Outside Presenter
Strathmore Presents
Sun, March 1, 3pm
BRUCE HORNSBY & yMUSIC
ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA José-Luis Novo, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra shares memorable symphonic music featuring renowned violinist Meyers performing Schoenberg, Beethoven, and Bartók. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15–$32
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AN EVENING WITH
Fri, March 6, 8pm
SUNRISE
Hornsby performs beloved songs “The Way It Is,” and “The Valley Road” alongside tracks from Absolute Zero, his new album with Brooklyn-based chamber ensemble yMusic. Hornsby and yMusic share the stage, performing solo and joint sets. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38–$88
Sun, March 8, 4pm
SCOTT BRADLEE’S
WITH MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
Tue, March 3, 8pm
Sarah Walor
Wed, March 11 & May 27, 7pm
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SATURDAY FAMILY JAM SESSIONS
DISCOVER GO-GO MUSIC
Marvin Contessi
Sat, March 7, 10:15am
Strathmore Visual Arts
OPENING RECEPTION Thu, March 5, 7pm Mix and mingle with artists and art lovers to celebrate the opening of the Working with the Muse and Shake It Out exhibitions. MANSION FREE
Music Center
10
Mansion
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WELCOME TO THE TWENTIES 2.0 TOUR
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The three groups present the Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo and perform other pieces, such as Beethoven’s “Elegischer Gesang” and “Hallelujah” from Christ on the Mount of Olives and Bach’s Mass in B Minor. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25
Strathmore Education
POSTMODERN JUKEBOX
Bringing the Roaring ’20s into the 2020s, Postmodern Jukebox takes modern hits and makes them swing with a sultry, spunky, soulful take you’d hear at one of Gatsby’s parties. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $36–$86 + VIP
Strathmore Children’s Chorus, National Philharmonic, & Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras
In this family-friendly go-go workshop and jam session you’ll learn about Chuck Brown, the “go-go swing” feel, and how musician Elijah Balbed blends go-go with jazz. Don’t miss this opportunity to teach your kids about the official music of DC! Ideal for ages 4–8. MANSION TICKETS $5–$10
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VIVALDI MANDOLIN CONCERTO Sat, March 7, 8pm
Early-music specialist Nicholas McGegan returns to the BSO to lead Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 and two Vivaldi concertos featuring Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital. The concert concludes with the youthful verve of Bizet’s Symphony No. 1. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90 Community
Education
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Young people with autism or sensory sensitivities experience the power of MCYO’s full orchestra, all played by young artists! MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $5
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Strathmore Artist in Residence
CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS, SINGER-SONGWRITER Sponsored by Richard and Melba Reichard
Wed, March 11 & 25, 7:30pm Douglas’ original music echoes his background as a classical tenor and musical theater performer, combining quality storytelling with a smooth, soulful voice. His heartfelt lyrics and acoustically driven sound carry pop, jazz, and soul influence. MANSION TICKETS $19
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 3 Thu & Sat, March 12 & 14, 8pm In six movements, Mahler’s Third Symphony looks at the totality of the natural world, beginning with plants and animals, rising to humans, and culminating in the divine. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90
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THE WASHINGTON CHORUS
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Fri, March 13, 8pm
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Grammy-winning Washington Chorus. Joined by folk band The Irish Inn Mates and students of the Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18–$79
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TONY BENNETT
THE I LEFT MY HEART TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANTONIA BENNETT Sun, March 15, 8pm Winner of 19 Grammy and 2 Emmy Awards, Bennett is a cornerstone of the Great American Songbook. Join him in this special evening featuring timeless hits like “Rags to Riches” and “I Got Rhythm.” MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $76–$156
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JEFFREY ZEIGLER, CELLO
ARIA – WORKS FOR SOLO CELLO BY PAOLA PRESTINI Thu, March 12, 7:30pm The former Kronos Quartet cellist, celebrated for his fiery, independent streak and artistic versatility, performs a concert of works by Prestini, “the enterprising composer and impresario” (The New York Times), who also happens to be his wife. MANSION TICKETS $30
Larry Busacca
MARCH 2020
SPRING CALENDAR
