Category: Reviews
Reviewer: “Run, don’t walk,” to see “Stage Kiss” at The Very Little Theatre
By Kelly Oristano We’re actors. We’re the opposite of people! Think in your head, now, think of...
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Reviewer: “Nevermore” at Cottage Theatre is “bold, innovative, and a step outside of the box”
By Kari Welch Nevermore, written and composed by Jonathan Christenson, offers an imagining of...
Read MoreReview: Chamber Music Amici’s final 2024-25 concerts honor the late Sharon Schuman, one of the group’s founders
By Daniel BuckwalterIt was simple, down-to-earth elegance — straight from the heart. Chamber Music Amici, in what was supposed to be a rousing retirement sendoff for violinist Sharon Schuman, instead mourned the death of one of...
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Review: Eugene Opera’s “Dark Sisters” based on tragic Texas reality
By Daniel BuckwalterIt’s about the courage to yearn for light in the black clouds of oppression....
Read MoreReview: Eugene Symphony ends its season with “a joyful romp” from the early days of swing through modern jazz
By Daniel Buckwalter(#CommonManAtTheSymphony)It was the final concert of the subscription season and, of course, Francesco Lecce-Chong’s final night on the podium at the Hult Center as artistic director of the Eugene Symphony...
Read MoreOregon Mozart Players’ season-ending concert featured both seasoned professionals and up-and-coming youthful musicians
By Daniel BuckwalterIt was a fleeting moment in the swarming chaos and uncertainty that surrounds us, but it was good for one evening to be reminded of beauty and the joy of youthful vision. That came to mind especially on May...
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Reviewer: Delgani String Quartet’s season-ending concerts “a pleasure to absorb”
By Daniel BuckwalterWhen in doubt about programming to end a season of sterling play, just call on...
Read MoreReview: microphilharmonic ends its season with Beethoven and a standing ovation
By Daniel BuckwalterLudwig van Beethoven was celebrated over Mother’s Day weekend at The Shedd, and while that may seem an odd pairing, microphilharmonic nailed the assignment perfectly and audiences enjoyed all of it. The...
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Reviewer: UO Opera Ensemble’s Cendrillon (Cinderella) “delightfully and solidly done”
By Daniel BuckwalterThe familiar story of Cinderella came to life with a small twist — which added...
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Reviewer: Oasis Ensemble plays with “rich, remarkable sound”
(Members of the Oasis Ensemble, left to right: Dawn Weiss, Andrew Cannestra, and Louis Lowenstein)...
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Reviewer: Eugene Symphony’s April concert poignant following the deaths of two of its members
By Daniel Buckwalter(#CommonManAtTheSymphony)April has been a particularly hard month for the...
Read MoreReviewer: Chamber Music Amici’s May concert of old and new music made for “a wonderful evening”
By Daniel BuckwalterA wonderful evening of exquisite chamber music coupled with lighthearted storytelling played out on the Wildish Theater stage, and it was a perfect way to start the week. Chamber Music Amici’s Old and New:...
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