Read Beethoven & Rachmaninoff program notes written by PSO Trombonist Mark Rohr here.
Join cover conductor Matthew Szymanski for the Concert Conversation 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the concert. It is free to all ticket holders and held in the Rehearsal Hall at Merrill Auditorium. The discussion will focus on works by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Sponsored by R. M. Davis.
Stay for a PostConcert Q&A with the artists on stage.
This concert can be heard on Maine Public (MPBN) radio on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
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.
Coming in 2026…The Portland Symphony Orchestra partners with Carnegie Hall to present Link Up: The Orchestra Moves! 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 3-6 but all are welcome and encouraged to participate!
An Extraordinary Evening with the Portland Symphony Orchestra
Forte, our must-attend annual fundraiser, is just around the corner! Save the date Thursday, June 12th for an unforgettable evening of live performances, cocktails, gourmet treats, and an exciting live auction. Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are on sale now!