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Portland Symphony Orchestra

mozart &
pathetique symphony

Currently available as part of a Subscription package. Single tickets on sale June 16th.

Alexandre da Costa, guest conductor & violin

PROGRAM
MOZART | Overture to Abduction from the Seraglio
MOZART | Violin Concerto No. 5
TCHAIKOVSKY | Symphony No. 6, Pathetique

Alexandre da Costa’s debut performance with the PSO is notable for two reasons—he plays a rare Stradivarius violin from 1701, and he appears not only as soloist, but conductor as well. Renowned as one of the best Stehgeigers (play & conduct) in the world, da Costa pulls double duty on Mozart’s biggest and most masterful violin concerto, written by the composer when he was just 19.

Also on the program is Tchaikovsky’s poignant masterpiece, his sixth symphony, considered by the composer himself to be the best and most open-hearted of his works. Known commonly as the “Pathetique,” it is tragic, yet enthralling, full of emotional turbulence.

RUN TIME: approximately 2 hrs including intermission

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, October 28, 2025 7PM

Venue

Merrill Auditorium

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merrill
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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