Join us for the final BSO Open Rehearsal of the season, featuring young Russian conductor Anna Rakitina as she navigates the mysteries and charms of Elgar’s titillating Enigma Variations.

Following the rehearsal listen to, BSO Associate Principal Cello, Lachezar Kostov, discuss some intricacies of Elgar’s Enigma, and share what it’s like to work with superstar guest artist Joshua Bell. Boxed lunches from Atwater’s are available to order in advance for $15. A small selection of extras will be available for purchase at the door for $20 on a first come first served basis.

Artists
Anna Rakitina, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin

Repertoire*
ELLEN REID When the World As You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
ELGAR Variations on an Original Theme, “Enigma”

*Rehearsal program and order is at the discretion of the conductor.

Doors at 9:30 am; Open rehearsal at 10 am; Lunch & Learn at 12:30 pm
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Join us for part of the BSO’s Rachmaninoff Festival, as the orchestra rehearses a program of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff with Music Director Designate, Jonathon Heyward, and pianist Behzod Abduraimov.

Following the rehearsal, enjoy dinner from the Allegro Kitchen and learn about Rachmaninoff and his Symphonic Dances from Lachezar Kostov, Associate Principal Cello.

Doors: 4:15 pm
Open rehearsal: 4:45 – 6pm
Dinner Buffet opens: 6 pm
Presentation: 6:30 – 7 pm

Discounted dinner vouchers to the Allegro Kitchen may be pre-purchased for discount rate of $25 at the link below, by May 3, 2023. Allegro Kitchen updates its menu monthly – current menu offerings can be viewed here.

RSVP by May 3
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In 2015/16, Music Director Laureate & OrchKids Founder, Marin Alsop, established a loan program of several of her family’s extraordinary instruments and bows to members of the Orchestra. To honor this family legacy, we are pleased to curate a chamber performance featuring those donations, and our talented musicians: Holly Jenkins, first violin; Bo Li, fourth chair cello; Dariusz Skoraczewski, principal cello; Lisa Steltenpohl, principal viola.

BSO musicians will be joined by Olga Kern, the Russian-American pianist with family ties to Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky, and the winner at 17 of the prestigious Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Reception from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Performance from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

RSVP by Friday April 7
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Spring Chamber Music Interlude
Doors and dinner opportunity (pay your way) at 5:30 pm; Performance at 6:30 pm
Whitehall Mill, Baltimore MD
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SIGNATURE ARTIST SNAPSHOT 
Benefit requirement: Britten Level Membership ($500+)
Flash your brightest smile as you meet guest artists for a photo-op, and raise a glass to good company and great music!

BSO PRELUDES
Benefit requirement: Symphony Society Membership ($1,200+)
Come hear a fun and engaging series of 20-minute talks prior to concert performances from guest artists, BSO musicians, or other special guests.

VIRTUAL: AFTERNOON TEA WITH THE BSO
Benefit requirement: Beethoven Level Membership ($500+)
This fully virtual event allows patrons to enjoy a short recital and conversation with BSO Musicians from the comfort of your home or office via Zoom Meeting. Each registered household will receive a branded BSO tea steeper and package of loose-leaf tea. Featuring Pillion Tea.

SPECIAL RECEPTIONS