M US ING S from Strathmore So much of life is preoccupied by the reinvention of ourselves. Consider those already melting New Year’s resolutions to join the gym and re-sculpt our bodies. Or what about your recent threats to finally attack those long neglected and musty wardrobes, garages, basements or boxes of files. How’s that going? Think of Strathmore as the “gym for your mind,” a place where your imagination can stretch, your assumptions can be safely challenged, and you can take great leaps of mind and heart, far beyond your normal range, and still be home by 10. Why, just look at Radhe Radhe by Vijay Iyer and Prashant Bhargava. The bold new multi-media film and live music performance (which we helped commission) showcases the Indian celebration Holi, an annual rite of spring, which dovetails with the 101st anniversary of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. If you prefer the more familiar, you’ll also find Frankie Valli, Wanda Sykes and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in our recently announced season. These “resolutions” just might change how you see the world and how others see you. And isn’t that the change we really want to see?
Eliot Pfanstiehl CEO | Strathmore
Applause at Strathmore Publisher CEO Eliot Pfanstiehl Music Center at Strathmore Founding Partners Strathmore Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Dear Friends, For so many of us, our fondest memories are tied to music. Whether it’s a mother’s lullaby or the song played for your first dance at your wedding, memories tied to music are powerful ones. It goes without saying that the musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra have certainly collected their fair share of musical memories over the years. And over the last two seasons, we have had the pleasure of learning the stories of their musical journeys, thanks to the ongoing Musicians Campaign. Perhaps you’ve seen these great posters in the main lobby here at the Music Center, featuring nine BSO musicians in a way you’ve likely never seen them before. This is just one of the ways that our musicians are eager to engage you in more personal, meaningful ways. Through programs like Rusty Musicians, the BSO Academy and OrchKids, our musicians are giving back to our community on a daily basis, more so today than ever before. Enjoy the concert and our wonderful musicians!
Marin Alsop
Music Director | Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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