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increase font size Live Music Lineup: Rock, soul and blues tunes, international piano and all sorts of chamber music Catch shows this week from pianist Anastasia Antonacos, Razor Daisies and musicians from the Bay Chamber Music School Photo by Will Wohler 240 Strings present a virtual solo performance by Anastasia Antonacos of the Portland Piano Trio. She’ll be playing pieces by European, African-American, Afro-Caribbean and Asian-American composers and arrangers. Antonacos has performed on stages around the globe as a soloist and chamber musician and is currently on the faculty of the USM School of Music. She’s also founding director of the music education nonprofit 240 Strings. ....
12 classical music performances to stir and soothe winter of our discontent Updated Jan 13, 2021; Even though the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on musical organizations everywhere, artists have dug deeper to find ways to connect with audiences. Portland is fortunate to have excellent online options that will broadcast familiar and new works, including the dozen mentioned here. - Portland Opera s 2020/21 Resident Artists (from left) Michael Parham, Lynnesha Crump, David Morgans Sanchez, Edwin Jhamal Davis, and Jasmine Johnson.Photo by Gia Goodrich Resident Artist Series – Portland Opera It is always fun to hear some of the best up-and-coming singers before they are discovered by everyone else. Portland Opera’s Resident Artist Program has an excellent record of finding such talent. This year’s crop will be beamed live from the Hampton Opera Center in three programs of solos, duets, and ensemble numbers accompanied by coach and pianist Joseph Williams. ....