The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra proudly announces the return of its free, three-concert community series, Symphony in the City on Wednesday, September 18, at 7:30 pm at Morgan State University.
Held at the Gilliam Concert Hall in the Murphy Fine Arts Center, the first Symphony in the City concert of the season is led by BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward and features selections from Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, "Pastorale," known for its vivid depiction of nature and rural scenes. In conversation with Beethoven’s timeless work, the concert will also showcase compositions by James Lee III, whose works are infused with vibrant narratives and deep cultural resonance.
The Symphony in the City series will continue with performances across Baltimore, including a tribute to Veterans on November 20 at War Memorial and a celebration of Black History Month on February 7 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
SYMPHONY IN THE CITY: MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Wednesday, September 18, at 7:30 PM
Murphy Fine Arts Center
Morgan State University
2201 Argonne Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Jonathon Heyward, conductor
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” I. Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside
JAMES LEE III Amer’ican
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” II. Scene by the brook
JAMES LEE III Captivating Personas III. Bored Comfort
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” IV. Thunderstorm
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” V. Shepherd's song. Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm
Presenting Sponsor BGE
A Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Community Performance
SYMPHONY IN THE CITY: WAR MEMORIAL
Wednesday, November 20, 7 PM War Memorial
Presenting Sponsor BGE
A Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Community Performance
SYMPHONY IN THE CITY: REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM
Thursday, February 7, 7 PM Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Presenting Sponsor BGE
A Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Community Performance