The Portland Symphonic Choir
Since 1945
Our 2026-27 season is ready for you.
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OCTOBER 30, 2026 7 PM
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Meet Evan Fontaine, composer of the winning composition
“Gloria Mundi”
Evan Fontaine is a composer, singer, and saxophonist based in New York City, and he holds a Bachelor of Music Composition from Indiana University. He writes for the voice in many idioms, with his reach extending to folk, classical, and electronic music. He is also a member of the indie rock band Copilots.
His palette blurs the sentimental with the satirical, and his aesthetic fascinations revolve around speech, mortality, and the relationships between humans and the natural world. These typically unfold in tandem with his own lyrics, all with the express purpose of activating the listener’s most vivid emotions and memories.
You can hear the premiere performance of “Gloria Mundi” at our Wintersong Concert in December!
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February 2023
“The choir, superbly prepared by
Alissa Deeter, beautifully conveyed passages
that were warm and
soothing, but also transitioned
to more robust and declamatory
sections with verve. They dug into
the operatic style of the piece with
gusto - all the while maintaining
a balanced sound that made
the piece exciting.”
James Bash / Northwest Reverb
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