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PSO Announces Partnership with Red Cross in Japan Disaster Relief Activities

Portland, Maine – The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) announced today a partnership with the American Red Cross of Southern Maine to raise funds in support of the response to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

The PSO will open the Monday, April 4 7:00 PM rehearsal to the public and donations will be collected at the door. Donations will also be collected at the concert on Tuesday evening.

Donations will benefit the American Red Cross, which has already raised more than $120 million nationwide to help the people of Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. More information about the Red Cross will be available in the lobby of Merrill Auditorium or at http://southernmaine.redcross.org/.

The Tuesday, April 5 PSO concert, “Seasons and the Sea,” opens with Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, then showcases violinist Corine Brouwer in Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzola. Brouwer is joined by PSO concertmaster Charles Dimmick and Principal Second violinist Ben Russell for Interplay for Three Violins by composer Chris Brubeck. The highlight of the concert is La Mer, the impressionist masterpiece by Debussy.

Attendees at the dress rehearsal are asked to arrive by 6:45 PM. For tickets to Tuesday’s concert, call (207) 842-0800 or visit PortTIX.com. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office at 20 Myrtle St., Monday through Saturday, noon to 6:00 PM. $10 tickets will be available for college students with valid ID from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the day of the concert.

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