This Week at the BSO

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra welcomes jazz loving students into the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, celebrates the Year of the Dragon, and performs a Notorious B.I.G. X Tupac X Mahler Fusion Concert. All in one week! Find out below what exciting events, food vendors, and activities are happening this week to enhance your concert experience.

Wednesday, February 7

Midweek: Jazzing The Symphony

10 AM & 11:30 AM, MEYERHOFF

The BSO performs for school children at the Meyerhoff, introducing them to the magic of orchestral music with fun, accessible programming. BSO Artistic Partner Wordsmith will lead students on a journey to discover the joys of jazz in the concert hall.
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Afternoon Tea with Jonathon Heyward

12 – 12:45 PM, VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

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Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from the man himself when Jonathon Heyward virtually sits down with Members, Subscribers, and Passport holders for a hot cup of tea and to chat about all things BSO. What’s his vision for the future of the BSO? What does he see developing in the world of symphonic music? And what questions do you have for him? Join us as we gather on Zoom, sip tea, and get to know our Music Director.

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Thursday, February 8

Midweek: Jazzing The Symphony

10 AM, MEYERHOFF

BSO Artistic Partner Wordsmith will lead students on a journey to discover the joys of jazz in the concert hall.
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Lunar New Year

MEYERHOFF
Lobby opens at 5 PM
Concert at 7 PM

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Year of the Dragon with its second annual Lunar New Year performance. Patrons are encouraged to wear traditional celebratory attire to the concert.

The BSO’s AAPI Festival is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Join us when the hall opens at 5 pm for lobby performances, delicious fare for purchase from Peter Chang Baltimore, Ekiben and Eli Mochi, photo opportunities and paper lantern decorating, all to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Cultural Performers include Gina Ling Chinese Dance Chamber, Korean Culture & Art of MD, Hee Kyung Lee Traditional Dance Troupe and Ellicott Taichi Health Club, led by Xiaopeng (Steve) Hu.

POST CONCERTJoin us for a post-concert performance of traditional and popular pieces by a string ensemble composed of students from the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra, Maryland Classical Youth Orchestra, Howard County Youth Orchestra, Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra and Peabody Preparatory.

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Friday, February 9

BSO Fusion: Notorious B.I.G. X Tupac X Mahler

STRATHMORE
Lobby Opens at 6:30 PM
Concert at 8:05 PM

A transformative exploration of life, death, legacy, struggle, and triumph, this concert program fuses the classic music of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur with Mahler’s “Resurrection” symphony.

ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Join us when the hall opens at 6:30 pm to soak in the mixtape vibes with a lobby tunes, photo props, and drinks. Check out food offerings from Allegro Kitchen located on the promenade level at the Music Center at Strathmore.

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Saturday, February 10

BSO Fusion: Notorious B.I.G. X Tupac X Mahler

MEYERHOFF
Lobby Opens at 6 PM
Concert at 8 PM

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LIT LOBBY
Join us at 6 pm when the lobby opens to soak in the mixtape vibes with DJ Don Dee spinning, a Biggie & Tupac themed photo booth, and food for purchase from Emmanuella’s Cuisine, Soul Smoked BBQ, and CM.Pops.