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Mathis der Maler
April 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Mathis der Maler (“Matthias the Painter”) is Hindemith’s symphonic adaptation of his own opera inspired by the famous altarpiece by Renaissance painter Matthew Grünewald. Each of the three movements reflects a musical spirit, from traditional German folksong to angelic repose to a breathtaking Alleluia. More
PSO Online Insights: Meet the Maestro
The PSO’s own Robert Moody talks about his musical beginnings, his fascination with history, what’s in his iPod, and more. More
Online Insights: PSO 2013-14 Season Announcement!
Robert Moody highlights of the 2013-14 Portland Symphony Orchestra season on a snowy late-winter afternoon. More
Online Insights: Haydn’s Creation
The Creation is one of the greatest choral works ever written. Learn more about the piece and why Robert Moody feels such a personal connection with the March 5 concert. More
Online Insights: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Step backstage with Robert Moody to find out more about the pieces performed at the February 5 concert: Bartok’s The Miraculous Mandarin, The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, and of course, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, one of the best-known pieces of classical music. More
Online Insights: Strauss and Stravinsky
Robert Moody talks about the program and the special guest artists for the Strauss & Stravinsky concert. More
Online Insights: Swingin’ the American Songbook
Robert Moody talks about the toe tapping music featured on the Swingin’ the American Songbook Pops program. Join guest vocalist Banu Gibson, her band New Orleans Hot Jazz and her good friend tap dancer Jason Rodgers for a Swingin’ event! More
PSO Online Insights: One Vision – Music of Queen
Robert Moody talks about the unexpected connection between classic rock and classical symphony orchestra music. More
PSO Online Insights: Bruckner, Beethoven and More
Robert Moody talks about how the four selections chosen for this concert work together. He also explains a unique orchestra set-up for one of the pieces. More
PSO Online Insights: Brahms, Poulenc & Scheherazade
Maestro Moody introduces the guest artists for this concert and tells the story of the young bride Scheherazade. More
PSO Online Insights: Sibelius & Dvorak
Robert Moody reveals some royal connections held by the guest conductor for this concert. More
PSO Online Insights: Romeo and Juliet
Valentine’s Day 2012 falls on a Tuesday classical performance evening for the PSO! Hear Robert Moody talk about this special romantic concert featuring performers from Portland Stage and one of Maine’s most talented rising musicians. More
PSO Online Insights: Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony
Maestro Robert Moody talks about the incredible guest conductor/violinist for this program and makes a recommendation for a DVD to watch in preparation for the concert. More
PSO Online Insights: Greatest Hits of Broadway
The hits of Broadway come to Portland in this concert featuring two of today’s great Broadway singers. More
PSO Online Insights: US Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club
Robert Moody talks about the variety of works the 80 Midshipmen in the group will sing with the PSO. Anchors aweigh! More
PSO Online Insights: What is a KinderKonzert?
Learn about the fun and interactive PSO KinderKonzerts for kids ages 3 to 7. More
PSO Online Insights: Youth Concert- Beethoven in the House
Robert Moody discusses the Beethoven in the House Youth Concert, at which Beethoven himself will share the stage with the PSO! More
PSO Online Insights: 2011-12 Season Opening Concerts
Robert Moody provides insight to the first concert of the season, including an interesting question to ask guest artist Awadagin Pratt at the PostConcert Q&A. More
PSO Online Insights: Bates, Barber & Mahler
From the ending to the beginning learn about the PSO Bates, Barber & Mahler concert. Also, Robert Moody reminisces about one of the most influential people in his life. More
PSO Online Insights: Barber, Bloch & Schubert’s “Great”
Maestro Robert Moody talks with principal violist Laurie Kennedy about her passion for the viola and the upcoming Barber, Bloch & Schubert concert. More
2011-2012 Season Preview
View highlights from Robert Moody’s press conference announcing the Portland Symphony’s 2011-2012 season! More
PSO Online Insights: Daphnis and Chloe
Love is in the air for the PSO’s 2010-2011 season finale concerts, with music by Wagner, Mozart and Ravel. More
PSO Online Insights: Seasons and the Sea
Watch and learn what it is about this program that makes Robert Moody consider himself one of the luckiest conductors in the country. “Sea” you at the concert! More
Online Insights: Three B’s: Brahms, Britten, and the Beatles
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! More
Online Insights: The Golden Age of Motown
Celebrate the great music of Motown along with Robert Moody and the PSO! More
Online Insights: Meet the Musicians Janet Polk
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. More
Online Insights – Bach’s St. John Passion
Explore the music, instruments and historical context of Bach’s St. John Passion, transcending the worlds of art and spirituality. More
From Russia with Love
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. More
Online Insights: Meet the Musicians Richard and Clorinda Noyes
PSO Musicians Richard and Clorinda Noyes share their personal stories about their lifetime in music. More
The Making of Travels in Time for Three
Watch and listen as composer Chris Brubeck and the members of Time for Three describe the “garage-band evolutionary mentality” behind the making of Travels in Time for Three and get a sneak preview of this brand new work, receiving its Maine premiere with the PSO on Sunday, November 21. More
PSO Online Insights – Time for Three
Listen and learn how musical “metamorphoses” can help orchestras become more relevant as time goes by. Sunday, November 21, 2010 More
PSO Online Insights – Simply Sinatra
Get a sneak preview of this swinging show! Saturday, November 13, 2010 Sunday, November 14, 2010 More
PSO Online Insights – Youth Concert (The Planets)
Watch and listen to how Robert Moody suggests students prepare for the upcoming fall Youth Concert. November 9, 2010 More
PSO Online Insights – The Planets
Watch and learn about one of Robert’s favorite pieces to conduct, and hear about a few surprises on the upcoming concert! November 9, 2010 More
PSO Online Insights – Season Opening Celebration
Learn how Robert Moody and the PSO are opening the 2010-2011 concert season “with a real bang!” More
PSO Online Insights – Eileen Ivers with Immigrant Soul
Hear what Robert Moody has to say about the PSO’s opening POPS! concert of the season with preeminent Irish fiddler Eileen Ivers. More
2010-2011 Season Preview
Listen and learn about the exciting 2010-2011 season including incredible soloists, great music, and some really fascinating connections from Music Director Robert Moody. More
PSO Online Insights – Mighty Mahler
Watch and listen as Robert Moody describes the PSO’s “awesome and awe-inspiring” season finale. More
PSO Online Insights – Sounds and Light
Listen and learn why Robert Moody calls this concert “power packed.” More
PSO Online Insights – Chris Thile in Concert with the PSO!
Listen and learn what Robert finds so “uniquely exciting” about this concert. More
PSO Online Insights – Life, Death, Transfiguration
Watch and listen as Robert Moody discusses the inspirations behind the music, and “choral connections” with Robert Russell of the Choral Art Society Life, Death, Transfiguration Tuesday, March 9, 2010 More
Online Insights – 30 years of Magic of Christmas
Listen in on 30 years of Magical memories from PSO musicians and Portland Community Chorus members. More
PSO Online Insights – A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Saturday, November 14, 2009 Sunday, November 15, 2009 More
PSO Online Insights – Cirque de la Symphonie
Saturday, October 24, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 More
