Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra
About The Orchestra
The Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra (BPO) is a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit, powered by a collective of accomplished, all-volunteer musicians. Our 2025-2026 season exemplified our commitment to community enrichment by proudly presenting the thrilling masterworks of the symphonic repertoire and popular classics. Our core mission is clear: to champion accessible, high-quality music by delivering all concerts free of charge to the Baltimore area, while actively cultivating the next generation of artistic talent through awards and scholarships.
Program
TBA
Dimitar Nikolov, a versatile conductor, pianist, and educator, has conducted numerous orchestral and opera performances in the United States and Europe. Audiences have been impressed by his ability to energize the orchestra and produce unique sounds across a wide dynamic range.
Mr. Nikolov began his professional career in 1991 as an Assistant Conductor in the Burgas State Opera. Early in his career, he had the opportunity to conduct one of the best European orchestras, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra. This success led to numerous guest-conducting opportunities with most Bulgarian orchestras. He was also appointed Music Director of the Bulgarian National Wind Symphony. Moving to the United States in 1996, he finished his
Master’s at the University of Northern Iowa.
Currently, Mr. Nikolov is the Music Director/Conductor of the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra and the Music Director/Conductor of the Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra. Previous positions include Conducting Fellow of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the Washington International Chorus, Associate Conductor of the Bulgarian State Symphony of Schumen, Music Director of the Fort Dodge Area Symphony, Music Director of the Bulgarian Wind Symphony, Assistant Conductor of the Des Moines Metro Opera, and Conductor of the Burgas State Opera. Mr. Nikolov has appeared as guest conductor with orchestras in the United States, Austria, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, and Spain.
Dimitar Nikolov has a DMA degree in Orchestral Conducting from the Catholic University of America where he studied with Maestro Murry Sidlin.
In May 2015 he made his conducting debut at the Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Dimitar lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife Nicole, Princess (an adorable cocker spaniel), Mecho (an over energized American Eskimo) and O’Malley (an old and distinguished Himalayan cat).
Siqi Yuan is the Assistant Conductor of the Baltimore Philharmonic Orchestra. Ms. Yuan graduated from Nanjing Art University and learned orchestral conducting from Professor Julian Shew. In 2016, she founded the Chinese Folk Music Orchestra at the Ohio State University and was its first music director. From 2018 to 2021, she was an ensemble instructor and youth orchestra conductor at Aimusic School in San Jose, California. She graduated with a Master's Degree from Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University. She is currently enrolled in Doctor of Musical Arts for Wind Conducting at Peabody Conservatory, studying under Dr. Harlan D. Parker.
The Musicians
1st Violins
Dr. Jonathan Goren, Concertmaster Dr. Rodney Allen, Assistant Concertmaster Dr. Mary Loyer Lane Martin Patricia Dick Timothy Martin Jeneva Aniyah Grey 2ndViolins Mike Catelinet, Principal Shira Jamie Catelinet Caroline Yencha Caroline Spiccoli Swathi Ayyagari Rea Loren Abad Mimi Behar, MD Stefano Sivori Leyla Mamedova Gabriella Beyer Dr. Jeanne Dolamore Violas Katie O’Hara Morgan Steiner Deborah Meier Calliandra Hermanson Monica Clark Bruce Berkowitz Cellos Caitlin Croston Carly Matheson Sandy Kiefer Lindsay Ortiz Aimee Freeman Catherine Johnson
Basses Dr. Phil Ravita, Principal
Flute/Piccolo Klodina Kabashi Morina, 1st Carolyn Williams Judy Sammel
Oboe/English Horn Bob Ungaretti Carol Pardoe
Clarinet David Bullman Jennifer Sorrells
Bassoon David Hanner Jonathan Mokry
Trumpet Glenn Krueger Alex Grube Robert Bauerle
French Horn Horn Beth Torres
Kathy Barth Daniel Mills Noli Jardine
Trombone Anthony Settineri Keyone Swain Michael Allman
Tuba
Kevin Ildefonso
Percussion Josh Dougherty Kathryn Bright Tania Caballero Scott Seiver
Keyboard Patricia Delisle
Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra
2026-2027 Season
October 18 ,2026
Haydn-Surprise Symphony
Peter and the Wolf
Concert at St Matthews Catholic Church
3 - 5 PM
5401 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
Holiday Concert
December 6, 2026
Copland-Fanfare for the Common Man
Barber-Adagio for Strings
Romeo and Juliet Overture
Tchaikovsky-Italian Capricio
Concert at Loch Raven High School
3 - 5 PM
1212 Cowpens Ave, Towson, Maryland 21286
Spring Concert
February 28, 2027
Mozart, Milhaud, and Mendelssohn
Mozart-The Marriage of Figaro
Milhaud-Le Creation du Monde
Millhaud-Le Boef sur la Toit
Mendelssohn-Scotish Symphony
Concert at Towson United Methodist Church
3 - 5 PM
501 Hampton Ln, Towson, MD 21286May 2,2026
May 2, 2027
Ralf Vaugn-Williams-Lark Ascending
Rossini-The Thieving Magpie
Dvorak-the Wild Dove
Stravinsky-The Firebird
Concert at Loch Raven High School
3 - 5 PM
1212 Cowpens Ave, Towson, Maryland 21286
Admission to all concerts is FREE!
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