Events

Join Third Angle and PSU Percussion on the wooded banks of Henry Hagg lake for Steve Reich’s Drumming, an epic meditation on phasing inspired by Reich’s own studies with Ghanaian master drummers.Bring your own blankets, headphones, low lawn chairs, and drinks!ProgramSteve Reich / DrummingPerformersPSU Percussion Studio, directed by Chris WhyteSarah Tiedemann, piccoloKatherine FitzGibbon, voiceMadeline Ross, voice

Join us for a summer garden party on Thursday, June 18, featuring the world-class faculty of our 2026 Young Artist Institute. This special gathering brings together internationally acclaimed artists, including CMNW Artistic Director Soovin Kim (violin), Jessica Lee (violin), Dimitri Murrath (viola), and Peter Stumpf (cello), each celebrated for performances on leading stages and at…

Deep Water is a post-apocalyptic fantasy opera that investigates rage, grief, play, & persistence in the face of gargantuan, destructive forces. Themes include the role of play in affirming our humanity, extending love & care to the non-human (animals, ecosystems etc.), impermanence/permanence, & legibility/obscurity. Deep Water will include devised theater elements.It is 400 years in the…

In 2022, CMNW launched the Young Artist Institute (YAI), a new intensive education program for 16 talented string players from around the world, ages 14-18. Each week, we invite you to watch and support these incredible students, who showcase their amazing virtuosity around the city for the Portland community to enjoy.This showcase will highlight the…

Deep Water is a post-apocalyptic fantasy opera that investigates rage, grief, play, & persistence in the face of gargantuan, destructive forces. Themes include the role of play in affirming our humanity, extending love & care to the non-human (animals, ecosystems etc.), impermanence/permanence, & legibility/obscurity. Deep Water will include devised theater elements.It is 400 years in the…

Deep Water is a post-apocalyptic fantasy opera that investigates rage, grief, play, & persistence in the face of gargantuan, destructive forces. Themes include the role of play in affirming our humanity, extending love & care to the non-human (animals, ecosystems etc.), impermanence/permanence, & legibility/obscurity. Deep Water will include devised theater elements.It is 400 years in the…

Deep Water is a post-apocalyptic fantasy opera that investigates rage, grief, play, & persistence in the face of gargantuan, destructive forces. Themes include the role of play in affirming our humanity, extending love & care to the non-human (animals, ecosystems etc.), impermanence/permanence, & legibility/obscurity. Deep Water will include devised theater elements.It is 400 years in the…

Deeply committed to the mentoring and development of young musicians, Clive Greensmith has enjoyed a long and distinguished teaching career—don’t miss seeing him coach the four cellists of our Young Artist Institute to help them improve their skill and technique. Whether you are a cellist or enjoy learning more about how musicians learn and hone…