THE MARYLAND THEATRE

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor
Bella Hristova Violin

George Gershwin | Of Thee I Sing Overture
Samuel Barber | Violin Concerto, op. 14
Aaron Copland | Symphony No. 3

American Icons centers on Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3, one of the most important works in the American orchestral repertoire. Bold and expansive, the symphony captures the sound of twentieth-century America through broad melodies, vibrant rhythms, and a strong sense of momentum.

The program also features Gershwin’s lively Of Thee I Sing Overture, whose wit and jazz-influenced energy helped shape an American concert tradition. Barber’s Violin Concerto, performed by guest artist Bella Hristova, moves from lyrical reflection to brilliant intensity.

Together, these works reflect the strength, optimism, and expressive voice that define the American symphonic tradition.

Concert Sponsor
Jim & Mindy Marsden

THE MARYLAND THEATRE

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor
Bella Hristova Violin

George Gershwin | Of Thee I Sing Overture
Samuel Barber | Violin Concerto, op. 14
Aaron Copland | Symphony No. 3

American Icons centers on Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3, one of the most important works in the American orchestral repertoire. Bold and expansive, the symphony captures the sound of twentieth-century America through broad melodies, vibrant rhythms, and a strong sense of momentum.

The program also features Gershwin’s lively Of Thee I Sing Overture, whose wit and jazz-influenced energy helped shape an American concert tradition. Barber’s Violin Concerto, performed by guest artist Bella Hristova, moves from lyrical reflection to brilliant intensity.

Together, these works reflect the strength, optimism, and expressive voice that define the American symphonic tradition.

Concert Sponsor
Jim & Mindy Marsden

THE MARYLAND THEATRE

Saturday, February 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM 
Sunday, February 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM 

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor 

Jessie Montgomery | Starburst
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299/297c
Johann Sebastian Bach | Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060
George Walker | Lyric for Strings
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Serenade for Strings, op. 48

Timeless Strings places the orchestra’s string section at the center of the program with music that highlights warmth, elegance, and expressive beauty.

Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant Starburst brings contemporary energy to the evening, while Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp offers graceful dialogue between soloists and orchestra. Bach’s concerto highlights the interplay of violin and oboe, and George Walker’s Lyric for Strings offers a deeply moving reflection of quiet beauty.

The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, a beloved work whose sweeping melodies and rich sonorities celebrate the enduring voice of the string orchestra.

Concert Sponsor
Hugh & Marty Talton

THE MARYLAND THEATRE 

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM 
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM 

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor 

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Overture to Hamlet
William Walton | Suite from Henry V
Felix Mendelssohn | Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Sergei Prokofiev | Suite from Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare in Symphony explores the enduring power of Shakespeare’s stories through music inspired by some of his most memorable plays. At the heart of the program is Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, celebrated for its sweeping melodies and dramatic intensity.

Mendelssohn’s beloved Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream captures the wit, mystery, and lightness of Shakespeare’s magical comedy. Walton’s music from Henry V reflects the pageantry and spirit of the English court, while Tchaikovsky’s Hamlet Overture reveals the darker psychological drama of the tragedy.

Together these works bring Shakespeare’s characters, emotions, and stories vividly to life through the color and energy of the orchestra.

Concert Sponsor
Robert & Marjorie Hobbs Family

THE MARYLAND THEATRE 

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM 
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM 

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor 

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Overture to Hamlet
William Walton | Suite from Henry V
Felix Mendelssohn | Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Sergei Prokofiev | Suite from Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare in Symphony explores the enduring power of Shakespeare’s stories through music inspired by some of his most memorable plays. At the heart of the program is Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, celebrated for its sweeping melodies and dramatic intensity.

Mendelssohn’s beloved Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream captures the wit, mystery, and lightness of Shakespeare’s magical comedy. Walton’s music from Henry V reflects the pageantry and spirit of the English court, while Tchaikovsky’s Hamlet Overture reveals the darker psychological drama of the tragedy.

Together these works bring Shakespeare’s characters, emotions, and stories vividly to life through the color and energy of the orchestra.

Concert Sponsor
Robert & Marjorie Hobbs Family

THE MARYLAND THEATRE 

Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM 
Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 3:00 PM 

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor

Celebrate the season with one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions. Home for the Holidays returns as a festive concert for the entire family.

The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will perform a seasonal program filled with familiar favorites, traditional carols, and joyful music that captures the spirit of the season. Special guests and appearances by Santa Claus add to the magic, creating an evening rich with warmth and celebration.

Make this uplifting concert part of your family’s holiday tradition.

THE MARYLAND THEATRE 

Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM 
Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 3:00 PM 

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor

Celebrate the season with one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions. Home for the Holidays returns as a festive concert for the entire family.

The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will perform a seasonal program filled with familiar favorites, traditional carols, and joyful music that captures the spirit of the season. Special guests and appearances by Santa Claus add to the magic, creating an evening rich with warmth and celebration.

Make this uplifting concert part of your family’s holiday tradition.

THE MARYLAND THEATRE

Saturday, February 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM 
Sunday, February 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM 

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor 

Jessie Montgomery | Starburst
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299/297c
Johann Sebastian Bach | Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060
George Walker | Lyric for Strings
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Serenade for Strings, op. 48

Timeless Strings places the orchestra’s string section at the center of the program with music that highlights warmth, elegance, and expressive beauty.

Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant Starburst brings contemporary energy to the evening, while Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp offers graceful dialogue between soloists and orchestra. Bach’s concerto highlights the interplay of violin and oboe, and George Walker’s Lyric for Strings offers a deeply moving reflection of quiet beauty.

The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, a beloved work whose sweeping melodies and rich sonorities celebrate the enduring voice of the string orchestra.

Concert Sponsor
Hugh & Marty Talton

THE MARYLAND THEATRE

Saturday, March 13, 2027 | 7:30 PM 
Sunday, March 14, 2027 | 3:00 PM 

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor 
Maxim Lando Piano 

Ludwig van Beethoven | Overture to Coriolanus, op. 62
Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 1 in C Major, op. 21
Ludwig van Beethoven | Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, op. 73

Beethoven: Mastery in Motion traces the creative force of a composer whose music reshaped the symphonic tradition. Fiercely independent and unmistakably original, Beethoven wrote with clarity, conviction, and dramatic power that continues to resonate today.

The program opens with the intense Coriolanus Overture, followed by Symphony No. 1, a work that reveals the bold voice of a young composer pushing the boundaries of classical form. The evening concludes with the monumental Piano Concerto No. 5, often called the “Emperor,” performed by pianist Maxim Lando.

Confident, expansive, and thrilling in scale, the concerto brings the program to a powerful close.

Concert Sponsor
Stephen & Linda Hood

THE MARYLAND THEATRE

Saturday, March 13, 2027 | 7:30 PM 
Sunday, March 14, 2027 | 3:00 PM 

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor 
Maxim Lando Piano 

Ludwig van Beethoven | Overture to Coriolanus, op. 62
Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 1 in C Major, op. 21
Ludwig van Beethoven | Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, op. 73

Beethoven: Mastery in Motion traces the creative force of a composer whose music reshaped the symphonic tradition. Fiercely independent and unmistakably original, Beethoven wrote with clarity, conviction, and dramatic power that continues to resonate today.

The program opens with the intense Coriolanus Overture, followed by Symphony No. 1, a work that reveals the bold voice of a young composer pushing the boundaries of classical form. The evening concludes with the monumental Piano Concerto No. 5, often called the “Emperor,” performed by pianist Maxim Lando.

Confident, expansive, and thrilling in scale, the concerto brings the program to a powerful close.

Concert Sponsor
Stephen & Linda Hood

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THE MARYLAND THEATRE

Saturday, April 10, 2027 | 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2027 | 3:00 PM

Elizabeth Schulze Conductor

Note: All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend this performance. Lap seating is not permitted for this concert at the Maryland Theatre.

Experience Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl as the Maryland Symphony Orchestra performs Hans Zimmer’s unforgettable score live while the film is shown on the big screen.

Zimmer’s music helped define the sound of the franchise with bold orchestral writing, sweeping melodies, and thrilling adventure. As Captain Jack Sparrow sails the Caribbean aboard the Black Pearl, the orchestra brings the film’s action and drama vividly to life.

This special presentation combines the excitement of cinema with the power of a live symphony orchestra.

Film Rating: PG-13 for action/adventure violence.