The Boston Symphony Chamber Players - January 13 3PM
One of the world's most distinguished chamber music ensembles sponsored by a major symphony orchestra and made up of that orchestra's principal players, the Boston Symphony Chamber Players include...
View ArticleAlan Gilbert conducts the BSO
Violinist Julian Rachlin is featured in Tchaikovsky's ultra-Romantic Violin Concerto at the heart of a program conducted by New York Philharmonic music director Alan Gilbert, who also leads the BSO in...
View ArticleDaniele Gatti leads the BSO in Verdi
To mark the bicentennial of Verdi's birth in 1813, Italian conductor Daniele Gatti, music director of the Orchestre National de France, leads the BSO in three performances of the composer's Requiem....
View ArticleMelissa Etheridge Live - June 21
Grammy- and Oscar-winning American rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge has been added to the Tanglewood 2013 line-up, bringing her mixture of personal lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and smoky vocals...
View ArticleJerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration
A new symphonic project celebrating American musical icon Jerry Garcia. This ground-breaking orchestral adventure features Garcia's storied original compositions as well as classic interpretations of...
View ArticleValentine's Day Packages Now Available
For February 12, 14 or 16 choose between two special Valentine's Day Packages!
View ArticleBrian Bell speaks with conductor Frühbeck de Burgos
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos discusses with Brian Bell this very creative program that involves a smaller orchestra.
View ArticleNew All-Beethoven Performance added to BSO Season!
The program features BSO Assistant Conductor Marcelo Lehninger leading the orchestra in the composer's Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor") featuring Gabriela Montero in her BSO debut, and Symphony No. 5....
View ArticleJohn Williams Oboe Concerto Released
In celebration of Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams's 81st birthday on February 8, 2013, the Boston Pops is releasing a new live recording of the composer's Oboe Concerto. Written for...
View Article32 New Works of Art
Inspired by Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition", in collaboration with BSO performances of the work April 12 and 13, the paintings will be unveiled at a special reception in honor of the artists...
View ArticleMiaskovsky, Knussen and Mussorgsky
The distinguished British composer/conductor Oliver Knussen leads his own Violin Concerto (2002) with soloist Pinchas Zukerman, for whom the piece was written. Then, making her BSO debut, English...
View ArticleOpening Night at the Pops
Opening Night at Pops this season features one of country music's most talented artists, Vince Gill. Gill is the winner of 20 Grammy Awards, 18 CMA Awards, is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and will...
View ArticleJoan Baez and Indigo Girls: June 23
Joan Baez is a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable - marching on the front line of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, inspiring Vaclav Havel in his fight for a Czech...
View ArticleBSO Appoints Andris Nelsons as its 15th Music Director
Andris Nelsons has been appointed the 15th music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since its founding in 1881. The announcement was made today by Chairman of the BSO Board of Trustees Ted Kelly...
View Article2013 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular!
Always a summer highlight, the Pops will once again throw one of the country's largest Fourth-of-July parties on the Charles River Esplanade with a special guest artist to be announced at later date....
View ArticleBoston Pops Orchestra with Special Guest Vince Gill - July 7
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops will be joined by country music legend Vince Gill on July 7 at Tanglewood. Gill is the winner of 20 Grammy Awards, 18 CMA Awards, is a member of the Grand Ole Opry,...
View ArticleBroadway in Boston Presents Harry Connick Jr. - Every Man Should Know Tour,...
Harry Connick, Jr.'s meteoric rise in the world of music was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and...
View ArticleRe-Airing of Tanglewood 75 "Great Performances"
Tanglewood 75 "Great Performances" will be re-aired on WGBH-2/BOSTON - Friday, June 28th, 8:30-10:30 p.m. and on WGBY-57/SPRINGFIELD - Friday, June 28th, 9:00-11:00 p.m.
View ArticleHarry Connick Jr. Performs at Tanglewood
Harry Connick, Jr., a three-time Grammy-winning vocalist, pianist, composer, band leader, and actor, has joined one of largest line-ups of popular artist offerings at Tanglewood in recent history. Mr....
View ArticleDonal Fox Performs at Tanglewood
Earlier in the day on Saturday, August 31, composer, pianist and innovator Donal Fox will perform his Scarlatti Jazz Project. Mr. Fox and his quartet will bring their unique amalgam of jazz, Latin, and...
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