Third Angle New Music

Third Angle New Music is dedicated to creating a soundtrack for our time.

We produce adventurous sonic experiences with our own ensemble; we present local, national and international guest artists at a wide range of moments in their careers; we create soundwalks and site-specific sonic experiences to connect Portland listeners with their environment; and we commission new works from composers that range from young students to Pulitzer Prize winners.

Since 1985, Third Angle has created and presented more than 200 events, commissioned more than 90 new works, and released 15 recordings to critical acclaim, and is currently recording Philip Glass’ 1000 Airplanes on the Roof. Sound of the Five: the chamber music of Chen Yi, was named a [...]

Third Angle New Music is dedicated to creating a soundtrack for our time.

We produce adventurous sonic experiences with our own ensemble; we present local, national and international guest artists at a wide range of moments in their careers; we create soundwalks and site-specific sonic experiences to connect Portland listeners with their environment; and we commission new works from composers that range from young students to Pulitzer Prize winners.

Since 1985, Third Angle has created and presented more than 200 events, commissioned more than 90 new works, and released 15 recordings to critical acclaim, and is currently recording Philip Glass’ 1000 Airplanes on the Roof. Sound of the Five: the chamber music of Chen Yi, was named a top 10 recording for 2009 by National Public Radio.

At a Third Angle performance, you never know quite what will happen next.

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