Portland Symphony Orchestra » Maine

Online Insights: Kotzschmar Centennial Celebration

mgallant — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:05:27 +0000

Maestro Robert Moody interviews Portland Municipal Organist Ray Cornils about the treasure of the city, the impressive Kotzschmar organ.

PSO Online Insights: One Vision – Music of Queen

mgallant — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:47:12 +0000

Robert Moody talks about the unexpected connection between classic rock and classical symphony orchestra music.

PSO Announces Partnership with Red Cross in Japan Disaster Relief Activities

AKornhauser — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:58:00 +0000

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.

Online Insights: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (Youth Concert)

JFerris — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:35:59 +0000

Online Insights: Three B’s: Brahms, Britten, and the Beatles

JFerris — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:51:03 +0000

Explore this fascinating program with Robert Moody, and find out why John McVeigh took an “exciting and scary crash course” in the Britten Nocturne. B there!

Online Insights: The Golden Age of Motown

JFerris — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:51:11 +0000

Celebrate the great music of Motown along with Robert Moody and the PSO!

Online Insights: Meet the Musicians Janet Polk

JFerris — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:39:20 +0000

PSO principal bassonist Janet Polk shares personal stories about her musical beginnings and what happened the first time she performed Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto with the PSO.

Online Insights – Bach’s St. John Passion

JFerris — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:15:52 +0000

Explore the music, instruments and historical context of Bach’s St. John Passion, transcending the worlds of art and spirituality.

From Russia with Love

JFerris — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:00:35 +0000

Watch and learn how Robert Moody assembled this program, finding the perfect pianist for the perfect concerto, and why the PSO is commissioning a brand new work.

PSO Online Insights – Magic of Christmas

JFerris — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:57:21 +0000

Watch and listen as Robert Moody provides a sneak peek at the 2010 production of Magic of Christmas.