Marin Alsop and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra — Photo: Margot Schulman Some of the classical world’s brightest stars will light up the region’s stages this season, along with a treasure trove of thrilling up-and-coming talents.
Hometown favorite Denyce Graves returns to the Kennedy Center Opera House performing the featured role of Maria in Washington National Opera’s hot-ticket production of Porgy and Bess, and several pop and R&B stars get into the classical act, with Grammy-winner Maxwell joining the BSO for a night of orchestral arrangements of hits like “Pretty Wings,” while acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee debuts his new album alongside the NSO Pops.
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