(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….
(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…
(Hunter Noack at Black Butte Ranch | Photo by Jessica Keaveny) With both of our Griffith Park concerts sold out, we’ve added a third Los Angeles concert! Join pianist Hunter Noack at Bishop Canyon in Elysian Park for an evening of classical music outdoors. For the 11th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the…
(Jonathan Moore | Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) We are delighted to welcome you to the Central Oregon Symphony’s 2026–2027 season as Jonathan Moore begins his inaugural year as music director. His vision for the Symphony is rooted in artistic excellence, meaningful community engagement, and a thoughtful balance of beloved masterworks with music by…
Pianist Paula Dreyer brings her acclaimed Piano Flow Live experience to Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards for a beautiful, family-friendly afternoon of live music among the vines and mountain views on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12-3pm. There’s no need to commit to a three-hour concert. The experience takes place continuously from noon to 3pm,…
There is no other flamenco group in the world with a sound quite like this! The band gets its name from the writings of Federico Garcia Lorca, who describes art and the creative process as something that requires risk-taking and danger, “dancing on the rim of the well.” Internationally renowned marimba and vibraphone artist Doug…
(Evan Burton | Photo courtesy Evan Burton) Evan Burton, born with cystic fibrosis and not expected to survive to adulthood, has undergone two double lung transplants. He turned his recovery into his debut solo album YES and is hosting his album release show at Volcanic Theatre Pub on September 18. . Central Oregon listeners have…
The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has always been about discovery. We pride ourselves on booking a lineup that thrives at the intersection of the familiar and the unexpected for a musical adventure unlike any other. At SFF, you’ll find classic folk acts, singer-songwriters, an Irish trad band, and, without fail, a few artists you can’t…
Join us this October for four free performances featuring distinguished guest artists and Central Oregon Symphony musicians. All events are free and open to the public. Music Masters: Masterclass & Recital Timothy Hagen, Flutist with pianist Gary Ruppert Saturday, October 3 Flute Masterclass: 10am–12pm Pence Hall, Room 228, COCC Bend Community Concert: 7-8pm Wille Hall,…
(Photos courtesy of Paula Dreyer) What if your seat at a piano concert could be a paddleboard? On Friday, September 11 at 5:30pm, pianist and composer Paula Dreyer, creator of Piano Flow Live, brings Riverside Piano Flow to Mirror Pond and Drake Park, inviting audiences to experience live piano music in one of Bend’s most beautiful landscapes. Audience members can…
