Join Portland Ovations before the concert with Jerusalem Quartet for a pre-performance lecture with Dr. Thomas Wolf, flutist and founder of Bay Chamber Concerts in Rockport. Wolf’s book, The Nightingale’s Sonata, which describes his five-generation Jewish musical family, won the Sophie Brodie medal for the top literary work on Jewish subjects in 2019. Wolf will discuss … Read more
“STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” USA TODAY STOMP returns to Portland! Explosive, provocative, sophisticated, utterly unique and appealing to audiences of all ages, the international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion … Read more
“The sophisticated sound they make – both percussive and melodic – is at once hilarious and heartfelt.” FINANCIAL TIMES An Ovations audience favorite, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain perform on instruments bought with loose change and believe all genres of music are available for reinterpretation — as long as they are played on the … Read more
“The group mixes everything from punk-pop to traditional Ukrainian songs in cool yet beguiling textures, often with the close harmonies usually associated with Balkan music. But it’s really the live shows that take DakhaBrakha beyond mere curiosity to utter brilliance.” NPR Direct from Kyiv, DakhaBrakha returns to Ovations with its self-described “ethno chaos” of folk-pop … Read more
“A true original; the kind of artist who sets trends, as opposed to following them.” BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Native and African American vocalist/songwriter/composer/educatorMartha Redbone is celebrated for her unique gumbo of folk, blues and gospel from her childhood in Harlan County, Kentucky, infused with the eclectic grit of pre-gentrified Brooklyn, New York. Inheriting the powerful vocal … Read more
In light of the ongoing situation and out of respect for all, Portland Ovations has cancelled the Monday 6 PM performance of “It’s Okay to Be Different”. The safety and wellbeing of our audiences is our first priority. All tickets will be automatically refunded. Ticket holders will receive direct email communication regarding their tickets. “Mermaid … Read more
“‘…students were fully engaged with Cenicienta throughout, even if they didn’t understand one of the languages being spoken. Such moments emphasize the important of latin youth seeing and hearing actors who look and sound like them on stage – such representation is necessary in fostering youth’s connection with theatre.” HOWL ROUND THEATRE COMMONS Produced & … Read more
“Passion, precision, warmth, a gold blend: these are the trademarks of this excellent Israeli string quartet.” NEW YORK TIMES PROGRAM NOTES READ LISTEN ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY The Jerusalem Quartet is renowned for their remarkable individual versatility in addition to their exceptional musical teamwork. Their seamless blend and richly characterized performances make them an … Read more
Produced & performed by BRUSH Theatre, Seoul, South Korea Poli and Pola don’t want to go to sleep. The siblings start off playing with toys in their bedroom, competing against each other to be the leader of the room, but then their imagination takes them on a surreal dreamlike journey full of surprise and joy. In … Read more
All tickets purchased for the original date of October 26 have been automatically transferred to the new performance date and ticket holders have been notified by email and text message. “Virtuoso…Classical purity…Astonishing individuality…” WASHINGTON POST Mesmerizing. Virtuosic. Poetic. Master sitar player, Ustad Shafaat Khan enthrals audiences worldwide with dynamic concerts that include Indian classical and … Read more