Classical pianist Hunter Noack is traveling to some of the most peaceful and scenic locations in the west for concerts. The “In a Landscape” series takes classical music into the wild. Noack is performing at three locations in Central Oregon. His 1912 Steinway Model D concert grand piano is hauled on a flatbed trailer.
Audience members can wander the landscape while wearing headphones to blend the beauty of music with nature or bring their own chairs for sitting. Houck’s first stop locally will be at Kah-nee-Ta Resort in Warm Springs on June 1. The program will begin with Tribal members taking the stage to share stories about the culture and traditions of the Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute tribes. Beadwork, photography and art will also be for sale. A special guest, Native American flutist, James Edmund Greeley, will also perform. No outside food or drink is permitted.
Noack will return on June 16, to perform for three nights at Black Butte Ranch. Brooks Resources developed Black Butte 50 years ago. Families of the first three presidents for Brooks Resources will attend opening night: Mike and Sue Hollern, Bob and Janis Harrison and Trish Smith, wife of the late Bill Smith. Concert goers will need to bring their own low back chairs. Outside food and drinks is not allowed, but dogs on a leash are.
On June 19th, the classical pianist will perform at Wine Down Ranch in Prineville. It’s a quarter mile walk uphill from the parking area. Guests will need to provide their own chairs or blankets. Dogs as well as outside food and drink are allowed, with event organizers encouraging picnics.
“In a Landscape” is now in its 10th season, with 305 concerts. Noack, who created the series, grew up kayaking, fishing and playing piano in Central Oregon. At age 14, he left to study at Interlochen Arts Academy. He has held concerts in iconic landscapes like Crater Lake, Yosemite and Joshua Tree National Parks. He’s also collaborated with dance companies and toured with Pink Martini. Tickets to his local concerts are $45.
This article appears in Source Weekly June 5, 2025.
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