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E XPERIENCE IT ALL EXTRAORDINARY GUEST ARTISTS The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra welcomes violinists Joshua Bell and Leila Josefowicz, pianists Leon Fleisher and André Watts, and trumpet sensation Tine Thing Helseth. GREAT CLASSICAL WORKS A season of audience favorites including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Beethoven’s "Emperor" Piano Concerto and semi-staged performances of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. The season also includes the rarely heard but extraordinary Turangalîla- symphonie by Messiaen and a BSO co-commission by Grammy® Award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon. THE PIZZAZZ OF POPS Join Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly for a SuperPops season with special guest vocalists Tony DeSare and "Woman of a Thousand Voices" Christina Bianco. The series also features the film An American in Paris with live orchestra, and trumpet legend Chris Botti takes the stage with his own band. FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONCERTS A delightful four-concert series that blends fun with educational experiences, from Peter and the Wolf to A Swingin' Nutcracker! and more. SHOW-STOPPING SPECIAL EVENTS From festive holiday concerts to exciting film presentations and Leslie Odom, Jr. of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton, there’s something for everyone this season at the BSO! Series Presenting Sponsors 2 M&T Bank, PNC Bank