After two years of buildup, Marin Alsop's historic tenure as music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra truly began last night, and began with quite a kick.

If you go The BSO performs at 8 tonight and tomorrow and 3 p.m. Sunday at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Tickets: $28-$60. Information: 410-783-8000 or bsomusic.org.