12 classical music performances to stir and soothe winter of our discontent Updated Jan 13, 2021; Even though the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on musical organizations everywhere, artists have dug deeper to find ways to connect with audiences. Portland is fortunate to have excellent online options that will broadcast familiar and new works, including the dozen mentioned here. - Portland Opera's 2020/21 Resident Artists (from left) Michael Parham, Lynnesha Crump, David Morgans Sanchez, Edwin Jhamal Davis, and Jasmine Johnson.Photo by Gia Goodrich Resident Artist Series – Portland Opera It is always fun to hear some of the best up-and-coming singers before they are discovered by everyone else. Portland Opera’s Resident Artist Program has an excellent record of finding such talent. This year’s crop will be beamed live from the Hampton Opera Center in three programs of solos, duets, and ensemble numbers accompanied by coach and pianist Joseph Williams. The first program features soprano Lynnesha Crump and tenor David Morgans Sanchez. The second offers mezzo-soprano Jasmine Johnson and baritone Michael Parham. The final one presents bass Edwin Jhamal Davis and all of the resident artists