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JOHANNES MOSER

OFFTHECUFF

FAMILY

5 CONCERTS IN SERIES | SATURDAYS AT 7 PM

4 CONCERTS IN SERIES | SATURDAYS AT 11 AM

It’s Fun. It’s Laid Back.
It’s Off the Cuff.

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto

Witches, Wizards, Ghosts
and Goblins

Explore the backstories of classical
music’s greatest works and discover
their secrets, scandals and twists.
The conductor will lead us through
an entertaining exploration of each
work, followed by a full performance.

Marin Alsop, conductor
Johannes Moser, cello

Back by popular demand, cellist Johannes
Moser joins Maestra Marin Alsop in a truly
special Off The Cuff exploring Dvořák’s
haunting cello concerto.

Celebrate a very spooky Halloween with
ghosts, goblins, magic and the BSO!
Sparks will fly in Mussorgsky’s spellbinding
Night on Bald Mountain and John Williams’
whimsical music from Harry Potter.

The Nutcracker

Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade

The Snowman

Nicholas Hersh, conductor

Marin Alsop, conductor

Marin Alsop, conductor

Tchaikovsky: Selections from The Nutcracker

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade

Maestro Hersh demonstrates how the lively
music of The Nutcracker delivers such powerful
imagery that it can stand alone as concert music
without the ballet in a fun-loving Off The Cuff.

The Arabian Nights come to life as
Maestra Alsop and the orchestra tell
the tale of Rimsky-Korsakov’s
Scheherazade in stories and music.

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 and the animated film
based on Raymond Briggs’ book.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7

Stravinsky’s Firebird

SAT, NOV 5, 7 PM

SAT, JAN 14, 7 PM

SAT, FEB 18, 7 PM

Dvořák: Cello Concerto

SAT, APR 1, 7 PM

SAT, MAY 6, 7 PM

Marin Alsop, conductor

Markus Stenz, conductor

Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Stravinsky: The Firebird (Complete)

Marin Alsop illuminates the backstory of the work
Beethoven called “one of the happiest products
of my poor talents.”

Principal Guest Conductor Markus Stenz
reveals the genesis of Stravinsky’s
groundbreaking ballet score Firebird.

FUN FOR AGES
4 AND UP!

SAT, OCT 29, 11 AM

Nicholas Hersh, conductor

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | 2016-2017 SEASON

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INSPIRATION ZONE!
Prior to each concert, join us in the lobby starting at 9:45 am
for a range of exciting, interactive and educational musical
adventures. Activities include: instrument petting zoo, exciting
arts and crafts, interactive workshops, performances by BSYO
and OrchKidsTM, face painting and more!

FAMILY CONCERT LUNCHEONS
Join us immediately following each family concert for a buffet
lunch in the Second Space. For information and pricing, see
BSOmusic.org/family. Hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Associates.

SAT, DEC 3, 11 AM

Series Presenting Sponsor:

Centennial Season
Education Partner:

Supporting Sponsor:
Macy’s

The Animated Orchestra
SAT, MAR 4, 11 AM

Marin Alsop, conductor
Gregory Smith, narrator
Experience the story of a mischievous
ferret as his wild escapades wreak havoc
in an old instrument shop in Gregory Smith’s
The Animated Orchestra. Be sure to practice
your “ferret sounds” to help put this piece
together, accompanied by sound effects
from the BSO.

Beethoven’s Nifty Numbers
SAT, APR 22, 11 AM

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Go on a musical treasure hunt of counting fun!
Uncover playful patterns, rascally rhythms
and nifty notes and numbers in the music of
Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and more.

© Snowman Enterprises Ltd

For children ages six months to three years
and their families, check out the Saturday
morning MUSIC BOX SERIES:
The Music Box Series gives your budding music lover the chance to explore music through
highly engaging and interactive performances. Each half-hour concert features the musical
talents of a small ensemble of BSO musicians performing classical and children’s songs to
develop musicality, creativity, coordination and literacy. For more information about the
upcoming season visit BSOmusic.org/musicbox.

Early Education Sponsor:

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Supporting Sponsor: Macy’s

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