This week we saw the most astounding performance we’ve ever had the pleasure of witnessing at The Meyerhoff as the BSO continued their inspired, month-long circus extravaganza.
You’d have to see this to believe it. Since flash photography was prohibited for obvious reasons (shame on us if our big ol’ flash threw off Jarek and Derek’s balance), The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra kindly provided us with these amazing photos of performers with Cirque de la Symphonie.
The BSO has been undergoing a renaissance of its own that coincides with the city’s cultural reawakening. With the addition of internationally acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop and a willingness to provide more accessible, collaborative performances, like the ones with Cirque de la Symphonie and other acts during the month of ‘BSO Under the Big Top,’ the BSO is reaffirming its irreplaceable role as one of Baltimore’s most important cultural institutions.
In the big picture above strongmen Jarek and Derek left audiences spellbound during their performances at The Meyerhoff Symphony Hall with feats of strength that challenged our notions of physical reality. Photo courtesy of the BSO.
Cirque de la Symphonie provides an adaptation of unique and stunning cirque performances tailored to complement the symphony experience. The production is filled with contortionists, aerial flyers, dancers, jugglers, acrobats, strongmen and more to keep the audience on the edge of their seats for the entire length of the performance. Pictured above is contortionist Elena Tsarkov. Photo courtesy of the BSO.
The audience at The Meyerhoff gave a well-deserved standing ovation to the orchestra and members of Cirque de la Symphonie who gave all in attendance an afternoon of delight that sparked the imagination and filled spectators with awe. Arial performers such as Alexander Streltsov and Christine Van Loo soared above the music as if their brilliantly executed dance took little effort at all. Photo courtesy of the BSO.
