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Eckart Preu, Music Director Rachel Barton-Pine, violin PROGRAM Gabriela Lena Frank | Haillí-Serenata Malek Jandali | Violin concerto Debussy | La Mer How does where we come from shape who we are—as people, as artists, and as storytellers? Violinist Rachel Barton Pine—praised by The New York Times as “striking and charismatic”—makes her debut with the PSO to perform Malek Jandali’s Violin Concerto. Dedicated to “all women who thrive with courage,” Jandali’s concerto is full of striking beauty, emotional depth, and moments of surprise, weaving together traditional Syrian melodies and rhythmic idioms with Western orchestral form. At the heart of the program is La Mer, one of the most influential orchestral works of the 20th century. Vividly portraying the waves he loved so dearly, Debussy paints a sound picture of the vastness—and volatility—of the sea. Impressionistic and poignant, this work invites listeners to lose themselves in the evanescence of the sea: always the same but always changing. The program opens with Gabriela Lena Frank’s Haillí-Serenata, a brief but evocative work for strings. Lyrical, songful, and richly tuneful, the piece unfolds as a gentle serenade to the past. 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. $99 / $88 / $75 / $58 / $42 / $29 *before fees 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. Merrill Auditorium 20 Myrtle Street Portland, ME 04101 Portland Symphony Orchestra Subscription Sunday Afternoon Concerts at 2:30pm Portland Symphony Orchestra Subscription Tuesday Evening Concerts at 7:00pm Portland Symphony Orchestra Subscription Tuesday Evening Concerts at 7:00pm and Sunday Afternoon Concerts at 2:30pm Portland Symphony Orchestra Subscription Flexible Package of 3 of more PSO Events Experience the joy of live performances with your friends and family. Groups of 10+ receive a discount on tickets and flexible reservation options.