FROM THE PRESIDENT
2018-19 SEASON
COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3
THU, NOV 15 | 8 PM MEYERHOFF SUN, NOV 18 | 8 PM STRATHMORE
Marin Alsop, conductor Katherine Needleman, oboe ANDREW NORMAN Gran Turismo KEVIN PUTS Oboe Concerto,“ Moonlight”
( BSO Commission) COPLAND Symphony No. 3
The BSO performs Aaron Copland’ s grand victory symphony, featuring his famous Fanfare for the Common Man. Composer Andrew Norman ' s Gran Turismo, inspired by the Italian car-racing video game, is a workout for eight violinists. Influenced by the Academy Award-winning film, Kevin Puts ' Oboe Concerto, " Moonlight," a BSO commission, shines the spotlight on Principal Oboe Katherine Needleman.
Supporting Sponsor: PNC Kevin Puts’ Oboe Concerto,“ Moonlight” is underwritten by Bette and Joseph Hirsch. Additional funding is provided by the Randolph S. and Amalie R. Rothschild Endowed Fund for New Music.
OFF THE CUFF: COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3
FRI, NOV 16 | 8:15 PM STRATHMORE SAT, NOV 17 | 7 PM MEYERHOFF
Marin Alsop, conductor COPLAND Symphony No. 3
Marin Alsop explores Copland ' s Third Symphony, summing up the American experience of World War II and written for the largest orchestra Copland ever used. This 90-minute Off The Cuff concert provides more insight into a single work, followed by a question-and-answer session. Join us on Saturday night for an after-party in the Meyerhoff lobby.
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Welcome to this concert by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra! With your attendance and support, our community is home to one of the finest orchestras in the world.
The BSO recently concluded its first international tour in over a decade. It was a privilege to be one of only three American orchestras invited to The BBC Proms— London’ s prestigious celebration of classical music. We were the only professional American orchestra invited to perform at the renowned Edinburgh International Festival. During a nine-day, four-concert tour, the BSO made its debut under the baton of Marin Alsop in celebrated concert halls and generated significant positive attention for our city and state.
Back here at home, the excitement continues with a season filled with extraordinary guest artists such as pianist Garrick Ohlsson, trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth and the BSO’ s own amazing horn players and violinists. We present works such as Beethoven’ s“ Eroica” Symphony and Vivaldi’ s ever-popular Four Seasons, along with special events such as Star Wars: A New Hope— In Concert. In November, we’ re joined by superstar violinist Joshua Bell before presenting a spectacular lineup for the holidays. We’ ve got tap-dancing Santas, Cirque acrobats, a Gospel Christmas with CeCe Winans and more.
One of the BSO’ s beloved holiday traditions is our annual performance of Handel’ s Messiah. A new recording of this perennial favorite, made possible, in part, through the support of Rick and Carol Bernstein, is now available on Naxos featuring conductor Ed Polochick, the BSO and many of the fine singers who will perform with us this December.
These programs all have one thing in common: you make them possible. Your attendance at this concert and ongoing support enable us to sustain and advance our superb orchestra. We had over 200 donors contribute generously in support of the BSO’ s first international tour in 13 years. We also gratefully received a recent gift from the Hecht- Levi Foundation, endowing our Principal Timpani chair. This is our first endowed chair in 13 years and will help secure the excellence of that position for generations to come.
The BSO’ s international tour reinforced that our community has fostered world-class cultural assets. Audiences were captivated by the artistry and passion of our musicians. That said, despite significant accomplishments, our work continues to build our family of audience members and donors. We are grateful that many people are working together to help assure the BSO’ s strength and positive direction. 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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