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of 15 or more receive special benefits:• ticket discounts • personalized service• priority seating • no ticketing fees

LocationThe Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is located in Baltimore’s historic Mt. Vernon Cultural District, just two miles north of the Inner Harbor and easily accessible from I-95 and I-83.

Accessibility The Meyerhoff is handicap accessible with handicap parking and seating. Assistive Hearing Systems are available for check-out at no charge at the coatroom in the lobby (on a first-come, first-served basis) for hearing-impaired persons.

Bus ParkingFree on-site motor coach parking is available. Please notify the Group Sales Office if your group will be coming by bus.

Garage Parking Parking vouchers can be purchased in advance as part of your ticket order.

Complimentary Ticket PolicyWe offer one complimentary ticket for every 40 tickets purchased per concert. In addition, tour operators receive a complimentary escort ticket.

BSOmusic.org/groupsAccess information to help you promote your trip, including our complete concert calendar, seating charts, program descriptions, venue information, photos, videos, musician bios and more.

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Contact the Group Sales Office for information regarding availability, pricing, reservations and payment procedures.

Call: 410.783.8170E-mail: groups@Bsomusic.org

Master ClinicsA master clinic provides students the opportunity to work with BSO musicians as a full ensemble or instrument section. Students absorb pertinent technical, historical and contextual information through interaction between the clinician and ensemble.

Fundraisers*Take advantage of group discounts and let us help you raise money for your school, non-profit or charitable organization. Your organization sets a new ticket price and sells directly to those who will attend the performance with proceeds benefiting your cause.

*Minimum purchase of 50 tickets.

Receptions and EventsThe Meyerhoff has unique reception spaces perfect for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres or desserts. We can also arrange for BSO musicians to mingle with your group during the reception.

SEATinG ChARTJoseph Meyerhoff Symphony hall

Orchestra Right

OrchestraMid-Premium

Grand Tier Boxes

Orchestra Premium Front

Rear Orchestra

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BSO Marin alsopmusic Director

2011–2012 season

Beethoven’s ninth Symphony • holiday Cirque de la SymphonieAndre Watts • itzhak Perlman • Music of Gershwin • And more!

Off the CuffClassicsSuperPOPSSymphony with a Voice2011–2012 season HigHligHts

For a complete list of programs and events for the 2011–2012 season please visit Bsomusic.org/groups.

Mahler’s ResurrectionThu/Fri, September 15/16

Copland and GershwinThu/Sun, November 10/13

Joan of Arc at the StakeThu/Fri, November 17/18Honegger: Jeanne d’Arc au Bûcher

This exciting concert celebrating the revolutionary Joan of Arc, features the combined forces of actors, vocalists, chorus and orchestra. An event not to be missed! Program will be performed in French with English subtitles.

Voices of Light – The Passion of Joan of ArcFri/Sun, March 2/4 Marin Alsop, conductor

A remarkable combination of the 1928 landmark silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc and Richard Einhorn’s haunting score for live soloists, chorus and orchestra.

Beethoven’s ninth SymphonyThu/Fri, May 24/25

handel’s MessiahFri, December 2

holiday Cirque de la SymphonieFri/Sat, Dec 9/10, 2 pm & 7:30 pmWed/Sun, Dec 7/11, 2 pmTake your holiday experience to new heights as Cirque de la Symphonie performs on and above the stage. Presenting Sponsor: Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

The Music of Elton John and MoreFri-Sun, October 14–16

Michael Feinstein Sings Sinatra*Fri-Sun, November 25–27Michael Feinstein’s timeless tribute to the cherished music of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” features favorites such as “Fools Rush In,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” “At Last Love” and “Exactly Like You.” Note: the BSO does not perform on this program.

Jack Everly and the Brothers GershwinFri-Sun, January 6–8

A BSO ValentineRomantic Songbook Standards with Tony DeSareFri-Sun, February 10–12

Do You hear the People Sing?Miss Saigon to Les MisérablesFri-Sun, April 20–22

The Beat Goes On! Music of the Baby BoomersFri-Sun, May 18–20

Presenting Sponsor: Constellation Energy

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto & Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6 “Pathétique”Fri/Sun, September 23/25

Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony

Fri/Sun, October 28/30

itzhak Perlman*Thu/Sun, January 12/15Itzhak Perlman, conductor and violin

Vivaldi: Winter from The Four Seasons

Vivaldi: Summer from The Four SeasonsMozart: Symphony No. 25Brahms: Symphony No. 4

Back by popular demand, the legendary violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman returns to lead an evening of audience favorites.

Tchaikovsky’s First Piano ConcertoThu/Sun, January 19/22

Carmen FantasyThu/Sun, February 23/26

Beethoven and Dvorák: Carnival OvertureFri/Sun, March 16/18

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth SymphonyFri/Sat, March 23/24

Russian Favorites featuring night on Bald MountainFri/Sun, April 13/15

Fleisher Plays RavelThu/Sun, May 3/6

Andre Watts*Thu/Fri, May 10/11Sun, May 13Celebrated pianist André Watts returns to perform Rachmaninoff’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 2.

Beethoven’s Third Piano ConcertoFri/Sat, June 1/2

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and The Rite of SpringThu/Fri, June 7/8Sun, June 10

This is not your typical concert series! Marin Alsop explores the backstory on classical music’s greatest works and shares their secrets, scandals and twists. This acclaimed series engages you in an entertaining and informative forum followed by a thrilling performance of the music. It’s fun. It’s laid back. It’s Off the Cuff!

Copland’s America: Appalachian SpringSat, November 12What earned Aaron Copland the title “dean of American composers”? Maestra Alsop uncovers the stories behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning music which endures today as an American masterpiece.

Also Sprach Zarathustra!Sat, January 21This program explores Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra, widely recognized from Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey and as the crowd-pumping, fanfare music at college football games.

Prokofiev’s Fifth SymphonySat, February 25Marin Alsop describes how this landmark symphony, considered Prokofiev’s greatest work for its heroic grandeur and emotional depth, symbolized a turning point in the spirit of his people.

Shostakovich’s Seventh SymphonySat, May 5Discover how music can be a powerful symbol of resistance and defiance, and how a composer can survive artistically in a climate of repression and censorship under Stalin.

Series Presenting Sponsor: PNC

Tony DeSare

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Saturdays at 7 pm

Michael Feinstein

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All Thursday, Friday and Saturday concerts are at 8 pm and Sundays are at 3 pm unless otherwise indicated.

Call or email now for the best seats! 410.783.8170 | groups@BSOmusic.org

* Discounted pricing may not be available for premium concerts, however groups are still eligible for waived ticketing fees and priority seating.

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Series Presenting Sponsors: DLA Piper and M&T Bank