Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Portland Metro Arts
The wondrous life cycle of the Bombyx Mori, the domestic silkworm moth, illuminated through the oboe d’amore, field recordings, video, photography, and textiles.
Lineup: Catherine Lee, oboe d’amore, compositions, visuals; Bombyx Mori, sounds
Vibe: enchanting, captivating, engaging, fascinating, introspective, thought-provoking
Considered a “new breed of instrumental specialist” (New Music Buff), Catherine Lee offers “immaculate, masterful oboe playing” (The Double Reed) in combination with inspired and discerning musicality across an impressive range of genres and styles. With a Juno Award nomination, Lee’s second solo album, Remote Together (2021 – Redshift), received unanimously positive reviews. Lee also creates music, textiles, video, and photography pieces inspired by, and in collaboration with Bombyx mori, creatively illuminating the life stages and silk cocoons of these amazing creatures.