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“Visions of America” -- An Innovative Visual Concert Experience at the Maryland Theatre October 13 and 14
October 2, 2018
The 37th season of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra opens October 13-14, 2018 at the historic Maryland Theatre with “Visions of America,” a visual concert experience of contemporary American music by Aaron Copland, William Grant Still, OSCAR winning composer John Corigliano, and “Night Owl” by GRAMMY® Award winning composer Michael Daugherty. Opening night on October 13 also includes, free of charge with your concert ticket, access to “Savor Hagerstown,” a new in-theatre food and drink...
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra Announces Debut Recording on Major Label
July 31, 2018
Thirty-Six Years After its Founding, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director and Conductor Elizabeth Schulze, Announces it Will Record Chris Brubeck’s Acclaimed “Affinity: Concerto for Guitar & Orchestra” with Multiple Grammy Award-Winning Classical Guitarist Sharon Isbin at Strathmore Music Center in September 2018, for Exclusive Release as Part of a New Disc of Commissioned Works for Ms. Isbin, to be Released on a Major Label in Early 2020
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra Ends 2018 Fiscal Year On Audience, Financial, and Community High Note
July 25, 2018
Several Audience and Fundraising Records Broken in MSO’s 2018 Fiscal Year, Which Ended June 30, 2018 – MSO Now Poised For Even Stronger Growth and Expansion Ahead as Symphony Unveils New Vision, Values, and Strategic Goals
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan to Attend 33rd Salute to Independence Concert at Antietam National Battlefield
July 4, 2018
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra has announced that Governor Larry Hogan will attend the 33rd annual Salute to Independence concert on Saturday, July 7 at Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD. Governor Hogan will make a presentation to both recognize the 33rd anniversary of the event and acknowledge the Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s ongoing contributions to the local community and the State of Maryland. The Governor is scheduled to speak at the beginning of the concert at 7:30 pm.
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra to Present 33rd Salute to Independence Concert at Antietam National Battlefield; Announces Sponsors
June 25, 2018
The 33rd Annual “Salute to Independence” concert, presented by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, will be held on Saturday, July 7 at the Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra Names Six Regional Leaders to Board of Directors
June 19, 2018
As one of the largest cultural institutions in the Western Maryland four-state region, MSO names Jake Caldwell, Cindy Garland, Kimberly Jones, David McKinney, Tereance Moore, and Brittany Whiteside as new board members to continue supporting and leading the MSO into bold new future ahead
Read MorePianist Vadym Kholodenko, Winner of Van Cliburn Gold Medal, to Perform May 12 and 13 at the Maryland Theatre
May 8, 2018
The 36th season of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra concludes as internationally acclaimed pianist Vadym Kholodenko joins Elizabeth Schulze and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra to perform during Scheherazade: A Fantasy in Music on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at 3:00 p.m. at the historic Maryland Theatre.
Read MoreThe Orchestra Rocks with Nearly 3,500 Students in Link Up Program
April 30, 2018
Link Up program teaches students to read and play music on recorders, culminating in concert with symphony.
Read MoreInternationally Acclaimed Pianist Michael Brown to Perform Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, March 17 and 18 at the Maryland Theatre
March 8, 2018
The 36th season of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra continues as internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Brown joins Elizabeth Schulze and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra to perform Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 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 www.marylandsymphony.org or by calling 301-797-4000.
Read MoreMaryland Symphony Orchestra Signs Long-Term Lease as Part of Maryland Theatre Expansion Project, Announces Stunning 2018-19 Season of Concerts
February 11, 2018
New office lease in expanded Maryland Theatre offers opportunity for more expansive patron experiences and programs, while 2018-19 season, on theme of “Beginnings,” features local and internationally renowned artists and innovative programs with the acclaimed Maryland Symphony Orchestra (MSO), as Music Director and Conductor Elizabeth Schulze enters her 19th season with the MSO.
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