of presenting free, live classical music in Portland’s beautiful parks.
When Maestro Balogh first came to this country in 1967, he had a dream to honor his
newly found freedom by offering free classical music to the people of Portland. The
concerts began with two free performances at Washington Park in the summer of 1980
and have grown into an annual summer series with five free concerts in five parks
totaling more than150 performances. These concerts have attracted over 400,000
Oregonians and visitors from all over the world.
The Portland Festival Symphony concerts are funded by generous donations from local
companies, foundations, government grants and thousands of individuals who contribute
from $5 to more than $1,000.
Portland Festival Symphony concerts bring neighbors together, expose thousands of
children to the joy and beauty of classical music, and encourage classical music lovers to
seek out parks that they have not visited before. These concerts are just one more reason
Portlanders love this great city
Park Features: Includes boat dock, boat ramp, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, paths – paved, picnic tables, stage, and WiFi.
Historical News!
The site which now bears the name Cathedral Park is steeped in history. It is believed to be one of the 14 Lewis and Clark landing sites in the Vancouver-Portland area: William Clark and eight men camped there on April 2, 1806. This spot had been a fishing and camping site for many area Indian tribes. In 1847, the founder of St. Johns, James John, settled on the site and operated a ferry to Linnton across the Willamette River. In 1931, the St. Johns Bridge was built on the site with 400-ft towers and a main span of 1,207 feet. It is the only steel suspension bridge in Portland and is designated as an official historical landmark.
Sunday, July 26, 2014 • Cathedral Park - 6 PM
Address: N Edison St & Pittsburg Ave Map
Sunday, July 26, 2014 • Cathedral Park - 6 PM
Address: N Edison St & Pittsburg Ave Map
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