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Portland Symphony Orchestra

brahms double
concerto

Musical Sorcery

Able to transport us into the past, help us imagine the future, or suspend time in the present, the magic of music knows no bounds. 

Two of the PSO’s brightest stars take center stage for Brahms’s masterful double concerto, known for its sheer virtuosity, requiring two brilliant and equally matched soloists. PSO Concertmaster Charles Dimmick and principal cellist, Brent Selby, share the spotlight in a unique and lively conversation between violin, cello, and orchestra.

Rounding out the concert are works demonstrating the magical wonder of music and how the idea of music creates more music, including Paul Hindemith’s colorful masterpiece, Symphonic Metamorphosis, bringing an energetic and playful ending to the evening. 

Eckart Preu, Music Director
Charles Dimmick, concertmaster
Brent Selby, principal cello

PROGRAM
Kats-Chernin | Big Rhap
Brahms | Double Concerto
Weber | Overture From “Turandot”
Hindemith | Symphonic Metamorphosis

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours

ADULT and CHILD & STUDENT prices are available online for this event.
GROUP 10+ is available via phone & in-person only.
Per ticket service fee is based on a percentage of the ticket price.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 7PM

Tickets

$98 / $97 / $92 / $74 / $59 / $57 / $42 / $29
*before fees

Venue

Merrill Auditorium

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auditorium

A beautifully restored 1,900-seat performance venue, this majestic hall is one of the gems of Portland’s downtown Arts District and close to plenty of restaurants to grab a bite before the show.

Merrill Auditorium is owned and operated by the City of Portland.

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Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland, ME 04101

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