Image: Frederick Arthur Bridgman, Sappho, c. 1910
Whispers of Desire
Together with pianist Susan McDaniel, the women of IM perform songs inspired by the Greek lyric poet Sappho to highlight her enduring power as muse and poet, and honor a woman whose voice—sensual, vulnerable, and fiercely human—continues to echo across millennia. Featured will be music by Johannes Brahms, Undine Smith, Ildebrando Pizzetti, and Christos Hatzis, as well as the world premiere of The Sleep Wind by Portland-based composer Charles Rose, winner of IM’s 2024 Call for Scores.
Additionally, IM is hosting an immersive Sappho pre-concert event to include art, poetry, adult beverages, and a talk given by visiting classics scholar Dr. Ellen Greene. Get to know Sappho before immersing yourself in the music she inspired! Event begins one hour prior to each concert.
Sponsored by George and Debbie Olsen
All Shall Be Well
This program invites listeners inward to hear the whisper of the divine within. IM performs works that reflect ancient wisdom and universal longings for truth and transcendence, including Steve Reich’s Know What Is Above You and Gustav Holst’s radiant Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, inspired by the ancient Sanskrit hymns. All Shall Be Well by Carol Jones draws on the luminous mysticism of Julian of Norwich and centers the program’s message: that even in times of chaos and uncertainty, there is a deeper peace beneath the surface.
Sponsored by Bernd and Karen Kuehn
Image: Gustave Moreau, Voices of Evening, c.1885
Image: Jef Bourgeau, Stopping By The Woods At Night (Variation #2), 2023
In the Stillness
IM’s annual December concerts offer a contemplative escape from the hustle and bustle of the holidays into stillness and serenity on the darkest nights of the year. Embrace the hush of winter and celebrate the joyful anticipation of the season with traditional songs and ancient carols from around the world, as well as with music by Perotin, Murray Schafer, Matthew Larkin, and more. This 20-year-old Portland tradition is one not to be missed!
Sponsored by Judith Freeman
Among Women
Following the enormous success of last year’s International Women’s Day event, IM hosts a second annual ‘Among Women’ celebration to honor the courageous, talented, and innovative women artists—both past and present—who continue to inspire and transform our world in remarkable ways. This FREE community event is open to all, and will feature an impressive lineup of local visual and performing artists who will showcase their incredible talent and work.
Sponsored by Kathleen Worley
“An absolutely beautiful, memorable, extraordinary and special event!” – 2025 Attendee
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for such strong interest in Among Women 2026, our celebration of women in the arts. At this time, there are no more available tickets. We hope that you will join us next year!
March 8, 2026
Irving Street Studio
907 NW Irving St
Portland, OR
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We are overwhelmed with gratitude for such strong interest in Among Women 2026, our celebration of women in the arts. At this time, there are no more available tickets. We hope that you will join us next year!
Image: Stella Zachariassen, Joy Comes in the Morning