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Musicians

The range of skills and stories shared by PSO musicians are as rich and varied as the instruments they play. What unites them is the individual mastery of their talents and a commitment to their craft through the stirring power of symphonic music. That synthesis of sounds is colored by a spectrum of musical experience with other symphonies, chamber groups, opera and ballet orchestras, and more. Read on to discover more about the passionate performers who shape the sound of the music you love.

FIRST VIOLINS

SECOND VIOLINS

VIOLAS

VIOLONCELLOS

CONTRABASSES

PICCOLO

OBOES

ENGLISH HORN

CLARINETS

BASS CLARINET

BASSOONS

CONTRABASSOON

HORNS

TRUMPETS

TROMBONES

  • Liam Glendening, Principal
  • Greg Spiridopoulos+
  • Cameron Owen
  • Mark Manduca

BASS TROMBONE

  • Cameron Owen

TUBA

TIMPANI

PERCUSSION

HARP

KEYBOARD

  • Vacant, Principal
    Elizabeth Edney Nanovic Chair
+ denotes musician on leave for the 2023-24 season.
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2425 chamber series

Announcing the all new Chamber Series

In honor of its 100th anniversary season, the Portland Symphony Orchestra steps beyond Merrill Auditorium and brings the music to you.

This all-new Chamber Music series celebrates the intimate and artistically vibrant nature of small musician led groups as they perform on stages throughout the state of Maine.

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Never been to a symphony before? Don’t worry, we’re here to help

Find the answers to all the questions about the orchestra you may be too afraid to ask!

Read our First Timer’s Guide

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youth

Bring your class to a youth concert

Coming in 2025… The Portland Symphony Orchestra partners with Carnegie Hall to present Link Up: The Orchestra Sings! Link Up is a fully participatory, school-day concert program. Students will fill Merrill Auditorium to sing, play recorders, move, and listen along with the symphony from their seats. This program is designed for students in grades 3-5 but all are welcome and encouraged to participate!

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your gift matters

Ticket sales cover only a portion of what it takes to produce the PSO’s artistic and education programs. Your generous support is vital in helping us deliver music programs that serve children and adult listeners.

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ECKART PREU

Meet the PSO’s Music Director

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Help keep the arts alive in Maine

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