classical music

• Entertainment

'What we were trained to do': Locked-out Baltimore Symphony musicians play holiday concert at Oregon Ridge

Despite recent upheaval surrounding Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the musicians played the annual July Fourth concert at Oregon Ridge.

• Entertainment

Training the next generation at the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Conducting Seminar

Some musicians are born conductors. Markand Thakar, music director of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, is one of them.

• Opinion

BSO management is coercing musicians to take a bad contract

The management of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is unnecessarily coercing its musicians.

• Opinion

BSO musicians will soon take jobs other places

Many Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians are taking other jobs.

• Entertainment

'Shocked, mortified and horrified': Noted former BSO music director David Zinman joins orchestra picket line

David Zinman, former music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, visited the players' picket line Monday to express his support for a 52-week season.

By Mary Carole McCauley

Jun 24, 2019

• Maryland

Baltimore County to host free July concert featuring BSO musicians; Hogan unlikely to release BSO funds

Baltimore County officials announced a free July 3rd concert featuring Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians to replace a cancelled BSO performance.

• Entertainment

With abrupt summer cancellation, 'West Side Story' is the last BSO performance until fall

The upcoming run of “Movie with Orchestra: West Side Story” will be the last time the BSO performs until September.

• Maryland

Columbia Pro Cantare, guests mine the 'Great American Songbook'

It is safe to assume that most of the audience will be able to name that tune during the Columbia Pro Cantare’s “Salute to George Gershwin and Jerome Kern” on Saturday at 8 p.m. at Jim Rouse Theatre.

• Classical Music

Merriweather's new resident orchestra is changing the face of classical music

When violinist Jessica McJunkins was growing up, she rarely saw people who looked like her playing string instruments — and nothing to the extent of Soulful Symphony, which is composed of mostly black and latino musicians.

By John-John Williams IV

May 1, 2019

• Entertainment

5 highlights of the Baltimore Symphony's 2019 summer season

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, which has floated the idea of reducing its 52-week schedule to 40 weeks, has announced its summer 2019 schedule.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Apr 24, 2019

• Entertainment

Occasional Symphony's upcoming Baltimore concert is for the trees

Conductor Ryan Tani will lead the Occasional Symphony in Baltimore during their upcoming concert, “Tree Line,” which takes place at The Cloisters Castle in Lutherville this Sunday, April 28.

• Maryland

Towson's Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra gives old music new life

The Towson orchestra, based at Loch Raven High School, charges no admission to help spread a love of classical music to people young and old.

By Libby Solomon

Mar 20, 2019

• Opinion

BSO offers more than "compositions of dead white guys"

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra offers a diverse selection of music that includes more than "compositions of dead white guys."

• Maryland

This 'Sweeney Todd' slices acting to focus on music

Heritage Players presents a concert version of "Sweeney Todd' featuring members of Columbia Orchestra on March 8, 9 and 10.

By Katie V. Jones

Mar 6, 2019

• Entertainment

5 things to know about the BSO's next season: women composers, the summer season's fate and more

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday an ambitious slate of concerts for the upcoming 2019-20 season that will highlight a group of artists traditionally under-represented in concert halls — female composers and conductors.

By Mary Carole McCauley

Feb 26, 2019

• Opinion

BSO's Marin Alsop breaks Davos glass ceiling

There’s a lot of news recently about the World Economic Forum, particularly the men who admitted there to being afraid to mentor women in the #MeToo era. What we should be hearing about from the Davos, Switzerland, forum, however, is the Marin Alsop's breaking the glass ceiling story.

• Entertainment

BSO's Marin Alsop to lead orchestras on 5 continents in 2019-2020 in Beethoven's Ninth, including Baltimore concert

Marin Alsop, musical director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, will lead a global "reimagining" of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, including "Ode to Joy," beginning in December 2019,

By Chris Kaltenbach

Jan 30, 2019

• Maryland

Bingo! Towson High School Music Boosters holding event to raise funds for school's musicians

Towson High School Music Boosters is holding a bingo event on Feb. 15 to raise funds to support the school's talented musicians.

• Entertainment

Elvis, oysters and 'Dancing With the Stars' on stage — the top Baltimore-area events

The top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of Jan. 6-12, 2019.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Jan 6, 2019

• Maryland

Centennial High's wind ensemble taking center stage in Chicago

Centennial High School will perform Dec. 20 at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, the largest international band and orchestra conference in the world. A joyful roar, loud cheers and a sea of stunned faces greeted Matchim’s int

• Obituaries

Clarence F. Wroblewski, longtime chair of Patterson High School music department, dies

Clarence F. Wroblewski, instrumental music instructor and former longtime chairperson of the music department at Patterson High School, died Saturday from heart failure at his Lutherville home. He was 95.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Nov 27, 2018

• Opinion

Baltimore needs its symphony, especially during tough times

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra provides a bright sport during tough times

• Opinion

Proposed cuts to BSO season threaten its world-class status

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is and has been the very heart of the Baltimore arts scene for decades, but it is now in peril as BSO musicians passionately negotiate to preserve its artistic integrity and world-class status.

• Entertainment

BSO musicians conduct pop-up concert to draw attention to expired contract

A small group of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians performed briefly in Mount Vernon to draw attention to lack of progress in contract negotiations with management.

• Entertainment

Bernstein's 'Mass' returns to Baltimore, as provocative as ever

A presentation of Leonard Bernstein's controversial "Mass" will feature more than 500 performers from the Peabody Institute, Morgan State University and other Baltimore organizations, with Marin Alsop conducting, at New Psalmist Baptist Church.

• Maryland

Music director Jason Love marks his 'marriage' to Columbia Orchestra

When Columbia Orchestra music director Jason Love leads its season-opening concert this Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Jim Rouse Theatre, he’ll be marking his 20th anniversary as its leader.

• Entertainment

Planes, Poe and black film: the best of Baltimore's arts scene this week

The top Baltimore-area A&E events for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2018.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Sep 30, 2018

• Entertainment

Amid controversy, BSO, Alsop and Ohlsson deliver in forceful season-opener

Amid controversy regarding two key players, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra opened its 2018-2019 subscription concert series with music director Marin Alsop conducting works of Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and Schwantner.

• Entertainment

'Unprofessional and distasteful': Details of Baltimore Symphony's sexual harassment investigation test its image

Just as its season is about to get into full swing, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has been roiled by controversy as details emerge in a case of one top player accusing another of harassment and creating a hostile work environment.

• Entertainment

Baltimore Symphony principal oboist files sexual harassment complaint against concertmaster

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra principal oboist Katherine Needleman has filed a sexual harassment charge against concertmaster Jonathan Carney.

• The Darkroom

Nine days in Europe with the BSO

In mid-August, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra embarked on their first international tour in 13 years. They visited England, Scotland and Ireland our the course of nine days.

• Entertainment

Mixed reactions in British press to BSO's Proms debut

British critics had mixed reactions to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's debut at the BBC Proms in London.

• Entertainment

In its Proms debut, BSO honors Leonard Bernstein before a packed house

The Monday night performance was the centerpiece of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s first international tour in 13 years.

• Entertainment

BSO gets warm reception in Edinburgh Festival debut

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and music director Marin Alsop received a warm reaction during its debut at the Edinburgh International Festival, first stop on a tour of the U.K. and Ireland.

• Entertainment

Who's the Google Doodle? Leonard Bernstein centennial feted by Baltimore Symphony, others

Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday Aug. 25 is being marked by salutes to the famed conductor and composer from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and more,

• Entertainment

Baltimore Symphony embarks Tuesday on first international tour in 13 years

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra embarks Aug. 21 on a visit to Scotland, England and Ireland, its first international travel in 13 years and first international tour with music director Marin Alsop, showcasing programs marking the Leonard Bernstein centennial.

• Entertainment

Hotel Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra delivers blast from the distant past

Hotel Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra, specializing in 1920s and 1930s music, performs monthly at a piazza restaurant in Hampden.

• Sports

Orioles host BSO and honors composer John Williams, who throws out Monday's first pitch

Legendary composer John Williams will be a special guest of the Orioles on June 11, when they face the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards.

• Classical review

BSO, Alsop wrap up season with meaty American, Russian program

Marin Alsop conducted the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the final subscription season program, focusing on major works by Shostakovich, Bernstein.

• Entertainment

BSO shines in colorful program with Alsop, Gerstein

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra showed off its technical flair in a program conducted by Marin Alsop featuring music of Schumann, Stravinsky and, with pianist Kirill Gerstein, Gershwin.

• Classical review

A May of Mozart and other treats from BSO, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

Mozart figured prominently and memorably on programs from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Freiburg Baroque Orchestra.

• Entertainment

BSO delivers bracing Bernstein program with Benedetti, Alsop

Marin Alsop conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in an all-Bernstein program featuring violinist Nicola Benedetti.

• Maryland

'Over There' explores the music of WWI

A preview of the Columbia Pro Cantare's "Over There: Music of World War I" concert on May 5 at 8 p.m., in Columbia.

• Travel

Mid-Atlantic bucket list: Must-see places in Maryland, D.C, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Every week, The Baltimore Sun's Travel Unraveled newsletter shared a new must-visit destination in the Mid-Atlantic region.

By Steve Earley

Apr 26, 2018

• Entertainment

BSO to make debut at Proms festival in London this summer

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will make its debut at the Proms, the annual summer festival at London's Royal Albert Hall.

• Entertainment

BSO and principal guest conductor Markus Stenz still hitting it off

Catching up with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra principal guest conductor Markus Stenz as he wraps up his first three years with the ensemble and looks ahead to his newly added fourth.

• Entertainment

Baltimore Choral Arts' 2018-2019 season to focus on 'story and song'

Baltimore Choral Arts Society announces ambitious 2018-2019 season that includes U.S. premiere and collaborations with local arts institutions.

• Baltimore's Best

Best of Baltimore 2018: Arts and activities

From best free activity to best music video, Baltimore Sun staffers pick their favorites for 2018 in the arts and activities category.

• Entertainment

Baltimore Symphony in colorful form with Stenz, Steinbacher

Baltimore Symphony principal guest conductor Markus Stenz gets colorful results in works by Beethoven and Rachmaninoff on a program also featuring Arabella Steinbacher in Korngold's Violin Concerto.

• Maryland

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra to perform March 10 concert, 'Sound the Shofar'

On March 10, the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of modern composer James Lee III’s “Yoshiyahu, Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Orchestra” with soloist Emmanuel Borowsky.