Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces Summer Programs at Meyerhoff, Oregon Ridge, Strathmore and Pier Six

2008 "Summer Nights" Features Star-Spangled Spectacular, Celebration of Leon Fleisher's 80th Birthday, Tributes to The Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin

Baltimore, Md. (April 14, 2008)-From classical favorites to rock 'n' roll classics, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra today announced "Summer Nights," a summer concert season featuring a wide variety of musical offerings. Highlights include performances by renowned pianist and Baltimorean Leon Fleisher in celebration of his 80th birthday; Vivaldi and Piazzolla's Four Seasons; and tributes to The Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin. Beginning on Thursday, July 3 with the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular, the BSO's summer season takes place at four venues: its two year-round homes, the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (Baltimore) and the Music Center at Strathmore (North Bethesda); the Orchestra's outdoor summer home, Oregon Ridge Park (Cockeysville); and Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. In addition to its "Summer Nights" programs, the BSO will also offer a free one-hour concert on Saturday, July 19 as part of Artscape, Baltimore's annual free celebration of the arts. See below for artist biographies, a complete calendar of events and venue and ticketing information.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall: Four Seasons, A Video Game Symphony, Leon Fleisher's 80th Birthday and The Grateful Dead

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra begins summer at the Meyerhoff on Friday, July 11 with a concert featuring Vivaldi's masterful set of violin concertos, Four Seasons, interwoven with Piazzolla's tango-infused Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Though 250 years separate the works, Vivaldi and Piazzolla's Seasons share the vivid, evocative orchestrations appropriate to each season. This unique program is led by BSO concertmaster Jonathan Carney.

On Friday, July 18, the video-gaming craze comes to the Meyerhoff as the BSO performs PLAY! A Video Game Symphony. Featuring the Orchestra and a full chorus, PLAY! includes award-winning music from games such as Legend of Zelda ®, Final Fantasy ®, World of Warcraft ® and Super Mario Bros ®, as well as video-game graphics projected on screens above the stage.

Widely considered one of the premier musicians of our time, Baltimore's long-time resident Leon Fleisher has performed with the world's greatest orchestras for more than six decades. On Friday, July 25, Fleisher joins the BSO as pianist and conductor in a celebration honoring him on his 80th birthday. The all-Mozart program includes Symphony No. 35, "Haffner;" Symphony No. 40, "The Great G Minor;" and Piano Concerto No. 12.

Summer at the Meyerhoff concludes on Friday, August 1 with the world premiere performance of Dead Symphony No. 6, an orchestral tribute to the legendary rock band, The Grateful Dead. Known not only as counterculture icons, but also for their great musicianship, the group stands alone in its embrace of genres as diverse as gospel, funk, jazz, blues and psychedelic rock-complex musical forms which lend themselves to symphonic settings. Orchestrated by composer Lee Johnson, the Dead Symphony weaves Grateful Dead hits within a classical backdrop, with familiar tunes such as "St. Stephen" and "China Doll." An homage to the Dead's often improvisational style, the symphony includes a movement in which the orchestra will jam to "Stella Blue." The lobby of the Meyerhoff will feature an array of memorabilia and photography paying tribute to The Grateful Dead and counterculture.

The Music Center at Strathmore: Four Seasons, Tchaikovsky, Leon Fleisher's 80th Birthday, Gershwin and Bernstein

A highlight of summer at the Music Center at Strathmore, the BSO's Strathmore Summer Nights begins on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. with a pre-concert "Party on the Patio"-the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening, with dinner, refreshing drinks and light fare available for purchase.

The BSO at Strathmore summer season opens on Thursday, July 10 with a unique account of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, intermingled with Piazzolla's tango-infused Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, led by BSO concertmaster Jonathan Carney. The BSO last performed this powerful and unique arrangement to a sold-out house at Strathmore in April 2007.

On Thursday, July 17, conductor Christian Knapp makes his BSO debut with an all-Tchaikovsky program featuring selections from Swan Lake and the complete Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy. Hailed by The New York Times for her "fiery, rhapsodic playing," violinist Jennifer Koh also makes her BSO debut on this program with one of the best known works in the repertoire, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.

Legendary pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher leads an all-Mozart program on Thursday, July 24, in celebration of his 80th birthday. The program will feature Symphony No. 35, "Haffner," Symphony No. 40, "The Great G Minor," and Piano Concerto No. 12.

On Thursday, July 31, esteemed conductor and pianist Bramwell Tovey makes his BSO debut, leading the Orchestra in American favorites, including Gershwin's American in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue, and Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. The concert also features one of Tovey's newest compositions, Urban Runway, as well as his arrangement of "America" from West Side Story.

Family Fun at Oregon Ridge

For more than 20 years, the BSO at Oregon Ridge has been a Baltimore-area summer tradition, drawing tens of thousands for family fun, music and fireworks in the wooded enclaves of the Cockeysville park. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and local vendors will be onsite with food and beverages available for purchase. Concertgoers are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for a full evening of entertainment with the BSO. Each concert begins at 8:00 p.m. and concludes with a brilliant fireworks display.

The BSO's 2008 summer season kicks off July 3, 4, and 5 with the Star-Spangled Spectacular, an all-American salute to our nation's founding. Guest conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos leads this celebration, which includes patriotic favorites such as Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. Each concert will begin with the National Anthem, led by winners of the "BSO Idol" singing competition. (Full details about "BSO Idol," including audition information, to be announced at a later date.)

The BSO makes magic on Saturday, July 19 with Hocus Pocus, a program featuring selections from fantastical favorites including Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Patrons young and old are invited to participate in a Harry Potter costume contest, and prizes will be awarded to the best dressed. A magical fireworks display concludes the evening.

Summer at Oregon Ridge comes to a close on Saturday, July 26 as the BSO goes bluegrass with Billy and the Hillbillies. A regular fixture at Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe, the Hillbillies are part-comedy act, part-musical virtuosi, taking on bluegrass favorites such as Orange Blossom Special and Pops Hoedown. In true country style, the BSO will host a pre-concert pie-eating contest.

BSO Rocks with the Music of Led Zeppelin at Pier Six Pavilion

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra rocks out to Led Zeppelin classics in its final concert of the summer season, Saturday, August 2 at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Orchestrated and conducted by Brent Havens, The Music of Led Zeppelin features true-to-the-original arrangements, a full rock band, and screaming vocals delivered by Zebra front-man Randy Jackson. With rock 'n' roll lighting and dramatic orchestral color from the BSO, the concert will feature Zep hits such as "Stairway to Heaven," "Heartbreaker" and "Immigrant Song."

BSO Offers Free Public Concert and Events at Artscape

As part of Artscape, Baltimore's city wide celebration of the arts and the largest arts festival of its kind in the nation, the BSO will perform a free one-hour concert on Saturday, July 19 at 3:00 p.m., led by BSO-Peabody Conducting Fellow Joseph Young. The Meyerhoff lobby will open at noon for free tours and an instrument petting zoo. Full details on the BSO performance and other Artscape events will be available at Artscape.org in early June.


Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Summer 2008 Artist Biographies

Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor
Star-Spangled Spectacular, July 3-5 at Oregon Ridge Park

Constantine Kitsopoulos is a conductor whose musical experiences comfortably span the worlds of opera and symphony. Mr. Kitsopoulos is in his second season as music director of the Queens Symphony Orchestra and continues as general director of Chatham Opera, which he founded in 2005. In the 2007-2008 season, he returned to the Detroit, Hartford and Milwaukee symphonies and debuted with the Mobile, Princeton and Virginia symphonies.

In addition to his orchestral and classical commitments, Mr. Kitsopoulos is much in demand as a theatre conductor, both on Broadway and nationwide. In 2006-2007, he conducted the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Coram Boy and the American Conservatory Theatre's production of Kurt Weill's Happy End, for which he recorded the cast album at Skywalker Ranch. He is currently conductor and musical director of A Catered Affair on Broadway. He also served as music director and principal conductor of Baz Luhrmann's highly acclaimed production of Puccini's La Bohème.

Jonathan Carney, director and violin
Four Seasons, July 10 at Strathmore, July 11 at the Meyerhoff

Concertmaster Jonathan Carney is in his sixth season with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra after twelve seasons in the same position with London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He also held the concertmaster post with the Basque National Orchestra in Spain. Born in New Jersey, Mr. Carney hails from a musical family with all six members of his family having graduated from The Juilliard School in New York. After completing his studies with Ivan Galamian and Christine Dethier, he was awarded a Leverhulme Fellowship to continue his studies in London at the Royal College of Music. After enjoying critically acclaimed international tours as both concertmaster and soloist with numerous ensembles, Mr. Carney was invited by Vladimir Ashkenazy to become concertmaster of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 1991. He was also appointed concertmaster of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in 1994.

Solo performances have included concertos by Bruch and Nielsen, the Brahms Double Concerto and Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending, which was featured as a live BBC broadcast from London's Barbican Hall. He has made a number of recordings, including concertos by Mozart, Vivaldi and Nielsen, sonatas by Brahms, Beethoven and Franck, and a disc of virtuoso works of by Sarasate and Kreisler.

Christian Knapp, conductor
Tchaikovsky Spectacular, July 17 at Strathmore

Christian Knapp has performed in festivals and concerts throughout the world, conducting the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the New World Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony, the Western Australia Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Civic Orchestra, among many others. He has collaborated with such renowned artists as Mstislav Rostropovich, Itzhak Perlman, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Garrick Ohlsson, Vinson Cole, Cecile Licad and Pepe Romero. In 2006, he made a critically acclaimed debut with the Auckland Philharmonic, which resulted in an immediate re-engagement for three consecutive weeks in May and June 2007. Recent highlights include successful debuts with the Phoenix Symphony, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Mexico City Philharmonic and the Eastern Music Festival.

An equally accomplished operatic conductor, Mr. Knapp was associate conductor of Broomhill Opera in London from 2000 to 2003 and helped create its sister company in South Africa, whose innovative productions have brought international recognition and led to several worldwide tours. From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Knapp served as the associate conductor of the Seattle Symphony, leading a number of high-profile concerts in its main series.

Jennifer Koh, violin
Tchaikovsky Spectacular, July 17 at Strathmore

Violinist Jennifer Koh continues to dazzle audiences with playing that combines intensity of temperament with a patrician poise and elegance, qualities that she brings to music old and new in equal measure. In the 2007-2008 season, Ms. Koh appeared as a guest soloist with several of the country's leading orchestras, including the Detroit Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and The Philadelphia Orchestra. She also appeared in Israel with the Raanana Symphonette, Stockton (California) Symphony and Rochester Philharmonic. She recently released a recording of music by American composers including John Adams, Lou Harrison, Jennifer Higdon and Carl Ruggles on the Cedille label.

Continuing her commitment to new music, Ms. Koh premiered two new works which were commissioned especially for her. String Poetic for violin and piano by Jennifer Higdon received its world premiere performance in October 2006; the work was commissioned for Ms. Koh by the 92nd St. Y, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, San Francisco Performances Inc., Johnson County Community College and Oberlin College. Spin 5, a violin concerto by Charles Wuorinen, commissioned for Ms. Koh by the Miller Theatre, was premiered in April 2007. 

Ms. Koh has also won high praise for her performances in classrooms under her innovative Music Messenger outreach program. Now in its sixth year, Ms. Koh's outreach efforts have taken her to classrooms all over the country to perform challenging music for thousands of students who have little opportunity to hear classical music in their daily lives.

Leon Fleisher, conductor and piano
Leon Fleisher's 80th Birthday Celebration, July 24 at Strathmore, July 25 at the Meyerhoff

Renowned pianist, conductor and teacher Leon Fleisher, now in his sixth decade before the public, started piano lessons in his native San Francisco at age four, and gave his first recital at eight. By 16, he made his debut with the New York Philharmonic. He was the first American to win the prestigious Queen Elisabeth of Belgium competition (1952). Fleisher's career was on a smooth upward trajectory for the next dozen years, until he was suddenly struck silent when two fingers of his right hand became immobile in 1965. Undergoing many treatments that gave only temporary relief, he was forced to "retire" when only 37 years old. This was the defining moment in his career until 1992, when he began treatments that finally helped relieve his focal dystonia. For several years, Fleisher has been playing with both hands again, and won enormous critical acclaim for his first two-hand recording in 40 years. Most recently, Mr. Fleisher was a 2007 recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors.

Mr. Fleisher's reputation as a conductor was quickly established when he founded the Theatre Chamber Players at The Kennedy Center in 1967 and became music director of the Annapolis Symphony in 1970 and associate conductor of the Baltimore Symphony in 1973. He has appeared as guest conductor with the Cleveland Orchestra and the symphony orchestras of Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Montreal and Detroit. He also had a regular association with the New Japan Philharmonic as its principal guest conductor.

Billy and the Hillbillies
BSO Goes Bluegrass, July 26 at Oregon Ridge Park

Billy and the Hillbillies have performed with orchestras across the United States to great critical acclaim. Leader John Williams "Billy" Marshall founded the ensemble in 1988 as a highly entertaining group that could appeal to fans of classical and bluegrass music alike.

Featuring John Williams "Billy" Marshall and Evan "Billy" Marshall and two of their hillbilly friends, the group continues to perform many of their now famous Evan Marshall orchestral arrangements for hillbilly band and symphony orchestra, including Beethoven's "Rage Over a Lost Penny," and of course, "Roll Over Beethoven," hillbilly style.

Bramwell Tovey, conductor and piano
A Tribute to Gershwin & Bernstein, July 31 at Strathmore

A musician of striking versatility, Bramwell Tovey is acknowledged around the world for his artistic depth and his warm, charismatic personality on the podium. His career as a conductor is uniquely enhanced by his work as a composer and pianist, lending him a remarkable musical perspective.

His tenures as music director of the Vancouver Symphony, Luxembourg Philharmonic and Winnipeg symphony orchestras have been characterized by his expertise in the opera, choral and British repertoire. Mr. Tovey recently garnered a 2007 Grammy Award for his recording with violinist James Ehnes and the Vancouver Symphony. Recently named principal guest conductor for the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, he works frequently with the Toronto Symphony, Montreal Symphony, Royal Philharmonic and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He has presided as host and conductor of the New York Philharmonic's Summertime Classics series at Avery Fisher Hall since its founding in 2004.

A champion of contemporary music, Mr. Tovey developed the highly regarded New Music Festival in Winnipeg. He was honored with the Best Canadian Classical Composition Juno Award in 2003 for his Requiem for a Charred Skull. Upcoming new works include a co-commission for the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics' respective 2008 summer seasons as well as a full-length opera for the Calgary Opera, The Inventor, to premiere in 2011.

Brent Havens, conductor and arranger
BSO Rocks with the Music of Led Zeppelin, August 2 at Pier Six Pavilion

Bridging the gulf between rock 'n' roll and classical music, Brent Havens arranged the songs featured in The Music of Led Zeppelin. A Berklee-trained arranger and conductor, Havens is also the arranger and guest conductor for three additional symphonic rock programs: The Music of the Doors, The Music of Pink Floyd and The Music of the Eagles. He has written music for orchestras, feature films and television. His television work includes movies for ABC, CBS and The Family Channel, commercials, sports music for ESPN and music for cartoons. In 2003, Havens worked with the Doobie Brothers and the Milwaukee Symphony, arranging and conducting the combined group for Harley Davidson's 100th Anniversary Birthday Party Finale attended by over 150,000 fans. He also composed the score for the film Quo Vadis, a Premier Pictures remake of the 1956 gladiator film.

Randy Jackson, vocalist
BSO Rocks with The Music of Led Zeppelin, August 2 at Pier Six Pavilion

Randy Jackson is the lead vocalist of The Music of Led Zeppelin, performing all over the United States. He is also the lead singer of the rock band Zebra, and produced and engineered their latest album, Zebra IV. Debuting in 1983, the band has been critically acclaimed for its lush rock sounds, due in large part to Jackson's searing lead vocals and soaring guitar leads, the album sold 75,000 copies the first week. "Who's Behind the Door," written by Jackson, received serious notice in the press, and helped to form legions of Zebra fans almost instantly. Jackson has also toured as keyboardist and guitarist with the reunited Jefferson Airplane, and works extensively in the area of musical software and hardware development.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2008 Summer Calendar of Events

Summer concerts will be held at the Joseph Symphony Meyerhoff Hall, the Music Center at Strathmore, Oregon Ridge Park and Pier Six Pavilion.

Star-Spangled Spectacular
Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.-Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, Md.
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.-Oregon Ridge Park
Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.-Oregon Ridge Park
Rain date: Sunday, July 27 at 8:00 p.m.

Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor

Join the BSO for an all-American holiday celebration featuring Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever and more, choreographed to an amazing fireworks display.  For each concert, the Star Spangled Banner will feature the winner of the "BSO Idol" singing contest. Contest details to be announced at a later date.

Advanced tickets are $19 for adults and $10 for children under 12. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $21 for adults and $11 for children under 12. On July 3 and 4, onsite parking is available for $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. Free parking and shuttle will be available at the Verizon lot on Shawan Road. Free onsite parking is available for July 5 only.

Jonathan Carney, director and violin

Vivaldi: Four Seasons
Piazzolla: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires

BSO concertmaster Jonathan Carney leads Vivaldi's Four Seasons, cleverly intermingled with Piazzolla's tango-infused Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

*"Party on the Patio" starts at 6:00 p.m. with dinner, snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Tickets range from $25 to $60.

Christian Knapp, conductor †
Jennifer Koh, violin †

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy
Tchaikovsky: Selections from Swan Lake

Join the BSO in an evening of Tchaikovsky's fare, including his Violin Concerto, Overture-Fantasy from Romeo and Juliet and selections from Swan Lake.

 *"Party on the Patio" starts at 6:00 p.m. with dinner, snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Tickets range from $25 to $60.

TBA, conductor
TBA, chorus

Performed by full orchestra and chorus, PLAY! A Video Game Symphony features award-winning music from more than 20 blockbuster video games with memorable video game scenes on screens suspended above the orchestra. Music includes selections from Final Fantasy®, Halo®, Sonic the Hedgehog™ and Super Mario Bros ®.

Tickets range from $25 to $60.

Joseph Young, conductor

Whirl into a medley of visual art and music, as the BSO and BSO-Peabody Conducting Fellow Joseph Young perform a free one-hour concert for those attending Artscape, the largest free public arts festival in the country. Enjoy delicious food, an array of visual art exhibits and live performances. The lobby will open at noon for free tours and an instrument petting zoo! For more information on Artscape, visit www.artscape.org.

TBA, conductor

Join the BSO in a magical program of wizardry and adventure, culminating with a fireworks display at the end of the evening. Grab your wand and participate in the Harry Potter costume contest while enjoying selections from Harry Potter, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Indiana Jones and more.

Advanced tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children under 12. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children under 12. Free onsite parking is available.
 

Leon Fleisher, conductor and piano 

Mozart: Symphony No. 35, "Haffner"
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major
Mozart: Symphony No. 40, "The Great G Minor"
 
Join us in honoring legendary pianist Leon Fleisher as he celebrates his 80th birthday and a career spanning more than 60 years. Considered one of the greatest musicians in his genre, Fleisher is a 2007 recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors. Displaying his versatility, Fleisher will conduct and perform on this all-Mozart program.

*"Party on the Patio" starts at 6 p.m. with dinner, snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Tickets range from $25 to $60.

TBA, conductor
Billy and the Hillbillies †

Bluegrass and classical music fuse in a toe-tapping program, featuring Billy and the Hillbillies. The BSO goes bluegrass in this hilariously fun evening of fireworks and musical selections like Orange Blossom Special, Mountain Music Medley, Banjo in the Hollow and Pops Hoedown. Arrive early to participate in the BSO's pie-eating contest!

Advanced tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children under 12. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children under 12. Free onsite parking is available.

Bramwell Tovey, conductor and piano †

Tovey: Urban Runway ‡
Gershwin: American in Paris
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Bernstein/Tovey: "America" from West Side Story ‡

Join the BSO for an all-American evening of popular Gershwin and Bernstein tunes, including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and American in Paris, as well as selections from Bernstein's West Side Story. This program also features conductor and pianist Bramwell Tovey's original composition Urban Runway and his arrangement of Bernstein's "America" from West Side Story.

*"Party on the Patio" starts at 6:00 p.m. with dinner, snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Tickets range from $25 to $60.

An orchestral tribute to the music of The Grateful Dead, Dead Symphony No. 6 is a one-of-a-kind exploration of The Grateful Dead's legacy, setting Dead favorites against a lush symphonic background. Arrive early for a lobby display of memorabilia and photography paying tribute to The Grateful Dead and 1960's counterculture.

Tickets range from $25 to $60.

Brent Havens, conductor †
Randy Jackson, vocalist †

Synonymous with rock, Led Zeppelin fused the genre with personal interpretations of every type of music from blues and folk, to soul and classical.  Join the BSO and a full rock band as they combine passion and power to perform Led Zeppelin classics, such as "Whole Lotta' Love," "Kashmir," "Immigrant Song," "Going to California," "Stairway to Heaven" and "Heartbreaker."  

Tickets range from $25 to $50 and are available through Pier Six Pavilion, 410.783.4189 or http://tickets.piersixpavilion.com. Tickets are also available via Ticketmaster, 410.547.SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com.
  

CALENDAR KEY
† Denotes a BSO artist debut

‡ Denotes a BSO premiere

VENUES
• Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is located at 1212 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Md.

• The Baltimore Symphony's second venue, the Music Center at Strathmore, is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md.

• Oregon Ridge Park is located at 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Md.

• Pier Six Pavilion is located at 731 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Md.

TICKETS
• Unless otherwise noted, all tickets may be purchased through the BSO Ticket Office, 410.783.8000, 877.BSO.1444 or BSOmusic.org.

• Tickets for Oregon Ridge concerts as well as The Music of Led Zeppelin at Pier Six Pavilion may also be purchased through Ticketmaster, 410.547.SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com.

SUMMER NIGHTS SPONSORSHIP
• Summer Nights at the Meyerhoff is presented by Citi, with media sponsorship from WBAL 1090 A.M.
• Summer Nights at Oregon Ridge is presented by Aegon, with media sponsorship from the Baltimore Sun, 101.9 Lite F.M. and WBAL-TV Channel 11.
• WAMU 88.5 F.M. is the media sponsor for Summer Nights at Strathmore.
• WBAL 1090 A.M. is the media sponsor of BSO Rocks with the Music of Led Zeppelin.
•The BSO's Star-Spangled Spectacular is sponsored by Lockheed Martin.

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