Vespers

Experience an evening of unparalleled beauty and human force—an immersive encounter where the athletic intensity of dance meets the power of 100 live vocalists. In this groundbreaking collaboration, award-winning composer and choreographer Samuel Hobbs and choral director Dr. Alissa Deeter unite their ensembles to create Vespers, a kinetic, high-impact performance that reimagines Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil for a contemporary stage. The result is a continuous, driving reframing of this landmark score—visceral, expansive, and unmistakably human. Join us in person or via livestream for this truly interdisciplinary production. Click here to purchase LIVESTREAM tickets! Arts for All: $5 tickets available by phone through The Reser Box Office: (971)-501-7722 Join us on April 18 for a pre-show talk and stay after each performance for a live Q&A with the directors and artists. About push/FOLD: push/FOLD is a Portland-based dance company known for athletic, post-contemporary movement works that blend dance, music, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Founded by composer-choreographer Samuel Hobbs, the company creates original productions and community-centered educational programs throughout the Pacific Northwest and internationally. www.pushfold.org About Portland Symphonic Choir: Portland Symphonic Choir has been a cornerstone of choral performance in the region for over 75 years, bringing large-scale works and collaborations to audiences across Oregon. Led by Dr. Alissa Deeter, the ensemble is known for its range, precision, and powerful sound. www.pschoir.org What the critics say: “… a transformation of the traditional in two powerful languages—singing and dance.” ~Lindsay Dreyer, Oregon ArtsWatch “… the beauty of the dance lay in its constant unfolding within the music” ~Daryl Browne, Oregon ArtsWatch “push/FOLD’s characteristic smooth flow highlighted the athleticism each dancer possessed” ~Lindsay Dreyer, Oregon ArtsWatch