Alsop Renews Baltimore Symphony Contract through 2015

Upon signing the contract, Marin Alsop commented,

My work so far with the Baltimore Symphony has been the thrill of a lifetime. Our progress over the past two seasons is the epitome of collaboration. The dedication and talent of the BSO musicians, the business oversight and support from the board, the vision and unbridled energy from our management and staff, and the community’s enthusiasm and imagination for music—it has taken all of these ingredients to bring the BSO to this level of music-making. I cannot imagine leading a more exciting and progressive orchestra.
--Marin Alsop

Alsop & Cabrillo Festival win top ASCAP Award

The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music/Music Director Marin Alsop received the John S. Edwards Award for Strongest Commitment to New American Music from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and the League of American Orchestras during their annual conference in Chicago on June 11.

Cabrillo Festival takes the top honor this year after winning the Award for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music in the Festival category for 26 consecutive years prior. Chosen from among all orchestra categories and entries nationwide, the Award is recognition of Cabrillo Festival's longstanding dedication to contemporary orchestral music.

Alsop gathers ten composers-in-residence for five stellar orchestral programs, August 2-16. Tickets are on sale now.

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