POV: Program Notes
Program notes take a deeper dive into the performances coming to our stages. Read prior to an event to learn more about the upcoming performance or after for greater understanding of the event you just attended.
Program Notes for Handel & Haydn Society by Philip Carlsen
Notes on the Program by Philip Carlsen We are fortunate that many of Bach’s original manuscripts have survived. Most are
Program Notes for “Sirocco” by Philip Carlsen
Notes on the Program by Philip Carlsen Si-roc-co: A “hot dust-laden wind from the Libyan deserts that blows on the
Program Notes for Martha Redbone Roots Proejct by Aimée M. Petrin
Dear Friends, Thank you for joining us this evening. You are in for a special performance in a venue new
Program Notes for Zlata Chochieva by Philip Carlsen
Notes on the Program by Philip Carlsen Our soloist, the renowned Chopin interpreter Zlata Chochieva, has prepared a recital with Chopin
Program Notes for MOMIX by Aimée M. Petrin
Dear Friends, Welcome to the magical world of MOMIX where things are not always as they seem. Bodies curl and
Program Notes for Jerusalem Quartet by Aimée M. Petrin
Dear Friends, Welcome to the first performance of Portland Ovations’ 93rd season. You are amongst those experiencing a very special
Program Notes for Jerusalem Quartet by Philip Carlsen
Notes on the Program Notes written and voiced by Philip Carlsen LISTEN to these program notes on Youtube LISTEN to
Program Notes for “Fiddler on the Roof”
A beloved work of musical theater, Fiddler on the Roof is more relevant and vital than ever. Once again, Fiddler
Program Notes for Octavia E. Butler’s “Parable of the Sower”
Dear Friends, The quote above is from the protagonist in Octavia E. Butler’s seminal and prophetic novel, Parable of the
