Thibaudet & the New World Symphony
Thibaudet & the New World Symphony brings together the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, conductor Tianyi Lu, and superstar pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet for a single evening at the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, May 21, 2027, at 8pm. The program opens with Salina Fisher's "Tupaia," followed by Khachaturian's dazzling Piano Concerto, with Thibaudet as soloist, and closes with Dvořák's beloved Symphony No. 9, "From the New World." The concert is presented by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Strathmore is hosting the event but not presenting it, so ticketing runs through the BSO website rather than Strathmore's box office.
The page highlights why this repertoire was chosen. Dvořák's "New World" Symphony is described as a favorite whose melodies unfold with effortless flow, carrying listeners from idea to idea while echoing American folk songs and spirituals. Khachaturian's Piano Concerto is framed as a vivid passion project for Thibaudet, a flamboyant, technicolor work tailored to his dazzling virtuosity. Together, the three pieces offer a program spanning contemporary composition, Romantic-era showmanship, and an orchestral cornerstone of the late nineteenth century.
When: Friday, May 21, 2027, at 8pm.
Venue: The Music Center at Strathmore. This event is not presented by Strathmore; the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is the presenting organization.
Presented by: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Performers: Tianyi Lu, conductor; Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Program: Salina Fisher – "Tupaia"; Khachaturian – Piano Concerto; Dvořák – Symphony No. 9, "From the New World."
About the music: The Dvořák symphony is a perennial favorite, with melodies that flow effortlessly and incorporate echoes of American folk song and spirituals. The Khachaturian Piano Concerto is an exuberant, color-saturated work that showcases Thibaudet's brilliance.
Tickets: Check the BSO website for pricing information and to purchase tickets. Price is not available through this page.
Note: Tickets are sold on the BSO site, not through Strathmore.