Portland Bach Experience’s June Festival Returns After Pandemic Puts Pause on Live Concerts
Free Outdoor Classical Music ‘Carnival’ Kicks Off 10 Days of Performances
Portland, Maine, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After cancelling last June’s festival because of the pandemic, Portland Bach Experience returns this year with 10 days of classical music events. Known for its innovative performances, unique productions and nationally-acclaimed artists, Portland Bach Experience will present more than a dozen virtual and live concerts with locations in Portland, Sanford and Brunswick. The festival runs from June 11 to June 20, 2021.
“Music has the power to heal because it taps into our shared human experiences and emotions – something we desperately need right now,” said Dr. Emily Isaacson, founder and artistic director. “For fifteen long months, we have hibernated, alone and silent. As we emerge from the pandemic, live performances will make us feel alive again by bringing us together and celebrating the endless capacity found in the human spirit. We want everyone to have access to that incredible experience, so we’ve designed the festival with something for everyone – free, family-friendly events, virtual concerts, indoor performances and outdoor musical experiences.”