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Tuesday, January 29 2019
7:30pm
Merrill Auditorium

Program

TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy

MICHAEL-THOMAS FOUMAI: PSO-commission, world-premiere, “The Telling Rooms”

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

The Portland Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of a commissioned work by composer Michael-Thomas Foumai. The piece, titled “The Telling Rooms,” is inspired by three poems by Maine youth from The Telling Room statewide contest.

The piece is comprised of three movements, each inspired by one of the poems. Click here to read more about the entire piece. Click each movement below to read its corresponding poem and watch a short video of Michael-Thomas Foumai discussing his inspiration behind the music.


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Eckart Preu Music Director designate
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SUMMER SERIES AT THE SEASIDE

Your PSO returns to Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach for our Summer Series and the culmination of our epic 100th season.

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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!

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Bring your class to a youth concert

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!

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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!

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ECKART PREU

Meet the PSO’s Music Director

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