Classically Romantic with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra

Join the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra as we open our 28th season with a program that brings the brilliance of Austria’s greatest symphonic voices to life. The concert begins with Mozart’s Haffner Symphony, a joyful and energetic work originally written to celebrate a family friend’s rise to nobility. Full of sparkle and elegance, this piece captures the essence of Mozart’s genius and the exuberant spirit of the Classical era. In contrast, Anton Bruckner’s powerful Romantic Symphony showcases sweeping melodies, rich harmonies, and dramatic brass writing that earned him lasting recognition as one of the 19th century’s great symphonic composers. Whether you’re a longtime lover of orchestral music or attending your very first concert, this performance offers a thrilling introduction to the beauty, drama, and joy of the symphonic tradition. About Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is committed to contributing high quality symphonic music to the Seacoast community and educating, entertaining, and encouraging the audiences of today and tomorrow. Founded in 1997, the orchestra is comprised of over 65 local professionals, educators, dedicated amateurs and advanced students. As the orchestra in residence, the PSO presents four main concerts each season at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. The PSO also hosts a chamber music series, school concerts and other special performances throughout the year. The orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall with Jane Seymour and was honored to accompany Grammy award-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman at the 2013 PARMA Music Festival. The orchestra’s live performance of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique was released by Navona Records and is available on iTunes. The PSO’s 2017 performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and the original Prelude to Joy is available on CD.