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 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
Program Notes for Miró Quartet and Soprano Karen Slack by Aimée M. Petrin
Dear Friends, As I write this, I am watching the Facebook Live presentation of #KikiKonversations – a virtual series created by soprano
Dramaturgical Notes – “somewhere/elsewhere”
By Linda L. Nelson somewhere/elsewhere is not your “ordinary” American musical. Turkish epic poetry, in particular the legend of Kerem
Program Notes for Miró Quartet & Soprano Karen Slack 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 Janice Carissa 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 Preservation Hall Jazz Band by Aimée M. Petrin
Dear Friends, It’s always great music, wonderful energy and a touch of the New Orleans spirit when the Preservation Hall Jazz Band