Conductor David Danzmayr returns to the BSO with his heart on his sleeve, leading a program capped by the First Symphony that Sibelius suffused with the hypnotic melodies and rhythms of Finnish folk poetry. Adapting an ancient Greek play, Samuel Barber, famous for the gut-wrenching Adagio for Strings, channels a mother’s love and grief in a work that lets loose the enormous sonic and emotional range of soprano Christine Goerke. Anna Clyne brings her characteristic grasp of tone color and emotion in a work inspired by two sensuous poems.

Artists
David Danzmayr, conductor
Christine Goerke, soprano

Repertoire
ANNA CLYNE This Midnight Hour
BARBER Andromache's Farewell
SIBELIUS Symphony No.1

OPEN REHEARSALS | FRI, OCT 20, 10 AM MEYERHOFF Listen in as your world class orchestra refines program repertoire for this weekend’s performances at an Open Rehearsal, followed by a short Lunch & Learn presentation. Meals for purchase are available when you reserve online or for an additional fee at the door.
LATE NIGHT TRIVIA – FAMOUS POETS THEMED | SAT, OCT 21, POST-CONCERT MEYERHOFF To be or not to be (the winner of BSO Late Night Trivia) — that is the question! Gather after the concert in the Meyerhoff Lounge to play lightening round trivia inspired by famous poetry and poets.
INSIDE THE CLASSICS | SUN, OCT 22, 2 PM STRATHMORE Curious about the history behind the afternoon's program? Gather in the Lockheed Martin Lobby on Sunday, October 22 at 2 pm to hear from British-born classical and jazz concert pianist, Dr. Rachel Franklin, a renowned performer and public speaker.

The appearance of BSO Artist in Residence Christine Goerke is supported by the Alvin and Fanny B. Thalheimer Guest Artist Fund.