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Bending genres
DBR composes to create — and to build a more just world. See Angela’s story.

Photo courtesy CMNW.
Fond Farewell
Clarinetist extraordinaire David Shifrin retires after 40 years as artistic director at Portland’s Chamber Music Northwest. See Angela’s story.

Making music in the barrel room
The Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival string players recorded an album of Gabriela Lena Frank’s compositions in the J. Christopher Wines' barrel room. See Angela’s story.

In the virtual vineyards
This August, music goes virtual with Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival. See Angela’s story. Photo by Rachel Radiasher.

Food and art
Angela takes a look at how some great food can become great art. See her story.

Opera and jazz
Charlie Parker opera, Eugene Onegin and PDX Jazz fest rev up the winter.
See Angela's story.

American Operas
Portland Opera’s "American Quartet" hits a high comic chord. See Angela’s review. Photo of Angela Niederloh by Kate Szrom.

On a roll
Composer Jessie Montgomery is taking her music into another genre: opera. See Angela’s Classical Voice North America story. Photo by: Jiyang Chen.

Photo courtesy Oregon Symphony.
Arts influencer
Niel DePonte is retiring from the Oregon Symphony as head percussion guy, but he’ll continue to make noise on Portland’s arts scene. See Angela’s story.

Journey of color
Angela’s photographic journey in India was published with her photos and stories. See the story.