45th Parallel: Known Unknown
$25 ($5 ages 18 & under)
- Gregory Ewer, violin
- Adam Lamotte, viola
- Adaiha MacAdam-Somer, cello
- Byron Schenkman, piano
Hélène Liebmann — Grand Trio No. 1 in A major, Op. 11
Daniel Bernard Roumain — Filter
As classical music continues its 21st-century reboot, many deserving composers are finally getting their due. Hear two stunning pieces on their way to becoming classics, and an old favorite to boot.
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Also, in accordance with health and safety guidelines from the Oregon Health Authority/Public Health Division, a face covering is required, must completely cover your nose and mouth, and have ear loops, or similar, to hold it in place.
More details here: https://www.45thparallelpdx.org/concerts/safety
About Gregory Ewer, violin
Greg Ewer, hailed by The New York Times for his "refinement and spirit," has been a member of the Oregon Symphony since 2001. Greg is also well known to Portland audiences for his regular appearances with the Portland Baroque Orchestra, Third Angle New Music Ensemble, and Pink Martini. He is also the founder and artistic director of 45th Parallel, a highly acclaimed chamber music series founded in 2009, featuring musicians of the Pacific Northwest.
Greg has appeared as a guest recitalist at Yale University, and at the National Library in Mexico City. He has performed at numerous summer festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Center, San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival, Grand Teton Music Festival, Moab Music Festival, and the Montana Baroque Festival.
Greg’s 2014 recording of the Complete Sonatas for Two Violins of Jean-Marie Leclair with his longtime collaborator Adam LaMotte was described as a "landmark recording" and hailed for its "zest and athleticism" by The Strad magazine. In addition to his performing activities, Greg is on the music faculty of Reed College in Portland.
https://www.orsymphony.org/discover/orchestra/strings/gregory-ewer/About Adaiha MacAdam-Somer, cello
Multi-instrumentalist Adaiha MacAdam-Somer is currently adjunct professor of cello at Linfield University in Portland. She is equally at home on the cello, baroque cello, and all branches of the viola da gamba family. She performs regularly with a variety of ensembles, including Portland Baroque Orchestra and Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and serves as artistic director of Voice of the Viol.
https://orpheuspdx.org/people/adaiha-mcadam-somer/