(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Beloved Scandinavian folk duo and SFF alums, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson, are returning to Sisters in 2027! As Väsen, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson have refined their sound and their stage presence to near perfection. With 37 years of touring between them, they seem to defy the laws of…
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Big Band Jazz at COCC Spotlights Songs of Thad Jones
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College (COCC)’s Big Band Jazz group is performing its fall concert at 7pm on Friday, November 20, in Wille Hall on the Bend campus, featuring the music of American Jazz composer, arranger and trumpeter Thad Jones. The performance is free, though donations are welcomed.. Big Band Jazz is…
Local Student Musicians Rock the Holidays
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Presented by Sunriver Music Festival, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer will Rock the Holidays with original material and hits of the season, celebrating classical music by infusing new life through the modern sound, styles and performance of rock music. December 9 at the Tower features 18 young musicians from…
Acclaimed Piano Trio Featured at Two HDCM Events This Weekend
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s 2026-27 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues this weekend with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Zimbalist. This concert is brought to you by the Pine Tavern and will take place on Sunday, November 8, at 5pm, at…
Maya De Vitry Shines in Caldera Sessions, Episode Two
(Image courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) Catch the new season of Caldera Sessions, featuring reflections and performances from teaching-artists at the 2026 Americana Song Academy. Episode Two of the Caldera Sessions is now available, featuring singer-songwriter Maya de Vitry alongside special guest Eli West for an intimate performance of “Coin In Your Soul.” Known for…
Rock the Holidays on December 9
(Aaron Meyer | Image courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) On December 9, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer will Rock the Holidays with original material and hits of the season, combining contemporary and classical styles with his dynamic rock band. The Northwest’s top Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer and his virtuosic band present a one-of-a-kind inspirational…
Last Chance Before the Concerts — Renew & Reserve Today
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony Association) Our Fall Concert Series is this weekend! Join us October 24-25 as Jonathan Moore begins his inaugural season as Music Director, marking an exciting new chapter for the Central Oregon Symphony. The season opens with Bend native violinist John Fawcett performing Bruch’s soaring Violin Concerto No. 1. The…
Chamber Music Northwest Brings Internationally Lauded French Classical Guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre to Portland
(Raphaël Feuillâtre, photo courtesy of Chamber Music Northwest) Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) will present internationally lauded classical guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre for his Portland premiere performance at The Old Church Concert Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday, November 5. This concert is the second in his nearly three-week North American tour. Feuillâtre’s program will include 18 pieces…
Rock the Holidays with Sunriver Music Festival
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival ) Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer will Rock the Holidays with original material and hits of the season, combining contemporary and classical styles with his dynamic rock band. Come to the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend at 7pm on Wednesday, December 9 for a concert experience like no other….
The Piano & So Much More
(George Xiaoyuan Fu. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) On Sunday, November 8, High Desert Chamber Music will continue its 19th season by welcoming Trio Zimbalist, making their Central Oregon debut. I had a chance to talk to pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu about his interest in the piano and composing, the development of the…