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Marin Alsop

For Marin Alsop’s bio., please see pg. 7.

Joseph Young

Assistant Conductor of
the Atlanta Symphony
and Music Director of
the Atlanta Symphony
Youth Orchestra since 2014, Joseph Young
is increasingly recognized as “one of the
most gifted conductors of his generation.”
Mr. Young is also the recipient of the 2015
Sir Georg Solti Foundation Career Assistance Award for young conductors.
In 2007–2009, by the invitation of Music Director Marin Alsop, Mr. Young made
his professional debut as the first recipient
of the Baltimore Symphony OrchestraPeabody Institute Conducting Fellowship.
Born in Charleston, SC, he completed
graduate studies with Gustav Meier and
Markand Thakar at the Peabody Conservatory in 2009, earning an artist diploma
in conducting.

Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Thursday, January 7, 2016 — 8 p.m.
Music Center At Strathmore

Sunday, January 10, 2016 — 3 p.m.
Presenting Sponsor:
Marin Alsop, Conductor
Joseph Young, Conductor
Leon Fleisher, Piano

Alan Shulman

A Laurentian Overture
Joseph Young

Sergei Prokofiev
Piano Concerto No. 4 in B Major, opus 53
Vivace
Andante
Moderato
Vivace
Leon Fleisher

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
The concert will end at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Music Center At Strathmore
The concert will end at approximately 4:35 p.m.

The appearance of pianist Leon Fleisher is made possible through
the major support of the Alvin and Fanny Blaustein Thalheimer
Guest Artist Fund.

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Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, opus 44
Lento — Piu vivo
Adagio ma non troppo — Allegro vivace
Allegro

Joseph Young last appeared with the BSO
in June 2009, when he led a program of
Brahms, Haydn, and Schumann.

Leon Fleisher

At 87 years young,
legendary pianist
Leon Fleisher continues to impart his lifeaffirming artistry throughout the world,
thriving in a sustained career as conductor
and soloist, recitalist, chamber music artist
and master class mentor.
His recordings are available on many
labels, including Sony, DG, Vanguard,
Albany, Orfeo, and Archipel. Mr. Fleisher
holds numerous honors including the Johns
Hopkins University President’s Medal and
honorary doctorates from many national
conservatories and institutes. He received
the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors for his
contribution to U.S. culture.