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Around the World with the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra

A side-by-side concert

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Sunday, March 26 2023
2:30pm
Merrill Auditorium

Program

Antonín DVOŘÁK: Slavonic Dance No. 8

Robert SCHUMANN: Finale from Symphony No. 4

Edvard GRIEG: In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt

Arturo MÁRQUEZ: Danzon #2

Florence PRICE: “Nimble Feet” from Dances in the Canebrakes

John WILLIAMS: Raiders March from Indiana Jones

Buckle your seatbelt and put your tray table in the upright position as the PSO and the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra take you around the world! Join your PSO and the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of family-friendly music and fun! Discovery Concerts are designed for families with children ages 4-12, but are enjoyable for all.

Learn more about our COVID-19 safety protocols for concerts here


  • PARKING: Parking is available in several nearby lots. There is limited street parking in the area. Accessible parking for patrons with disability permits is available on both sides of Myrtle Street and on Congress Street in front of City Hall. Parking spaces are in high demand in Portland. Please allow sufficient time before the start of a show to find a parking space. View more details here.
  • WHERE DO I GO FRIST: Begin in the lobby to pick up or purchase your tickets from the Box office. If you have already received your tickets in the mail or have mobile tickets, you can go straight into the auditorium. If you are there before 2:00 PM, be sure to check out our Instrument Petting Zoo and Podium Hero!
  • SNACKS AND BEVERAGES: Per the City of Portland, no food or drink is allowed in Merrill Auditorium. There are water fountains located in the lobby, and concession stands on the first floor of Merrill Auditorium will be open.
  • PICTURES AND VIDEOS: Unfortunately, taking video of the PSO musicians is strictly prohibited but photography is allowed and encouraged!

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Robert Lehmann PYSO conductor

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