The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announces the extension of BSO Sessions and a commitment to presenting 27 new weekly installments with episodes featuring powerful music and real stories throughout the 2020-21 season.
Press ReleaseThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announced BSO Sessions, a new digital concert series that follows the BSO’s journey in bringing inspirational works of orchestral repertoire to life as its musicians return to the stage. BSO Sessions will be exclusively available on a newly expanded and improved BSO OffStage, a virtual platform for sharing orchestral performances and content now with enhanced streaming capabilities.
Press ReleaseIn anticipation of a new digital concert series to be launched this fall, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announces the strategic expansion of the orchestra’s artistic team through three roles with immediate effect: the one-year extension of Nicholas Hersh as Associate Conductor and the two-year appointments of both Jonathan Rush as Assistant Conductor and Wordsmith as Artistic Partner.
Press ReleaseThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Inc. (BSO) and its musicians, who are represented by the Musicians’ Association of Metropolitan Baltimore, Local 40-543 American Federation of Musicians, announced today that they have reached a five-year agreement on a new contract that begins on September 7, 2020. This five-year contract provides foundational stability and marks the first long-term agreement since a three-year contract expired in 2016.
Press ReleaseThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today released a video in support of the heroic work of Baltimore’s frontline workers. Created in collaboration with Baltimore personalities including Chef Duff Goldman, Orioles Infielder Hanser Alberto, actor André De Shields, artist Amy Sherald, Chef Cindy Wolf and BSO Music Director Marin Alsop, the video includes an excerpt of Holst’s “Jupiter” from The Planets performed virtually by the BSO.
Press ReleaseThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announced the cancellation of all concerts through November 29, 2020 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore due to the uncertainty of when the organization is able to bring audiences back into the concert hall, but reaffirms its commitment to finding new ways to stay connected.
Press ReleaseJuly 15, 2020 – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announced the launch of BSO Encore, Powered by PNC, a series of BSO performances to be broadcast on WBJC radio. Beginning on Sunday, July 19, WBJC will broadcast ten archived BSO programs every Sunday from 1 pm - 3 pm. The broadcasts can be heard on 91.5 FM or on WBJC.com.
Press ReleaseMay 21, 2020 – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announced that its very successful BSO Pulse concert series will be rebroadcast on WTMD radio. Launching on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 pm, WTMD will air weekly performances from the series, which frequently sold out the 2,400-capacity Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore. The performances can be heard on 89.7 FM or streamed live through WTMD's website WTMD.org/radio, the WTMD app and smart speakers.
Press ReleaseMay 20, 2020 – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announced that it will not be performing its Star-Spangled Spectacular performance at Oregon Ridge this summer. Typically scheduled as an Independence Day celebration on July 3, the BSO and Baltimore County have made the joint decision to postpone this concert to the summer of 2021 due to COVID-19 in order to assure the safety of the community, as well as BSO musicians and staff.
Press ReleaseApril 22, 2020 – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) today announced that it would cancel all concerts and public events through June 14 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore. All affected concerts and events are listed below.
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