Artslandia at the Performance: Portland Playhouse Nov/Dec 2014 | Page 10

Great Concerts for the Holidays! Bernadette Peters November 22 Paul Ghun Kim and Marvin Laird, conductors No one lights up the stage like the sparkling Bernadette Peters! The New York Times says it best: “Bernadette Peters has no peer in musical theatre.” The only downside? One performance only! tale as old as time: Disney in concert November 29 & 30 Jeff Tyzik, conductor You and your family’s favorite Disney movies – Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and more – come to life in this multi-media showpiece of Disney’s marvelous movies, music, and characters. Bernadette Peters Gospel christmas December 12, 13 & 14 Charles Floyd, conductor Presenting Sponsor: Northwest Community Gospel Choir After 16 years, it keeps getting better. The region’s premier gospel singers and the Oregon Symphony orchestra will have you on your feet, clapping and shouting – celebrating the true spirit of the season. An exhilarating experience! cirque Musica Gospel Christmas December 19 & 20 Paul Ghun Kim, conductor An astonishing holiday program! You’ll be on the edge of your seat, dazzled by the spellbinding grace and dare-devil artistry of some of the world’s greatest circus performers – along with the sonic majesty of the Oregon Symphony. comfort and Joy: A classical christmas December 21 Paul Ghun Kim, conductor Nadine Sierra, soprano This matinee concert features classical Christmas and Holiday favorites, with family-friendly pricing so that even the youngest can celebrate. Cirque Musica esperanza Spalding & the ode to Joy: A new Year’s celebration December 30 & 31 Carlos Kalmar, conductor Esperanza Spalding, double bass & vocals Thara Memory, trumpet Presenting Sponsor: Portland’s latest tradition! This year, four-time Grammy winner and jazz sensation Esperanza Spalding will join Carlos Kalmar and the Oregon Symphony to begin your New Year’s festivities with a joyful bang. Joining Spalding is her mentor and local jazz hero Thara Memory. It’s Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Esperanza Spalding, and a whole lot more! Esperanza Spalding call: 503-228-1353 | 10 am–9pm Mon–Fri click: OrSymphony.org Groups of 10 or more save: come in: 923 SW Washington, Portland | 10am–6pm Mon–Fri 503-416-6380 A r l e n e S c h n i t z e r c o n c e r t h A l l SW Main & Broadway · Portland’5 Centers for the Arts