BSO Presents Sheku Kanneh-Mason & Heyward

Internationally acclaimed violinist Benjamin Beilman joins Music Director Jonathon Heyward for Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 — one of the most cherished and lyrical concertos in the repertoire, filled with sweeping melodies and fiery virtuosity. Heyward also leads Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a dramatic journey from shadow to triumph, crowned by one of the most exhilarating finales in all of symphonic music. Opening the program, Baltimore native and GRAMMY-nominated composer Jonathan Leshnoff’s Starburst shimmers with rhythmic vitality and radiant orchestral color.

• Benjamin Beilman is celebrated for his expressive tone, technical brilliance, and dynamic stage presence.
• Composed in 1888, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 epitomizes Russian Romantic music, with its sweeping melodies and heartfelt sentiment.
• GRAMMY-nominated Jonathan Leshnoff is an internationally acclaimed composer distinguished by The New York Times as “a leader of contemporary American lyricism.” He is also a Baltimore native, serving as Professor of Music at Towson University.