2021 Season
Spotlight Series
Bach - Cantata No. 180: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180
January, 2021
Online | YouTube
Spotlight Series Ep. 3 | In August of 2020, thirty-one musicians from the East Coast Chamber Orchestra (past and present) recorded their parts remotely for this beautiful Bach Chorale, a piece the group has been playing since its inception. The performance aired online as part of "Heart & Soul," the second program of PCMF's 27th summer season. In addition to the performance, we gathered members of the ensemble to reflect on their experience in the group, and talk about what this particular Bach Chorale means to them.
Salon Series
Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 5 PM
Online | YouTube + Zoom
Antonio Vivaldi Sonata in A Minor for Cello and Harpsichord, RV 43
John Corigliano The Red Violin Caprices for Violin (1999)
Quinn Mason In Memory for Solo Viola (2020)
Iman Habibi Relics for Viola and Cello (2019)
V. Of the Northern Breeze
Jean Ahn Blush for Solo Oboe (2008/2019)
Ludwig van Beethoven "Kreutzer" Sonata for Violin and Piano
I. Adagio sostenuto
Rieko Aizawa, piano • Jesse Mills, violin • Tai Murray, violin • Raman Ramakrishnan, cello • Melissa Reardon, viola • Carsten Schmidt, harpsichord • James Austin Smith, oboe • James Wilson, cello
Spotlight Series
Montgomery - Rhapsody No. 1 for Solo Violin
March, 2021
Online | YouTube
Spotlight Series Ep. 4 | In August of 2020, violinist Susie Park recorded Jessie Montgomery's beautiful Rhapsody No. 1 for the Portland Chamber Music Festival. The performance aired online as part of "Heart & Soul," the second program of PCMF's 27th summer season. In addition to the performance video, this episode of our Spotlight Series features an exclusive conversation between Jessie and Susie (hosted by PCMF Artistic Director Melissa Reardon), plus behind-the-scenes footage of Susie's home recording setup.
Spotlight Series
Loggins-Hull - Homeland
March, 2021
Online | YouTube
Spotlight Series Ep. 5 | In August of 2020, flutist Alex Sopp recorded Allison Loggins-Hull's Homeland for the Portland Chamber Music Festival. The performance aired online as part of "Songs & Stories," the third program of PCMF's 27th summer season. In addition to the performance video, this episode of our Spotlight Series features an exclusive conversation between Allison and Alex (hosted by PCMF Artistic Director Melissa Reardon).
Salon Series
Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 7 PM
Online | YouTube + Zoom
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento for String Trio in E-flat Major, K. 563
Johnny Gandelsman, violin • Raman Ramakrishnan, cello • Melissa Reardon, viola
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28 Summer Festival
Summer Benefit
Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Cove Street Arts | Portland
Jennifer Elowitch, violin • Bridget Kibbey, harp • João Luiz, guitar • Melissa Reardon, viola
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28 Summer Festival
Festival I: Homecoming
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Hannaford Hall, USM | Portland
Arnold Bax Elegiac Trio for Flute, Viola & Harp
Guillaume Connesson Disco-Toccata for Clarinet & Cello (1994)
Bach Suite in E Minor, BWV 996
II. Allemande
João Luiz Suite for Solo Guitar (2020)
II. Sereno
Sérgio Assad 24 Studies for Guitar (2020)
II. Nazarethiana
Reena Esmail Nadiya for Flute and Viola (2016)
Camille Saint-Saëns Fantaisie for Violin & Harp in A Major, Op. 124
Carl Maria von Weber Clarinet Quintet in B-flat Major, Op. 34
Jennifer Elowitch, violin • Bridget Kibbey, harp • João Luiz, guitar • Tai Murray, violin • Todd Palmer, clarinet • Raman Ramakrishnan, cello • Melissa Reardon, viola • Alex Sopp, flute • Hao Zhou, violin
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Festival II: Revelations
Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Hannaford Hall, USM | Portland
Josquin des Prez Mille Regretz (arr. for string quartet by Maureen Nelson)
Carlos Simon An Elegy: A Cry from the Grave for String Quartet (2015)
Valerie Coleman Danza de la Mariposa for Solo Flute (2008)
Luigi Boccherini Guitar Quintet No. 4 in D Major, G. 448 'Fandango'
Olivier Messiaen Quatuor pour la fin du temps
III. Abîme des oiseaux ("Abyss of the birds") for Solo Clarinet
Astor Piazzolla Histoire du Tango for Violin and Guitar (1986)
II. Café 1930
III. Nightclub 1960
Maurice Ravel Introduction and Allegro (1905)
Jennifer Elowitch, violin • Bridget Kibbey, harp • João Luiz, guitar • Tai Murray, violin • Todd Palmer, clarinet • Raman Ramakrishnan, cello • Melissa Reardon, viola • Alex Sopp, flute • Hao Zhou, violin