Hopkins Symphony Orchestra
Upcoming HSO Events
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7:00 pm
There is no piece like Ludwig von Beethoven’s 9th. Its scope is cosmic and its message earth shakingly optimistic. First performed in Vienna on May 7, 1824, the symphony is regarded by many critics and musicologists as Beethoven’s greatest work and one of the supreme achievements in the history of
News & Announcements
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HSO waits to honor Concerto Competition winners
Winners are typically showcased in a year-end concert, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a change in plans—for now
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For HSO, a happy return to home venue
After a nearly two-year absence, the orchestra returns to the stage at renovated Shriver Hall this weekend
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An acoustical achievement
The building's overhaul will improve the audience experience and also completely transform the onstage experience for performers
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HCO's classical weekend
Conductor Jordan Randall Smith chats about the classical era and how musicians are thinking about reassessing the canon
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For HSO, a finishing touch
Music director Jed Gaylin discusses the music of Mozart and the role a conductor plays when working with unfinished works
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Conducting, community, and concerts
Jordan Randall Smith, assistant conductor for the Hopkins Concert Orchestra, discusses his approach to programming and conducting