal Collective, PSU's premier contemporary vocal ensemble. This concert features 13 treble voices with rhythm section, performing exciting and innovative arrangements of jazz and commercial music by Jacob Collier, Säje, Lianne LaHavas, Yebba, Van Halen, and more.

PSU Vocal Collective: Evergreen

The PSU Orchestra performs Haydn's sacred instrumental masterpiece, the Seven Last Words of Christ, and Vivaldi's delightful Piccolo Concerto, featuring Oregon Symphony principal Zachary Galatis.

PSU Orchestra Candlelight Masterworks Series

Steve Wilson has attained ubiquitous status in the studio and on the stage with the greatest names in jazz. A bandleader in his own right, Jazz Times calls him “the consummate saxophonist-composer and “one of the finest alto and soprano saxophonists of our time" he will give a masterclass in Lincoln Hall 47; PSU Jazz students will be participating.

Steve Wilson Masterclass

Wind Symphony and University Band in concert featuring exciting wind band works by diverse composers.

PSU Wind Symphony & University Band Concert

From festive birdsong and thunderstorms to harvest celebrations and tranquil snowfall, Vivaldi's wildly popular Four Seasons represents Baroque music at its most cinematic. Start the holiday season with this timeless classical favorite performed by your Oregon Symphony.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Steve Wilson has attained ubiquitous status in the studio and on the stage with the greatest names in jazz. A bandleader in his own right, Jazz Times calls him “the consummate saxophonist-composer and “one of the finest alto and soprano saxophonists of our time.” He will perform with the Portland State Jazz Band, directed by Professor George Colligan.

Steve Wilson with the PSU Jazz Band

Experience the timeless beauty of Handel's Messiah as it was originally intended, performed as a complete oratorio on period instruments. Under the masterful direction of Artistic Director Julian Perkins, the Portland Baroque Orchestra brings this iconic work to life with an authenticity that resonates deeply. The orchestra, along with distinguished soloists Rebecca Myers (soprano), Dann Coakwell (tenor), and Christian Pursell (bass-baritone), infuses Handel's masterpiece with renewed vitality and emotional depth. Set in the intimate Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational, this performance promises an immersive musical journey through one of the most celebrated compositions in history. The rich, historical sound of period instruments combined with the exceptional talent of the performers creates a profound and moving experience, capturing the essence of Handel's vision.

Handel’s "Messiah"

Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational UCC

Funny, irresistible, and heartwarming, this holiday favorite shares nine unique love stories set during December in London—all woven together by the magic and breathless anticipation of Christmas. See this festive romantic comedy on the big screen while the Oregon Symphony plays the score live in an unforgettable movie-concert experience.

Love Actually in Concert

The irresistible holiday tradition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® returns to Portland’s Keller Auditorium!

Join Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as the mischievous Drosselmeier sends them on a magical adventure. Brave toy soldiers battle villainous mice, candy canes leap and snowflakes whirl, all to Tchaikovsky’s wonderous score – and don’t forget about a Portland Holiday favorite, Mother Ginger!

The Nutcracker

Keller Auditorium

Join Marie and her Prince as the Sugar Plum Fairy leads them on an unforgettable journey through the Land of Sweets where brave toy soldiers battle mischievous mice, snowflakes dance, candy canes leap, and flowers waltz. The irresistible holiday tradition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®  awaits. Don your holiday finest and come make merry memories with us!

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