The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is an American orchestra based in Baltimore, Maryland. Jump to: navigation, search Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ... This article is about the city in the US state of Maryland. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Senators Paul Sarbanes (D) Barbara Mikulski (D) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296...

Founded in 1916, The Baltimore Symphony was initially a branch of the municipal government. In 1942 the Orchestra became a private institution. In 2005, Marin Alsop was appointed the music director of the BSO, becoming the first woman in history to lead a major American orchestra. This created controversy between the board of directors and the orchestra players, the latter feeling their concerns were not addressed in the process of hiring a new music director. The most recent director, and Alsop's predecessor, was Yuri Temirkanov. Past music directors include David Zinman Sergiu Comissiona, and Yuri Temirkanov. Jump to: navigation, search 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year. ... Marin Alsop (born October 16, 1956) is a professional musician and conductor. ... Yuri Khatuevich Temirkanov (born December 10, 1938) is a Russian conductor. ... David Zinman (born New York, 10 July 1936) is an American conductor. ... Sergiu Comissiona (1928 in Bucharest, Romania - March 5, 2005, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA) was a Romanian-American conductor. ... Yuri Khatuevich Temirkanov (born December 10, 1938) is a Russian conductor. ...

The Baltimore Symphony's main venue is the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. It's secondary venue is the Music Center at Strathmore. Jump to: navigation, search Strathmore is a cultural and artistic venue and institution in North Bethesda, Maryland. ...

External links

• BSO official site
• BSO Musicians site
• Art of the States: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra