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Lost in Deep Time

Calendar IconFriday, April 12, 2024
7:00-8:00 PM @ Straub Collaborative

Our season continues at Club Straub in April with the Pyxis Quartet’s performance of Prospects of a Misplaced Year by Andy Akiho, accompanied by artist Brad Johnson’s visionary artwork, a stunning exploration of geologic time told in music and immersive projection.

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About 45th Parallel Universe

We are a collective of musicians who come together to celebrate great chamber music with intimate artistic experiences. Passion for great music is what defines us and Portland is our stage.

45th Parallel’s intimate, innovative concerts make me feel happy to be alive, vibrating with a wonderfully diverse group of Portlanders at the most sublime frequencies.”

– Karen Russell, acclaimed
author of Swamplandia

2023-2024 SEASON

Paradigm Shift – Reimagining the Concert Experience

Joyful connections between composer, performer, and audience; this is 45th Parallel Universe! In a world dominated by digital experiences, we boldly flip the script, injecting a rebellious dose of musical authenticity and genuine human connection that is deeply rooted in our community, our people, and our sense of place. We invite you to be a part of our musical universe this season!

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Radio Happening

Join 45th Parallel Universe‘s The Gemini Project and some of your favorite All Classical Portland hosts for Radio Happening. This special collaboration includes a live performance of The City Wears a Slouch Hat, a 1942 radio play by John Cage and Kenneth Patchen.

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From the Blog

The Key to Akiho
The Key to Akiho
The Key to Akiho

The Key to Akiho

March 27, 2024

There are a several ‘uns’ involved in the music of Andy Akiho. Unwavering. Unflagging. Unequivocal. Uncompromising. If you’ve met Andy, you know that he can…

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Prospects for a Visionary and Cool Show
Prospects for a Visionary and Cool Show
Prospects for a Visionary and Cool Show

Prospects for a Visionary and Cool Show

March 11, 2024

I’ve had the privilege of working with Brad Johnson over many years, starting in…

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Four Questions for Sergio Carreno
Four Questions for Sergio Carreno
Four Questions for Sergio Carreno

Four Questions for Sergio Carreno

February 18, 2024

On March 5th, award winning composer (and PDX resident) Andy Akiho will join Sergio Carreno and the virtuosos of…

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Oregon Arts Commission
Ronni Lacroute
RACC
George Rowbottom
Brookby
John Schumann
All Classical Radio
Jeanne Giordano
Multnomah Country Cultural Coalition
Straub Collaborative
Tony & Julie Furnary
Tom Griffin