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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 20226 Season Info
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is gearing up for an exciting 2025–26 season filled with vibrant performances, new commissions, and innovative programming aimed at guiding audiences through both beloved classics and refreshing new works.
The season launches with a two-evening Gala featuring violinist Joshua Bell, held on September 19 at The Music Center at Strathmore and September 20 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Expect a selection of French masterpieces, including Saint-Saëns’s Violin Concerto No. 3, Massenet’s Méditation from Thaïs, and orchestral moments from Bizet’s Carmen. These gala concerts will also showcase collaborations with the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras and BSO OrchKids, expanding the celebratory tone with a strong community component.
A fresh structural format debuts this season: the BSO Collections. This new approach organizes programming into thematic groups that guide listeners to music they love while encouraging discovery of new works. The Classical Collection blends masterworks with lesser-known pieces, offering a mix of Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 6 and 7, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Brahms’s Symphony No. 3, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 4. In the Popular Collection, audiences can enjoy performances drawn from film music, popular culture, and fusion genres, including dynamic Pops and Film Series, and special collaborative presentations.
The season’s vocal highlights feature acclaimed artists like Quinn Kelsey, Sasha Cooke, and Russell Thomas. In early November, conductor Jonathon Heyward presents Dukas’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Scriabin’s Prometheus: Poem of Fire, Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2, and Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain.
For the holiday period, in mid‑December, Patrick Quigley leads an evening of festive music — including Charpentier’s Prelude from Te Deum, Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate, Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 4, and excerpts from Handel’s Messiah — alongside a Holiday Pops concert with the Baltimore Choral Arts Society.
In March 2026, Jonathon Heyward returns with an emotionally powerful concert featuring Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde, Dvořák’s “In Nature’s Realm”, and the world premiere of a new work by Grace‑Evangeline Mason, with soloists Sasha Cooke and Russell Thomas.
The season culminates in June with a fully staged performance of Verdi’s Rigoletto, featuring an acclaimed cast including Quinn Kelsey, J’Nai Bridges, and others under Heyward’s direction.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Tickets Info
Tickets for Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 live performances are available now through EventsChaser, with NO hidden service fees. Prices generally range from $70 to $180 for most classical and pops concerts at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, depending on seat location, program, and day of the week. Performances at both the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore and the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda offer multiple pricing tiers to suit different budgets and preferences. For larger-scale events — such as film concerts with live orchestra, gala nights, or performances featuring high-profile soloists — top-tier seating can reach $220 or more.
Mid-range seats usually fall between $90 and $135, providing solid acoustics and a comfortable view of the stage in both venues. Lower-cost seating is often available in upper tiers or side sections, especially for weekday performances and new listener-friendly formats. Discounts may also be available for students, seniors, and families at select events. The BSO continues to make a wide range of pricing accessible to the broader community, allowing more people to experience its performances throughout the season.
About Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is one of America’s leading orchestras, known for its artistic excellence, community engagement, and commitment to education. Founded in 1916, the BSO has grown from a small municipal ensemble into a world-class institution performing across multiple venues, including its primary home, the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, and The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda.
Under the leadership of Jonathon Heyward, who became Music Director in the 2023–24 season, the BSO has embraced a renewed sense of energy and innovation. The orchestra presents a wide range of programming — from core classical works and contemporary premieres to film concerts, family shows, and collaborations with pop and jazz artists. Its ability to balance tradition with modern relevance makes it a vital part of the cultural fabric of Maryland and the broader mid-Atlantic region.
In addition to its concert performances, the BSO is deeply committed to music education and access. Programs like OrchKids, BSO Academy, and the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras serve thousands of students each year. The orchestra also brings live music to underserved communities through neighborhood concerts, school visits, and summer outreach initiatives. This focus on inclusion and impact has helped the BSO remain a national leader in reimagining what a 21st-century orchestra can be.
