Where is the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performing in 2021?
Baltimore (April 6, 2021) The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announces its 2021-22 Season: A Season of Discovery, marking a return to performances for live audiences at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore.
Where does the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra get its funding?
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County government & the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is funded in part by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from the Howard County Government.
When do BSO tickets go on sale for the 2021-22 season?
Subscriptions for the 2021-22 season for the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and the BSO at Strathmore are on sale beginning April 6 through BSO Patron Support, 410.783.8000, 877.BSO.1444, or BSOmusic.org/Subscribe. Single tickets for the general public will go on sale in August 2021.
What if I am unable to make a Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Concert?
If you are unable to make any of the current concerts, sign up for our Concert Tracker for alerts when Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performances are released in any city. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra may plan other North American shows, so come back often for up-to-date information.
How to contact Patron Support?
If you need further assistance, please contact Patron Support at 877-276-1444, or email us via the Contact Form.
What is Skull and Bones?
Skull and Bones is a symphonic showcase meets Halloween rave. Classic orchestra showpieces like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, “Mars” from The Planets, Danse macabre, and the finale of Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony are played in their original form then remixed and combined with electronic beats; layered with vocal stems of Post Malone, Muse, Drake, and Kanye West; and woven into dancehall floor-killers.
What was the first computer animated movie?
Walt Disney’s Toy Story was the first entirely computer-generated animation feature film and has become a perennial family favorite. Follow the adventures of Woody, an old-fashioned pull-string cowboy doll, and Buzz Lightyear, an astronaut action figure, as the Orchestra performs the score live.
Do you need a face mask for BSO?
Facemasks, worn properly over the nose and mouth, will be required at all times for indoor BSO events until further notice.
Who is the conductor of the BSO?
German conductor Christoph König returns to lead the BSO in Richard Strauss’ thrilling and iconic tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra. Strauss' enigmatic masterpiece is revealed as a contemplation on human evolution.
Who is the pianist who plays Clara Schumann's piano concerto?
Often overshadowed by her husband, Clara Schumann was an accomplished concert pianist and child prodigy. Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, of the prodigiously talented Kanneh-Mason family, presents the BSO premiere of Clara's concerto. Strauss' Also sprach Zarathustra, instantly recognizable from the soundtrack of Kubrick's film 2001: A Space Odyssey, concludes the program.
Who is André De Shields?
Baltimore native André De Shields, winner of the 2019 Tony Award® for Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Hadestown), returns to his hometown to tell the story of Charm City and its influence on his journey to personal success, alongside the BSO.
When will the Baltimore Symphony return in 2021?
Baltimore (April 6, 2021) The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announces its 2021-22 Season: A Season of Discovery, marking a return to performances for live audiences at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore. With eight commissions and three world premieres, the season presents well-known works in new ...
Is the BSO streaming free?
In addition to a robust and responsibly presented in-person season, the BSO will also expand its digital platform curated during the pandemic with new accessibility through live-streamed performances and the return of the highly acclaimed docuseries BSO Sessions. Live-streamed performances for most Pops and Classical series subscription programs from the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall stage will be made available to subscribers for free. Non-subscribers may access the streams for a nominal fee.
Who is the founder of the Orchkids?
Music Director Laureate and OrchKids Founder Marin Alsop returns to the Orchestra in three programs, each featuring a BSO commission with works by Reena Esmail, Anna Clyne, and Angélica Castelló, in addition to a reimagining of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in a 21 st -century call for unity, justice, and empowerment. Additional BSO (co-)commissions include a world premiere by James Lee III, in collaboration with BSO Artistic Partner Wordsmith, that gives voice to Maryland native and abolitionist Frederick Douglass; Christopher Theofanidis’ Drum Circles with The Percussion Collective; Wynton Marsalis’ Fanfare; and new concertos by Conrad Tao and Jessie Montgomery.
Who is the conductor of the BSO?
The season opens with renowned violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman and includes superstar guests Renée Fleming, Rod Gilfry, Christine Goerke, Nicola Benedetti, Ray Chen, Benjamin Grosvenor, and Anne-Sophie Mutter in performance with Sir Andrew Davis. Committed to presenting the world’s top musicians of today and tomorrow, the BSO presents 16 soloists make their BSO debuts, including Randall Goosby, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Chloë Hanslip, and Beatrice Rana.
