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FROM THE PRESIDENT
2018-19 SEASON
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As the largest arts organization in the State of
Maryland, one of our fundamental values at the
BSO is a commitment to serving audiences of all
backgrounds and making live music performances as
accessible as possible for as many people as possible.
In this issue of Overture, you will read about a few
of our programs that make it easier for concert-
goers, and especially children, students and families, to attend BSO events at the Joseph
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore.
We are encouraged by the growth of these initiatives and the warm reception that
they have received. This season, with the generous support of BSO Board Member
Marshall Levine and his wife Sarellen, we launched the Young and Free program, which
makes free tickets available to young people ages 7–17 with the purchase of an adult
ticket. Since it began in October, we’ve welcomed hundreds of children to our concerts
at no cost, and many of these young people have been first-time symphony attendees.
At the BSO, we feel strongly that it is incumbent upon us to do our part when it comes
to preparing the next generation of music enthusiasts. With your support, we reach over
350,000 individuals across the state annually through our performances and educational
programs. It is our hope that we can continue to build upon this work so that engaging
with music is made a reality for anyone who wishes to have that experience and that they
too are able to come to know the joy that music brings so many of us.
THU, JUNE 13, 8 PM MEYERHOFF
FRI, JUNE 14, 8 PM MEYERHOFF
SAT, JUNE 15, 8 PM STRATHMORE
SUN, JUNE 16, 3 PM MEYERHOFF
MARIN ALSOP, CONDUCTOR
The BSO performs Leonard Bernstein's
Oscar®-winning score live with the
re-mastered film, shown in hi-def.
West Side Story© 1961 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Inc.
All rights reserved. © A.M.P.A.S
In everything that we do at the BSO, it is all because of the incredible support that we
receive from our community. We greatly value our patrons, donors and subscribers for
the role that they play in allowing us to present exceptional performances and educational
programs. We are also deeply grateful for the State of Maryland and our elected leaders
for their ongoing generosity.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, musicians and staff, thank you, and we hope you
enjoy this performance.
Young and Free: This date free for children
ages 7-17 with purchase of adult ticket. Info at
BSOmusic.org/youngandfree
PRESENTING
SPONSORS:
TICKETS FROM $25
BSOMUSIC.ORG
410.783.8000
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Peter T. Kjome
President and CEO
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
hank you for joining us for this concert by
the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. As we
near the completion of our 2018–19 season
and look ahead to summer and beyond, we want to
take this opportunity to express our gratitude for
your continued attendance and support.