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Welcome to the Portland Bach Experience

We tear down barriers and challenge preconceived notions about classical music by offering immersive events, interactive educational programs, and intimate concerts at our annual June festival. Committed to creating programs that are distinct, deep, and connective experiences, we bring award-winning artists to Maine to share musical productions that cultivate resilience, nurture individual growth, and feed our collective hunger for connection.

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Our mission

To enliven, strengthen, and connect communities by creating world-class, immersive classical music experiences for everyone.

 

Experience Classical Music Your Way

The Unexpected Experience

These are innovative programs you won’t find elsewhere — ground-breaking interpretations performed in unexpected places.

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The Salon Experience

If you want to mingle with world-class artists and enjoy classical music in a small intimate setting, choose the salon experience.

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Children & Family Experience

Our children and family programs are truly unique, multi-generational events designed to spark your young one’s musical and artistic curiosity.

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The Concert Experience

Enjoy world-class music in a traditional setting featuring GRAMMY-winning artists performing your favorite and soon-to-be favorite pieces.

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Meet our Artistic Director

Emily Isaacson

Dr. Emily Isaacson launched Portland Bach Experience in 2017 to challenge preconceived notions about where and how we experience world-class music by bringing it back into social spaces and people’s everyday lives.

One of only a handful of female conductors in the country, she was recently named the “Maine Artist of the Year” by the Maine Arts Commission and one of “50 Mainers Leading the State” by Maine Magazine.