Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the greatest Rock Classics at The Grand Baltimore under the gentle glow of candlelight.

James Ross, conductor
Brandie Sutton, soprano
Edward Washington, tenor
VaShawn Mcllwain-Lightfoot, baritone
Sympatico Children’s Chorus
Arlington Chorale & Youth Choir, Dr. Ingrid Lestrud, Artistic Director

Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont Overture
Jocelyn Hagen: World Premiere (commissioned by Arlington Chorale)
Carl Orff: Carmina Burana

Carl Orff’s chorale classic Carmina Burana takes center stage in November for this one night only performance featuring the Arlington Chorale and other local artists. Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and a new work by composer Jocelyn Hagen round out this electrifying program.

Superstars share the stage at an unforgettable double bill of indie-folk Americana. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan, deemed “a vocalist of unerring instinct” by the New York Times, explores a century of women’s rights on her latest album All My Friends. Comprised of Anaïs Mitchell (Hadestown), Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats, The Shins), and Josh Kaufman (The National, Hiss Golden Messenger), folk band Bonny Light Horseman performs orchestral arrangements by Bryce Dessner, including two world premieres.

The Carpe Diem String Quartet and Persian santur master Dr. Dariush Saghafi will perform selections by celebrated composers including Shahab Pâranj, Reza Vali, and Erberk Eryilmaz, accompanied by beautiful animation of Persian calligraphy by designer Omid Nemalhabib.

Ten centuries of Islamic art meet the shimmering melodies of traditional Persian and Turkish music in this collaborative event inspired by our special exhibition, Treasured Ornament.

Arrive early to enjoy a 6:00 p.m. pre-performance discussion led by WQED Artistic Director Jim Cunningham.

Carpe Diem String Quartet is thrilled to celebrate our 2024-25 season with opening concerts on October 12 & 13, with Michelle Schumann, guest pianist and long-time quartet friend and collaborator. 

Carpe Diem String Quartet
with Michelle Schumann, piano

SARAH GIBSON I do not want horses or diamonds for string quartet and piano
ANTON ARENSKY Piano Quintet in D Major, Op. 51
MARK LOMAX II Ubuntu (World premiere)
SERGEI PROKOFIEV String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92

Hailed for her “sensitive, flexible, and tempestuous dexterity” (Fanfare Magazine), pianist Michelle Schumann has built a reputation for evocative and moving performances. Since 2006, Michelle has served as Artistic Director of the Austin Chamber Music Center, where she “is fearlessly expanding our definition of chamber music” (Austin-American Statesman).

Mark Lomax II, a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH, is a critically-acclaimed composer, recording artist, and drummer; an activist and educator specializing in the sociopolitical and spiritual aspects of African American art, music, and race; and a tireless advocate for the role of the arts in building community. marklomaxii.com

Carpe Diem String Quartet is thrilled to celebrate our 2024-25 season with opening concerts on October 12 & 13, with Michelle Schumann, guest pianist and long-time quartet friend and collaborator. 

Carpe Diem String Quartet
with Michelle Schumann, piano

SARAH GIBSON I do not want horses or diamonds for string quartet and piano
ANTON ARENSKY Piano Quintet in D Major, Op. 51
MARK LOMAX II Ubuntu (World premiere)
SERGEI PROKOFIEV String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92

Hailed for her “sensitive, flexible, and tempestuous dexterity” (Fanfare Magazine), pianist Michelle Schumann has built a reputation for evocative and moving performances. Since 2006, Michelle has served as Artistic Director of the Austin Chamber Music Center, where she “is fearlessly expanding our definition of chamber music” (Austin-American Statesman).

Mark Lomax II, a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH, is a critically-acclaimed composer, recording artist, and drummer; an activist and educator specializing in the sociopolitical and spiritual aspects of African American art, music, and race; and a tireless advocate for the role of the arts in building community. marklomaxii.com

Since 2022, Sigur Rós have established orchestral accompaniment as their standard method of touring. Reuniting with keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson, the members played alongside full orchestras in grand concert halls across Europe and North America. The band enlisted the Wordless Music Orchestra for their Stateside dates, where they performed new material as well as favorites from their extensive catalog. Described as “an articulation of beauty almost beyond comprehension” (Dallas Observer), the performances are simultaneously as expressive and indescribable as Hopelandic, all a testament to the timeless pull of Sigur Rós.

The new tour comes in the wake of a fruitful era for the band’s fans. At the start of the new decade, the band dove deep into their archives for long-anticipated works. They first released Odin’s Raven Magic (2020), an orchestral album originally made nearly two decades prior, and later reissued ( ) for its 20th anniversary in 2022. Their first collection of new material in nearly a decade, ÁTTA (2023) leans heavily towards the orchestral, featuring contributions from the London Contemporary Orchestra. With close to ten million albums sold, Sigur Rós stands as one of the most ambitious and acclaimed bands of recent times, whose new artistic endeavors only points towards an expansive, exciting future.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and more at The Grand Baltimore under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Lauryn Hill at The Grand Baltimore under the gentle glow of candlelight.

CIMF soloists and large ensembles perform Inconvenient Wounds by Reene Esmail, And Birds Are Still by Takashi Yoshimatsu, Nifrasch by Jon Cziner, Mother Goose Suite by Maurice Ravel, and The Unanswered Question by Charles Ives, with addendum by Paul Frucht

Jeffrey Silberschlag, Music Director
Joplin - Rags
​I. Stravinsky - Firebird Suite 1919

The Chesapeake Orchestra with Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag
A Southern Maryland tradition now in its 26th season. This family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development will be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green. Grounds open at 5PM, concerts begin at 7PM. The concerts and parking are free and open to the public. There are on-site vendors who offer food and beverages for purchase.

2 PM - 3:30 PM Pacific Time

Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello

Joaquín Turina: La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer), Op.34
Korine Fujiwara: “Cherry Blossom” and “Peasebottom” from Montana Suite
Franz Schubert: String Quartet No. 15 in G Major

Concerts are free to the public. Patrons are welcome to sit inside the barn or outside on the lawn. Please reserve your seat, as inside seating is limited.

2 PM - 3:30 PM Pacific Time

Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello

Joaquín Turina: La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer), Op.34
Korine Fujiwara: “Cherry Blossom” and “Peasebottom” from Montana Suite
Franz Schubert: String Quartet No. 15 in G Major

Concerts are free to the public. Patrons are welcome to sit inside the barn or outside on the lawn. Please reserve your seat, as inside seating is limited.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hip-Hop on Strings at The Collective Encore under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Shows at 6:30 at 9:00 pm

DECLASSIFIED host and NSO Artistic Advisor Ben Folds welcomes dynamic pop artist BANKS and indie rock star Julien Baker for the next concert in his popular late-night series! This Kennedy Center-exclusive “part concert, part party” event defies the traditional symphony presentation by offering great live music—both classical and contemporary—in a laid-back, casual setting. Special appearance by Cafritz Young Artist Tiffany Choe. Come early and stay late for a live Drag Salute to Divas, drink specials, and more!

Angelique Kidjo, five-time Grammy Award winner and a beacon of African musical excellence, curates an extraordinary new program featuring her own influential songs and more by the current generation of African artists. From the iconic sounds of legends such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, and Youssou N’Dour to the contemporary brilliance of Rema and Burna Boy, African Symphony celebrates the profound global impact of African music.

Steven Reineke, Principal Pops Conductor

National Symphony Orchestra