Episode 5 of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s digital concert docu-series (available to stream through June 2021)

https://www.offstage.bsomusic.org/en/flow-nov-11

About the Performance
Woodwinds and brass return to the stage! BSO operations staff share the unique logistical considerations of airflow associated with a responsible return of these instrument families as each brings a sextet to life through the works of Beethoven and Farrenc (winds) and Bohme (brass). Stravinsky's Octet, scored for an unusual array of woodwinds and brass, closes the episode.

Repertoire

BÖHME Sextet for Brass, op. 30 (at 02:27)
  I. Adagio ma non tanto - Allegro molto
BEETHOVEN Sextet for Winds, op. 71 (at 10:42)
  II. Adagio
BÖHME Sextet for Brass, op. 30 (at 16:15)
  II. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
BEETHOVEN Sextet for Winds, op. 71 (at 20:36)
  IV. Rondo
FARRENC Sextet in C Minor, op. 40 (at 26:22)
  I. Allegro
  II. Andante sostenuto
STRAVINSKY Octet for Winds (at 43:13)

CREDITS:
BEETHOVEN March for Wind Sextet, WoO 29 (at 59:23)

Episode 4 of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s digital concert docu-series (available to stream through June 2021)

https://www.offstage.bsomusic.org/en/grit-nov-4

About the Performance
From bow to scroll, BSO string players describe the true determination, perseverance, and grit needed to be a member of a professional orchestra. The energy and emotion of the strings is showcased with works by Nielsen and Vaughan Williams. Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush interviews film composer Michael Abels, who penned the original motion picture soundtracks for Jordan Peele's Get Out and Us, ahead of the BSO premiere of the composer's Delights and Dances.

Repertoire

NIELSEN Suite for String Orchestra, op. 1 (at 05:43)
MICHAEL ABELS Delights and Dances (at 25:12)
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (at 40:10)

Episode 3 of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s digital concert docu-series (available to stream through June 2021)

https://www.offstage.bsomusic.org/en/hidden-treasures-oct-2829

About the Performance
Associate Conductor Nicholas Hersh and Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush introduce the inspirations behind hidden treasures of orchestral music, none of which have ever before been performed by the BSO. This includes the origin story of Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, op. 110, here arranged for string orchestra. Arguably the composer's best-known contribution to the quartet repertoire, this piece is often described as both a dedication to "the victims of fascism and war" as well as Shostakovich's requiem to himself.

Repertoire
PRICE String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor (at 04:32)
  II. Andante cantabile
  III. Juba (Allegro)
FINE Serious Song, A Lament for String Orchestra (at 19:25)
SHOSTAKOVICH (arr. BARSHAI) Chamber Symphony in C Minor for String Orchestra, op. 110a (at 33:55)

Episode 2 of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s digital concert docu-series (available to stream through June 2021)

https://www.offstage.bsomusic.org/en/unexpected-journeys-oct-21

About the Performance
American violinist, composer and music educator Jessie Montgomery and Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush describe their own unexpected journeys to the stage, score and podium, showcasing Montgomery's works for string ensemble and orchestra. Associate Concertmaster Audrey Wright gives a unique view into her preparation of the composer's Rhapsody No. 1 for Solo Violin.

Repertoire
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst (at 02:14)
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Strum for String Orchestra (at 10:52)
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Source Code for String Orchestra (at 23:11)
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Rhapsody No. 1 for Solo Violin (at 33:10)
    BSO Associate Concertmaster Audrey Wright, violin
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Banner for String Quartet and String Orchestra (at 42:26)
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Voodoo Dolls for String Quartet (at 54:26)

Episode 1 of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s digital concert docu-series (available to stream through June 2021)

https://www.offstage.bsomusic.org/en/the-return-oct-14

About the Performance
Experience the perspectives and individual stories of BSO musicians, Associate Conductor Nicholas Hersh and Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush as music returns to the BSO stage. Concertmaster Jonathan Carney is featured in Hindemith's Five Pieces for String Orchestra and Puccini's moving I Crisantemi is dedicated to lives lost in 2020.

Repertoire
LISZT (arr. BACHE) Angelus, “Prayer to the Guardian Angels” (at 04:22)
HINDEMITH Five Pieces for String Orchestra (at 18:37)
ELGAR Serenade for String Orchestra (at 32:43)
PUCCINI (arr. TALMI) I Crisantemi for String Orchestra (at 48:05)

Nicholas conducts the Baltimore Symphony in John Williams’ complete score to the epic conclusion of Lucas’ original trilogy.

https://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2019-2020-events/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-in-concert/

Nicholas conducts the Baltimore Symphony in John Williams’ complete score to the epic conclusion of Lucas’ original trilogy.

https://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2019-2020-events/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-in-concert/

Nicholas conducts the Baltimore Symphony in John Williams’ complete score to the epic conclusion of Lucas’ original trilogy.

https://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2019-2020-events/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-in-concert/

(From the BSO’s Family Series)

PROGRAM

STRAUSS On the Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz

HOLST “Mars” from The Planets

MOZART Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter,” I. Allegro vivace

HOLST “Uranus” from The Planets

HOHVANESS Symphony No. 48, “Vision of Andromeda,” II. Fugue

DEBUSSY Claire de Lune

WILLIAMS “Adventures on Earth” from E.T.

Program repeats as part of the Music for Youth Series on Wednesday, Apr. 1 and Thursday, Apr. 2 at 10:00am/11:30am

https://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2019-2020-events/through-the-telescope/

Nicholas’ debut with the Lousiana Philharmonic

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1, "Classical"

Villa-Lobos: Ciranda das sete notas (Jack Peña, bassoon)

Haydn: Symphony No. 103 "Drumroll"

https://www.lpomusic.com/online/article/classical-contrasts

Nicholas’ debut with the Virginia Symphony.

PROGRAM

Mozart: Clemenza di Tito Overture

Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 (Randall Goosby, violin)

Mozart: Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”

https://virginiasymphony.org/mozart/

Nicholas’ debut with the Virginia Symphony.

PROGRAM

Mozart: Clemenza di Tito Overture

Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 (Randall Goosby, violin)

Mozart: Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”

https://virginiasymphony.org/mozart/

Nicholas conducts the Baltimore Symphony in a presentation of the beloved 1984 film.

https://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2019-2020-events/movie-with-orchestra-amadeus/

Nicholas conducts the Baltimore Symphony in a presentation of the beloved 1984 film.

https://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2019-2020-events/movie-with-orchestra-amadeus/

Nicholas conducts the Baltimore Symphony in a presentation of the beloved 1984 film.

https://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2019-2020-events/movie-with-orchestra-amadeus/