Young People’s Concerts

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Willamette University’s Smith Auditorium
270 Winter St. SE, Salem

10:10 am (sold out) & 11:30 am (sold out)

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway, Portland

9:30 am & 11:30 am (sold out)

This season, the harmony, rhythm, and power of nature takes centerstage for the Oregon Symphony. Whether it’s birdsong or the flight of a solo flute, our world vibrates with sounds that transport us to a place of breathless awe. That interplay of nature and music is the focus of this season and our Young People’s Concert. This program will give insight into the inspiration that the incredible natural world has provided to composers throughout music history.

New this year…experience the magic of the Oregon Symphony Young People’s Concert in a special radio broadcast! Listen and learn more at Young People’s Concert on ICAN Radio

The International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN Radio), in collaboration with the Oregon Symphony, is proud to present a special broadcast edition of the 2025 Young People’s Concert. Airing on icanradio.org on February 5, 2025, this enchanting and imaginative radio program is inspired by the Oregon Symphony’s The Nature of Music performances. During this broadcast, listeners will take an immersive journey through rivers, forests, and gardens—all brought to life through classical music masterpieces. Join Oregon Symphony’s Associate Conductor Deanna Tham and student co-host Amir Avsker, All Classical Radio and ICAN’s 2023 Young Artist in Residence, on February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT, with a special encore broadcast at 5:00 PM PT. This program will be available on-demand at icanradio.org from February 6-19. This radio program will serve as a fantastic listening-guide to prepare for the live concert, or to enjoy on its own!

Program Selections

For more information, contact us at educate@orsymphony.org or 503-416-6329