Temirkanov returns, with `best memories'

BSO conductor reminisces in last 3 weeks of tenure

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra got reacquainted with its music director yesterday morning when Yuri Temirkanov, whose most recent appearance with the ensemble was seven months ago on tour in Austria, finally returned.

Applause, by hand and foot, greeted the Russian conductor as he stepped onstage and headed for the podium to begin rehearsal for this week's concerts.

Temirkanov's Home Stretch The BSO plays works by Weber, Beethoven and Shostakovich at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. For more performances, call 410-783-8000 or visit baltimoresymphony.org