About Angela Allen
A longtime Portland, Ore., journalist and reviewer by day, poet by night, and photographer when the light is good, I write and shoot pictures with sharpness and candor, keeping the colors in mind.
Latest News, Events & Clips
Passion for Coltrane and Bach
Jul. 17, 2025:Jeff Scott’s Grammy-winning piece combines two giants’ music. See Angela’s review. Photo by Athena Delene.
Bach’s “Markus Passion”
Jul. 17, 2025:The pocket passion was lost — and found. See Angela’s review of the Oregon Bach Festival concert. Photo by Athena Delene.
An unusual musician
Jul. 14, 2025:Keyboardist/composer Kit Armstrong can play just about anything without practice. See Angela’s story. Photo by Tom Emerson.
“Brandenburg” stars
Jul. 8, 2025:Chamber Music Northwest’s virtuosos perform. See Angela’s review. Photo by Tom Emerson.
Summer of chamber music
Jun. 23, 2025:Chamber Music Northwest’s five-week festival is jam-packed with the old and the new. See Angela's story. Photo by Tom Emerson.
Portland cellist/composer collaborates with Indigenous artists for a symphonic `Celilo Falls”
Critics’ Bash, Allen take lead on MCANA board
Jun. 13, 2025:James Bash and Angela Allen have taken leadership roles in the Music Critics Association of North America. Read more.
Virtuoso organist
Apr. 4, 2025:Paul Jacobs returns to Eugene to play the Ahrend organ for Beall Hall’s 100th anniversary. See Angela’s story.
“The Shining”
Mar. 25, 2025:Based on the Stephen King book, the opera brings home the irrational. See Angela’s review. Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert.
Animated `Magic Flute’
Mar. 11, 2025:Seattle Opera stages the beloved Mozart opera, baking in brilliant animation. See Angela’s review. Photo: David Jaewon Oh