¡El Espectacular!
We invite you to join us for an evening showcasing Orchestra Nova Northwest’s progressive and innovative programming: El Espectacular! on January 24 at The Reser.
This high-energy, joyful event will feature festive and expressive works by Freddy Vilches and other acclaimed Latin American composers, weaving together diverse musical traditions from across the Americas. El Espectacular! honors cultural identity and creative innovation through rhythm, color, and connection, promising an unforgettable experience.
Spotlighting diverse musical voices, the program includes several exceptional features:
– A new flute concerto by Portland-based composer Giancarlo D’Addona Castro, written for and performed by ONN Executive Director and celebrated flutist Adam Eccleston.
– A fusion of music and dance featuring the modernity of Bodyvox’s choreography coupled with classical orchestral music.
-A special performance by Poison Waters!
– Performances by Cognizart’s Young Artists Debut! Winners, including the taiko ensemble featuring Jin Nakajim and Calvin Stuczynski performing with composer Yumi Torimaru, Director of Takohachi. Young Artists Debut! Winner Nikita Itstratov will also perform a spellbinding Prokofiev piece with the orchestra.
We invite you to enhance your experience by becoming a VIP Sponsor. Balcony seating is available exclusively for Sponsors, and we will host a limited VIP Reception featuring special guest stars and surprises.
Don’t miss this incredible, one-night-only event!

January 24, 2026 7:30 pm

We invite you to join us for an evening showcasing Orchestra Nova Northwest's progressive and innovative programming: El Espectacular! on January 24 at The Reser.
This high-energy, joyful event will feature festive and expressive works by Freddy Vilches and other acclaimed Latin American composers, weaving together diverse musical traditions from across the Americas. El Espectacular! honors cultural identity and creative innovation through rhythm, color, and connection, promising an unforgettable experience.
Spotlighting diverse musical voices, the program includes several exceptional features:
- A new flute concerto by Portland-based composer Giancarlo D’Addona Castro, written for and performed by ONN Executive Director and celebrated flutist Adam Eccleston.
- A fusion of music and dance featuring the modernity of Bodyvox's choreography coupled with classical orchestral music.
-A special performance by Poison Waters!
- Performances by Cognizart's Young Artists Debut! Winners, including the taiko ensemble featuring Jin Nakajim and Calvin Stuczynski performing with composer Yumi Torimaru, Director of Takohachi. Young Artists Debut! Winner Nikita Itstratov will also perform a spellbinding Prokofiev piece with the orchestra.
We invite you to enhance your experience by becoming a VIP Sponsor. Balcony seating is available exclusively for Sponsors, and we will host a limited VIP Reception featuring special guest stars and surprises.
Please reserve your place as a VIP Sponsor here: ElEspectacular2026Fillable
Don't miss this incredible, one-night-only event!

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ELLIS ISLAND, March 14

Artina McCain, Soloist, Piano

March 14, 2026 7:00 pm

This extraordinary program presents a work of the powerful, contemporary voice of composer Carlos Simon, whose works resonate with history, hope, and heart. Pianist Artina McCain returns to perform George Gershwin’s brilliant Piano Concerto in F, a work that blends classical traditions with the bold rhythms of jazz and pulses with energy, romance, and the unmistakable spirit of the American Jazz Age. 

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The Reser, March 15

Artina McCain, Soloist, Piano

March 15, 2026 3:00 pm

This extraordinary program presents a work of the powerful, contemporary voice of composer Carlos Simon, whose works resonate with history, hope, and heart. Pianist Artina McCain returns to perform George Gershwin’s brilliant Piano Concerto in F, a work that blends classical traditions with the bold rhythms of jazz and pulses with energy, romance, and the unmistakable spirit of the American Jazz Age. 

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BY NATURE, May 16

Sara Davis Buechner,  Soloist, Piano

May 16, 2026 7:00 pm

ONN presents a program that honors the powerful legacy of LGBTQ+ composers whose voices have shaped the classical music canon. Leonard Bernstein’s The Age of Anxiety, a symphony in name and a piano concerto in spirit, traces a soul’s search for meaning in a fractured world.

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