Sunday 4 October 2026

Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5

A Roller Coaster of Emotions in the Most Positive Sense
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall ·Portland ·04 Oct 2026, 14:00
Programme
  • GlinkaOverture to Ruslan and Ludmilla
  • Jessie MontgomeryThese Righteous Paths (Oregon Symphony co-commission, West Coast premiere)
  • TchaikovskySymphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
About
Abel Selaocoe, a unique cellist, singer, and improviser, performs a new cello concerto composed specifically for him by Jessie Montgomery. Montgomery's uncontainable vitality and imagination have made her one of the standout composers of today. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 encapsulates the very spirit of Russian music with its changing moods, soaring lyricism, and intense emotions. Additionally, enjoy a thrilling sleigh ride through Glinka's Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla.
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