On April 30, 45th Parallel Universe presented the highly anticipated premiere of Deena T. Grossman's 'Waterways' alongside Yuko Uèbayashi's 'Au delà du temps' at Polaris Hall. The concert was originally set for 2021 but faced delays. Following a concerning incident at the original venue, Madeleine Parish and School, the concert's location was changed. The performances featured acclaimed flutists, Zach Galatis and Alicia DiDontano Paulsen, offering a memorable experience amidst recent turmoil in the music community. Despite worries of unease, the event proceeded smoothly, highlighting resilience in the face of adversity.
"Madeleine's auditorium has become a congenial location for small-scale concerts in Portland's music community, but the racial confrontation has made groups rethink, and 45th Parallel responded swiftly once the news broke."
"I feared there would be an air of uncertainty and paranoia at the event. But that was not the case."
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