December is the time for the best holiday traditions! Join us for the ultimate holiday classic, Handel’s Messiah, as guided by guest conductor Anthony Blake Clark. The dynamic and passionate maestro is known as a leading voice among his generation of choral conductors.

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Handel’s Messiah

Strathmore

Capital One Hall

### Event Description: BSO: The Princess Bride in Concert

**Event Title:** BSO: The Princess Bride in Concert

**Presented by:** Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:** Friday, January 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**
Experience the magic of "The Princess Bride" like never before! Join us for an enchanting evening where the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will perform the entire musical score of this beloved film live-to-picture. Relive the adventure, romance, and humor of this timeless classic with the added grandeur of a live orchestral performance.

**Highlights:**
- **Live Orchestral Performance:** The BSO will bring the film's iconic score to life, enhancing every moment of fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles.
- **Beloved Film:** "The Princess Bride" is one of the most cherished films of all time, and this concert offers a unique way to experience it.

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase on the BSO website.
- **Plan Your Visit:** Make sure to check out the "Know Before You Go" section to plan your visit effectively.

**Note:** This event is not presented by Strathmore.

**Accreditation:** Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

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Don't miss this extraordinary event that combines the magic of cinema with the power of live orchestral music. Secure your tickets now and prepare for an unforgettable evening!

The Princess Bride in Concert

The Music Center at Strathmore

Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles… Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before… with the power of the BSO performing the entire musical score live-to-picture!

### Event Description: BSO: Heyward and The Planets

**Event Title:** BSO: Heyward and The Planets

**Presented by:** Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:** Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Conductor:** Jonathon Heyward

**Featured Artist:** Jess Gillam, saxophone

**Program:**
- **James Lee III:** *Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula*
- **Anna Clyne:** *Glasslands*
- **Gustav Holst:** *The Planets*

**Event Overview:**
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for an extraordinary evening of music under the baton of conductor Jonathon Heyward. The program features a captivating journey through the cosmos with Gustav Holst's *The Planets*, from the quicksilver charms of Mercury to the mystical stillness of Neptune. Composer in Residence James Lee III will present *Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula*, a piece inspired by the vast distances and star nurseries of the Orion constellation. Additionally, Anna Clyne’s saxophone concerto *Glasslands* will transport the audience into a fantastical realm ruled by a wailing banshee, performed by the talented saxophonist Jess Gillam.

**Additional Information:**
- This event is not presented by Strathmore.
- Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

**Tickets:** [Buy Tickets on BSO Site](#)

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Prepare for an evening of stellar music and cosmic exploration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at The Music Center at Strathmore.

Heyward and The Planets

### Event Description: BSO: Heyward Conducts Mozart and Lutoslawski

**Event Title:** BSO: Heyward Conducts Mozart and Lutoslawski

**Date and Time:** Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening as Jonathon Heyward conducts a captivating program featuring the works of Mozart, Lutosławski, and Britten. This event promises a rich tapestry of classical music, showcasing the talents of conductor Jonathon Heyward and pianist Conrad Tao.

**Program:**
- **BRITTEN:** Passacaglia from *Peter Grimes*
- **MOZART:** Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor
- **LUTOSŁAWSKI:** Concerto for Orchestra

**Featured Artists:**
- **Jonathon Heyward, Conductor**
- **Conrad Tao, Piano**

**Highlights:**
- **Conrad Tao** will bring his elegant and unruffled presence to Mozart’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 20, illuminating its subtleties.
- **Lutosławski’s Concerto for Orchestra** will be an ear-tickling marvel, blending local folk music with lessons from centuries past.
- An interlude from **Benjamin Britten’s opera *Peter Grimes*** will provide an additional layer of emotional mastery.

**Additional Information:**
- This event is not presented by Strathmore.
- Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

**Tickets:**
- Tickets can be purchased on the BSO website.

**Plan Your Visit:**
- For more information on planning your visit, including directions, parking, and dining options, please refer to the Strathmore website.

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Experience an evening of musical brilliance with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at The Music Center at Strathmore. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the mastery of Heyward and Tao as they bring these classical compositions to life.

Heyward Conducts Mozart and Lutoslawski

Approaching Mozart’s music with a presence that is “elegantly unruffled” (The New York Times), Conrad Tao illuminates the subtleties of his forebear’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 20. For the young Polish composer Lutosławski, threads of local folk music and lessons from centuries past converge to make his Concerto for Orchestra an ear-tickling marvel of mid-century modernism. An interlude from Benjamin Britten’s breakthrough opera provides another angle of emotional mastery from a musician wise beyond his years. 

Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 featuring Tao and Heyward

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

A full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, along with the exquisite Artistic Direction by Andrei Litvinov, bringing the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Be spellbound by the iconic variation of Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the graceful movements of the talented Ukrainian dancers. With over 200 custom scenery pieces adding grandeur and beauty, this production promises to be a spectacular visual treat.

Swan Lake

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Year of the Snake with its third annual Lunar New Year performance! After two successful years in Baltimore, the BSO is expanding its Lunar New Year celebration to North Bethesda at The Music Center at Strathmore for the very first time. Join the BSO and special guests for these family-friendly events featuring cultural performances and activities.

Lunar New Year

**Event: Yamato: The Drummers of Japan**

**Date and Time:** Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Description:**
Experience the electrifying performance of Yamato: The Drummers of Japan, a globally recognized Taiko drumming group known for their lively and dramatic sounds. With an impressive array of 40 drums on stage, Yamato showcases the power of humanity and its mastery over technology through incredible musicianship. Since 1993, they have wowed crowds with over 4,500 shows across 54 countries, making them a standout in the world of acoustic performance.

**Ticket Information:**
- Price Range: $28 - $78
- Purchase tickets [here](#).

**Additional Information:**
- This event is part of Strathmore’s Windows series of performances and accompanying programs.
- For more details on planning your visit, including health, safety, and security measures, please visit the Strathmore website.
- Dining options are available at The Allegro Kitchen at the Music Center, with bars open before the concert and during intermission. Nearby restaurants also offer fantastic dining experiences before or after the show.

**Refund and Exchange Policies:**
- Requests for a credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance must be made at least 48 hours before the performance.
- No refunds, exchanges, or credit will be available after a show has passed.
- If a show is cancelled or rescheduled, ticket refunds will always be available.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of powerful drumming and energetic stage performance with Yamato: The Drummers of Japan!

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

Experience the magic of MOTOWN! Byron Stripling returns for a program featuring smash hits made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations and the one and only Stevie Wonder. Songs include "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough," "Reach Out I’ll Be There," "Dancing in the Street," "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," "My Girl," "Superstition," and more.

Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown

### Event Description: BSO: Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown

**Event Title:** BSO: Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown

**Date and Time:** Friday, January 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**
Experience the magic of Motown with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's presentation of "Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown." This electrifying program, led by the charismatic Byron Stripling, will feature a collection of smash hits that defined an era. 

**Featured Artists and Songs:**
Enjoy timeless classics made famous by legendary artists such as:
- Marvin Gaye
- The Four Tops
- Martha Reeves
- Michael Jackson
- Diana Ross
- The Temptations
- Stevie Wonder

The setlist includes iconic songs like:
- "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough"
- "Reach Out I’ll Be There"
- "Dancing in the Street"
- "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"
- "My Girl"
- "Superstition"
- And many more

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase on the BSO website.
- **Plan Your Visit:** Make sure to plan your visit to The Music Center at Strathmore to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- **Note:** This event is not presented by Strathmore.

**Health and Safety:**
Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accredited, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the soulful sounds of Motown!

Known for her emotional, thoughtful, and crowd-shaking reveals, critically acclaimed, gender-fluid drag queen, artist, and author Sasha Velour takes things to a whole new level in The Big Reveal Live Show. Combining high-concept lip sync performances, storytelling, childhood film footage, video art, politics and more, this dynamic event shows the drag superstar at her most playful and hilarious. With a whip-smart comedic script and surprising gags, Velour uses comedy as a way to disarm audiences and hit them with emotional truths. Loved by audiences and critics alike from San Francisco to Stockholm, The Big Reveal Live Show is an incredible work from a seminal artist.

Sasha Velour

### Event Description: BSO: Lunar New Year

**Event Title:** BSO: Lunar New Year

**Presented By:** Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:** Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda

**Event Overview:**
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's third annual Lunar New Year performance. After two successful years in Baltimore, the BSO is bringing this vibrant celebration to North Bethesda for the first time. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of cultural performances and activities, making it a perfect outing for all ages.

**Special Notes:**
- This event is not presented by Strathmore.
- Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

**Tickets:** 
Tickets can be purchased on the BSO website.

**Additional Information:**
- Plan your visit to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- Share the event with friends and family on Facebook and Twitter.

Join the BSO and special guests for an unforgettable evening of cultural enrichment and celebration!

### Event Description: Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North

**Date and Time:**  
Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:**  
The Music Center at Strathmore

**Ticket Price:**  
$28 - $68

**Event Overview:**  
Experience the awe-inspiring stage production of **Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North**, adapted from the Shahnameh Book of Kings, an Iranian epic poem published in 1010 by Persian poet Ferdowsi. This captivating performance features nine performers and nearly 500 puppets, bringing to life centuries-old text with the vibrant energy of contemporary theater.

**Storyline:**  
The timeless tale follows a knight who falls in love with an enemy princess. When the knight is captured and imprisoned, it’s up to the young heroine to save her star-crossed lover in a story filled with magic, adventure, and compassion. The production invokes the Persian tradition of puppetry while highlighting the resilience and strength of an Iranian heroine.

**Additional Information:**  
- **Part of Strathmore’s Windows Series:** This event is part of Strathmore’s Windows series of performances and accompanying programs.
- **Dining Options:** The Allegro Kitchen at the Music Center offers an array of dining options. Bars are open before each concert and during intermission. Nearby restaurants are also available for pre- or post-show dining.

**Ticket Policies:**  
- Requests for a credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance must be made at least 48 hours before the performance.
- No refunds, exchanges, or credit will be available after a show has passed.
- If a show is cancelled or rescheduled, ticket refunds will always be available.

**Plan Your Visit:**  
For more information on planning your visit, including directions, parking, and accessibility, please visit the Strathmore website.

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, puppetry, and cultural heritage with **Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North** at The Music Center at Strathmore.

Hamid Rahmanian's Song of the North

Premiered: The Overture to The Song of Hiawatha was composed in 1899 for the Norwich Triennial Musical Festival performance of Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast, then published separately from any of the three Hiawatha cantatas as Op. 30, No. 3. The complete trilogy with the new overture was presented at Birmingham, England in 1901.

Masterworks III: Pictures at an Exhibition

Maryland Hall

Maurice Ravel is lauded today as a titan of orchestration and composition, but his artistry was underappreciated during his lifetime. As we celebrate his 150th birthday, the BSO pays tribute to his status as a giant in the art of making orchestras sound glorious. Whether drawing inspiration from his mother’s native Spain or the elegance of a Viennese waltz, Ravel’s every gesture is a marvel of energy and aural delight. His mastery of symphonic orchestration has shaped everything in his wake, from the younger Russian admirer Prokofiev to the GRAMMY®-nominated Chinese American composer Zhou Tian.

A Ravel Anniversary & Prokofiev Violin Concerto

### Event Description: BSO: A Ravel Anniversary

**Event Title:** BSO: A Ravel Anniversary

**Presented by:** Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:** Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Conductor:** Robert Treviño

**Violinist:** Karen Gomyo

**Program:**
- **ZHOU TIAN:** Metropolis
- **PROKOFIEV:** Violin Concerto No. 1
- **RAVEL:** Alborada del gracioso
- **RAVEL:** Rapsodie espagnole
- **RAVEL:** Pavane pour une infante défunte
- **RAVEL:** La Valse, poème chorégraphique pour orchestre

**Event Overview:**
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as they celebrate the 150th birthday of Maurice Ravel, a master of orchestration and composition whose work has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Despite being underappreciated during his lifetime, Ravel's artistry is now recognized for its brilliance and innovation. This concert will feature a selection of his most celebrated pieces, showcasing his ability to draw inspiration from diverse sources such as his mother’s native Spain and the elegance of Viennese waltzes. The program also includes works by Prokofiev and Zhou Tian, highlighting Ravel's influence on subsequent generations of composers.

**Additional Information:**
- This event is not presented by Strathmore.
- Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

**Tickets:** [Buy Tickets on BSO Site](#)

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Celebrate the legacy of Maurice Ravel with an evening of extraordinary music performed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Ravel's compositions live!

A Ravel Anniversary

Considered one of the greatest albums of all time, Radiohead’s OK Computer is interwoven with Brahms’ lush First Symphony in arranger and conductor Steve Hackman’s Brahms X Radiohead. Performed by the BSO and three pop vocalists, the melodies of Brahms are seamlessly intertwined with songs such as "Paranoid Android," "Karma Police," "No Surprises," and "Let Down."

BSO Fusion — Brahms X Radiohead

### Event Description: BSO: Brahms X Radiohead

**Event Title:** BSO: Brahms X Radiohead

**Presented by:** Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:** Friday, February 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**
Experience a groundbreaking musical fusion as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents "Brahms X Radiohead." This innovative concert, arranged and conducted by Steve Hackman, masterfully intertwines the lush melodies of Brahms' First Symphony with the iconic tracks from Radiohead's critically acclaimed album, OK Computer. 

**Performance Highlights:**
- Brahms' First Symphony
- Radiohead's "Paranoid Android"
- Radiohead's "Karma Police"
- Radiohead's "No Surprises"
- Radiohead's "Let Down"

The performance will feature the BSO alongside three talented pop vocalists, creating a seamless blend of classical and contemporary music that promises to captivate audiences.

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase on the BSO website.
- **Plan Your Visit:** For more details on planning your visit, including directions, parking, and dining options, please refer to the Strathmore website.
- **Health and Safety:** Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all attendees.

**Note:** This event is not presented by Strathmore.

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Don't miss this unique musical experience that bridges the gap between classical and modern rock music. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable evening!

Brahms X Radiohead

Cristian Măcelaru brings Romanian flair to music from his homeland and beyond. Simon Trpčeski, the Macedonian pianist favored for “his combination of deft, subtle musicianship allied with virtually infallible fingers" (The Washington Post), romps through Rachmaninoff’s hearty First Piano Concerto. Superstar American composer Jessie Montgomery offers alluring Snapshots in a score co-commissioned by the BSO, and Stravinsky appears in full neoclassical regalia with the debonair Symphony in C. Capped by Enescu’s intoxicating Romanian Rhapsody, complete with local drinking songs, it will leave you wanting to raise a glass to Măcelaru and company to shout — as Romanians do — “Noroc!”

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