Sunday, May 21, 2017, 4:00 PM at Downtown Presbyterian Church All are welcome – Suggested Donation $10 Proceeds from this concert will benefit The Contributor The Contributor, Nashville’s weekly street newspaper, creates economic opportunity with dignity by investing in the lives of people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Portara Ensemble celebrates the Contributor’s mission with a […]
Dark Night of the Soul: Choral Reflections on Advent and Wintertime Friday, December 9, 7:00 PM Church of the Good Shepherd, Brentwood, TN Saturday, December 10, 7:00 PM Christ the King Church, Nashville, TN In this season of growing darkness and anticipation we’ll explore ancient and contemporary musings on mystery, wonder, the deepening of the night, […]
A Prayer for Peace The Musica Sacra Mundi Concert Series Sunday September 18, 3:00 pm The Temple (Congregation Ohabai Shalom) Sunday September 25, 3:00 pm St Paul’s Episcopal Church All are welcome – Suggested Donation $10 Invoking the beauty of the human voice, Portara Ensemble uses choral music as the gateway to elevate and inspire […]
The Big Payback is back on May 3, 2016, and Portara Ensemble is excited to take part in this monumental charitable event for the first time. The Big Payback, hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is a 24-hour, community-wide, online giving day that celebrates Middle Tennessee’s spirit of generosity and supports the life-changing work of area […]
On Wednesday February 10, 2016, Portara will celebrate the release of our newest recording by joining ALIAS Chamber Ensemble on their Winter concert. Portara and ALIAS will perform selections from Paul Moravec’s Amorisms , which were premiered by the same forces just one year ago. The concert will take place at 8:00 PM in Turner Hall […]
Please join Portara Ensemble, ALIAS Chamber Ensemble, and composer Paul Moravec as we celebrate the January release of our newest recording, Amorisms. Our release party will take place on January 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet. Join us for food, drink, and fun…we hope to see you there! […]
On Saturday, December 5 at 4:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Portara will present its winter concert, On a Starry Night. Ever since the first humans came into consciousness, we have looked to the night sky with a sense of awe, terror, and wonder. The mysteries of the stars have been the stuff of […]
Saturday, December 5, 4:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville Sunday, December 6, 4:00 PM at Belle Meade United Methodist Church All are welcome – Suggested Donation $10 Featuring Interpretations of Van Gogh’s The Starry Night by the First Graders of Glendale Elementary School Ever since the first humans came into consciousness, […]
“An Exciting and Entertaining Program for the Greater Nashville community”. Portara Ensemble will be performing folksongs from around the world! Only two opportunities to hear this concert. Sunday, February 8 @ 4:00pm First Unitarian Universalist Church, Nashville, TN Sunday, February 15 @ 4:00pm St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, TN Adult Admission is $10.00 (cash, check […]
“Portara Ensemble, under the expert direction of Shreyas Patel, sang every syllable with nuance, sensitivity and a beautifully blended sound.” A wonderful evening of beautiful music making, great talent, and collaboration! The World Premiere of Paul Moravec’s “Amorisms” was performed with confidence and passion. John Pitcher, columnist for Arts Now Nashville, provides a captivating review! Please […]
