Nishon has worked at the orchestra for 17 years and been the executive director for 10.
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Why auditioning for the Portland Symphony is sort of like being on ‘Love is Blind’
An inside look at the orchestra’s process through the hiring of a principal cello this spring.
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Casco Bay Wind Symphony bringing music back to Portland’s July 4 celebration
The volunteer band will play for free but is seeking donations to help cover the costs of the production.
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Broadway hits to be performed by the Portland Symphony Orchestra with special guests
The Portland Symphony Orchestra presents a weekend of Broadway hit tunes, all selected previously by request. Featuring guest singers Teri Hansen (most recently in the national tours of “The Sound Of Music” (Elsa) and the Tony Award winning “An American In Paris”) and Destan Owens (Broadway’s “RENT” and “Chicago”), the program includes songs from “Wicked,” […]
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Paul Vermel, former Portland Symphony Orchestra conductor, dies at 99
The PSO’s first full-time conductor died Feb. 14, just 5 days before his 100th birthday.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra to celebrate 100th season with Yo-Yo Ma
The gala concert with the celebrated cellist is part of the just-announced lineup for 2024-25.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra program featuring Beethoven’s 5th emphasizes conflict and beauty
Two performances of one of the most beloved classical works of all time — “Beethoven’s 5th Symphony” — will be presented at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, and at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Both performances will be led by PSO Music Director Eckart Preu and feature special guest Camille Thomas on violoncello. […]
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‘Magic of Christmas’ is a tradition for those onstage, too
Some members of the chorus and orchestra having been performing in the Christmastime concert at Merrill Auditorium for more than 40 years.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Magic of Christmas’
The 44th annual holiday tradition continues to delight
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Portland Symphony Orchestra season set to begin
The Portland Symphony Orchestra plans 22 Classical, POPS! and Discovery concerts – in addition to a dozen performances of Magic of Christmas – for the 2023-2024 season which opens on Saturday, Sept. 30. Highlights include POPS! Kings of Soul in October, Beethoven’s 5th in January, an all-John Williams POPS! program in April and Mahler’s Symphony […]