Themes of passion, controversy and revolution are brilliantly woven, like richly colored threads, into the tapestry of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s season and celebrates a very singular birthday in history. “Joan of Arc was my impetus; the fact that 2012 will be the 600th anniversary of her birth,” said BSO Music Director Marin Alsop. “That gave me an entry point to talk about and develop programs related to … strong women, issues of … women’s leadership and, of course, featuring women as soloists and composers.”
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Alsop is no stranger to leadership, celebrating her fifth full season as the first woman to direct a major American symphony orchestra. Under her command, the BSO has become a nationwide leader for its innovative programming and 2011-2012 will be no exception.
