Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello

DEBUSSY Rondes de printemps from Images 
ELGAR Cello Concerto  
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 6  

The brilliant Armenian cellist and Tchaikovsky International Competition winner Narek Hakhnazaryan wowed our audiences last season, and we’re thrilled for his return performing Elgar’s beautiful and elegiac Cello Concerto. Led by BSO Associate Conductor Nicholas Hersh, this program also features Debussy’s Rondes de printemps from Images and Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony, reminiscent of the composer’s romantic ballet music.

“Hakhnazaryan made every note, sung and played, communicate on a deep, personal level.” 
Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun
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These performances are eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello

ELGAR Cello Concerto  

Written at the end of World War I, Elgar’s beautiful Cello Concerto was his last completed work and reflects his sadness over the loss of friends and countrymen. In its beautiful melodies, it sums up everything that makes Elgar such a mesmerizing and at times heartbreaking composer. Featuring Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, winner of the Gold Medal at the 2011 Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow.

“Hakhnazaryan made every note, sung and played, communicate on a deep, personal level.” 
Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun
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This 60 minute Off The Cuff concert features a performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto with background information provided by our conductor. After the concert, stick around for a question and answer session on stage.

These performances are eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

Saturday, February 23: Elgar’s English Garden After-Party

Saturday night’s performance will also include an after-party in the lobby featuring:
Food specials by Wicked Sisters and Midnite Confection's Cupcakery
Live Dixieland by Sac Au Lait and
Gin specials!  

For children ages 6 months-3 years

Maria Broom, host 
Marcia Kämper, flute 
Melissa Hooper, oboe
William Jenken, clarinet
Schuyler Jackson, bassoon
Gabrielle Finck, horn

From planes to trains, explore the excitement of traveling to new places and discovering new things. 

Give your budding music lover the chance to explore music through this highly engaging and interactive performance. The half-hour lobby concert features the musical talents of a small ensemble of musicians of the BSO performing classical and children's songs to develop musicality, creativity, coordination and literacy.

30 minutes prior to the concert the lobby fills with a range of musical, creative and fun activities for babies and families. 

Please note: Attendees of all ages are required to have a ticket. Concerts take place in the lobby and seating is unreserved.

Supported, in part, by Mr. Bruce Rosenblum and Ms. Lori Laitman.

Tickets for the 10am performance on February 27th are no longer available.

Tiny Tots+: Pre-K to Grade 3

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Magic Circle Mime Company, Maggie Petersen and Doug McIntyre

VON SUPPÉ Light Cavalry Overture
PROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf

The BSO musicians must outwit a fearsome wolf that threatens orchestra and audience alike. The concert hall becomes the dramatic setting and musicians become the characters as Prokofiev’s exhilarating musical tale springs to life, putting kids on the edge of their seats.

Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts, Science (Animals)

If you are reserving tickets for a large group or have special requests, please fill out our reservation request form - Mid-Week Reservation Form. Please note  that groups of 200 or more are required to use the reservation request form.

Jack Everly, conductor
Christina Bianco, vocalist

Actress, singer and impressionist Christina Bianco sings hits from Hamilton, Mamma Mia, Titanic, Les Misèrables, Carousel, and more. Bianco captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her impressions of divas like Celine Dion, Julie Andrews and Bernadette Peters, and has performed on major television programs such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Today Show.

The Thursday, February 28, Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 2 performances are eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Magic Circle Mime Company

The BSO musicians must outwit a fearsome wolf that threatens orchestra and audience alike. The concert hall becomes the dramatic setting and musicians become the characters as Prokofiev’s exhilarating musical tale springs to life, putting kids on the edge of their seats.

Prior to the concert, join us in the lobby starting at 9:45 am for a range of exciting, interactive and educational music adventures including face painting, crafts and more! Join us immediately following the family concert for a buffet lunch in the Meyerhoff lobby. Luncheon tickets purchased separately. Hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Associates. Learn more. 

Join us immediately following the family concert for a buffet lunch in the Meyerhoff lobby. Luncheon tickets purchased separately. Hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Associates.

Marin Alsop, conductor
Leila Josefowicz, violin

JOHN ADAMS Scheherazade.2
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade 

Marin Alsop conducts two contrasting musical takes on the infamous legend from One Thousand and One Nights, Rimsky-Korsakov’s gorgeous and ever-popular Scheherazade and John Adams’ Scheherazade.2. Adams takes Rimsky-Korsakov’s idea of using a solo violin as the voice of the enchantress and turns it into what he describes as a “dramatic symphony” that makes impressive use of the violin. This piece was written expressly for acclaimed violinist Leila Josefowicz.

Marin Alsop, conductor
Valentina Peleggi, conductor
University of Maryland Concert Choir, Edward Maclary, Director

ROXANNA PANUFNIK Across the Line of Dreams: Harriet Tubman and Rani Lakshmibai
COPLAND Appalachian Spring 
BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms 
VILLA-LOBOS Chôros No. 10 

Marin Alsop conducts the world premiere of a BSO commission for orchestra and chorus by popular British composer Roxanna Panufnik. The chorus is also featured in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, which includes one of his most haunting melodies, and Villa-Lobos’ Chôros No. 10, a colorful and rhythmically propulsive work inspired by popular Brazilian music. Copland’s Appalachian Spring, created as ballet music for Martha Graham, remains one of the most beloved expressions of the American spirit.

These performances are eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

Music Adventures: Life in the Orchestra 

Join us for an exciting educational offering designed to enhance your appreciation of classical music, hosted by BSO Violist Helen Hess. 

Series Price: $85 (BSA Members) | $100 (Non-members)
Per Class Price: $30 (BSA Members) | $35 (Non-members)

Buy all three and save!

To receive the Member discount, please contact the Ticket Office at 410.783.8000.

To become a BSA member and receive a discount on your tickets, contact Associates@BSOmusic.org.

Thestrals and prophecies and Umbridge, oh my! CineConcerts presents Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ like it’s never been seen before. Let the wizarding world enchant you all over again as the film is projected onto a giant screen and a live symphonic orchestra performs the score. Laugh, cry, and cheer at your favorite scenes in this once-in-a-lifetime event.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING`S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s18)

For children ages 6 months-3 years

Maria Broom, host
Kevin Smith, violin
Dariusz Skoraczewski, cello
Lura Johnson, piano

A, B, C, D, E, F, G....learn and sing and play — yippee! Join us for a fun exploration of the building blocks of reading and writing through music.

Give your budding music lover the chance to explore music through this highly engaging and interactive performance. The half-hour lobby concert features the musical talents of a small ensemble of musicians of the BSO performing classical and children's songs to develop musicality, creativity, coordination and literacy.

30 minutes prior to the concert the lobby fills with a range of musical, creative and fun activities for babies and families. 

Please note: Attendees of all ages are required to have a ticket. Concerts take place in the lobby and seating is unreserved.

Supported, in part, by Mr. Bruce Rosenblum and Ms. Lori Laitman.

Markus Stenz, conductor
Lars Vogt, piano

SCHOENBERG Pelléas und Mélisande 
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 

Renowned German pianist Lars Vogt is showcased in Brahms’ First Piano Concerto, a pillar of the romantic repertoire. Principal Guest Conductor Markus Stenz leads the Orchestra in Schoenberg’s lush, late-Romantic orchestral tone poem, Pelléas und Mélisande.

These performances are eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

Music Adventures: Life in the Orchestra 

Join us for an exciting educational offering designed to enhance your appreciation of classical music, hosted by BSO Flutist Marcia Kämper. 

Series Price: $85 (BSA Members) | $100 (Non-members)
Per Class Price: $30 (BSA Members) | $35 (Non-members)

Buy all three and save!

To receive the Member discount, please contact the Ticket Office at 410.783.8000.

To become a BSA member and receive a discount on your tickets, contact Associates@BSOmusic.org.

Jack Everly, conductor
Troupe Vertigo

Troupe Vertigo brings Hollywood flair to the Pops stage! Join the BSO as acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and more dazzle you with their extraordinary athletic artistry set to the music of Hollywood’s hottest hits.

The Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5 performances are eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

Marin Alsop, conductor
Morgan State University Choir, Eric Conway, Director

GERSHWIN Porgy and Bess 

Back by popular demand, Marin Alsop leads the BSO and the Morgan State University Choir, as well as vocal soloists, in a semi-staged production of Porgy and Bess. Featuring such well-known hits as “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” Gershwin’s jazzy folk opera endures as an American classic since its 1935 premiere.

THE GERSHWINS^® Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin

The Sunday, April 14 performance is eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

Prime Time+: Grades 3-6

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Becky Mossing, narrator
Joseph Wos, illustrator

ROSSINI Finale from William Tell Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz from Serenade for Strings
J. STRAUSS Pizzicato Polka
GABRIELI Antiphonal Music for Brass, Canzon Ch. 172
PRECHTL Percussion Piece TBA
MENDELSSOHN Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream
BRITTEN Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

Take a musical journey around the orchestra and learn about the different instrument sounds, from the distinctive trumpets in the William Tell Overture to the beautiful melodies in Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra shines the spotlight on the instruments of the orchestra, enhanced by illustrations created on the spot during the performance.

Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts, Science (Classification of Instruments)

If you are reserving tickets for a large group or have special requests, please fill out our reservation request form - Mid-Week Reservation Form. Please note  that groups of 200 or more are required to use the reservation request form.

Jack Everly, conductor
Leslie Odom, Jr., vocalist

He won the 2016 Tony^® Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Grammy^® Award for Best Musical Theater Album for his role as Aaron Burr in the original production of Hamilton. We are thrilled to present Leslie Odom, Jr. with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for one night only in a mix of Broadway and American classic hits.

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Becky Mossing, narrator
Joe Wos, illustrator

Take a musical journey around the orchestra and learn about the different instrument sounds, from the distinctive trumpets in the William Tell Overture to the beautiful melodies in Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra shines the spotlight on the instruments of the orchestra, enhanced by illustrations created on-the-spot during the performance.

Prior to the concert, join us in the lobby starting at 9:45 am for a range of exciting, interactive and educational music adventures. Activities may include arts and crafts, an instrument petting zoo, performances by BSYO and OrchKids, face painting and more! Join us immediately following the family concert for a buffet lunch in the Meyerhoff lobby. Luncheon tickets purchased separately. Hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Associates. Learn more. 

Join us immediately following the family concert for a buffet lunch in the Meyerhoff lobby. Luncheon tickets purchased separately. Hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Associates.

Nicholas Hersh, BSYO Artistic Director

7 pm – BSYO Chamber Ensembles

Launched in 2012, the BSYO comprises three orchestral ensembles of over 250 of the region’s most talented musicians. The BSYO serves as ensemble-in-residence at the state-of-the-art George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson, MD.

Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 students/seniors (60+). All tickets sold at the door will be CASH ONLY.

Jack Everly, conductor

Jack Everly leads the Orchestra in Gershwin’s extraordinary film score, including “Embraceable You” and “I Got Rhythm,” as you enjoy the classic 1951 film featuring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Magnifique!

The Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 performances are eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

For children ages 6 months-3 years

Maria Broom, host
Harp, Flute, Oboe Trio

Over and under, high and low, loud and soft. Explore the world of opposites with an unlikely trio of BSO musicians.

Give your budding music lover the chance to explore music through this highly engaging and interactive performance. The half-hour lobby concert features the musical talents of a small ensemble of musicians of the BSO performing classical and children's songs to develop musicality, creativity, coordination and literacy.

30 minutes prior to the concert the lobby fills with a range of musical, creative and fun activities for babies and families. 

Please note: Attendees of all ages are required to have a ticket. Concerts take place in the lobby and seating is unreserved.

Supported, in part, by Mr. Bruce Rosenblum and Ms. Lori Laitman.

Music Adventures: Life in the Orchestra 

Join us for an exciting educational offering designed to enhance your appreciation of classical music, hosted by BSO Percussionist Brian Prechtl. 

Series Price: $85 (BSA Members) | $100 (Non-members)
Per Class Price: $30 (BSA Members) | $35 (Non-members)

Buy all three and save!

To receive the Member discount, please contact the Ticket Office at 410.783.8000.

To become a BSA member and receive a discount on your tickets, contact Associates@BSOmusic.org.

Marin Alsop, conductor
James Ehnes, violin

STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben 
TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto 

Marin Alsop leads the Orchestra in Ein Heldenleben, “A Hero’s Life,” one of Richard Strauss’ most exhilarating tone poems and a terrific showpiece for large orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s dashing and elegant Violin Concerto is performed by James Ehnes, one of the world’s most sought-after
violinists. His playing has been described as "effusively lyrical and hair-raisingly virtuosic" (The Guardian).

The Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 performances are eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more. 

Nicholas Hersh, BSYO Artistic Director

3 pm - String, Concert and Youth Orchestras

Launched in 2012, the BSYO comprises three orchestral ensembles of over 250 of the region's most talented musicians. The BSYO serves as ensemble-in-residence at the state-of-the-art George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson, MD.

Tickets in advance are $20 general admission, $5 students, $10 seniors (60+). All tickets sold at the door will be $25 CASH ONLY.

Nicholas Hersh, conductor

BSO Pulse is back for the fourth season — bringing together the worlds of classical music and indie artists onto one stage! Each concert crosses genres, opening with a classical performance by members of the BSO, a set from our featured artist and culminating with a unique collaboration between the two groups. 

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens has taken the folk world by storm, winning a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk album with The Carolina Chocolate Drops and receiving critical acclaim for her solo career. Hear the 2017 MacArthur "Genius Grant" winner who is revitalizing decades of American roots music with invigorating style.

Every show kicks off with a pre-concert party with live music, happy hour drink specials and food from our favorite Baltimore spots.

Peter Oundjian, conductor
Jonathan Carney, violin

BRAHMS Violin Concerto 
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11, "The Year 1905" 

BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney takes center stage for Brahms’ beloved Violin Concerto, featuring some of the most beautiful melodies in classical music. Conductor Peter Oundjian leads the Orchestra in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905,” perhaps the most poignant, dramatic and powerful of his 15 symphonies.

Marin Alsop, conductor
André Watts, piano

BRAHMS arr. SCHOENBERG Piano Quartet in G Minor 
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” 

Revered pianist André Watts returns to the BSO to perform Beethoven’s last piano concerto, the mighty "Emperor." Marin Alsop also leads the Orchestra in Brahms’ most exhilarating chamber work, his youthful Piano Quartet in G Minor with its thrilling rondo finale, arranged for large orchestra by Schoenberg.

Marin Alsop, conductor
André Watts, piano

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” 

André Watts joins Marin Alsop and the BSO for a performance and discussion of Beethoven’s last piano concerto, the mighty "Emperor." Though the composer didn’t give it that name, it’s worthy of the title because of its majestic tone and heroic gestures.

This 60-minute Off The Cuff concert provides more insight into a single work, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Beethoven’s Beer Hall After-Party

Saturday, June 1

Live music & food specials
$6 drink specials

Marin Alsop, conductor

MAHLER Symphony No. 9 

Mahler’s magnificent Ninth Symphony depicts the composer’s epic battle between his passionate love for life and the dread of death, particularly on Mahler’s mind since Beethoven, Schubert and Bruckner had been unable to survive past their ninth symphonies. Marin Alsop conducts this glorious work, a vivid testament to the power of a live concert experience.

Marin Alsop, conductor

BERNSTEIN West Side Story

Celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the iconic winner of 10 Oscars^® – the BSO performs Leonard Bernstein's score live with the re-mastered film (directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, featuring Robbins' choreography, Ernest Lehman's screenplay, Arthur Laurents' book and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics) shown in hi-def with original vocals and dialog intact.

West Side Story ^© 1961 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Inc. All rights reserved. ^© A.M.P.A.S

The Friday, June 14 performance is eligible for the Young and Free ticket program. Click here to learn more.