Overture Magazine 2013-2014 November-December 2013 | Page 7

{I n H i story} On December 25, 1821, Ludwig van Beethoven completed his Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major, otherwise known as the Hammerklavier Sonata. Today, the piece is widely deemed to be one of the composer’s most important works of his third period. {I n P l ay} {In the BSyO S pi r it} Baltimore Symphony Associates’ Holiday Activities The Snowman The BSA is offering luncheons after all four Family Concerts this season! The first will take place on December 7, 2013, immediately following The Snowman. Families may make luncheon reservations through the BSO Ticket Office when concert tickets are purchased. For more information, contact the BSA office at 410.783.8023 or [email protected] Holiday Cirque Also, throughout the Holiday Cirque performances, patrons may have their photograph taken in the beautifully decorated Meyerhoff lobby. Photos will be taken prior to all performances: Photos are $10 and will be available for pick-up after the concert. Wednesday, December 11 — 2 p.m. Friday, December 13 — 2 p.m. & 7:30p.m. Saturday, December 14 — 2 p.m. & 7:30p.m. Sunday, December 15 — 2p.m. performances Carver Center Concert Orchestra Concert & Youth Orchestra Open Rehearsal with Marin Alsop Saturday, November 9 at 1 p.m. Join us for the second annual BSYO open rehearsal and Concert Orchestra concert! Launched in 2012, the BSYO comprises three orchestral ensembles of 200 of the region's most talented musicians. The BSYO serves as ensemble-in-residence at the state-of-the-art George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson. Tickets are $5 (students), $10 (seniors, 60+) and $20 in advance. $25 at the door. Carver Center Youth Orchestra & Concert Orchestra Concert Sunday, December 15 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a Holiday performance with the BSYO Concert Orchestra under the direction of MaryAnn Poling and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony performed by the Youth Orchestra under the baton of BSYO Artistic Director and Youth Orchestra conductor Ken Lam. Tickets are $5 (students), $10 (seniors, 60+) and $20 in advance. $25 at the door. Thanks to DLA Piper, Supporting Sponsor of BSYO Concerts. November– December 2013 | O v ertur e 5