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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces 2012 Summer Season

Summer with the BSO features annual Star-Spangled Spectacular and tributes to the music of Star Wars, Michael Jackson and Led Zeppelin

BSO collaborates with Baltimore's Otakon Convention for concert program featuring popular anime and video games

Baltimore, Md. (March 28, 2012)-The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announces its programming for the Summer 2012 concert season. The season begins with Baltimore's favorite Fourth of July tradition: The Star-Spangled Spectacular at Oregon Ridge Park (Cockeysville, Md.) on July 3 & 4, featuring favorite patriotic music that culminates in a fireworks display. Also at Oregon Ridge on July 14, the BSO will perform Star Wars and Beyond!, celebrating John Williams' iconic music that accompanied the popular film franchise and other popular film scores, including Batman and Pirates of the Caribbean. This summer, the BSO returns to Pier Six Pavilion (Baltimore's Inner Harbor) to perform a musical tribute to Michael Jackson on July 26 and the BSO joins a full rock band to perform the music of Led Zeppelin on July 27. At the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, the BSO will perform A Night in Fantasia on July 28, featuring selections from popular video games and anime, with images from the games projected on screens above the orchestra. This concert is produced in collaboration with Baltimore's annual Otakon Convention, a 3-day festival devoted to Asian pop culture and a destination for more than 25,000 people to Baltimore each summer. See below for artist biographies and a complete calendar of events, including venue and ticketing information.

The BSO will also perform as part of Longwood Gardens' summer line-up on Wednesday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gardens' historic Open Air Theatre. Located near Kennett Square, Pa., just outside of the Philadelphia metro region, Longwood is one of the world's exquisite gardens. It offers more than 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows. The BSO's program will be led by concertmaster Jonathan Carney and features a full orchestral arrangement of Mendelssohn's Octet in E flat Major (arranged by Yoon Jae Lee). Also on the program are Elgar's Serenade for Strings and J.S. Bach's Second Violin Concerto.

The BSO has also been invited as the resident orchestra for the 2012 William Kapell International Piano Competition & Festival's finals on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 8 p.m. Hosted by The University of Maryland at College Park, this week-long festival includes recitals and masterclasses featuring the world's leading pianists. The festival culminates in a concert featuring the three finalists, performing a concerto with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David Lockington.

BSO AT OREGON RIDGE PARK
For more than 30 years, the BSO at Oregon Ridge Park has been a Baltimore-area summer tradition, drawing approximately 15,000 patrons annually for family fun, music and fireworks in the wooded enclaves of this Cockeysville park. Gates open at 5 p.m. and local vendors will be onsite selling barbeque and picnic food options. A variety of soft drinks, water, beer and wine will also be 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 p.m. and concludes with a fireworks display. Editor's Note: Glass bottles are not permitted in the Park.

The festivities kick off Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4 at 8 p.m. with the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular, an all-American salute to the nation's founding. Conductor Robert Franz will lead the BSO and bass-baritone Derrick Parker in a patriotic celebration that includes Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever, among other works, and musical salutes to our armed forces, culminating in a fireworks display. Each concert will begin with the national anthem, led by the winner(s) of the BSO's fifth annual "Oh, Say Can You Sing?" singing competition. Please see below for complete contest details.

Robert Bernhardt will lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Star Wars and Beyond! on Saturday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Intended for the entire family, Star Wars enthusiasts of all ages can relive the explosive music of one of the biggest film franchises of the 20th century. John Williams' score to the iconic Star Wars movies as well as music from other popular films such as the Batman and Bond films and classics like Breakfast at Tiffany's, will be choreographed to a laser light show and fireworks.

PIER SIX PAVILLION
Located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Pier Six's covered outdoor venue hosts dozens of famous acts each summer and is a popular destination for tourists and Baltimore locals alike. Within walking distance to hundreds of hotels, museums, attractions and a wide variety of restaurants, all clustered around the Inner Harbor, patrons can make a day of visiting Baltimore's most famous tourism area, followed by an evening of music with the BSO.

On Thursday, July 26 at 8 p.m., conductor Brent Havens will lead the BSO and tribute artist James Delisco in The Music of Michael Jackson. The combined forces of the Orchestra and an amplified full band and back-up vocal section capture the Michael Jackson's distinct sound while presenting top hits from the late legend's influential and celebrated career that spanned nearly 40 years.

On Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m., under the baton of Brent Havens, the BSO, vocalist Randy Jackson and a full rock band will perform The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony, featuring the most famous works of this popular band, including Whole Lotta' Love, Kashmir, Immigrant Song, Going to California, Stairway to Heaven, Heartbreaker, plus many more. The BSO most recently performed a Led Zeppelin tribute in the summer of 2008, drawing a record attendance of more than 4,000.

OTAKON AT JOSEPH MEYERHOFF SYMPHONY HALL
Baltimore's primary venue, the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, will welcome Otakoners and gaming enthusiasts alike to A Night in Fantasia: The Ultimate Games and Anime Experience on Saturday, July 28 at 4 p.m. Led by conductor Philip Chu, the program will feature selections from some of the greatest video game and anime scores in the world, all arranged specially for the full orchestra, with images projected on screens above the Orchestra. Produced by Eminence Symphony Orchestra founder Hiroaki Yura, the show also features video game music vocalist and Peabody graduate Jillian Aversa, who has contributed to soundtracks including Soulcalibur V, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, and Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword! Larry Oji, will serve as master of ceremonies. This concert is presented in collaboration with Baltimore's annual Otakon Convention. Since 1999, this annual three-day festival has attracted thousands to celebrate anime and Asian pop culture. 

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Summer 2012 Artist Biographies

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
The Grammy Award-winning Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. Acclaimed for its enduring pursuit of artistic excellence, the BSO has attracted a devoted national and international following while maintaining deep bonds throughout Maryland with innovative education and community outreach initiatives.

The BSO made musical history in September 2007, when Maestra Marin Alsop led her inaugural concerts as the Orchestra's 12th music director, making her the first woman to head a major American orchestra. With her highly praised artistic vision, her dynamic musicianship and her commitment to accessibility in classical music, Maestra Alsop's leadership has ushered in a new era for the BSO and its audiences.

Under Music Director Marin Alsop's leadership, the BSO has rapidly added several critically acclaimed albums to its already impressive discography. The BSO and Maestra Alsop partnered with the Naxos label to record a three-disk Dvo?ák symphony cycle. The first disc, which includes Symphony No. 9, "From the New World" and Symphonic Variations, was released in February 2008. The second disk in this cycle features Symphonies Nos. 7 and 8, was released in June 2010, and the third disk features Symphony No. 6, Nocturne in B major, and Scherzo capriccioso was released in 2010. The BSO and Maestra Alsop also recorded and released with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet a one-disk recording of Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue & Piano Concerto in 2010.  In August 2009, the BSO and Marin Alsop released Bernstein's Mass featuring baritone Jubilant Sykes, the Morgan State University Choir and the Peabody Children's Chorus. The album rose to number six on the Classical Billboard Charts and received a 2009 Grammy nomination for Best Classical Album. The Orchestra made its foray into online distribution in April 2007 with the release of a live-concert recording of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring on iTunes, which quickly became the site's number one classical music download.

In addition to the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, where the orchestra has performed for 28 years, the BSO is a founding partner and the resident orchestra at the state-of-the-art Music Center at Strathmore, just outside of Washington, D.C. With the opening of Strathmore in February 2005, the BSO became the nation's only major orchestra with year-round venues in two metropolitan areas.

Jillian Aversa, vocalist
A Night in Fantasia
Jillian Aversa is an award-winning, classically-trained vocalist and songwriter whose shimmering voice has appeared in a medley of musical projects, including video games and film to hit dance singles and her own critically-acclaimed original albums. Her passionate, emotional vocals and lyrics can be heard in such blockbuster video game franchises as God of War (Sony), Halo (Microsoft), Soulcalibur (Namco Bandai) and Civilization (Firaxis).

From the age of six, Jillian was recording and performing in her family's home studio. Her first "hit single" - a cheery song about saving the rainforest - was played at the Omni IMAX theater at the Boston Museum of Science. Her love of music was sparked, and she soon committed her life to the art. During high school, she performed in numerous stage productions and a cappella groups, developing herself first as a vocalist and performer. In 2008, Jillian graduated with honors from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, winning the George Castelle Memorial Award in voice.

After being given the opportunity to sing on Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, Jillian decided to pursue a career performing on video game, film and TV soundtracks as well as writing original music. Her first two original albums, Origins and the holiday EP Through Sand and Snow, have been broadcast on over 70 radio stations around the world and received such awards as #1 New Age Album of 2008 and the $5,000 Grand Prize at Ourstage.com.

Today, Jillian enjoys collaboration with many artists such as Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana), Will Roget, II (Star Wars: The Old Republic) and her husband Andrew (Soulcalibur V) with whom she has co-written several popular dance singles. She hopes to contribute to the emotional experience of as many unique projects as possible, while further exploring the evolution of her own original music. With endless imagination and a passionate voice, Jillian Aversa is steadily becoming a critical and popular favorite - and redefining what we think of New Age & World music along the way.

Robert Bernhardt, conductor
Star Wars and Beyond!
Music Director Emeritus, Robert Bernhardt, formerly served as Music Director and Conductor of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera for 19 seasons. He was the second Music Director in the combined company's history, and is its first with the title Emeritus. He also nears another milestone in his career with the Louisville Orchestra, with this year representing his 30th consecutive season with the LO and his 15th as Principal Pops Conductor.

In the 2011-2012 season, Bernhardt will make his conducting debuts with the Baltimore Symphony and Dallas Symphony, and will return for six concerts with the Boston Pops (he made his debut there in 1992 at John Williams' invitation). He also will return to the podiums of the Detroit Symphony, Tucson Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony and the Edmonton Symphony. With the latter, he has established a solid relationship, lately conducting there several times each season, and will this year conduct his sixth consecutive Symphony Under the Sky Festival on Labor Day weekend, five concerts in four days, all with different programs.

Philip Chu, conductor
A Night in Fantasia
Born in Hong Kong, Philip Chu was appointed chorus master of Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir at the beginning of 2007 after finishing his role as assistant chorus master at Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. Apart from his role at Willoughby, he also holds the position of musical director/conductor of the Georgian Singers and Eminence Symphony Orchestra. He has been guest conductor for Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Cantillation, Sydney Philharmonic Choirs, Sydney Youth Orchestra and Sydney Chamber Choir amongst others.

Since 2007, Philip has prepared Willoughby Symphony Choir in works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Orff, Purcell, Schubert and Verdi, as well as conducting the performances of Handel's Israel in Egypt. This year Philip will conduct Handel's Messiah at the end of this year, as well as taking the choir on an European tour in September.

Philip recently conducted three recordings for ABC Classics - Willoughby Symphony Choir in a recording of the River Symphony by Sean O'Boyle featuring The Queensland Orchestra, Cantillation in a recording featuring a selection of sacred works by Justice George Palmer, plus a recording featuring Karin Schaupp from the guitar ensemble Sapphire and Cantillation.

In 2008, Philip made his debut with the Sydney Youth Orchestra as well as taking the group on a regional tour. He also conducted SYO and Sydney Chamber Choir for a combined project with World Youth Day in the Domain during the Pope's visit in July.

In June, Philip conducted the recording Echoes of War with Eminence Symphony Orchestra in association with Blizzard Entertainment for international release, performing music from the best-selling gaming titles including World of Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft, etc.

Philip made his debut with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra in 2009, more recordings for ABC Classics and Eminence Symphony Orchestra, and performed with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Cantillation, Willoughby Symphony Orchestra & Choir, amongst others.

James Delisco, vocalist
The Music of Michael Jackson
Crowned "The Entertainer" by Mr. Las Vegas/Wayne Newton himself, on the E! Network's reality TV series, James Delisco has proved he is more than worthy of that title. After completing his one million dollar contract at the Las Vegas Hilton, where his show opened to rave reviews, "Delisco" continues to obtain critical acclaim in every market and venue on his recent world-wide touring.

An iconoclastic showroom performer with orgiastic energy, Delisco emanates old school charm with contemporary charisma! His handling of a song is so true to itself and to the purpose of music, to uplift and inspire, that a musical and entertainment revolution is only a matter of time for this enormously talented Artist. Where classic quality meets edgy rock and soul style with undeniable stage presence, Delisco is the future of music and entertainment.

Delisco creates a connection between artist and audience member while ushering in his unique new sound through his original music. He has crafted his own style of music he calls RaGaBaR, which is a synthesis of the elements of 20th century music such as Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Rock and Ragtime. As confirmation of its appeal to all generations in its design and commitment to the celebration of energy and musical ethic, Delisco continually brings the audience to its feet, with standing ovations at every performance.

On the threshold of major stardom, this polished young talent and electrifying performer returns to the U.S. from Berlin, Germany, the Venetian Casino in Macau and opening the new Sands Casino in Singapore! He plays to sold-out audiences everywhere he appears, which is a testament to both the mystery and intrigue of Delisco.

Conductor Robert Franz
Star-Spangled Spectacular
As Music Director of the Boise Philharmonic, and Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony, Robert Franz's appeal as a first-rate conductor, energetic educator, and enthusiastic showman has been acclaimed by critics, composers and audiences of all ages. Composer Bright Sheng has praised Franz for his "extremely musical and passionate approach towards music making" and critics have hailed his "masterly pace, emphasis, and technical control" calling his conducting "viscerally thrilling."

Franz, in his fourth season as Music Director of the Boise Philharmonic, continues to make great strides in reaching out to the community with a mix of collaborations, world-class guest artists and solo performances by the orchestra's principal players and ensembles. This season the Boise Philharmonic celebrates its 50th anniversary with Franz conducting world premieres by composers Jake Heggie and David Earnest. A champion of new music, Franz has conducted numerous world premieres and works by living composers. During his tenure, Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Jennifer Higdon, Shulamit Ran, and Lawrence Dillon have been in residence with the Boise Philharmonic.

As Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony, Robert Franz leads the Symphony with vibrant, athletic and entertaining direction in a broad range of creative educational and family concerts. Franz's emphasis on these programs has led him to a continuing relationship with Radio Disney.

Brent Havens, conductor
The Music of Led Zeppelin
The Music of Michael Jackson
Berklee-trained arranger/conductor Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films and television. His TV work includes movies for networks such as ABC, CBS and The Family Channel, commercials, sports music for networks such as ESPN and even cartoons. Recently, 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 more than 150,000 fans. Havens just completed the score for the film Quo Vadis, a Premier Pictures remake of the 1956 gladiator film. Havens is arranger/guest conductor for four symphonic rock programs - the Music of Led Zeppelin, the Music of the Doors, the Music of Pink Floyd and the Music of the Eagles.

Randy Jackson, vocalist
The Music of Led Zeppelin
Randy Jackson is the lead singer of the rock band Zebra, and recently produced and engineered their latest album, Zebra IV. He has also toured as keyboardist and guitarist with the reunited Jefferson Airplane, and works extensively in the area of musical software and hardware development.

Derrick Parker, bass-baritone
Star-Spangled Spectacular
Hailed by Opera News for his "vividly flavored vocalism" and "tall and commanding" presence, Derrick Parker's engagements in the 2011-12 season include his first performances of Banquo in Macbeth with Anchorage Opera, a return to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra to reprise Handel's Messiah, and Porgy in Porgy and Bess with Marin Alsop conducting performances of the Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo. Last season he sang Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro with Opera Africa as well as performances of Tippett's A Child of Our Time in a return to the Utah Symphony, Handel's Messiah with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and Bach's Mass in B minor with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. He also returned to Houston Grand Opera for their production of Lucia di Lammermoor.
 
Mr. Parker marked his European operatic debut with performances of Mel in Anthony McDonald's The Knot Garden at the Scottish Opera and recently sang Crown in Porgy and Bess with Cape Town Opera on tour in Sweden, Germany, and Norway as well as in Africa. His other recent performances include Alidoro in La Cenerentola with Portland Opera, Fort Worth Opera and Utah Opera; Colline in La bohème with Fort Worth Opera, Cleveland Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Shreveport Opera; Raimondo in Lucia di Lammermoor with Fort Worth Opera, Escamillo in Carmen with Chautauqua Opera and Opera Santa Barbara, Masetto in Don Giovanni with Houston Grand Opera, New Orleans Opera and student performances with Dallas Opera; Collatinus in The Rape of Lucretia with Chicago Opera Theatre; Basilio in Il barbiere di Sivigliain a return to Utah Symphony; and Zuniga in Carmen with Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Pensacola Opera. Other performances to his credit are the title role in Don Giovanni and Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro with Pensacola Opera and Spokane Opera; Leporello in Don Giovanni with Opera Birmingham, further performances of Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro with Chautauqua Opera, Pizarro in Fidelio with Virginia Opera; Belcore in L'elisir d'amore with Granite State Opera; Sprecher in Die Zauberflöte with Opera Pacific and Madison Opera; High Priest in Samson et Dalila with Orlando Opera; Sam in Un ballo in maschera with Palm Beach Opera, Leporello in Don Giovanni with Opera Birmingham and Wolf Trap Opera, Raimondo in Lucia di Lammermoor and the Preacher in Treemonisha with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Monterone in Rigoletto with Berkshire Opera, and Don Alhambra in The Gondoliers with Utah Opera at the Deer Valley Music Festival.

COMPLETE CONTEST DETAILS
"Oh, Say Can You Sing": Capitalizing on American Idol's appeal among local "tweens" and teens, the BSO announces its fifth annual singing competition, "O, Say Can You Sing?" Contestants will vie for the chance to sing the national anthem alongside the BSO in front of thousands at the BSO's annual Star-Spangled Spectacular concerts held at Baltimore County's Oregon Ridge Park, July 3-4, 2012. The competition is open to singers age 8 to 18. Auditions will take place by appointment only on Tuesday, April 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Parental permission will be required of all contestants under the age of 18. Audition times will be distributed on a "first come, first served" basis. Contestants must be able to sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" in the key of B-flat major (starting note is F) or A-flat major (starting note is E-flat) along with an accompanist provided by the BSO. Contestants will be judged on singing ability and stage presence. To register, visit BSOmusic.org/sing to fill in the online registration form and download a waiver form which is required to audition. The registration deadline is Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Summer 2012 Events Calendar

Star-Spangled Spectacular
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 8 p.m.-Oregon Ridge Park
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 8 p.m.-Oregon Ridge Park

Robert Franz, conductor
Derrick Parker, bass-baritone

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! Plus hear the BSO's "Oh, Say Can You Sing" contest winner perform the National Anthem.

Tickets are general admission lawn seating and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, BSOmusic.org or 410.783.8000 or at the park gate. Advanced tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children under 12. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Free parking is available at the Verizon lot on Shawan Road with shuttle to the park. Permits for onsite parking can be purchased for $12 in advance from the BSO Ticket Office for $15 at the gate.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Longwood Gardens
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.-Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens

Jonathan Carney, leader and violin

Mendelssohn (Arr. Yoon Jae Lee): Octet in E flat Major
Elgar: Serenade for Strings
J.S. Bach: Violin Concerto No. 2

The BSO's program will be led by concertmaster Jonathan Carney and features a full orchestral arrangement of Mendelssohn's Octet in E flat Major (arranged by Yoon Jae Lee). Longwood Gardens' pristine acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows provides the ideal setting for this summer evening outdoor concert.

Tickets range from $27 to $61 and are available through ticketphiladelphia.org or 215.893.1999.

Star Wars and Beyond!
Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 8 p.m.-Oregon Ridge Park

Robert Bernhardt, conductor

Relive the explosive music of one of the biggest film franchises of the 20th century! John Williams' score to the iconic Star Wars movies will be on full display as the BSO performs this masterpiece choreographed to a laser light show and fireworks. The program opens with selections from blockbusters such as Batman and Pirates of the Caribbean. You won't want to miss one note of this intergalactic musical extravaganza!

Tickets are general admission lawn seating and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, BSOmusic.org or 410.783.8000 or at the park gate. Advanced tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children under 12. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Permits for onsite parking can be purchased for $8 in advance from the BSO Ticket Office for $10 at the gate.

William Kapell International Piano Competition & Festival: Final Concerto Round with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 8 p.m.--Dekelboum Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland at College Park

David Lockington, conductor

Three finalists selected through this rigorous audition process will perform concerti with the BSO. The first, second- and third-place winners will be announced from the stage following deliberations by the International Jury.

Tickets are $50 with reduced admission options for students and seniors and are available through tickets.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu or by calling 301.405.ARTS (2787).

The Music of Michael Jackson
Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 8 p.m.-Pier Six Pavilion

Brent Havens, conductor
James Delisco, vocalist

From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit album Thriller and beyond, Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. The "Music of Michael Jackson" takes you through each era of this storied performer from ABC, I'll Be There and Got To Be There through Beat It, Thriller, Rock With You, The Way You Make Me Feel and many more. Join the BSO for an evening filled with fabulous music spanning 40 years of Michael Jackson's influential and celebrated career!

Tickets are $40, $35 and $20 and are available through the Rams Head Box Office at 410.244.1131 or tickets.piersixpavilion.com. BSO, Rams Head and Pier Six patrons have the opportunity to purchase tickets early during a short pre-sale that begins March 28th. The general public can purchase tickets beginning March 31.

The Music of Led Zeppelin
Friday, July 27, 2012 at 8 p.m.-Pier Six Pavilion

Brent Havens, conductor
Randy Jackson, vocalist

The Zeppelin lands in Baltimore! Join the BSO and a full rock band as they combine passion and power to perform some of your favorite Led Zeppelin classics, such as Whole Lotta' Love, Kashmir, Immigrant Song, Going to California, Stairway to Heaven, Heartbreaker, plus many more.

Tickets are $40, $35 and $20 and are available through the Rams Head Box Office at 410.244.1131 or tickets.piersixpavilion.com. BSO, Rams Head and Pier Six patrons have the opportunity to purchase tickets early during a short pre-sale that begins March 28th. The general public can purchase tickets beginning March 31.

A Night in Fantasia: The Ultimate Games and Anime Experience
Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 4 p.m.-Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Philip Chu, conductor
Jillian Aversa, vocalist
Larry Oji, master of ceremonies

Join the BSO for an exhilarating, one-night-only performance of music from some of the greatest video game and anime scores ever created, all arranged for full orchestra with production by Eminence Symphony Orchestra founder Hiroaki Yura! The show also features vocalist Jillian Aversa, who can be heard on the soundtracks of Soulcaliber V, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, God of War and more. Patrons are invited to come dressed as a favorite video game or anime character.

Tickets range from $38 to $75 and can be purchased through the BSO Box Office, BSOmusic.org and 410.783.8000.

While current at the time of publication, this calendar is subject to change. Updated calendars are issued regularly. For the most recent version, please contact the BSO Public Relations Office.

VENUES

• Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is located at 1212 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Md.
• Oregon Ridge Park is located at 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Md.
• Pier Six is located at 731 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Md.
• Longwood Gardens is located at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , Pa.
• Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of the University of Maryland at College Park, at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Route 193.

TICKETS
Tickets for concerts at Oregon Ridge Park and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall can be purchased through the BSO Ticket Office, 410.783.8000, 877.BSO.1444 or BSOmusic.org. For all other events, please contact the corresponding venue.

SPONSORS
Summer Media Sponsors: The Baltimore Sun Media Group, WBAL Radio and WBAL TV

The Music of Led Zeppelin Media Sponsor: The Bay 100.7

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