Make room for a new generation of powerhouse artists when the “ferociously committed and incisive” Jonathon Heyward (The Guardian) conducts scores by two rising stars in their twenties. The British composer Grace-Evangeline Mason takes us on an ethereal adventure, and the American virtuoso Xavier Foley uses every measure of his creativity and charisma to make the overlooked double bass a conduit for joy and justice. Tchaikovsky’s passionate Symphony No. 6 closes the program.

This concert repeats on Sat., May 20 at 8 PM at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda and on Sun., May 21 at 3 PM at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.

Kids Listen Free – For all Classical and Pops concerts, children ages 7-17 may attend free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Reservations will need to be made in advance, by phone or in person. Limited quantity of free tickets available for each performance, with quantity based on demand. Up to two (2) free children’s tickets available per one (1) full price adult ticket, maximum of six (6) free children’s tickets allowed per household for each performance. See website for additional information.

Dates, times, repertoire, and locations are accurate as of the posting of the event information. For more information, visit www.BSOmusic.org or contact [email protected] or by phone at 410-783-8000 or toll free 877-276-1444.