2026-2027 Concert Series

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• DISCOUNT - Handel's MESSIAH concert is free when you buy the series!
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Handel’s Messiah – Annual Christmas Concert

Two Performances:

• Sun, Dec 6, 2026 @ 3:30 PM | Vancouver, WA
• Sun, Dec 13, 2026 @ 3:30 PM | Portland, OR

A German Requiem (in English) by Johannes Brahms

Two Performances:

• Sun, Feb 21, 2027 @ 3:30 PM | Portland, OR
• Sun, Feb 28, 2027 @ 3:30 PM | Vancouver, WA

Bach, Beethoven, Brubeck, and Blues

One Performance:

• Sun, May 2, 2027 @ 3:30 PM | Portland, OR

Handel's MESSIAH – Annual Christmas Concert

Two Performances:

• Sunday, December 6, 2026 @ 3:30 PM | Venue: Holy Redeemer Church, Vancouver, WA
• Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 3:30 PM | Venue: St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portland, OR

It’s always one of our most popular concerts – George F. Handel’s MESSIAH performed by our Bravo! Chorale, Northwest Chamber Orchestra.  It remains the most performed choral music in the world and is considered one of the great artistic icons of Western culture. And why not? MESSIAH tells a dramatic story with songs that are memorable for their melodies, power, and emotion, like the instantly recognizable Hallelujah Chorus.  Nearly 300 years after its premiere, MESSIAH continues to inspire and entertain.  

Conductor Michael Kissinger leads the Bravo! Northwest Choir, Northwest Chamber Orchestra, and soloists.

A German Requiem (in English) by Johannes Brahms

Two performances:

• Sunday, February 21, 2027 @ 3:30 PM | Venue: The Historic Old Madeleine Church, Portland, OR
• Sunday, February 28, 2027 @ 3:30 PM | Venue: Holy Redeemer Church, Vancouver, WA

Johannes Brahms' (1833-1897) Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) is the crowning jewel of 19th century European choral music. Composed between 1865 and 1868, Brahms took a radical approach: instead of a traditional Latin Mass as a remembrance for the dead, Brahms composed his music as comfort and solace for the living. And Brahms used his native German – NOT Latin – basing his lyrics on scripture that focus on universal themes of consolation, grief, and eternal peace.

OUR performance is a new arrangement and English translation by British composer Iain Farrington for a 20-voice choir and chamber orchestra.

Hear this bold 19th century masterpiece with our 21st century approach, led by conductor Maria Manzo.

Bach, Beethoven, Brubeck, and the Blues

One Performance:

• Sunday, May 2, 2027 @ 3:30 PM | Venue: The Historic Old Madeleine Church, Portland, OR

Join us for a 300-year musical journey from 1727 Baroque Europe to 2027 American Jazz with music by J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Chris Brubeck, Jazz, and Blues. 

ALL composers are influenced by music that came before them. Beethoven wrote his popular Triple Concerto in the style of a Bach "Concerto Grosso."  Composed for piano, cello, violin, and orchestra – it is a virtuosic tour de force. In this NEW arrangement, the three soloists also perform the orchestra parts!

Chris Brubeck’s fiery Danza del Soul for Clarinet, Violin, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar is crossover music – blending Classical era form with jazz. It’s FUN music to hear and perform!

Musicians include: Elysium Quartet, Brazilian-born pianist Jasnam Daya Singh, clarinetist Michael Kissinger, and Northwest Chamber Orchestra.