Overture Magazine - 2015-2016 Season May-June 2016 | Page 4

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2015–2016 Season 410.783.8000 | 1.877.BSO.1444 BSOmusic.org The Baltimore SyMphony ORchestra Marin Alsop Music Director Barbara M. Bozzuto Chair Paul Meecham President & CEO Martha Thomas Publications Editor Janet E. Bedell Program Annotator Baltimore magazine Design and Print Division Director Ken Iglehart [email protected] 443.873.3916 Art Director Vicki Dodson Senior Graphic Artist Michael Tranquillo Contributing Writers Laura Farmer Christianna McCausland Martha Thomas Research Rebecca Kirkman Advertising Account Representative Lynn Talbert [email protected] 443.974.6892 Baltimore magazine Design and Print Division 1000 Lancaster Street, Suite 400 Baltimore, MD 21202 410. 873. 3900 2 O v ertur e | www. bsomusic .org Welcome By now, many of you have heard that I will be leaving the BSO at the end of June to take on a similar role with the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera. It is with mixed emotions that I say farewell. In the decade that I’ve been with this orchestra, I have seen the institution grow in so many ways — most importantly under the direction and inspiration of Marin Alsop. I will truly miss Maestra Alsop, our wonderful musicians In the decade that and staff, and of course you, our audience members. I’ve been with For more of my thoughts about my tenure at the BSO, please see “A Decade of Progress,” on page 8. this orchestra, Before the 100th season closes out, we’ll see a I have seen this spirited production of Hairspray with Baltimore’s institution grow own John Waters — a repeat of our 2013 sellout — in so many ways. a visit from Yo-Yo Ma, and a rousing season finale of Verdi's Requiem. The summer is filled with surprises — truly something for everyone, from our annual July 4th Spectacular at Oregon Ridge to Final Fantasy, symphonic music from video games. We’ve also got a tribute to David Bowie, our famous Rusty Musicians playing Wagner and Ravel at Artscape, and the BSO live to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on the big screen. Looking ahead to the 2016 – 2017 season, as we complete our Centennial celebrations, there is a special focus on the music of two revolutionaries — Beethoven in the 19th century and Stravinsky in the 20th. And the Centennial reaches its climax in November with the ultimate artistic expression of our humanity, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”. Please see “A Season of Fate and Fancy,” page 9, and be sure to be part of this first season of the BSO's second century by purchasing a subscription at www.bsomusic.org. As I leave this wonderful organization, I am confident that it is poised to enter its next century stronger than ever. It has been a privilege and honor to be a part of the BSO, helping to support the world-class music making of our orchestra. May the BSO continue to thrive! Paul Meecham President and CEO, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra D e an Ale x an d er overture { from the president