--“It was a treat to hear.”-- "Oasis Ensemble has a rich sound to it that I find remarkable, and I hope to hear them again....skilled professionalism that spoke eloquently for their love for the music."

– by Daniel Buckwalter, Eugene Scene - Apr 29, 2025

“Polished Musicianship”

– Oasis Concert Review by Steve Johnston,  Contemporary Composer

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Masterful Chamber Music
Oasis Ensemble is a flute-cello-piano trio comprised of award-winning, seasoned musicians who have received high critical acclaim for their live performances and recordings: Dawn Weiss was the principal flutist of the Oregon Symphony for 25 years prior to founding the Oasis Ensemble; cellist Austin Bennett, who has been a member of the Eppes String Quartet, and has performed with the Tallahassee Symphony and the Eugene Symphony; and Tung Nguyen, award-winning pianist, chamber musician and solo recording artist on the Naxos label.
 

All avid chamber musicians, the Oasis Ensemble is excited to offer a wide range of outstanding performances and educational experiences throughout the State of Oregon and beyond by partnering with schools, universities, libraries, retirement centers, and cultural organizations and offering educational workshops and interactive performances. We are committed to expanding cultural awareness and knowledge of the beauty of live and recorded classical chamber music by making classical music accessible to people throughout the state who might not otherwise have the opportunity to have this extraordinary experience.

Historically, compositions for flute, cello and piano have been fairly rare, so Oasis Ensemble has made it our commitment to continually expand the repertoire by commissioning new works and setting up competitions to encouraging composers from across the globe to write for us! In fact, our 2025 Call for Scores competition drew in responses from 85 composers representing 24 countries worldwide! With these new works we are committed to carefully curate the repertoire so that our audiences can have a deeply satisfying and meaningful experience.

It is our hope to deeply touch people’s lives through our commitment to excellence in our artistry and to offer a cultural and artistic “Oasis” of beauty, meaning and inspiration for our current audiences and for generations to come.

Coming Up

“Concert III: Impressions”

Portland State University – Lincoln Recital Hall

January 9, 2026  7:30PM

“Concert III: Impressions”

Newport – Pacific Maritime Heritage Center

January 10, 2026 7:00PM

“Concert III: Impressions”

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Sunday, January 11, 2026 3:00PM

Join the Oasis Ensemble for a concert of vibrant soundscapes suffused with shifting colors and mercurial moments.

Hear works by Debussy, Ravel, and Poulenc as we trace the development of French Impressionism from the late-19th through the mid-20th centuries and move into modern day Italian Impressionism.

Our concert begins with a musical journey through an imaginary world, suspended between dream and memory, where sounds evoke secret landscapes, mythical figures and nature’s reflections in the world premiere of The Enchanted Garden by Italian Composer Roberto Piana, commissioned by the Oasis Ensemble in 2025.

With Guest Pianist Andrew Cannestra (Visiting Assistant Professor of Piano at St. Olaf College)

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"Valentine's Day Oasis"

Perfect for singles, friends and couples!

A one-of-a-kind celebration of love and community hosted at Tsunami Books. You won’t want to miss this special evening filled with uplifting music, fun activities, delicious treats from Sweet Life Patisserie and Great Harvest Bread Co., and wine from Devoé Wine Company.

Featuring a variety of short and light classical duos and trios to fill your heart. 

Get your tickets soon! This event is expected to sell out!