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Jazz town or not?
A beloved club, the 1905, struggles for seven years and ultimately fails. Can Portland sustain jazz? See Angela’s in-depth story. Photo by Reed Ricker.
Bright and funny
Portland Opera’s “Figaro” emerges colorful and comedic. See Angela’s review. Photo by Philip Newton.
Handel’s `Alcina’
Seattle Opera’s 1735 gender-bending opera is delightfully sexy. See Angela’s review. Photo by Sunny Martini.
Harriet Tubman’s free spirit
The trio keeps Black music unfettered. See Angela's story.
Friend and conductor
The music world—the entire world—lost Yaki Bergman, longtime leader of Portland Chamber Orchestra and Siletz Bay Music Festival. Photo by Joe Cantrell. See Angela’s obit.
Museum love
A photo essay about falling in love with museums while watching people looking at art. See Angela’s story and photos.
Real life. dark story
Orpheuspdx’s opera production of Nico Muhly’s 2012 “Dark SIsters” takes on a beautiful anguish at Lincoln Hall. See Angela’s review. Lindsay Ohse; photo by Owen Carey.
Improvising on Mr. Tabor.
Joe Kye and Denzel Mendoza cast a musical spell from Portland’s new Soundstruck NW. See Angela’s review. Photo by Angela Allen.
In tune with jazz and each other
Vocalist Kate McGarry and guitarist Keith Ganz are partners in jazz and life. See Angela’s review of the1905 gig. Photo by Angela Allen.
Allen elected to Music Critics
The Music Critics Association elects Angela to its executive board. See the story here.