June 14, 2026 7:30 pm Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
From turmoil to triumph, Beethoven’s final symphony breaks the mold and sings of universal fraternity. It’s not just the shoulders we stand on: it’s the future we reach for.
Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven, featuring Oregon Chorale and four Portland Opera artists.
World premiere of a piece by student composer Elaina Stuppler, as part of The Authentic Voice commissioning series in partnership with Fear No Music’s Young Composers Project.
Variations on a Rococo Theme by Peter I. Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky turns the gaze inward, crafting a symphony that is raw, emotional, and deeply human. This is the giant’s burden: to feel deeply, and to express the inexpressible.
Repertoire:
Symphony No. 6, Op. 74 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky
World premiere of a piece by student composer James Lee, as part of The Authentic Voice commissioning series in partnership with Fear No Music’s Young Composers Project.
Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283, mvt. 1 by Carl Reinecke
Dana Sparling, flute MYS Concerto Competition Winner (winds/percussion/piano category)
Sinfonietta Orchestra opens the concert.
Tickets are available on the Portland’5 website or in person at the Newmark Box Office on the day of the concert.