UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Celebrations Collection
Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY: Celebrating FINAL FANTASY XVI and XIV
FRI, JAN 2, 8 PM MEYERHOFF SAT, JAN 3, 8 PM MEYERHOFF
Arnie Roth, conductor Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Legendary maestro Arnie Roth will lead a full symphony orchestra and chorus performing classic works by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Masayoshi Soken, Yoko Shimomura, and other great FINAL FANTASY composers from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series. This special concert includes music from FINAL FANTASY XVI, with HD video created by SQUARE ENIX specifically for this tour, as well as beloved music and video from FINAL FANTASY XIV and the entire FINAL FANTASY series.
This concert is presented by AWR Music Productions and SQUARE ENIX.
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Classical Collection
American Soundscapes: Jazz, Blues & Beyond
THU, JAN 8, 8 PM STRATHMORE SAT, JAN 10, 8 PM MEYERHOFF SUN, JAN 11, 3 PM MEYERHOFF
Anthony Parnther, conductor David Kaplan, piano
BERNSTEIN( arr. Peress) Overture to West Side Story COPLAND Piano Concerto WYNTON MARSALIS Blues Symphony,
I. Born in Hope PRICE Symphony No. 3
What defines the All-American sound? From jazz and blues to spirituals and classical traditions, hear it evolve with conductor Anthony Parnther, a master of many genres. Pianist David Kaplan brings his“ striking imagination and creativity”( The New York Times) in Copland’ s jazz-inspired Piano Concerto.
This program is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Popular Collection
Kings of Soul
FRI, JAN 16, 8 PM STRATHMORE SAT, JAN 17, 8 PM MEYERHOFF SUN, JAN 18, 3 PM MEYERHOFF
Byron Stripling, conductor Chester Gregory, vocalist Michael Lynche, vocalist Darren Lorenzo, vocalist
Find your groove with music by soul and R & B legends Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, and more. Featured hits include“ Soul Man,”“ Shop Around,”“ Get Ready,”“ Try a Little Tenderness,”“ Stand By Me,”“ Move On Up,” and“ Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher.”
The appearance of Guest Conductor Byron Stripling is supported in part by The Samuel G. and Margaret A. Gorn Endowed Fund.
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Classical Collection
Brahms & Haydn with Heyward
FRI, JAN 23, 8 PM MEYERHOFF
SAT, JAN 24, 7 PM MEYERHOFF SUN, JAN 25, 3 PM STRATHMORE
Jonathon Heyward, conductor Simone Lamsma, violin
MARTÍNEZ Sinfonia in C Major HAYDN Symphony No. 102,“ Drum Roll” BRAHMS Violin Concerto
Passion and poise intertwine with Music Director Jonathon Heyward’ s fresh take on two symphonic masters. Haydn’ s clarity, elegance, and wit epitomize Classical brilliance. Brahms’ Violin Concerto, performed by Simone Lamsma, channels unrestrained passion through soaring virtuosity and poignant melodies.
The appearance of violinist Simone Lamsma is made possible through the Peggy and Yale Gordon Young Artist Fund.
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Classical Collection
Bruckner & Mozart
THU, FEB 5, 8 PM STRATHMORE SAT, FEB 7, 8 PM MEYERHOFF
John Storgårds, conductor Jonathan Carney, violin
MOZART Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219 BRUCKNER Symphony No. 8
A vast cathedral of sound, Bruckner’ s titanic Symphony No. 8 achieves an awe-inspiring effect with its massive orchestration and rich harmonies. Hear your BSO in the spotlight as Concertmaster Jonathan Carney brings light to Mozart’ s radiant Violin Concerto No. 5.
Made possible by the Major Support of Judy and Scott Phares.
Simone Lamsma
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