BSO | WYPR

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been recognized for more than a century as one of America’s premier orchestras and one of Maryland’s most important cultural institutions. The orchestra is internationally renowned and locally admired for its performances and recordings and its community and youth-oriented educational programs. (photo courtesy BSO)

Programs

The latest from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Symphony in the City and 'Captivating Personas'

Tom Hall

Jonathon Heyward and James Lee, III, talk about the world premiere of Captivating Personas on June 15. Lee is the composer in residence for the BSO for the upcoming season.

Baltimore native André De Shields, winner of a 2019 Tony Award for his performance as Hermes in the Broadway musical Hadestown, returns to his hometown to tell the story of Charm City’s influence on his journey; he’ll perform next month with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Lia Chang

Programs

Baltimore's Beloved Native Son: André De Shields

Sheilah Kast

Baltimore native André De Shields, winner of a 2019 Tony Award for his performance as Hermes in the Broadway musical Hadestown, returns to his hometown to tell the story of Charm City’s influence on his journey; he talks with us about it.

WYPR News

MD Senate Overrides Veto Of Bill Requiring Background Checks For Private Gun Sales

Rachel Baye

Four bills vetoed by Gov. Larry Hogan are a step closer to becoming law after the state Senate voted Tuesday to override the vetoes. One bill closes what…

News

BSO Tries To Help the Healing

Joel McCord

For the musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, this may have been the ultimate, “Hey, kids, let’s put on a show” moment. They whipped together...