Name: Brahms Double Concerto
Start: 2026-03-31T19:00:00
Location: Merrill Auditorium

Embark on a captivating musical journey with the Portland Symphony Orchestra as they present an eclectic series of performances from January to May 2026. Highlights include the unique blend of Wabanaki music and Gustav Holst's 'The Planets', a cinematic experience with 'Jurassic Park' live in concert, and the enchanting sounds of Mahler's 6th Symphony. These events not only showcase diverse musical genres but also emphasize the cultural and artistic contributions of musicians and composers from around the world.

A Symphony Through Time: Portland's Musical Odyssey

The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) promises an exciting lineup for 2026, featuring a diverse range of performances from classical masterworks to cinematic experiences. With events like 'Dawnland to the Planets', 'Jurassic Park in Concert', and 'Mahler’s 6th', the PSO offers a captivating journey for all music lovers. Highlights include innovative collaborations, family-friendly adventures, and beloved guest conductors, ensuring a memorable experience for audiences at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME.

A Symphony of Sounds: Exploring Portland Symphony Orchestra's 2026 Events

The Portland Symphony Orchestra is set to captivate audiences with an exciting lineup of events in 2026. From the thrilling Jurassic Park in Concert to the majestic notes of Bach's B Minor Mass, music lovers will have the opportunity to experience a diverse range of performances. With renowned conductors like Morihiko Nakahara and Eckart Preu at the helm, each event promises a unique adventure. Discover the magic of film scores, orchestral masterpieces, and musical explorations that await at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME.

Symphonic Wonders: A Journey Through Music and Time with the Portland Symphony Orchestra

Eckart Preu

Brent Selby

Portland Symphony Orchestra

Step into a world of prehistoric roars and mythical flights for a musical adventure that will ignite your imagination! Join the Portland Symphony Orchestra as we travel through time—from the age of mighty dinosaurs to the world of fire-breathing dragons. Hear the thunder of ancient creatures and the swoosh of wings in the sky, all brought to life by the powerful sounds of the orchestra.

Dinosaurs & Dragons!

Merrill Auditorium

Travel to a galaxy far, far away and experience the continuation of Luke Skywalker’s epic journey.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Brahms Double Concerto

Join the PSO for a musical adventure exploring the instruments of the Orchestra. From the deep rumble of the basses to the sparkle of the flutes, we’ll explore each section of the orchestra and discover how all the instruments work together to make music. Along the way, you’ll see musicians of all ages on stage—from young Suzuki students to seasoned PSO professionals—showing how everyone can be part of the music-making journey.

A Toot, A Boom, A String, A Strum

Considered to be the summation of all the composer’s works—if not his greatest—Bach’s Mass in B Minor is nothing short of a masterpiece. Full of lush harmonies and intricate orchestra line, it magnificently weaves together orchestra and vocalists to create a sublimely transcendent work.

Bach’s B Minor Mass

Immense and intense, Mahler’s 6th symphony is full of dramatic peaks and valleys. This, the most personal of Mahler’s grand symphonies, predicts the tragedies to come in the composer’s life, culminating in the earth-shattering hammer-blows of fate that make this masterwork an unmissable experience.

Brahms Double Concerto

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