RACHMANINOFF'SSECOND

Eckart Preu, Music Director Joshua Roman, cello PROGRAM Lili Boulanger | D’un matin de printemps Saint-Saëns | Cello Concerto No. 1 Rachmaninoff | Symphony No. 2 Take a musical journey through lyricism, renewal, and sweeping Romantic expression. Cellist Joshua Roman—last seen with the PSO in 2018—returns as soloist. Roman brings his extraordinary musicianship and vulnerability to Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto, intensely lyrical, full of elegance, and moments of sheer beauty and emotional warmth. The concert opens with Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps (“Of a Spring Morning”), a brief but beautifully nuanced work that captures the fleeting energy of spring. Culminating the program is Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, a landmark in late Romantic music. Written after the crushing failure of his First Symphony and a period of profound self-doubt, the Second Symphony marks a triumphant return of confidence and creative voice. Moving from a broad, expansive and lyrical first movement through to its raucous, energetic finale, it’s music you want to bathe in. 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. Sunday, April 25, 2027 2:30PM $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 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.