Shostakovich Baltimore Tickets - Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

98 concerts

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, a leading Maryland cultural institution, has performed at Baltimore’s Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall since 1982. Led by music director Marin Alsop, it’s known for acclaimed recordings, including Gershwin (Decca, 2010) and Bernstein (Naxos, 2017).

Jonathon Heyward

30 concerts

Jonathon Heyward, born in Charleston, South Carolina, is an American conductor and cellist. He serves as Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Heyward won the 2015 International Besançon Competition for Young Conductors and is recognized for making classical music accessible, championing new works, and leading diverse orchestras.

Shostakovich

34 concerts

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), a Russian composer from St. Petersburg, is celebrated for his 15 symphonies and chamber music. His classical style features sharp contrasts, grotesque elements, and deep emotional intensity. Renowned works include Symphony No. 5 and the "Leningrad" Symphony. He navigated a complex relationship with the Soviet regime, establishing a powerful legacy as a 20th-century master.

Shostakovich 8

3 concerts

Shostakovich Symphony No. 8