MIDORI PLAYSSHOSTAKOVICH

Eckart Preu, Music Director Midori, violin PROGRAM Rachmaninoff | The Isle of the Dead Lutoslawski | Concerto for orchestra Shostakovich | Violin concerto No. 1 Violin superstar Midori brings her “simply magical” (Houston Chronicle) talent to appear with the PSO for the first time. Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 11, Midori has captured audiences with her intensity and technical prowess. Here she brings her extraordinary talent to perform Shostakovich’s herculean Violin Concerto No. 1, emotionally sweeping and symphonic in its scope and composition. Showcasing the PSO at its most vibrant and virtuosic is Lutoslawski’s Concerto for Orchestra. Blending folk color with dazzling orchestral writing, keen-eared listeners might notice an homage to Shostakovich’s violin concerto hidden within the concerto—a sympathetic allusion to the artistic restrictions they both composed under. Opening the program, and the PSO’s multi-year exploration of Rachmaninoff is the tone poem, “The Isle of the Dead,” a darkly evocative work inspired by the haunting atmosphere of a painting depicting a small boat arriving at a desolate island. 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, November 10, 2026 7PM $99 / $88 / $75 / $58 / $42 *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 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.