Robert Trevino
Michael Francis
Robert Trevino makes his BSO conducting debut with performances of Tchaikovsky ’ s Manfred Symphony . Lord Byron ’ s metaphysical poem “ Manfred ” provides inspiration for this work , Tchaikovsky ’ s most vivid programmatic symphony .
THE FIREBIRD
SAT , MAR 26 , 7 PM
MICHAEL FRANCIS , CONDUCTOR STRAVINSKY The Firebird ( Complete )
Michael Francis directs the orchestra in Stravinsky ’ s complete ballet , The Firebird . Premiered by the Ballets Russes in 1910 Paris , The Firebird is a majestic and magical tale of love and victory . Scored for a large orchestra , this piece showcases the full spectrum of orchestral color .
BSO FUSION
SATURDAYS 8 PM
NEW THIS SEASON
BSO Fusion is the ultimate music crossover series . Bridging the worlds of pop and classical music , conductor and crossover specialist Steve Hackman brings a series of three performances that will change the way you think about music mash-ups .
SKULL AND BONES
SAT , OCT 30 , 8 PM
STEVE HACKMAN , CONDUCTOR
Skull and Bones is a symphonic showcase meets Halloween rave . Classic orchestra showpieces like The Sorcerer ’ s Apprentice , “ Mars ” from The Planets , Danse macabre , and the finale of Shostakovich ’ s Fifth Symphony are played in their original form then remixed and combined with electronic beats ; layered with vocal stems of Post Malone , Muse , Drake , and Kanye West ; and woven into dancehall floor-killers .
BRAHMS V . RADIOHEAD
SAT , FEB 5 , 8 PM
STEVE HACKMAN , CONDUCTOR
Considered one of the greatest albums of all time , Radiohead ’ s OK Computer is interwoven with Brahms ’ lush First Symphony in arranger and conductor Steve Hackman ’ s Brahms v . Radiohead . Performed by the BSO and three pop vocalists , the melodies of Brahms are seamlessly intertwined with songs such as " Paranoid Android ," " Karma Police ," " No Surprises ," and " Let Down ."
Please note that Radiohead and Brahms do not appear on this performance .
THE RESURRECTION MIXTAPE
SAT , APR 2 , 8 PM
Steve Hackman
STEVE HACKMAN , CONDUCTOR
A transformative exploration of life , death , legacy , struggle , and triumph , The Resurrection Mixtape fuses the classic music of Notorious B . I . G . and Tupac Shakur with Mahler ’ s “ Resurrection ” Symphony . Included in the performance are “ Hypnotize ,” “ Dear Mama ,” “ California Love ,” “ Juicy ,” “ Keep Ya Head Up ,” “ Everyday Struggle ,” and more .
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