Category: Music
Reviewer: Chamber Music Amici concert with pianist Eunhye Choi “mesmerizing”
By Daniel BuckwalterA Steinway piano took center stage at the Wildish Theater in downtown Springfield, and its sound was glorious. Every grand piano needs a good driver sitting on the bench, of course, a pianist whose mastery of...
Read MoreTombstone artistry and music on tap for Memorial Day at Eugene’s historic Masonic Cemetery
Edited by Randi Bjornstad On Sunday and Monday, May 24-25, the Eugene Masonic Cemetery Association will host a series of events honoring those who have fought and died for our country. Flags will fly over veterans’ graves,...
Read MoreReview: Stirring performance closes Eugene Symphony Orchestra season
By Daniel Buckwalter(#CommonManAtTheSymphony)There was a symphony concert May 14, and by the end of it, I was recalling the lyrics of a soulful country tune sung by Alison Krauss. That might be a stretch, and I’ll get to it...
Read MoreReview: Michael Anderson and microphilharmonic nearing a major goal — so far arranging and performing all but one of Beethoven’s nine symphonies
By Daniel BuckwalterEveryone should have a prime professional ambition, no matter how daunting or far-fetched. Take Michael Anderson, for instance. Since 2021, the clarinetist and artistic director of microphilharmonic has made...
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Here’s the calendar for the Masonic Cemetery’s 2026 on-the-grounds concerts
Edited by Randi Bjornstad Now that the weather is warming up for spring and summer, it’s...
Read MoreReview: Chamber Music Amici continues to “transport audiences” with its April concert
By Daniel BuckwalterChamber Music Amici has a wonderful history of playing lyrical chamber music from master composers that is thoughtful and has the capacity to transport audience members away from the bustle of life. This was...
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A-Squared and LCC join to bring “WaterWorks” — a musical drama — to the Eugene stage
Edited by Randi Bjornstad They — meaning A-Squared Productions and Lane Community College’s...
Read MoreReview: Oregon Mozart Players end season on a high note
By Daniel BuckwalterGod bless the kids and the beauty and wonder of innocence. That thought came to mind on April 18 at Beall Concert Hall at the University of Oregon during the intermission of the Oregon Mozart Players’ Rising...
Read MoreReview: Concert of “Cosmic Voices” a stellar success
By Daniel BuckwalterSometimes, you can get lucky — the stars and planets align perfectly, just for you.Such was the case on April 19 when Eugene Vocal Arts and Evocantus, two chamber groups under the umbrella of the Eugene...
Read MoreOregon Mozart Players’ Brian McWhorter gets a breather after three jam-packed years
By Daniel BuckwalterIt was always a stop-gap measure, and now Brian McWhorter feels the work is done.He announced in February that he was stepping down as executive director of the Oregon Mozart Players after being appointed to...
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March 28: Eugene composer unveils two new operas-in-progress
By Randi Bjornstad Ashley Hastings is at it again. Not only is he president of Eugene...
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Reviewer hopes for more Eugene Opera Chorus afternoon concerts in the future
By Daniel BuckwalterThese are the fun concerts, the concerts where performers and audience members...
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