Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Brings the Holiday Magic to the Meyerhoff and Strathmore Stages

The BSO Gears Up for an Event-filled December

(December 6, 2023) – This December, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will host a series of celebrations of the holiday season at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore. Embrace the festive spirit with an enchanting line-up of holiday favorites, from a unique Baltimore rendition of The Nutcracker to the cherished narrative of How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Gather with family and friends for unforgettable performances that promise to be the highlight of your holiday season.

The 2023 holiday celebrations include:

MIDWEEK: THE NUTCRACKER: A MAGICAL TALE IN MOUNT VERNON
Wednesday, December 6, 10 AM
Wednesday, December 6, 11:30 AM

Join the BSO and the Baltimore School of the Arts for a magical journey with The Nutcracker, reimagined in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood featuring inspiration from iconic community landmarks such as The Walters Art Museum, Restaurante Tio Pepe, and even the Fireworks from the Monument Lighting This special performance, choreographed by Amy Hall Garner, features the talented dancers of the Baltimore School for the Arts, set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert © 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, December 7, 7:30 PM, Strathmore
Friday, December 8, 7:30 PM, Meyerhoff
Saturday, December 9, 1:30 PM, Meyerhoff

Discover the heartwarming story of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, brought to life through the live score performed on stage as the movie is played on a large screen. A holiday classic that explores the true spirit of Christmas, perfect for audiences of all ages. The Baltimore performances also include pre-event lobby festivities including delectable fare from Luigi’s Italian Deli, Little Havana, and Codetta Bakery, festive cocktails and mocktails at the bars.  BSYO student ensembles will perform classic holiday tunes, and fun and festive photo stations are in place to capture a picture-perfect holiday moment.

Artists
Thiago Tiberio, conductor

ANDREA BOCELLI LIVE IN CONCERT WITH THE BSO
Sunday, December 10, 8:00, CFG Arena
Andrea Bocelli is one of the most recognizable voices in the world. For three decades, his lush arias and stylistic range have made him the bestselling classical solo artist in history (selling 90 million albums worldwide). The blind, Tuscany-born tenor’s concerts are a testament to his range and crossover appeal and the BSO is honored to perform live with him for this concert.

2023 Gospel holiday: Worship Live
Thursday, December 14, 7 PM

Join a stellar lineup of chart-topping and GRAMMY award-winning artists for an evening of gospel favorites. The Worship Live Holiday Tour features headliner Fred Hammond, with special guests Donnie McClurkin, Todd Dulaney, and Anthony Brown! Come celebrate the holiday season with this epic night of worship at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall! Please note: The BSO does not appear in this program.

BARQUE CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 15, 7:30 PM

Celebrate the holidays with brilliant Baroque music sure to stir the soul and lift the spirit. Rejoice with treasures from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Handel’s Messiah, and more with Baroque masters at their most irrepressibly joyful and effervescent.

Artists
Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor
Jonathan Carney, violin
Kathryn Mueller, soprano
Handel Choir of Baltimore
Brian Bartoldus, Artistic Director

Repertoire
GABRIELI Canzon septimi toni No.2
VIVALDI “Winter” from The Four Seasons
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3
HANDEL Selections from The Messiah

CIrque nutcracker
Saturday, December 16, 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 17, 3 PM

The BSO audience’s favorite holiday program, Cirque Nutcracker returns with Troupe Vertigo’s acrobats, jugglers, and high-flying aerialists. They join the BSO for a spectacular twist on Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Make this performance a part of your holiday tradition today!

Artists
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Troupe Vertigo

Holiday Spectacular
Friday, December 22, 11 AM
Friday, December 22, 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 23, 3 PM

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the holidays with the BSO and Holiday Spectacular. Byron Stripling is joined by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society for a program featuring your favorite holiday music. Plus, the ever-popular tap-dancing Santas return to the stage.

Artists
Byron Stripling, conductor, trumpet, vocals
Mamie Parris, vocals
Bobby Floyd, keyboard
Reggie Jackson, drums
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
     Anthony Blake Clark, music director
Centre Pointe, tap dancers

“During this festive season, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra invites you to join us for an array of performances that truly embody the spirit and joy of the holidays, said Mark C. Hanson, President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. “This season is more than just a series of concerts; it’s an invitation to come together and celebrate the enduring power and warmth of music. We look forward to welcoming audiences of all ages to join us in these memorable celebrations.”

In addition to the amazing programming, the Meyerhoff lobby will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with fun, festive, and free photo ops, holiday decor, local vendors selling delicious fare, and musical performances from BSO’s Orchkids and BSYO youth musicians before every concert.

The BSO also proudly supports Kennedy Krieger Institute’s mission to transform the lives of those with, and those at risk for, disorders of the developing nervous system. Now through December 31, the BSO is collecting unwrapped toys, craft kits and books for patients ages newborn to 21. Plush toys and stuffed animals are not accepted. Concertgoers can receive a free ticket voucher when they participate in the Toy Collection. Donations will be collected in the Meyerhoff lobby prior to each holiday performance.