Portland Youth Philharmonic opens its historic 99th season with three exciting premieres, two of which feature “poetic, electrifying” (Michigan Live) guest pianist, Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner; PYP is also excited to bring Dvorak’s Symphonic Variations, back to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall stage, after a triumphant performance of the same piece in Season 90!

Program highlights:
The PYP Orchestra
Conducted by David Hattner

Farhad Poupel: Childhood Memories (Persian Suite) (World Premiere)

Bruce Stark: Variations for Piano and Strings (World Premiere)
featuring Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, pianist

Manuel Ponce: Balada Mexicana for Piano and Orchestra
featuring Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, pianist

Antonín Dvořák: Symphonic Variations

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HEALTH & SAFETY

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our musicians, audiences, staff, and volunteers is still our top priority. Some procedures have changed since Season 98; new this year, Portland Youth Philharmonic will not be requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test to attend in-person performances in Season 99. Masks are optional for all patrons. Visit our Health and Safety page to learn more about PYP’s most up to date procedures.

Policies, programs, dates, and times, are subject to change. All ticket sales are final.