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Lisa Goddard, violin

Oct 24 2018

Lisa Goddard is an avid orchestral and chamber musician on both historical and modern instruments. She plays regularly with the Portland Symphony in Maine, the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and the Boston Ballet Orchestra, and can also be heard with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Boston Lyric Opera, Odyssey Opera, Handel and Haydn Society and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. Lisa is a founding member of Cardamom Quartet, an ensemble committed to reshaping the canon by playing music by women. She runs a Suzuki violin program (the Goddard Violin Studio) in Jamaica Plain, and is on the board of the Massachusetts Suzuki Association.

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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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Meet the PSO’s Music Director

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