FALL SERIES
Friday Night Music
October & November 2026 Schedule
7:30 PM | Parkview Auditorium
RSVP required 24 hours prior to concert. 503-808-7870 | membership@terwillligerplaza.com
23
OCT
Friday Night Music — Breathe In the Music: Introducing the AIR Trio
James Shields Hailed as "the best clarinetist in Oregon" by Oregon ArtsWatch, James Shields is a performer, composer, educator, and arts leader with over 25 years of experience. He recently completed nine years as Principal Clarinetist with the Oregon Symphony and has performed with world-class ensembles including the Metropolitan Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Chamber Music Northwest. James serves as Artistic Director & General Manager for Chatter PDX and Associate Artistic Director of Chatter ABQ, while maintaining an active chamber presence with local groups like Fear No Music and 45th Parallel Universe. A dedicated educator, he teaches at Reed College, the Portland Youth Philharmonic, and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony.
Maria Garcia Praised for her dynamic, warmly expressive style, pianist Maria Garcia made her solo debut with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra at age 10 and holds degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music and SUNY Stony Brook. Her international career spans performances across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, alongside collaborations with organizations like the Mark Morris Dance Company and members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. A former faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College, Maria has made Portland her home for over a decade, performing regularly with the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Third Angle Ensemble, and 45th Parallel Universe.
Adam Eccleston Acclaimed flutist, educator, conductor, and arts leader Adam Eccleston was raised in Germany and Brooklyn, and has performed on major international stages including Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall in Boston, and the Kurhaus Wiesbaden. A Powell Flute Artist who made his New York solo debut at age 19, Adam holds master's degrees in both performance and music education, having trained under renowned mentors such as Sir James Galway and William Bennett. He currently serves as Executive Director and Principal Flutist of Orchestra Nova Northwest and teaches on the faculty at Reed College.
30
OCT
Friday Night Music — Haunting Harmonies: A Halloween Program with the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2018 by acclaimed violinist Adam LaMotte, the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra brings the intimacy, individuality, and high-energy excitement of chamber music to the concert stage. Operating without a conductor, the ensemble relies on the collective strength, flexibility, and shared communication of all its players to deliver dynamic performances across centuries of classical repertoire. A core part of the orchestra's mission is nurturing the next generation of talent, having provided over 20 young musicians the opportunity to perform alongside seasoned professionals while hosting four youth competitions.
For their upcoming October program, the orchestra embraces a Halloween theme, bringing a haunting and dramatic spirit to the stage with works fit for the spooky season. Whether presenting full-ensemble masterworks or intimate ventures like their Baroque by Candlelight series, the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra offers an unmissable, atmospheric concert experience. As founder Adam LaMotte invites listeners: "Come hear for yourself. I promise you won't regret it.”
6
NOV
Friday Night Music — Join us for a unique and inspiring musical event featuring the BRAVO Youth Orchestras High School Ambassadors!
BRAVO Youth Orchestras is a premier non-profit organization connecting students in North Portland with world-class music education—building confidence, boosting academic achievement, and empowering the next generation of creative artists.
This performance highlights BRAVO’s High School Ambassadors—talented young musicians who mentor younger peers and gain hands-on experience in event production and artistic programming. In addition to performing, the students themselves will take the stage to introduce each piece, sharing their unique insight and passion for the music.
Come support these exceptional young artists and experience a wonderful performance.
Don't miss the opportunity to see these young people perform.
13
NOV
Friday Night Music — Virtuosity and Collaboration: Tomás Cotik and Shinmyung Rho Present "French Sonatas and Character Pieces”
International violin soloist Tomás Cotik and acclaimed pianist Shinmyung Rho bring a rich tapestry of global experience and musical depth to the stage. Originally from Argentina, Cotik serves as Professor of Violin at Portland State University and boasts a distinguished discography of 20 albums on Naxos and Centaur Records, exceeding six million streams. His cele Coptic and brated recordings span complete works by Bach, Telemann, Mozart, and Schubert, alongside evocative arrangements of Piazzolla. Recognized with numerous honors—including five Global Music Awards, two International Classical Music Award nominations, and a Fulbright Scholar Award to Spain—Cotik has performed at premiere venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
Joining him is South Korean pianist Shinmyung Rho, a seasoned soloist, chamber musician, and collaborative artist. Rho holds advanced degrees from the Universität der Künste Berlin and the Hanns Eisler Musikhochschule, where she studied under legendary mentors including Fabio Bidini and Wolfram Rieger. A laureate of international competitions across Italy, Spain, Korea, and the United States, Rho’s career spans notable appearances at the Seoul Arts Center, Kumho Art Hall, and Portland’s The Old Church Concert Hall, alongside extensive work in lieder recitals, opera productions, and chamber ensembles.
Now both based in Portland, Cotik and Rho combine their deep expertise in historical performance practice, contemporary interpretation, and international conservatory traditions. Together, they present "French Sonatas and Character Pieces," a vibrant program showcasing masterworks by iconic composers such as Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc, and Lili Boulanger. Uniting two world-class careers into an unforgettable musical partnership, Cotik and Rho offer audiences a masterclass in chamber music storytelling.
20
NOV
Friday Night Music — Out of the Depths: Messiaen’s Masterpiece
Chamber Music Quartet
We have welcomed James Shields to our stage many times and love that he is returning to it with a special quartet that he has assembled.
Shintaro Taneda, age 24, born in Chiba, Japan, has recently completed his master's degree in chamber music at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), studying with Nancy Zhou. He won the 2024 SFCM Honor Chamber Ensemble Competition with the Ethea Trio and has performed with artists including Kim Kashkashian, Stefan Jackiw, and the Parker Quartet.
Canadian/American cellist Trevor Fitzpatrick joined the Oregon Symphony in 2005 and has since imbedded himself into the musical community around him. He is an avid chamber musician, collaborating with groups such as: 45th Parallel, Fear No Music, Third Angle New Music, Chatter New Mexico, and his own RTK Piano trio. A Graduate of the Glenn Gould School in Toronto, the Cleveland Institute of music, and the New World Symphony in Miami, Trevor has performed in major concert halls throughout the USA, Canada, South America and Europe.
James Shield is a performer, composer, and arts leader with over 25 years of experience, James served nine years as Principal Clarinetist of the Oregon Symphony and has made guest appearances with the Metropolitan Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Toronto Symphony. He is the Artistic Director for Chatter PDX and teaches throughout Portland at Reed College, the Portland Youth Philharmonic, and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony.
Maria Garcia is an acclaimed soloist, collaborative pianist, and educator known for her dynamic, warmly expressive style. Born in Puerto Rico, where she made her orchestral debut with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra at age 10, she holds degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music and SUNY Stony Brook. Her distinguished career spans international concert tours, recordings—including All Classical’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative and Third Angle Ensemble releases—and prestigious residencies with All Classical Radio and Linfield University. Now based in Portland, she performs regularly with leading regional ensembles such as the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and 45th Parallel Universe, while maintaining an active private piano studio, serving as Piano Program Director at YMA, and holding former faculty credentials at institutions like the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Division.