Bach to Beethoven at the Maryland Theatre
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – October 2, 2017 – The 36th season of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra continues with “Bach to Beethoven…and Beyond!” featuring the music of JS Bach, Beethoven, JC Bach, and more. Elizabeth Schulze and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra will take the stage on Saturday October 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 15 at 3:00 p.m. at the historic Maryland Theatre. Tickets range from $19 - $69 for adults and children under 18 attend free and are available at marylandsymphony.org or by calling 301-797-4000.
The concert has been programmed to take audience members on a classical music journey, spanning nearly 300 years, featuring significant works in the classical music repertoire. JS Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3”, Beehoven’s Symphony No. 1, and JC Bach’s “Overture to Artaserse” will be paired with 20th century works including Heitor Villa-Lobos’s “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9” and Lukas Foss’s “Salomon Rossi Suite.”
“Bach to Beethoven…and Beyond!” is made possible through the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Henderson, and the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
Tickets for the concert range from $19 to $69 for adults and children and full-time students (K-12) attend FREE. To purchase tickets, call 301-797-4000 or go online at www.marylandsymphony.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the MSO Box Office at 30 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown. The Maryland Theatre is located at 21 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown.
ABOUT MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Founded in 1982, Maryland Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 35th season as the area’s premier professional orchestra. Under the musical direction of Maestra Elizabeth Schulze, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to providing musical performances that educate and entertain, while enhancing the cultural environment of Western Maryland and the surrounding region. Learn more: www.marylandsymphony.org
CONCERT PROGRAM
Bach to Beethoven…and Beyond!
Saturday October 14 7:30 PM
Sunday October 15 at 3:00 PM
The Maryland Theatre
Elizabeth Schulze, Conductor
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra
JS Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Foss: Salomon Rossi Suite
H Villa Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9
Beehoven: Symphony No. 1
JC Bach: Overture to Artaserse
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for events can be purchased online at www.marylandsymphony.org; in person at the Maryland Symphony Orchestra Administrative Offices located at 30 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday); or by calling the Box Office at 301-797-4000 during normal business hours. Group Rates are available for groups of ten or more. A discounted “Flex” subscription package (three or more concerts) is also available by calling the Box Office.
VENUE INFORMATION
Built in 1915, designed by renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Maryland Theatre is the anchor to the Arts & Entertainment district in downtown Hagerstown. The Theatre provides comfortable seating for 1,300 at performances of country artists, comedians, children's shows, recitals, stage shows, and more. Since 1982, the Theatre has been the official home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. The Maryland Theatre welcomes approximately 120,000 people through her doors annually. The Maryland Theatre is located at 21 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
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MEDIA CONTACTS
Michael Harp
Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
301-797-4001
mharp@marylandsymphony.org