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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra cancels upcoming concerts

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Posted at 2:58 PM, Mar 12, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-12 16:58:48-04

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Thursday canceled all concerts and other public events scheduled through March 21, at both the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore.

“We are committed to the safety of our patrons, musicians and staff, and we believe that it is our responsibility to make this difficult decision at this time. Of course, as recent history has shown us, the BSO has navigated challenging times thanks to the collective support and strength of our community. In addition to inviting patrons to exchange into future programs, we are also deeply appreciative to those patrons who would consider donating their tickets to support the BSO at a pivotal time in our transformation.”

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will continue to monitor the landscape and make future decisions in consultation with Board leadership.

The Baltimore Symphony’s public events canceled at this time include:
Mahler Symphony No. 3
Thurs, March 12 at 8 pm – Strathmore
Fri, March 13 at 8 pm – Meyerhoff
Sat, March 14 at 8 pm – Strathmore

Musical Monday (BSO at Strathmore Member Event)
Mon, March 16 at 7:30 pm – St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Bethesda

Music Adventures: My Musical Journey
Tues, March 17 at 6 pm – Meyerhoff

Ray Chen Performs Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1
Thurs, March 19 at 8 pm – Meyerhoff
Sat, March 21 at 7 pm – Meyerhoff

BSO Donor Celebration
Fri, March 20 at 8pm – Meyerhoff
Please note that the BSO’s Donor Celebration event will be rescheduled for a later date

Music Box
Sat, March 21 at 10 am and 11:30 am – Meyerhoff

No other concerts are being cancelled at this time. The BSO COVID-19 Task Force will continue to monitor the situation, and BSO patrons will be kept informed.

Ticket holders for these cancelled performances will be contacted with instructions by the Ticket Office.