Who: The Portland Symphony Orchestra, led by PSO Music Director Robert Moody, with guest soloist soprano Twyla Robinson, mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Bishop, and the ChoralArt Masterworks

What: Two performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” marking the conclusion of Music Director Robert Moody’s tenure with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

There will be a Concert Conversation an hour and 15 minutes prior to each concert as well as a PostConcert Q&A with the guest artists.

This concert can be heard on Maine Public (MPBN) radio on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Tickets to the concert are available through PortTIX at (207) 842-0800 or portlandsymphony.org. Phone and internet orders are subject to per-ticket handling fees. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Merrill Auditorium box office at 20 Myrtle St., Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

Where: Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland

Program:

Mahler: Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

When:

Sunday, April 29 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 1 7:30 p.m.

The PSO’s 2017-18 Season is funded in part by the Maine Arts Commission, POPS! Series Sponsor, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, Official Hotel, Holiday Inn by the Bay, and Education Partner, IDEXX. These concerts are also sponsored in part by Verrill Dana.

 

About the Portland Symphony Orchestra:

Founded in 1923, the Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is the largest performing arts organization in Maine and is widely regarded as one of the top symphony orchestras of its size in the country. Made up of more than 80 professional musicians, the PSO is renowned for its critically acclaimed performances and broad community engagement. The Symphony’s mission is to serve the community by enriching lives through music. More information can be found at www.portlandsymphony.org.