45th Parallel (organization)
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| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Website | 45thparallelpdx |
45th Parallel is a nonprofit organization and chamber music group based in Portland, Oregon in the United States. Founded in 2009 by artistic director Gregory Ewer, the group produces and presents chamber music concerts featuring Pacific Northwest musicians and occasional guest artists.
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45th Parallel is a nonprofit organization and chamber music performance group based in Portland, Oregon.[1] The group was founded in 2009 by Gregory Ewer,[2] a violinist for the Oregon Symphony, out of a love for chamber music and his desire to collaborate with Pacific Northwest musicians.[3] Ewer continues to serve as artistic director of 45th Parallel.[3] The group often performs at The Old Church, which Ewer described as "Portland's musical living room/recital hall", ideal for intimate concerts.[3]
Concerts are often accompanied with receptions that allow interaction between performers and audience members. According to Ewer, "This was a priority of [his] from the start. It's part of what distinguishes 45th Parallel. We are not superheroes. We are the folks that our audience members shop with, have a beer with and meet on the street. That's the atmosphere that 45th Parallel is trying to create."[3]
