The Oregon Symphony, founded in 1896 as the Portland Symphony, is the oldest American orchestra west of the Mississippi.
Performer Biography
Carlos Kalmar, the conductor, is in his ninth season as music director of the Oregon Symphony and also serves as principal conductor of the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago.
Performer Biography
Sanford Sylvan, the baritone, is a Grammy and Emmy Award winner for his role in John Adams's opera 'Nixon in China' and has received five additional Grammy nominations.
Recording & Production
The program on this CD was recorded immediately before the Oregon Symphony's Carnegie Hall debut on May 12, 2011, at the first Spring for Music Festival.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live on May 7 & 8, 2011, in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon.
Performer Biography
Sanford Sylvan, the baritone soloist, has performed with major orchestras worldwide and has developed close relationships with composers like John Adams, who have written for him.
