45th Parallel: Idyll Thoughts

45th Parallel and 45th Parallel Chamber Orchestra

Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton, OR, United States

$34 ($24 student/senior)

Joseph Berger, French horn
Matthew Berliner, French horn
Ron Blessinger, violin
Louis DeMartino, clarinet
Zach Galatis, flute
María García, harpsichord
Shin-young Kwon, viola
Charles Noble, viola
Marilyn de Oliveira, cello
Jason Schooler, double bass
James Shields, clarinet
Jason Sudduth, English horn
Steve Vacchi, bassoon
Karen Wagner, oboe
Daniel Yim, bassoon
Deanna Tham, conductor

Richard Wagner — Siegfried Idyll, WWV 103
Gabriella Smith — Brandenburg Interstices
Arnold Schoenberg — Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 "Kammersymphonie"

45th Parallel closes its 14th season with three brilliant works for chamber orchestra, featuring iconic compositions by Richard Wagner and Arnold Schoenberg. The program also features Gabriella Smith's radiant tribute to J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Interstices. We’re thrilled to have Deanna Tham, resident conductor for the Oregon Symphony, join us for this program!

Schoenberg's Chamber Symphony No. 1 is a seminal work of the early 20th Century, a landmark in the history of 20th-century music, and a testament to the composer's daring exploration of new musical forms and techniques.

Siegfried Idyll by Richard Wagner is a beautiful and intimate work composed by Richard Wagner as a birthday present to his second wife, Cosima. The piece was first performed in 1870 in their home on the morning of Cosima's birthday, and is a touching and personal expression of love and gratitude that has become a beloved staple of the chamber music repertoire

Brandenburg Interstices by Gabriella Smith is a creative reimagining of the famous Baroque concertos by J.S. Bach, a fascinating exploration of the intersection of tradition and innovation, and a testament to the ongoing influence of Bach's influence on contemporary composers.

About 45th Parallel

https://www.45thparallelpdx.org/

About 45th Parallel Chamber Orchestra

45th Parallel Chamber Orchestra is an experiment in democratic music making, combining the intimacy of chamber music with the richness of an orchestra.

45th Parallel Chamber Orchestra will be equal parts museum and gallery, a place where traditional and modern music will reside in a mutually enriching relationship.

Passion for great music is what defines us, and Portland is our stage.

https://www.45thparallelpdx.org/stars/chamber-orchestra/

About Zach Galatis, flute

Zachariah Galatis' "irresistible energy, appealing tone, and dazzling technique" (The Oregonian) have cemented his place in Portland's music community. Serving as solo piccolo of the Oregon Symphony since 2012, Zach also frequently appears with Third Angle New Music and 45th Parallel.

https://www.orsymphony.org/discover/orchestra/woodwinds/zachariah-galatis/