Jan.
02
2016
Booknotes goes to the Symphony
To mark their centennial, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra called on one of their own to write a book tracing their history. Here is oboist, Michael Lisicky.
Judith Krummeck
Dec.
18
2015
Dickens with a twist
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is giving a new reading of the classic Christmas story by Charles Dickens. The company’s managing Director, Lesley Malin, came in to tell us how this version connects to our city.
Dec.
16
2015
A “Heifetz Band” of alumni all-stars
The Heifetz International Music Institute, with its training method designed to unlock and express the emotional power of classical music, is giving a Holiday Homecoming Concert on the eve of its 20th anniversary. Here is the institute’s founder and artistic director:
Dec.
15
2015
The gift that keeps on giving at the BMA
The Baltimore Museum of Art’s holdings include the most comprehensive collection of Matisse prints in North America. In recognition of that, gifts continue to be made to the museum. The BMA’s interim co-director, Jay Fisher, has found time to curate an exhibition and to come and talk to […]
Dec.
08
2015
“Peace on Earth”
The Maryland Choral Society, with their new Artistic Director, Douglas Buchanan, will be presenting their Holiday concert on Sunday 13th. Here is Douglas with more:
Dec.
07
2015
An unlikely love story at Everyman Theatre
Everyman resident company member, Beth Hylton, is playing Rosemary, the female lead in a romantic comedy by award-winning John Patrick Shanley. She came to tell us about it.
Dec.
05
2015
Baltimore folklorist, Rafael Alvarez
Rafael Alvarez, one of Baltimore’s great storytellers, is releasing a new book this month. He came to talk about it for Booknotes.
Dec.
04
2015
Award winning playwright at Everyman
Director Donald Hicken has chosen the newest play by Pulitzer, Oscar and Tony Award-winning John Patrick Shanley for his next production at Everyman Theatre. Donald came in to talk about it.
Dec.
02
2015
Maisky x 2
The father-daughter musical partners, Mischa Maisky, cello, and Lily Maisky, piano, are the next artists on the Shriver Hall Concert Series. Their program swings from high German Romanticism to 20th century compositions by Austrian, French, and Argentinian composers. Here is SHCS Director, Catherine Cochrane.
Dec.
01
2015
Music meets art at the BMA
Baltimore-area pianist, John Nauman, whose intense musicality shines through in his gentle personality, is giving a free recital at the BMA on Wednesday evening. It was a pleasure to speak with him about it.
