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Marco Bo rg gr e ve program notes { John Storgårds acclaim throughout the U.S., winning a Grammy in 2011 for best classical instrumental soloist for his recording of the concerto with the Nashville Symphony. Mr. Lamb also gave the world premiere of Tan Dun’s Concerto for Water Percussion, commissioned for him by the New York Philharmonic, and has performed it with the Philharmonic in South America, as well as in the U.S., Asia and Europe with leading orchestras. A faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music since 1989, Mr. Lamb has led clinics and master classes all over the world. In 1999, he received a Fulbright Scholars Award to lecture and conduct research in Australia. A native of Flint, MI, Mr. Lamb is a former member of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Buffalo Philharmonic and a graduate of the Eastman School of Music. Principal Guest Conductor of both the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra Ottawa, John Storgårds has a dual career as a conductor and violin virtuoso and is widely recognized for his creative flair for programming. Mr. Storgårds appears with orchestras throughout the world. His North American appearances include the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood, the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom, and the National, Toronto, St. Louis and Houston symphonies among many others. Mr. Storgårds’ recording of the complete Nielsen symphonies with the BBC Philharmonic was released in May 2015 on the Chandos label. His recording of the complete Sibelius symphonies, also with the BBC Philharmonic, was released in 2014 on the same label. The collection includes the Three Late Fragments, thought to be sketches for an eighth symphony. He has also released discs of works by Korngold and Rautavaara, the latter receiving a Grammy nomination and a Gramophone Award in 2012; a disc of Holmboe symphonies with the Lapland Chamber Orchestra, shortlisted for a Gramophone Award; and a recording of Pēteris Vasks’ Second Symphony and Violin Concerto, in which Mr. Storgårds is featured as soloist, which won the Classical Disc of the Year Award. Christopher Lamb last appeared with the BSO in May 2003, performing Tan Dun's Water Concerto, Mario Venzago, conductor. The Baltimore Choral Arts Society The Baltimore Choral Arts Society, now in its 50th season, is one of Maryland’s premier cultural institutions. The Symphonic Chorus, Full Chorus, Orchestra, Chamber Chorus, as well as men’s and women’s choruses perform throughout the mid-Atlantic region as well as in New York and Europe. Music Director Tom Hall is one of the most highly regarded performers in choral music today. Since 1982, Mr. Hall has added more than 100 new works to the BCAS repertoire, and has premiered Christopher Lamb Volunteers are needed to represent Keswick at community outreach events. Only a few hours of commitment will make a big impact. S te ve Wi lcoxso n David Fi n l ayso n WILLYOU JOINUS? Tom Hall, Music Director John Storgårds is making his BSO debut. Grammy Award– winning percussionist Christopher Lamb joined the New York Philharmonic as principal percussionist in 1985, and subsequently made his solo debut with the orchestra in the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner’s Percussion Concerto, one of several commissions celebrating the Philharmonic’s 150th anniversary. He has since performed the work to critical Your support has made us the area’s premier provider of services for older adults for over 130 years. YOUCANMAKE ADIFFERENCE! Baltimore Choral Arts Society To Volunteer Contact: 410-662-4380 [email protected] May–June 2016 | O v ertur e 21