Oregon Symphony in the Neighborhoods
A Portland favorite! People of all ages enjoy the summer sounds of the Oregon Symphony at our annual free outdoor concert, supported by the City of Portland and the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC).
Waterfront Concert
Thursday, Sept 2, 2010
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
1020 Naito Pkwy
- 5 PM Portland Youth Philharmonic
- 7 PM Oregon Symphony
The annual tradition of launching the Oregon Symphony season with FREE parks concerts continues with the much anticipated Symphony performance at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No tickets are required. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating.
Closing festivities include the traditional grand finale – Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with an elaborate fireworks show, complete with military canons from the Oregon Army National Guard 218th Field Artillery.
Concertgoers are also invited to bring school supplies to donate for use in Portland public schools.
Portland Youth Philharmonic Program - starts at 5 PM
- David Hattner, conductor
- Natally Okhovat, violin
(Winner of the 2009/10
PYP Concerto Competition)
- II. Scene
- V. Masks
- VII. The Death of Tybalt
Oregon Symphony Program - starts at 7 PM
- Carlos Kalmar, conductor
- *Gregory Vajda, conductor
(arr. Leyden)
(Schmeling)
- (Audience sing-along! See the lyrics in the program book.)
Intermission
Hector Berlioz- Dancers from
Oregon Ballet Theatre - Choreography:
Christopher Stowell
after Marius Petipa - Costume Design: Peter Cazalet
Program Notes …
