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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