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The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Boston.

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra Announces 2024-25 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2024

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 schedule, featuring a range of performances from classical masterpieces to contemporary works....

Music Worcester Presents An Evening With Yo-Yo Ma This January
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2024

Yo-Yo Ma will perform at Music Worcester on Friday, January 10. ...

Grammy Award-winning Organist Paul Jacobs to Perform at Methuen Memorial Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2024

Grammy Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will perform at Methuen Memorial Music Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

The Springfield Chamber Players Announce 2024-25 Season At New Performance Venue, 52 Sumner
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2024

Springfield Chamber Players will launch a six-performance season at Springfield's newest performance venue, 52 Sumner. ...

Music Worcester Kicks Off 2024-25 Season With The Philip Glass Ensemble At Mechanics Hall
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2024

Music Worcester's 2024-25 season opens with The Philip Glass Ensemble on Oct. 18 at Mechanics Hall....

Kendall Square Orchestra Announces 2024/25 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - August 10, 2024

The Kendall Square Orchestra (K²O), Boston's symphony of scientists, is proud to unveil its highly anticipated 2024/25 concert season, a compelling exploration of the human experience through the universal language of music....

Pilgrim Festival Chorus's Plymouth Open Rehearsals And Vocal Placement Sessions
by A.A. Cristi - August 06, 2024

Join Pilgrim Festival Chorus for open rehearsals on September 9 and 16, and vocal placement sessions by appointment on September 16 and 23 in Plymouth....

Boston Symphony Orchestra's 144th Season Single Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2024

Single tickets for the BSO's 2024–25 season go on sale tomorrow. Don't miss your chance to experience a diverse lineup of performances, including classical masterpieces and contemporary works....

Tanglewood Music Center To Present An Evening Of Silent Film At The Coolidge Corner Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2024

Join the TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER for a special evening of silent film at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, featuring live musical accompaniment. Experience classic cinema with a unique, immersive twist....

New Philharmonia Orchestra Names Jorge Soto Music Director
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2024

The Board of Trustees of The New Philharmonia Orchestra has named Jorge Soto Music Director of the 75-member regional orchestra, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the 2024 - 2025 season. ...

Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons Name New Horn Player 
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2024

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announce the appointment of Austin Ruff as the orchestra's newest horn player. ...

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Brings Free Orchestral Music to the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade and Boston Neighborhoods
by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2024

Discover the latest updates on the upcoming production of THE LION KING on Broadway, including cast announcements, performance dates, and behind-the-scenes insights....

Boston Symphony Orchestra to Launch 11-Concert European Tour In May 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 04, 2024

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will embark on an 11-concert European tour in May 2025. See where the Orchestra is performing and learn how to purchase tickets....

Renowned Cellist Jonah Ellsworth Joins Kendall Square Orchestra for Season Finale
by Blair Ingenthron - June 01, 2024

BSO Cellist Jonah Ellsworth will perform Lalo's Cello Concerto with Kendall Square Orchestra in their season finale, featuring Mahler's First Symphony at Kresge Auditorium on June 8, 2024....

BRASILIENSIS RAINFOREST to Play Goethe-Institut Boston in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

The Goethe-Institut Boston has invivted artist and performer Anita Ekman, together with musician Patrick Angello, for a presentation and concert that unites Contemporary Art and the Challenge of Reframing the Imagery of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in the Brazilian Amazon (COP-30)...

Neo-Classical Piano Star Florian Christl Makes American Debut For Memorial Day Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024

Florian Christl, renowned for his neoclassical compositions, will make his American debut with solo concerts in New York and Boston this Memorial Day weekend, performing works from his acclaimed albums....

Shereen Ahmed Joins Cast of THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY with Boston Pops
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

Broadway actress Shereen Ahmed (My Fair Lady) will join the cast of John Monsky's The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, with the Boston Pops Orchestra....

Nathan Cole Named New BSO Concertmaster
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of violinist Nathan Cole as the orchestra's new concertmaster. Cole will take the Charles Munch chair at the start of the BSO's 2024 Tanglewood season in July, becoming the orchestra's 11th concertmaster s...

Music Worcester Celebrates Its 166th Season With 21 Concerts And Launches THE COMPLETE BACH
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024

Music Worcester marks its 166th season with a diverse lineup of 21 concerts in 2024-5. From classical to contemporary, the season promises to offer something for every music lover....

Pilgrim Festival Singers Presents SUMMER SONGS In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024

Pilgrim Festival Singers, an ensemble of Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), will present its summer concert series “Summer Songs: Tunes from Broadway and American Traditions,” on Saturday, June 22....

Three New Musicians To Join Boston Symphony Orchestra for 2024–25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024

Meet the new additions to the BSO for the 2024-25 season: Principal flute Lorna McGhee, associate principal bassoon Josh Baker, and percussionist Toby Grace. Their tenure starts in September 2024....

Boston Modern Orchestra Projects Ends Season With Free Concert in May
by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, concludes its 26th season with a free concert at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m....

New Philharmonia Orchestra to Present FEELINGS AND EXPRESSION At Grace Church In Newton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2024

Join the New Philharmonia Orchestra at Grace Church in Newton, MA in May for Feelings and Expression. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Boston Ballet Presents SPRING EXPERIENCE Concert This May
by A.A. Cristi - April 04, 2024

Experience the magic of spring with Boston Ballet's latest performance, featuring works by William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, and a world premiere by Ken Ossola....

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024–25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2024

Boston Symphony Orchestra has revealed its 2024-25 season....

Rachel Z, Ethan Iverson, Carl Atkins, Jerry Bergonzi And NEC Jazz Orchestra Pay Tribute To Wayne Shorter
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2024

Join Rachel Z, Ethan Iverson, Carl Atkins, Jerry Bergonzi, and the NEC Jazz Orchestra as they honor jazz legend Wayne Shorter with a live and livestreamed performance on April 18....

Handel and Haydn Society to Present Brahms' 'Requiem' This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2024

The Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra and Chorus will perform Brahms' profoundly moving A German Requiem. Learn how to purchase tickets....

2024 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival to Take Place This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2024

Celebrate the 45th Anniversary Season of the CAPE COD CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL this summer! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets. ...

The NEC Jazz Orchestra to Present SHORTER WITH HIGH LIFE: The Music of Wayne Shorter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2024

The NEC Jazz Orchestra will pay tribute to Wayne Shorter with High Life: The Music of Wayne Shorter, the orchestra's final concert of the season. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Concord Women's Chorus To Present AFTER THE RAIN Spring Concert In May
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2024

Join the Concord Women's Chorus for their spring concert, AFTER THE RAIN, as they musically explore the twists and turns of life's stories....

Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - March 07, 2024

Join Allison Loggins-Hull on her tour Diametrically Composed, exploring themes of motherhood and artistry. This unique program, featuring works from fellow composers Alicia Hall Moran, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Jessica Meyer, and Paola Prestini, is set to visit College Park, Boston, and Philadelphia in...

BSO March Programs Span Musical Genres And Traditions, Honor Legacies Of Wayne Shorter And Serge Koussevitzky
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2024

BSO has announced its March programs showcasing a diverse range of musical genres. The lineup of events includes a celebration of Nordic music and more....

Review: Boston Lyric Opera's THE ANONYMOUS LOVER is a Joyous Delight
by R. Scott Reedy - February 18, 2024

What did our critic think of THE ANONYMOUS LOVER at Boston Lyric Opera?...

Lowell Chamber Orchestra To Premiere New Edition Of Julia Perry's Symphony For Violas And Basses
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2024

On Sunday, February 18, 3 p.m., The Lowell Chamber Orchestra will present the first Massachusetts performance of Julia Perry's 'Symphony for Violas and Basses'. ...

Empowering Voices: Kendall Square Orchestra Celebrates Women In Music And Science On International Women's Day
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2024

Join Kendall Square Orchestra at Sanders Theatre on March 8 for 'Discovery and Breakthrough', featuring the world premiere of 'In Her Element' and a dynamic pre-concert panel hosted by WEST (Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology). Celebrate women in music and science on International Wom...

From The Top Announces Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Awards
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2024

From the Top Announces Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Awards: $10,000 grants increase access to highly competitive classical music training....

Boston Symphony Orchestra Appoints Anna Handler as New Assistant Conductor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 08, 2024

Anna Handler has been appointed as assistant conductor of The Boston Symphony Orchestra for a two-year term commencing in September 2024....

The Boston Symphony Orchestra Appoints Anna Handler As New Assistant Conductor To Start In 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2024

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced that Anna Handler has been appointed as assistant conductor for a two-year term commencing in September 2024. BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons appointed Handler to the position, where she will join Samy Rachid, appointed in 2023, as one of the BSO's two a...

Review: Renée Fleming Dazzles with VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Symphony Hall
by R. Scott Reedy - February 08, 2024

What did our critic think of VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Symphony Hall? With her sold-out Celebrity Series of Boston performance this past Sunday at Symphony Hall, Renée Fleming offered a splendid reminder, although none is needed, of why she is widely considered to be the preeminent Americ...

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024 Tanglewood Season, Featuring More Than 100 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 01, 2024

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2024 season, opening in late June through August 31....




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