November/December
Ryan McKinny
All concerts are held at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall unless otherwise noted.
War Requiem
THU, NOV 14, 2013, 8 pm
FRI, NOV 15, 2013, 8 pm
The Planets
THU, NOV 7, 2013, 8 pm
SUN, NOV 10, 2013, 3 pm
Marin Alsop, conductor
Leila Josefowicz, violin
Baltimore Choral Arts Society,
women’s chorus
J.S. Bach (arr. Stokowski): Toccata
& Fugue in D Minor
Stravinsky: Violin Concerto
Holst: The Planets
Majestic in its scope and dazzling in
its sound, there is nothing to match
the experience of hearing The
Planets live in concert. Experience
the ultimate trip through the galaxy
as Marin Alsop conducts this sonic
celestial showpiece, complete with
high-definition imagery. Hailed as
“a world-class player” by London’s
The Observer, showstopper Leila
Josefowicz performs Stravinsky’s
exhilarating Violin Concerto.
Off the Cuff
The Planets
Marin Alsop, conductor
Tamara Wilson, soprano
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Ryan McKinny, baritone
(BSO Debut)
University of Maryland
Concert Choir
Peabody Children’s Chorus
Holst: The Planets
The Planets influenced many recent
composers including John Williams,
Ralph Vaughan Williams and Howard
Shore, and you can hear some of
Holst’s influences in the music of Star
Wars, The Lord of the Rings and The
Gladiator. This program explores the
ageless, timeless mystery of the planets through music and high-definition
imagery – from the associations with
ancient gods to The Planets’ powerful
cinematic sound. It’s nothing short
of epic!
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their turn-of-the-century New
Orleans sound to contemporary
audiences nationwide! The musicians, who range in age from 29
to 88, are known for their unique
blend of traditional American spirit
and high energy, crowd-satisfying
arrangements. Note: The BSO does
not perform on this program.
Handel’s Messiah
FRI, DEC 6, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Britten: War Requiem
SAT, DEC 7, 2013 at 7:30 pm
The specter of two world wars, both
the lives and the losses, would inspire
Benjamin Britten’s most profound and
powerful music. Marin Alsop leads
Britten’s deeply affecting War Requiem,
joined by gifted soloists and two
choruses, in celebration of the 100th
anniversary of the composer’s birth.
Edward Polochick, conductor
Concert Artists of Baltimore
Symphonic Chorale
BSO SuperPops:
Preservation Hall
Jazz Band
FRI, NOV 29, 2013, 8 pm
SAT, NOV 30, 2013, 8 pm
SUN, DEC 1, 2013, 3 pm
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Hailed as “the best jazz band in the
land” by The San Francisco Examiner,
Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings
SAT, NOV 9, 2013, 7 pm
Marin Alsop, conductor
Baltimore Choral Arts Society,
women’s chorus
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Handel: Messiah
The greatest story ever told.
The most magnificent music ever
conceived. It wouldn’t be the holidays
without Handel’s inspiring Messiah.
The BSO continues its tradition of
ushering in the holiday season with
an all-star performance of Handel’s
glorious oratorio featuring the
“Hallelujah Chorus,” music’s most
powerful message of faith.
Family Series Concert
The Snowman
SAT, DEC 7, 2013, 11 am
Ken Lam, conductor
Rheda Becker, narrator
A winter wonderland comes to life
in this timeless story of a young boy’s
magical friendship with a snowman.
Get into the spirit of the holiday
season and create lasting memories
in this enchanting program featuring
the BSO.
Si m o n Pau ly
live
Holiday Cirque
WED, DEC 11, 2013, 2 pm
FRI, DEC 13, 2013, 2 pm
FRI, DEC 13, 2013, 7:30 pm
SAT, DEC 14, 2013, 2 pm
SAT, DEC 14, 2013, 7:30 pm
SUN, DEC 15, 2013, 2 pm
Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Cirque Musica (BSO Debut)
Holiday Cirque will get you into
the spirit of the season! Bring
the entire family to hear holiday
favorites while experiencing
an awe-inspiring
performance by the
majestic Cirque Musica.
Stunning aerial feats, strongmen
and mind-boggling contortionists will take your
breath away in this
ultimate holiday
extravaganza.
Cirque Musica
The Nutcracker
Modell Center for the Performing
Arts at the Lyric
FRI, DEC 20, 2013, 7:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Jazz Band
SAT, DEC 21, 2013, 2 pm
SAT, DEC 21, 2013, 7:30 pm
SUN, DEC 22, 2013, 3 pm
Andrew Grams, conductor
Barry Hughson, choreographer
Baltimore School for the Arts,
dancers
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
Experience Tchaikovsky’s classic tale
about a young girl who is whisked
aw