Gala Concert with Pink Martini

Saturday, September 07, 2013 to Saturday, September 07, 2013

A rollicking musical adventure, Pink Martini brings their intoxicating mix of cabaret, samba, jazz and Hollywood musicals to the Meyerhoff stage for a special Gala performance. This world famous group is inspired by sounds from around the globe and their signature sound is sure to captivate!

Scheherazade and 1812 Overture!

Friday, September 20, 2013 to Sunday, September 22, 2013

Sensuous, exotic, erotic--Scheherazade begins the BSO's exciting new season! Plus, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and the U. S. premiere of John Adams' Saxophone Concerto. Experience these spectacular showpieces under Marin Alsop.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Bernstein

Thursday, September 26, 2013 to Saturday, September 28, 2013

Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns for Leonard Bernstein's breathtaking "Age of Anxiety," capturing the conflict of its era in music that veers between symphony and concerto. Thibaudet also performs Maurice Ravel's jazz-age Piano Concerto in G Major.

The Streisand Songbook

Thursday, October 10, 2013 to Sunday, October 13, 2013

Singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of Barbra Streisand, a loving musical portrait from the icon’s Broadway years in Funny Girl to her smash film hits like A Star is Born, to her gold certified albums.

Romantic Tchaikovsky

Friday, October 18, 2013 to Sunday, October 20, 2013

"Worthless and impossible to play," declared Tchaikovsky's friends, but he refused to change what became history's most popular piano concerto. Born blind, pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii has inspired audiences the world over. Also, Norwegian conductor Arild Remmereit leads the music of his countryman in Grieg's famous Peer Gynt.

Brahms' Third Symphony

Thursday, October 24, 2013 to Saturday, October 26, 2013

Each of Brahms' works can be counted among music's towering masterpieces and the haunting Third Symphony may be his very finest. The internationally-acclaimed cellist Johannes Moser performs the Variations on a Rococo Theme by Tchaikovsky.

The Planets

Thursday, November 07, 2013 to Sunday, November 10, 2013

Majestic in its scope and dazzling in its sound, there is nothing to match the experience of hearing The Planets live in concert. Experience the ultimate trip through the galaxy as Marin Alsop conducts this sonic celestial showpiece, complete with high definition imagery. Hailed as “a world-class player” by London’s The Observer, showstopper Leila Josefowicz performs Stravinsky’s exhilarating Violin Concerto.

Off the Cuff: The Planets

Friday, November 08, 2013 to Saturday, November 09, 2013

The Planets influenced many recent composers including John Williams, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Howard Shore, and you can hear some of Holst’s influences in the music of Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings and The Gladiator. This program explores the ageless, timeless mystery of the planets through music and high definition imagery – from the associations with ancient gods to The Planets’ powerful cinematic sound. It’s nothing short of epic!

Chris Botti

Thursday, November 14, 2013 to Thursday, November 14, 2013

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti draws from pop, jazz and classical influences to create a signature sound that “luxuriates in melody and mood,” says The New York Times. Acclaimed for stellar collaborations with Sting and Burt Bacharach, Botti brings his talents to Strathmore for another masterful performance. Note: The BSO does not perform on this program.

War Requiem

Thursday, November 14, 2013 to Saturday, November 16, 2013

The specter of two world wars, both the lives and the losses, would inspire Benjamin Britten's most profound and powerful music. Marin Alsop leads Britten’s deeply affecting War Requiem, joined by gifted soloists and two choruses.

Preservation Jazz Band

Friday, November 22, 2013 to Sunday, November 24, 2013

Hailed as "the best jazz band in the land" by The San Francisco Examiner, Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings their turn-of-the-century New Orleans sound to contemporary audiences nation wide! The musicians, who range in age from 29 to 88, are known for their unique blend of traditional American spirit and high energy, crowd-satisfying arrangements. Note: The BSO does not perform on this program.

Handel's Messiah

Friday, December 06, 2013 to Saturday, December 07, 2013

The greatest story ever told. The most magnificent music ever conceived. It wouldn't be the holidays without Handel’s inspiring Messiah. The BSO continues its tradition of ushering in the holiday season with an all-star performance of Handel’s glorious oratorio featuring the "Hallelujah Chorus," music's most powerful message of faith.

The Snowman

Saturday, December 07, 2013 to Saturday, December 07, 2013

A winter wonderland comes to life in this timeless story of a young boy’s magical friendship with a snowman. Get into the spirit of the holiday season and create lasting memories in this enchanting program featuring the BSO.

The Four Seasons

Saturday, December 07, 2013 to Saturday, December 07, 2013

A perennial favorite, Vivaldi's intricate Four Seasons is led by BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney, cleverly paired with Piazzolla's sensational, tango-infused Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

Holiday Cirque

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 to Sunday, December 15, 2013

Holiday Cirque will get you into the spirit of the season! Bring the entire family to hear holiday favorites while experiencing an awe-inspiring performance by the majestic Cirque Musica. Stunning aerial feats, strongmen and mind-boggling contortionists will take your breath away in this ultimate holiday extravaganza.

The Nutcracker

Friday, December 20, 2013 to Sunday, December 22, 2013

Viennese Favorites

Thursday, January 02, 2014 to Sunday, January 05, 2014

The magic of New Year's in Vienna! Andrew Grams conducts enchanting miniatures of Mozart, plus effervescent favorites of Johann Strauss, Jr.--The Blue Danube and much more.

Dvorak's New World Symphony

Thursday, January 09, 2014 to Sunday, January 12, 2014

Hear Dvorak's love letter to American music. The "New World" Symphony captures the energy, exuberance and promise of a great nation. Also, Manuel Barrueco performs the world premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff's new lyrical Guitar Concerto.

Off the Cuff: Dvorak's New World Symphony

Friday, January 10, 2014 to Saturday, January 11, 2014

Bold, thrilling and moving all at once. Premiered 120 years ago upon Dvorak's arrival in the U.S., his Ninth Symphony is emblematic of a foreigner's portrayal of the life and times of early America. Experience a perfect collision of folk tunes and gypsy flavor from Dvovrak's native Bohemia and his impressions of an exciting turn of-the-century life in the "New World." Oh, and don't forget the killer English horn solo!

Beethoven and Mozart

Thursday, January 16, 2014 to Saturday, January 18, 2014

BSO favorite Nicholas McGegan conducts Beethoven's joyous Eighth Symphony and music of Haydn. Principal Bassoonist Fei Xie plays the delightful Bassoon Concerto written by a teen-aged Mozart. Jeremy Denk is the soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 27.

Chaplin's Back!

Thursday, January 30, 2014 to Saturday, February 01, 2014

2014 marks the centennial of the appearance of the Little Tramp on the silver screen. To celebrate, the BSO presents a pairing of classic 1920's Charlie Chaplin films. One of his final short subjects, The Idle Class, features Chaplin in a dual role. And Charlie adopts the five-year-old Jackie Coogan in his first feature, The Kid. A film with a smile. And perhaps a tear. Marin Alsop conducts the music from Chaplin's films, written nearly 50 years after their release.

Carnival of the Animals

Saturday, February 08, 2014 to Saturday, February 08, 2014

Come one and all to a musical carnival complete with lions, fish, a dancing turtle and a beautiful swan. This Saint-Saëns classic is a delightful way to meet the instruments of the orchestra and let your imagination run wild!

Tchaikovsky's Pathetique

Friday, February 14, 2014 to Sunday, February 16, 2014

Experience music of power and passion. Gilbert Varga leads Tchaikovsky’s final work, the magnificent "Pathetique" Symphony. And don't miss BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney as he leads the orchestra in a stunning rendition of Saint-Saens' Violin Concerto No. 3.

Sci-Fi Spectacular!

Thursday, February 20, 2014 to Sunday, February 23, 2014

Space. Now and forever-–the final frontier. Beam yourself up and explore strange, new worlds with your host George Takei. Selections from Star Trek and the best of John Williams: E.T., Somewhere in Time, Star Wars and more. An out-of-this-world musical adventure. Live long and prosper!

All-Mozart

Thursday, February 27, 2014 to Sunday, March 02, 2014

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His was a genius that revealed itself early, developed swiftly and vanished all too soon. Marin Alsop conducts the season's only all-Mozart concert, featuring his final symphony, No. 41, the "Jupiter," and his last concerto, the exquisite Clarinet Concerto with the brilliant Anthony McGill.

Off the Cuff: CSI: Mozart

Friday, February 28, 2014 to Saturday, March 01, 2014

You've seen the movie Amadeus. Now, allow Marin Alsop to reveal the human face of genius behind W.A. Mozart, who wrote approximately 1,000 pieces in his 35 short years! CSI: Mozart is a symphonic stage show in two acts featuring a theatrical cast and tackling the composer's private life and struggles, the mystery of his death and his prolific final year.

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Plays Shostakovich

Thursday, March 06, 2014 to Saturday, March 08, 2014

Called "a breathtakingly daring and original artist" by The Washington Post, violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg plays Shostakovich's moving Violin Concerto No. 1. Also, Marin Alsop conducts Rachmaninoff's luxuriant Symphonic Dances and the Russian master's touching Vocalise.

The Animated Orchestra

Saturday, March 08, 2014 to Saturday, March 08, 2014

Experience the story of a mischievous ferret as his wild escapades wreak havoc in an old instrument shop in Greg Smith's The Animated Orchestra. Be sure to practice your "ferret sounds" to help put this piece together, accompanied by sound effects from the BSO.

Bach's Brandenburgs

Thursday, March 13, 2014 to Saturday, March 15, 2014

This is the glory of the Baroque. The glory of Bach. Experience all six of Bach's supreme Brandenburg Concertos with soloists drawn from the BSO.

Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto

Friday, March 21, 2014 to Sunday, March 23, 2014

"A throwback to the golden age of Heifetz," raves BBC Music Magazine of Baiba Skride, who performs the much-loved Violin Concerto of Mendelssohn. This concert also features Jean Sibelius' very first symphony. "It transported me to a new civilization," wrote a critic after the premiere performance. "Every page breathes another way of living than ours..."

Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

Thursday, March 27, 2014 to Sunday, March 30, 2014

Boasting nine Grammys and more than 200 million records sold, the harmony of The Bee Gees has strutted across five decades. Join the BSO for "Stayin' Alive," a tribute featuring every Saturday Night Fever smash, performed live in concert!

Andre Watts Returns!

Thursday, April 03, 2014 to Wednesday, March 05, 2014

"Piano playing doesn’t get any better than this," declares The Dallas Morning News. Watts' triumphant BSO appearance two seasons ago left audiences standing and cheering. Now, he returns for Grieg's beloved Piano Concerto.

Itzhak Perlman

Thursday, April 10, 2014 to Sunday, April 13, 2014

An incomparable virtuoso and the greatest violinist of our time, Itzhak Perlman returns to the Meyerhoff! He leads from the violin as the soloist in Beethoven's elegant Violin Romances, and then expertly conducts Hector Berlioz's vivid, fiery Symphonie fantastique!

Mahler's Titan

Thursday, April 24, 2014 to Sunday, April 27, 2014

Composer Sergei Rachmaninoff once declared, "I try to make my music speak simply and directly that which is in my heart." Hear the ravishing Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with Yekwon Sunwoo, 2012 William Kapell Piano Competition gold medal winner. Plus, Marin Alsop conducts Mahler's youthful, exuberant First Symphony.

Off the Cuff: Mahler's Titan

Friday, April 25, 2014 to Saturday, April 26, 2014

Titan: \‘t -t n\ "One of prodigious size, strength, or achievement." Every symphony Gustav Mahler wrote needed to encompass the world. Each brims full of melody, warmth and sheer magnitude. In his first symphony, aptly named "Titan," we hear his love for nature and influences from popular waltzes to funeral marches, and folk songs to Klezmer music.

Yefim Bronfman

Friday, May 02, 2014 to Sunday, May 04, 2014

"Yefim Bronfman is a virtuoso with chops that defy comparison," says The New York Times. Yefim Bronfman plays Beethoven – the regal “Emperor” Concerto. And Marin Alsop leads the thrilling Twelfth Symphony by Shostakovich.

Percussion Strikes Again!

Saturday, May 10, 2014 to Saturday, May 10, 2014

Learn all about the exciting instruments of the percussion section including the timpani, big bass drum, bells, cymbals, triangle and more, as the BSO shares favorite pieces that feature them all.

All That Jazz: A Symphonic Celebration of Kander and Ebb

Thursday, May 15, 2014 to Sunday, May 18, 2014

Jack Everly, the BSO and an incredible cast of singers present a salute to the Broadway blockbuster duo of Kander and Ebb. Showstopper after showstopper from Cabaret, Chicago, New York, New York, Kiss of the Spider Woman and more. Start Spreadin' the News!

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Thursday, May 22, 2014 to Tuesday, June 24, 2014

In this program of Russian masters, 23 year-old Taiwanese dynamo Ray Chen tackles Tchaikovsky’s blazing Violin Concerto. "Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin," raves The Washington Post. Then, Hans Graf leads Rachmaninoff's rapturous Second Symphony.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Concert

Thursday, May 29, 2014 to Sunday, June 01, 2014

The worlds of orchestra and theater collide. Marin Alsop conducts the magical music of Mendelssohn as actors breathe life into Shakespeare's timeless story of love and enchantment.

Beethoven's Ninth

Thursday, June 05, 2014 to Sunday, June 08, 2014

A not-to-be-missed concert experience. Hear the epic, timeless message of humanity and brotherhood when Marin Alsop leads the BSO, Baltimore Choral Arts Society and guest soloists in Beethoven's inspiring "Ode to Joy" from the Ninth Symphony.

Casablanca: Movie and Music

Thursday, June 12, 2014 to Saturday, June 14, 2014

One of the greatest films of all time accompanied by your world-class BSO. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid, this classic film brings hope and heartache to the big screen while the orchestra performs Max Steiner's famous soundtrack.