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Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s Salute to Independence at Antietam National Battlefield Cancelled

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – May 12, 2020 – The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, after reviewing the recently released Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery and consulting with the National Park Service and local government and health officials, has determined that the 35th annual Salute to Independence scheduled for this July 4th at Antietam Battlefield cannot be held.

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All Maryland Symphony Orchestra Concerts at The Maryland Theatre Through June 30 are Cancelled

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – April 3, 2020 – Due to an extension of the Public Health Order in the State of Maryland prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more persons to slow the spread of COVID-19, there will be no additional Maryland Symphony Orchestra concerts at The Maryland Theatre through June 30.

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MSO “Mozart + Mahler” Concerts Postponed Due to Coronavirus

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – March 13, 2020 – The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will postpone the “Mozart + Mahler” concerts originally scheduled for March 14 and 15 at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown. This is due to the announcement yesterday by Governor Larry Hogan that Maryland is under an elevated state of emergency. As such, he has ordered that all gatherings of more than 250 people must be canceled or postponed until such time as the state of emergency is lifted.

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A Weekend of “The Romantics” at Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – January 29, 2020 – American pianist Andrew Staupe will perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth Schulze conducting, on Saturday February 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m. at the historic Maryland Theatre. Tickets range from $19 - $79 and are available at marylandsymphony.org or by calling 301-797-4000. In addition to Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, the program includes Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Gipps...

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Horn Virtuoso and Former MSO Music Director Barry Tuckwell Has Died Aged 88

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – January 17, 2020 – Barry Tuckwell, the founding Music Director and Conductor of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and one of the most admired and successful of 20th-century horn players, has died, aged 88. Tuckwell was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1931 and during his illustrious career, became an internationally recognized soloist and recording artist. In 1982 Tuckwell helped found the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, serving as its music director into 1998. He retired from...

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Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents “Home for the Holidays” at New Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – December 10, 2019 – Music Director Elizabeth Schulze and The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the holiday season in the quad-state region with the annual “Home for the Holidays” concerts on Saturday December 21 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $19 - $79 and are available at marylandsymphony.org or by calling 301-797-4000.

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Maryland Symphony Orchestra Will Present “The American Symphony” at New Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – October 29, 2019 – The 38th season of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra continues on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. with a musical journey that celebrates America. “The American Symphony” features the music of Antonín Dvořák, Florence Price, and Kimo Williams. During this one night only performance, Elizabeth Schulze and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at the newly renovated Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center for a truly memorable concert experience.

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The City Ballet School and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra to Collaborate on a World Premiere in Spring of 2020

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – October 2, 2019– The City Ballet School and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra will collaborate on the world premiere of a full-length story ballet to debut at the Maryland Theatre on May 30th and 31st 2020.

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Maryland Symphony Orchestra Will Present Carl Orff's Epic 'Carmina Burana' at New Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Complex

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – September 26, 2019 – Mounting a massive collaborative event, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra will present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the newly renovated Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Complex. This concert opens the orchestra’s 38th concert season and a yearlong celebration of Music Director Elizabeth Schulze’s 20th anniversary with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra.

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Maryland Symphony Orchestra Names Jonathan Parrish as Executive Director

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – September 12, 2019 – The Maryland Symphony Orchestra announced Jonathan Parrish has been selected as the new Executive Director of the organization. Parrish has served as the Executive Director of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra since 2013.

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