The Portland Symphony Orchestra’s POPS! concerts welcome guest conductor Michael Berkowitz and singer Joan Ellison in a tribute to the songs of Judy Garland. The concerts are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The program features Judy Garland hits “Strike Up […]
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Portland symphony to perform songs of Paul Simon
Three vocalists, including New York singer/songwriter Paul Loren, will join the orchestra for Saturday evening and Sunday matinee performances at Merrill Auditorium.
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The Portland Symphony Orchestra announces outdoor, in-person summer concert series
The Portland Symphony Orchestra is returning to its first concerts with a live audience in over a year on Sunday, June 27. Three summer concerts will be held at the Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach. The first concert, “Eckart Conducts Beethoven,” will feature Beethoven’s breakthrough “Eroica” Symphony. PSO Music Director Eckart Preu said, “Words […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra plans special fundraiser at the Saco Drive-In
The Portland Symphony Orchestra will soon find its way to the silver screen at the Saco Drive-In for an evening of filmed performances on Thursday, May 13. This is part of this year’s annual fundraiser Forte, which also includes a special online auction from Tuesday, May 11, through Thursday, May 20. All proceeds from the […]
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The Portland Symphony Orchestra shares winter 2021 concert plans
The Portland Symphony Orchestra will film and release five new digital concerts this winter 2021, featuring beloved works from the classical world, famous tunes from Louis Armstrong and local folk legends Schooner Fare, as well as internationally-renowned guest artists Byron Stripling and Anna Shelest. Each of the three classical and two POPS! concerts will be […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra cancels concerts through June
But it will host an online ‘Un-gala’ on May 14 to raise money for the orchestra. Meanwhile, the Theater at Monmouth postpones its summer season.
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PSO launches ‘Crescendo’ campaign to boost its endowment
The Portland Symphony Orchestra is well on its way to meeting its $6.5 million goal.
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PSO gets rousing reception from thousands in its return to Fourth of July concert
Many people were overjoyed the orchestra was back – after a one-year hiatus – for the Independence Day performance on Portland’s Eastern Promenade.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra won’t be playing at July 4th fireworks
Organizers say there isn’t enough money from sponsors and the community this year to continue the eight-year musical tradition.