Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra join the Bach in Baltimore Orchestra on October 27 at 4 p.m. for Music of Humanity

October 23, 2019

Bach in Baltimore, under the direction of T. Herbert Dimmock, closes out its new BEYOND BACH Concert Series with an instrumental concert called Music of Humanity on Sunday, October 27 at 4 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer, located at 5603 N. Charles Street in Baltimore. Musicians from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will join our Bach in Baltimore Orchestra to perform two monumental works: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2. These two musical geniuses of the 18th and 19th centuries have left an indelible mark on the music scene forever.

Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 is one of the most recognizable melodies of all time. Often dubbed the “Great G minor symphony,” it is a haunting work full of passion and turbulence. Mozart composed Symphony No. 40 during a dark time—he was facing mounting debts and dealing with the death of his infant daughter. The “Great G minor symphony” echoes his personal struggle, and it has become one of his most famous works.

Likewise, Beethoven’s Second Symphony was composed during a dark time for the artist. Battling severe depression and thoughts of suicide as his hearing deteriorated, Beethoven wrote an overwhelmingly energetic, humorous, and playful piece. The fourth movement with sounds of hiccups, groans, flatulence, and belches is profoundly funny. When it premiered in 1803, some in the audience found the music bizarre, but it has stood the test of time as a work of great depth and humanity. After all, laughter can be a healing balm during life’s most difficult times.

Played together, Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 and Beethoven’s Symphony No 2, will contemplate the pathos and buffoonery of the human condition.

The BEYOND BACH Concert Series is sponsored in part by WBJC, Maryland’s Classical Music Station. Individual tickets to the concerts in the BEYOND BACH Concert Series are $30 online at bachinbaltimore.org or by calling 410-941-9262. Tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before the start of the concert is set to start for $32.

Tickets to Bach in Baltimore’s FIRST SUNDAY Concert Series: Baroque Greatest Hits, featuring eleven concerts from October 2019-June 2020 are also available online at bachinbaltimore.org or by calling 410-941-9262. Bach in Baltimore offers several discount pricing options, including a Full Season Pass and Mini Pass for concerts in the FIRST SUNDAY Concert Series. Please note that Bach in Baltimore’s performance venues varies—we perform across the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. Please consult the full schedule online for performance times and locations.