Love Stories

Monday, February 14, 2022 | 6:00 PM

Mechanics’ Hall Ballroom, 519 Congress St | Portland

Pianist Peter Dugan, heard across America as the host of NPR’s beloved program “From the Top,” and his wife, the acclaimed mezzo soprano Kara Dugan, will perform a special Valentine’s Day program featuring love songs from a wide range of musical styles. From their favorite Schubert lieder to their wedding song “I’m Glad There is You,” the program will feature an intimate collection of highlights of the past decade performing together as a married couple. Violist and PCMF Artistic Director Melissa Reardon will join the Dugans for Brahms’ beloved Zwei Gesänge for voice, viola, and piano. To continue the Valentine’s Day celebration at home, all patrons will receive complimentary “Sweet Heat” drink infusion kits courtesy of Vena’s Fizz House. The program will run for approximately 90 minutes without intermission.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit Portland Chamber Music Festival’s website (HERE)!

Please note our in-person Covid safety policies: To ensure the safety of staff, audience, musicians, and our community, Mechanics’ Hall requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or an appropriately time-stamped negative COVID-19 test) for all persons attending the event. All persons must be masked for the duration of their time in the Hall, regardless of vaccination status.

All attendees must either:

• Present a physical copy or a photo of their COVID-19 vaccine card along with a valid photo ID (state, government, or school ID); or

• Provide a time-stamped printout, photo, or email of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of the event or a negative Rapid Antigen Test taken within 36 hours of the event, along with a valid photo ID (state, government, or school ID).