Growing in popularity at the Chesapeake College, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concerts are the pre-concert lectures. They feature Matthew Spivey, BSO vice president of artistic operations, and the conductor or soloist for the evening’s concert. Spivey leads a lively discussion followed by questions from the audience.
These lectures offer insights into the evening’s program. Spivey said, “They provide a special opportunity to hear our world-class guest artists provide unique understanding of the works we are about to hear. I enjoy asking them questions and getting a behind -the-scenes perspective on what makes these concerts so exciting.”
As BSO vice president of artistic operations, Spivey manages all aspects of artistic planning and execution for the orchestra. He has worked with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Spivey studied clarinet performance at the New England conservatory of Music. He also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Spivey’s lectures start at 7PM on the evening of the performance and seating is open. The next BSO concert is Friday, 8PM, January 24 featuring Mozart’s Horn concerto No. 3 with Philip Munds as soloist. The orchestra will also perform Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 “Little G minor,” the Overture to the Marriage of Figaro, and Symphony No. 58, the “Prague.” The guest conductor is Joshua Weilerstein.
Tickets are $40 and $10 for students. They can be purchased at the door or call 410 827 5867.
Baltimore Symphony concerts at Chesapeake College are presented by the Mid-Shore Symphony Society and supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Talbot County Arts Council and the Kent County Arts Council .
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