Maryland Symphony Orchestra to Present 'Voices of the Past' Concert

The program features works spanning 250 years of classical music, including a piece honoring Native American history.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will present its 'Voices of the Past' concert on February 14 and 15 at The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown. The program will feature works by Antonín Dvořák, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Louis W. Ballard, and Joseph Haydn, led by music director and conductor Elizabeth Schulze. The centerpiece of the concert is Ballard's 'Incident at Wounded Knee,' which reflects on Native American history and resilience.

Why it matters

The concert offers a more intimate connection to the MSO's musicians, with smaller ensembles and more solo writing. At the same time, the music spans over 250 years of classical tradition, providing an 'incredible journey through an ever-changing sound world expressing human experience at its most personal and its most universal.'

The details

The performance will open with Dvořák's Wind Serenade, followed by Perkinson's Sinfonietta No. 1. The centerpiece is Ballard's 'Incident at Wounded Knee,' which reflects on Native American history and resilience. The concert will conclude with Haydn's Symphony No. 64, 'Tempora Mutantur.'

  • The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on February 14 and at 3 p.m. on February 15.
  • Feb. 14 ticket holders are also invited to 'Inspirations,' a pre-concert gathering at Veva's on the Potomac, across the street from The Maryland Theatre.

The players

Elizabeth Schulze

The music director and conductor of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra.

The Maryland Symphony Orchestra

A professional symphony orchestra based in Hagerstown, Maryland.

The Maryland Theatre

A historic performing arts venue located in Hagerstown, Maryland, where the concert will take place.

Antonín Dvořák

A Czech composer whose Wind Serenade will be performed.

Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson

An American composer whose Sinfonietta No. 1 will be performed.

Louis W. Ballard

A Native American composer whose work 'Incident at Wounded Knee' will be the centerpiece of the concert.

Joseph Haydn

An Austrian composer whose Symphony No. 64, 'Tempora Mutantur,' will conclude the concert.

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What they’re saying

“This concert offers a more intimate connection to our musicians, with smaller ensembles and more solo writing for individual members of the group. At the same time the music offers a connection to over 250 years of classical tradition — an incredible journey through an ever-changing sound world expressing human experience at its most personal and its most universal.”

— Elizabeth Schulze, Music Director and Conductor, Maryland Symphony Orchestra (Community Announcement)

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Voices of the Past' concert are available at tickets.marylandsymphony.org or by calling the box office at 301-797-4000.

The takeaway

The Maryland Symphony Orchestra's 'Voices of the Past' concert offers a unique opportunity for audiences to experience an intimate, history-rich program that spans over 250 years of classical music, including a powerful work reflecting on Native American history and resilience.