Portland Symphony Orchestra
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The Portland Symphony Orchestra, established in 1923 in Portland, Maine
, is a fully professional symphony
that is recognized as being one of the top orchestras of its size in the country. The orchestra performs a wide variety of concerts, frequently featuring guest artists, at the Merrill Auditorium
in Portland. Robert Moody was appointed Music Director in May 2007. The concert season runs from September to May and during July. One of the PSO's most popular offerings is Magic of Christmas which has been a tradition for over 25 years.
Portland, Maine
Portland is the largest city in Maine and is the county seat of Cumberland County. The 2010 city population was 66,194, growing 3 percent since the census of 2000...
, is a fully professional symphony
Symphony
A symphony is an extended musical composition in Western classical music, scored almost always for orchestra. A symphony usually contains at least one movement or episode composed according to the sonata principle...
that is recognized as being one of the top orchestras of its size in the country. The orchestra performs a wide variety of concerts, frequently featuring guest artists, at the Merrill Auditorium
Merrill Auditorium
Merrill Auditorium is a 1,900-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States. Originally known as Portland City Hall Auditorium, it is located in the eastern section of Portland City Hall. Organizations such as Portland Ovations and the Portland Symphony Orchestra use the auditorium as a...
in Portland. Robert Moody was appointed Music Director in May 2007. The concert season runs from September to May and during July. One of the PSO's most popular offerings is Magic of Christmas which has been a tradition for over 25 years.