""Why aren't there more orchestral concerts featuring Portland classical composers?" The piano concerto they commissioned from Portland composer David Schiff for legendary Portland jazz pianist Darrell Grant notwithstanding ( read about that here) - and also notwithstanding their recent collaborations with Oregon composers Andy Akiho, Nancy Ives, and Giancarlo Castro D'Addona - it seems a fair question for a symphony orchestra with "Oregon" in its name."
"Here's what they said: "Our approach to Sounds Like Portland embraces a wide range of musical styles and local artists. The goal is to showcase Portland's diverse musical talents across genres, creating a series that truly reflects the city's vibrant music scene. This is the first year of the festival, and we're excited to expand and deepen our collaborations in the season ahead.""
Sounds Like Portland is an eleven-concert festival led by the Oregon Symphony and Creative Chair Gabriel Kahane that spotlights Portland's wide-ranging musical ecosystem. The festival features Stumptown bands, chamber music by Oregon composers, and artists such as esperanza spalding. A commissioned piano concerto by Portland composer David Schiff for jazz pianist Darrell Grant and recent collaborations with Andy Akiho, Nancy Ives, and Giancarlo Castro D'Addona indicate orchestral engagement with local creators. Organizers emphasize showcasing diverse styles and local artists and plan to expand collaborations in future seasons. Orchestras face financial constraints and institutional inertia that slow programming change.
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