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WHAT IS YOUR HEART TELLING YOU? Hearing loss occurs 54% more often in people with heart disease than those without. Are you at riisk? { program notes Jo s e ph Meye rho ff Sym pho ny Hall Off the Cuff: The Rite of Spring Saturday, January 10, 2015 — 7p.m. Marin Alsop, Conductor Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring, Le Sacre du printemps Part I: The Adoration of the Earth Part II: The Sacrifice The concert will end at approximately 8:15 p.m. The Wagner Tuben used in this concert are a gift from Beth Green Pierce in memory of her father, Elwood I. Green. Support for today's performance is provided by the Governing Members of the BSO Marin Alsop For Marin Alsop’s bio., please see pg. 7. helping Baltimore communicate better since 1926 Call (410) 318-6780 for an appointment or visit www.hasa.org to take the quiz. 24 O v ertur e | www. bsomusic .org About the concert: For notes on the program, see pg. 22. The Off the Cuff series is an opportunity for Maestra Alsop to explore the back story of some of the most celebrated works in classical music. The programs, which usually last about 90 minutes, begin with Maestra Alsop describing the chosen piece, its history, and its position within the broader world of classical music. She then breaks down passages, showing how themes and motifs carry through the work, often calling upon the orchestra to illustrate her points. Finally, the audience is treated to a performance of the piece in its entirety. Dave H o ffman n The Hearing and Speech Agency Alsop: Off the Cuff