A classical music concert featuring Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 and a symphony by Bruckner, performed by the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 comes to Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:30 PM. It's a matinee, so it's a good one if you're looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon without staying up late.
Mozart wrote the concerto in A major, K. 219, when he was just 19. It's widely known as "the Turkish" because of its rollicking, janissary-style finale—the kind of energetic, rhythmic ending that gives the piece its nickname. It's generally considered his most ambitious and rambunctious violin concerto, an audacious work that isn't afraid to break a few rules or push past the usual conventions of the time. It's a staple of the repertoire, and that's largely because it pairs Mozart's characteristic elegance with a conclusion that's unusually spirited.
The program pairs the concerto with a symphony by Bruckner, so you'll get two very different sides of the classical tradition in one sitting: the bright, spirited Mozart and the larger, more expansive sound of Bruckner. It's a classical music concert in the truest sense, with the Mozart concerto taking center stage.
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Keep in mind that the program hasn't been officially confirmed for this specific edition yet, so it's worth double-checking before you make your plans. The performance is at Merrill Auditorium on Sunday, October 25, starting at 2:30 PM.
