Tag: Orchestra

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Family Concert, Life & Times of Beethoven
Professor Nigel Taproot, the affable and learned classical music aficionado, invites you to an enlightening introduction to Beethoven’s musical genius. This original Really Inventive Stuff program celebrates Beethoven, his remarkable age, and four famous notes. Featuring the music of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 with a playful peppering of fascinating facts and trivia. This concert is […]

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Awadagin Pratt, piano
Piano virtuoso Awadagin Pratt joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 during the final Masterworks concert of the season. Garrop Pandora Undone Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 Boyer Ellis Island: The Dream of America

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Robert DiLutis, clarinet
A familiar face of our very own Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, clarinetist Robert DiLutis serves as featured guest artist for Copland’s Clarinet Concerto during the fourth concert of the Masterworks series. Haydn Symphony No. 104 in D major, London Copland Clarinet Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Anne Akiko Meyers, violin
Internationally renowned violinist Anne Akiko Meyers joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for a performance of her self-commissioned violin concerto, “Orchard in Fog.” Beethoven | Leonore Overture No. 3 Op. 72b Adam Schoenberg | Violin Concerto Orchard Fog Bartók | Concerto for Orchestra

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Pops with The Broadway Tenors
‘Tis the Season! The Broadway Tenors join the Symphony to bring the greatest holiday songs to life. This concert is the perfect way to make your spirit bright!

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Lisa Pegher, percussion
Percussionist Lisa Pegher comes to the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for a performance of “The Wounded Healer,” a percussion concerto created specifically for her. Barber Overture to The School for Scandal Richard Danielpour Percussion Concerto, The Wounded Healer Chadwick Hobgoblin from Symphonic Sketches Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Stewart Goodyear, piano
Piano virtuoso Stewart Goodyear joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F major during the Opening Night Celebration concert. Beethoven Egmont Overture, Op. 84 Gershwin Piano Concerto in F major Rachmaninov Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44

Rock On!
The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra’s opening night celebration. Light fare, silent auction and a cash wine bar plus a full concert featuring DC’s rock band Electric Fantasy with the orchestra. The LSO will also play Stravinsky’s “Petrushka”. Tickets: $40 – Adults $10 – Students. Buy tickets here!

Ballet Theatre of Maryland brings Sleeping Beauty to Maryland Hall this weekend
On February 19, 20, and 21, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, experience the most “classic” fairytale of all time when the Ballet Theatre of Maryland (BTM), Maryland’s premier professional ballet company, presents: The Sleeping Beauty. Breathtaking beauty, magic, tradition – a dazzling premier of a timeless classic. When an enchanted kingdom […]

CYSO presents New World Symphony on November 21
[do action=”fringe”/] CYSO will present a New World Symphony concert Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, 7 p.m. at St. John’s College Key Auditorium, in Annapolis. The concert features the Concert Master of the Annapolis Symphony, Netanel Draiblate. Under the direction of Maestro Julien Benichou, the orchestra will play Dvorak’s 9th, the New World Symphony, along with […]

Sandwich Serenades to begin July 12th
The Annapolis Chamber Players will launch a summer music festival, the Annapolis Chamber Music Project, offering training to 17 young musicians and free daily concerts for the public during the week of July 12-17, at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. The kick-off concert will be at 2:30 p.m. […]

LSO concludes season with “Mastery & Triumph”
The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra’s 2014-15 season will conclude with the concert Mastery & Triumph at Broadneck High School on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 PM. The program will highlight the German masters Brahms and C.M. von Weber. Brahms was fearful that he could not write symphonies like Beethoven so waited many years before trying. But […]

Kelley O’Connor to sing Neruda Songs with the ASO
Kelley O’Connor will perform the evocative Neruda Songs by the American composer Peter Lieberson in concerts with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 8pm. Music Director José-Luis Novo will also conduct the orchestra in the Manfred Overture by Robert Schumann […]

CYSO 25th Annual Gala this Sunday with Lunasa
The CYSO celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special Annual Gala Sunday, March 15 at St. John’s College Key Auditorium in Annapolis. There will be two concerts—one in the afternoon at 2 p.m. and one in the evening at 7:30 p.m. The evening concert features Irish music with a performance by the renowned Irish acoustic […]

ASO to perform at The Music Center at Strathmore on March 1
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will travel to North Bethesda on Sunday March 1, 2015 to perform at The Music Center at Strathmore. ASO Music Director José-Luis Novo will conduct a program that includes The Garden of Fand by Sir Arnold Bax, Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) by Richard Strauss, and the Piano Concerto in […]

LSO offers a spooky concert for young and old alike
[do action=”schuh”/] What could be better than hearing the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra play some of the spookiest pieces of classical music less than a week before Halloween? Hearing the music, then taking home a prize in the LSO’s second annual costume contest! Gianna Sala (funniest/most original), Ashley Rogers (scariest) and Jamison Cook (cutest) did just […]

LSO explores “Spooky Sounds” in 2nd Annual concert
[do action=”schuh”/] Get in the mood for Halloween as the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra (LSO) plays some of the creepiest and spookiest works of orchestral music in ‘Spooky Sounds, Haunted Harmonies’ on Saturday, October 25 at South River High School. The LSO will explore the dark side of the classical repertoire, showcasing the most haunting selections […]

Live Arts Maryland opens with Carmina Burana in renovated Maryland Hall
[do action=”schuh”/] The 2014-2015 season is a very special one for Live Arts Maryland. Music Director J. Ernest Green celebrates his 30th anniversary at the podium. To open this special season, Mr. Green, the Annapolis Chorale and the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra perform Carl Orff’s hugely popular “Carmina Burana” on Saturday, October 11, at 8 p.m. […]

Annapolis Opera names new General Manager
[do action=”schuh”/] The Board of Trustees of the Annapolis Opera Company, now entering its 42nd season bringing live opera to our community, is pleased to announce that Kathy Swekel has been named General Manager of the Company effective September 15, 2014. Ms. Swekel will provide professional leadership to take the organization into the future and match […]

CYSO final concert this month (May 31, 2014)
The Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform two Season Finale concerts on Saturday, May 31 at the Annapolis Area Christian School Upper Campus, 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD—at 2 p.m and 7:30 p.m. The afternoon concert features the Concert Orchestra, Prep Strings, Strings Orchestra, and Jr. Flute Ensemble. The 7:30 p.m. concert features the […]

Annapolis Symphony Presents ‘Austrian Melodies’
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) 2013-2014 season continues with concerts at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8pm. Under the musical direction of Maestro José-Luis Novo, the ASO will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 36, “Linz” and Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7. The program […]

ASO To Present ‘Austrian Melodies’
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) 2013-2014 season continues with concerts at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8pm. Under the musical direction of Maestro José-Luis Novo, the ASO will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 36, “Linz” and Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7. The program […]