Tuesday (2/28) on his Baltimore Sun blog Clef Notes and Drama Queens, Tim Smith writes, “From Renee Fleming to Claire Bloom and John Waters, from Wagner’s ‘Ring’ to a new symphony by Christopher Rouse and a lot of classic film scores, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s 2012-2013 season promises a notably diverse and interesting diet. For her sixth season as BSO music director, Marin Alsop will zero in on several themes. Movie music is one, which explains why the season announcement was made Tuesday at the Charles Theater. … American music has been a priority of Alsop’s from the start, and next season will contain a fair share. The conductor will give particular attention to the Baltimore-based Rouse, giving the East Coast premiere of his Symphony No. 3, along with performances of three other Rouse scores. Alsop will conduct back-to-back programs of American music to launch the subscription season. … The orchestra will add its voice to the global commemoration of the Wagner bicentennial in 2013. In addition to an orchestral synthesis of the ‘Ring’ (arranged by Henk de Vlieger) and excerpts from ‘Tristan’ and ‘Die Meistersinger,’ Alsop will conduct the complete Act 1 from ‘Die Walkure,’ with a cast that includes the superb bass-baritone Eric Owens.”
Posted February 29, 2012
