all-new ovation series
THIS YEAR , MEMBERS , SUBSCRIBERS , AND PASSPORT HOLDERS are invited to a series of special opportunities and concert enhancements born out of demand from our most loyal audience members . Tickets are $ 20 per person , and Members receive a number of complimentary passes based on giving level , and a discount of $ 10 on passes .
2023-24 OVATION SERIES LEGEND
Look out for these icons to see which events are associated with each program .
BSO PRELUDES
Join us pre-concert to hear an artist ' s perspective of the concert program .
AFTERNOON TEA WITH JONATHON HEYWARD
Enjoy a virtual cuppa with Jonathon Heyward ! Gather on Zoom , sip tea from local-owned tea shops , and get to know our new Music Director .
MEET THE BSO
Let us guide you backstage before a concert for a behind-the-scenes look , to meet section performers , and tour their instruments .
CHAMBER MUSIC INTERLUDES
Enjoy a light reception with like-minded supporters across cultural institutions before enjoying a chamber performance by BSO musicians .
OPEN REHEARSALS WITH LUNCH & LEARN
Listen in as a world class orchestra refines program repertoire at an Open Rehearsal , followed by a short presentation . Meals for purchase are available to enjoy at a discount online or for an additional fee at the door .
CELEBRATING BSO SOLOISTS
Toast the BSO musicians who are featured as soloists on BSO Classical concerts at receptions following their performances .
JANUARY & FEBRUARY OVATION SERIES EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE : PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OVATION SERIES EVENTS .
SAT JAN 6 , 2024
MEET THE BSO
JOSEPH MEYERHOFF SYMPHONY HALL
Before the Mozart ’ s Jupiter Symphony program , head backstage to learn about the viola from Lisa Steltenpohl , principal viola , and Jacob Shack , associate principal viola .
6:50 PM | First tour 7:15 PM | Second tour
JANUARY 10 , 2024
AFTERNOON TEA WITH JONATHON HEYWARD
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM 12 – 12:45 PM
JAN 21 , 2024
CELEBRATING BSO MUSICIANS
JOSEPH MEYERHOFF SYMPHONY HALL
Post-Concert , Celebrate YaoGuang Zhai , principal clarinet
SAT FEB 3 , 2024
MEET THE BSO
THE MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE
Meet the Clarinet Section with YaoGuang Zhai , principal clarinet ; Vitor Trindade , second clarinet ; and Bill Jenken , bass clarinet
6:50 PM | First tour 7:15 PM | Second tour
FEBRUARY 7 , 2024
AFTERNOON TEA WITH JONATHON HEYWARD
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM 12 – 12:45 PM
To see the full listing of Ovation Series Events , and to register online , visit www . BSOmusic . org / Ovation
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