The Portland Symphony Orchestra has performed in past years, but no private partner came forward this year to organize and fund the extra entertainment.
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Classical review: Portland Symphony Orchestra finishes season with a flourish
A rare minor key work by Mozart was followed by a thrilling performance of Brahms’ Fourth Symphony.
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Concert review: Portland Symphony stirs with contemporary Mexican works
Two of the 3 composers featured in the program attended the performance Sunday.
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Concert review: Portland symphony pays tribute to legacy of Louis Armstrong
The program evoked an era of music that revolved around the jazz legend.
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Concert review: Program change doesn’t detract from Portland Symphony’s ‘Rite of Spring’
Violinist Jennifer Frautschi took the place of guitarist Pepe Romero who had to cancel because of a health issue.
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Classical review: Playing Violins of Hope, Portland Symphony gives stirring performance
The orchestra will repeat the performance, which features string instruments owned by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, Tuesday at Merrill Auditorium.
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Classical review: Buoyed by local choruses and guest soloists, PSO delivers emotive ‘St. Matthew Passion’
The performance will be repeated Tuesday at Merrill Auditorium and later available digitally.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra renews music director’s contract, announces next season
Eckart Preu, who was hired in 2019, hasn’t yet had a season free of disruption, but will get at least four more chances.
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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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Concert review: ‘Magic of Christmas’ puts focus on the music
Live audiences have returned for the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s performances at Merrill Auditorium, and a digital version also will be available.