FROM THE PRESIDENT
FRI , MAR 2 | 8 PM MEYERHOFF SAT , MAR 3 | 3 PM STRATHMORE SUN , MAR 4 | 3 PM MEYERHOFF
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert . Based on the third installment of J . K . Rowling ' s classic saga , the thrilling tale comes to life as the BSO performs the score live while Harry soars across the big screen .
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Welcome to this concert by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra . With your attendance and support , our orchestra will enrich the lives of more than 350,000 people through our concerts and educational programs this year .
This season , we celebrate the legacy of Leonard Bernstein as we commemorate the 100 th anniversary of his birth in 2018 . Featured on the cover of Overture is a wonderful photo of Music Director Marin Alsop and Leonard Bernstein , and you will enjoy the special article in this edition as we look forward to “ To Bernstein with Love ” and this centennial celebration .
The leadership and vision of our community have fostered our orchestra that today is a premier cultural asset of our city and the State of Maryland , recognized as one of the world ’ s most important orchestras . The BSO is entering its second century while achieving extraordinary artistic excellence . As the new year begins , we are delighted to again feature some of our exceptional musicians as soloists with the orchestra .
The BSO ’ s numerous collaborations help to increase our collective impact and provide more value to our community . We invite you to read about our work with the Baltimore Museum of Art on the “ Impressionist Masterworks ” program , along with a collaboration with the Library of Congress to develop lobby displays highlighting our rich history . We will share more about some of our other many education and other collaborations in the months ahead .
This season will continue to be filled with superb performances by our great orchestra , and we look forward to an outstanding 2018 – 2019 season . If you are not currently a subscriber , we invite you to learn more about the numerous benefits , including discounted pricing , priority seating and service , ticket exchange privileges and other opportunities .
We appreciate your faithful attendance at our concerts , and we also hope you will consider making a financial contribution to support the BSO , its programs and the numerous people in our city and region who benefit from our educational and community-outreach initiatives . On behalf of our Board of Directors , musicians and staff , thank you for joining us for this performance .
Peter T . Kjome President and CEO
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
JOHNNY QUIRIN
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