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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2014-2015 Season Calendar Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2014-2015 Season Calendar Beethoven’s Violin Concerto Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Friday, September 19, 2014 at 8 p.m. – Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (JMSH) Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 3 p.m. – JMSH Marin Alsop, conductor Beethoven: Violin Concerto Hilary Hahn, violin Mahler: Symphony No. 4 Tamara Wilson, soprano What better way to open the season than with Baltimore native and superstar violinist, Hilary Hahn? Joining forces with Marin Alsop and the BSO, Hahn performs Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, which is widely considered the pinnacle of the violin literature. Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 1 Friday, September 26, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 3 p.m. – JMSH Marin Alsop, conductor Jennifer Higdon: blue cathedral* James Ehnes, violin Korngold: Violin Concerto John Williams: Theme from Schindler’s List Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 1 His first symphonic essay has all the passion and drama of his piano concertos and later symphonies. How mistaken were the work’s initial detractors, whose critical reception sent the young Rachmaninoff into years of depression. James Ehnes is the welcome violinist in Korngold’s lushly romantic concerto. BSO SuperPops Broadway Standing Ovations Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Friday, October 10, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 3 p.m. – JMSH Jack Everly, conductor Jack Everly brings you a Wicked good evening of Broadway showstoppers when Ben Crawford, Christina Biano and Broadway’s “Phantom,” Ted Keegan, join the BSO SuperPops to perform selections from The Phantom of the Opera, Once, Les Misérables, Wicked and more! OCTOBER-NOVEMBER Tchaikovsky & Mozart Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 3 p.m. – JMSH Arild Remmereit, conductor Andrée: Concert Overture in D Major* Emily Skala, flute Mozart: Flute Concerto in G Major Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3, “Polish” It is in the “Polish” that Tchaikovsky first achieved his signature sound so beloved in the final three symphonies. Arild Remmereit makes a fascinating discovery in the music of Elfrida Andrée, a Swedish contemporary of Tchaikovsky. Mozart dazzles in the hands of BSO Principal Flute Emily Skala. Ein Heldenleben: A Hero’s Life Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Marin Alsop, conductor Christopher Rouse: Rapture Scriabin: Poem of Ecstasy R. Strauss: Ein Heldenleben In his grandiose, tongue-in-cheek, autobiographical tone poem, Ein Heldenleben, Strauss expresses his devotion to his wife Pauline in lush melodies and orchestral writing, while waging war with his nemeses, the music critics! Both Rouse's Rapture and Scriabin's most famous and transcendent Poem of Ecstasy are bathed in spiritual intensity. Indulge yourself! Off the Cuff Ein Heldenleben: A Hero’s Life Friday, October 24, 2014 at 8:15 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 7 p.m. – JMSH Marin Alsop, conductor R. Strauss: Ein Heldenleben If musicians have a favorite orchestra showpiece, this just might be it. Richard Strauss’ tone poem Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) is a masterpiece for the ages. Who is the hero portrayed in this stunning work? What journey must he overcome? It might take some serious brass to create the sounds of battle, bravery and heroism, but Strauss’ score exploits the full instrumental range of the BSO in one epic punch. Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Friday, October 31, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Hannu Lintu, conductor Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3 Conrad Tao, piano Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 1 Andrew Balio, trumpet Brahms: Symphony No. 2 The youthful sardonic humor of Shostakovich's First Piano Concerto contrasts with the sunniest of Brahms' four symphonies, written in one idyllic summer vacation. The impressive Finnish maestro Hannu Lintu returns to lead this program. NOVEMBER Rachmaninoff & Shostakovich Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 3 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Marin Alsop, conductor Tchaikovsky: Marche slave Boris Giltburg, piano † Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Known for his “intuitive, powerful performances” (Daily Telegraph), Israeli pianist and 2013 Queen Elisabeth Competition Winner Boris Giltburg performs Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto. Marin Alsop leads this sumptuous Russian program also featuring Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, in which the composer walks a tightrope between his own artistic statement and Stalin’s socialist realism. Off the Cuff Shostakovich’s Fifth: Notes for Stalin Friday, November 14, 2014 at 8:15 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. – JMSH Marin Alsop, conductor Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Didi Balle, writer and director More than 75 years ago, Shostakovich set out to write his now legendary Fifth Symphony. The result was an appealing and triumphant score full of contradictions and hidden messages. Is it a tribute to the greatness of the Soviet virtues or a parody of its leadership? How could an artist create a work of such power and optimism under such harsh and restrictive conditions? Bernstein & Beethoven Friday, November 21, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 3 p.m. – JMSH Marin Alsop, conductor Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano Bernstein: Symphony No. 1, “Jeremiah” Washington National Cathedral Choir † Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony marks the final work performed by the great composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein, Marin Alsop’s inspiration mentor. The program includes two works composed by Bernstein himself, both of which occupy the fascinating nexus between Christian and Judaic liturgical traditions, the introspective First Symphony and Chichester Psalms, with its catchy melodic and rhythmic appeal. BSO SuperPops Classical Mystery Tour Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Friday, November 28, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 3 p.m. – JMSH This thrilling Beatles retrospective features chart-topping tunes by the Fab Four complete with original arrangements. From early Beatles favorites through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is an authentic concert experience. DECEMBER Handel’s Messiah Friday, December 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. – JMSH Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Edward Polochick, conductor Handel: Messiah Concert Artists of Baltimore Symphonic Chorale Witness the magnitude and sheer joy of the “Hallelujah chorus” as its sonorous chords echo throughout the concert hall. The BSO continues its tradition of ushering in the holiday season with Handel’s powerful and faith-filled Messiah. Family Series Concert Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. – JMSH Ken Lam, conductor Share in the spirit of the holidays with Duke Ellington’s dazzling reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. This jazzy piece will delight the entire family with the “Peanut Brittle Brigade,” “Dance of the Floreadors” and more! Holiday Pops Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Friday, December 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – JMSH Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – JMSH Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 2 p.m. – JMSH Jack Everly, conductor Baltimore Choral Arts Society Jack Everly and the Tap Dancing Santas are back! Experience this sparkling holiday celebration with full chorus, orchestra and guest vocalists. Carols, classical favorites, sing-alongs and more will get you into the holiday spirit and deliver fun for the whole family. Beethoven’s Ninth Friday, January 2, 2015 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 8 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 3 p.m. – JMSH Nicholas McGegan, conductor Beethoven: King Stephen Overture Susanna Phillips, soprano Haydn: The Storm Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano Beethoven: Opferlied Thomas Cooley, tenor Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” Andrew Foster-Williams, bass-baritone Baltimore Choral Arts Society Ring in the New Year with the ultimate musical expression of brotherhood and humanity. BSO favorite Nicholas McGegan leads Beethoven’s final symphony with the ever-popular “Ode to Joy.” The extraordinary impact of united voices also shines in Haydn’s The Storm. JANUARY The Rite of Spring Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 8 p.m. – JMSH Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Marin Alsop, conductor Barber: Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Cristina Pato, Galician bagpipes † Vengeance Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh † Osvaldo Golijov: Rose of the Winds* David Krakauer, klezmer clarinet † Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Michael Ward-Bergeman, hyper-accordion † Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring headlines this program brimming with ritualism and ethnic flair. Golijov’s Rose of the Winds fuses together native music from around the globe and Barber delivers an eerie soundtrack for Greek mythology’s first femme fatale. Off the Cuff The Rite of Spring Friday, January 9, 2015 at 8:15 p.m. – The Music Center at Strathmore Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 7 p.m. – JMSH Marin Alsop, conductor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring With its clashing harmonies and explosive rhythms, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring was an historic turning point in modern music 100 years ago. Marin Alsop guides the audience through the complexities and elements that even today make this rambunctious work feel edgy.
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