Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

 

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Ben S.

Washington, DC

The Baltimore Symphony has undergone something of a resurgence lately, led by the first female conductor of a major American Orchestra, Marin Alsop. She's transformed the orchestra into a powerhouse and has them recording again and broadcasting live on XM Satellite Radio.

Concerts are fairly cheap ($25/seat, $10 for student tickets to some performances) and the quality of the orchestra is outstanding. In addition, Alsop has put the focus squarely on composers living today, and you'll get to hear the cutting edge of classical music in addition to some of the more traditional pieces you'd expect at the symphony. Already this year there have been works featuring drum pads, synthesizers, techno beats, and multimedia presentations.

A tip: If you sign up for the email list you'll often get last minute offers for incredibly great deals on tickets. 2-for-1 specials, $10 tickets, drink specials. Sure, it means you have to be spontaneous sometimes, but it's worth it.  Also, sometimes even without the email specials, tickets on the day of a performance are cheap, even in the best sections.

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