Led by visionary trumpeter and composer Dave Adewumi, Altus is a dynamic quintet redefining the modern jazz experience. Whether on stage in an intimate club or a concert hall, Altus delivers performances that are immersive, adventurous, and profoundly human. Their sound invites audiences to listen beyond genre—to experience jazz not only as music, but as...
Grammy and Oscar-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer is a once-in-a-lifetime talent whose voice has captivated audiences worldwide. After decades performing with icons like the Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross, and Tina Turner, Fischer now blazes her own trail, transforming every song with breathtaking range, power, and soul. Whether with her adventurous band Grand Baton or in intimate...
Pre-opera talk with Andrew Shryock, 12 PM Libretto by Carlo Pepoli For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. This is the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years—a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as...
Winner of the International String Quartet Competition and awarded the prestigious Jürgen Ponto Foundation Music Prize, the Leonkoro Quartet has quickly emerged as one of the most compelling and acclaimed string quartets of its generation. With performances that marry breathtaking precision with unrestrained emotional depth, this dynamic ensemble captivates audiences and critics alike. PROGRAM: “Role...
Set in the Scottish Highlands, Brave follows Merida, a fierce princess who defies tradition to choose her own fate. When her actions unleash a dangerous curse, she must summon courage and compassion to set things right. This Pixar adventure celebrates independence, family bonds, and the power of understanding.
This season, Boston Children’s Chorus honors the unheralded voices who shaped history from the shadows. Their courage fueled the fires of justice. Through powerful music and storytelling, our singers shine a light on local and national activists, who stood for dignity, equality, and hope. Their stories remind us that change often begins with small actions,...
BBC Lifetime Achievement Award-winners Dervish are icons of Irish music, renowned for dazzling tunes and stirring song interpretations. With over 30 years touring worldwide, the band blends masterful musicianship, rich tradition, and captivating stage presence into unforgettable performances. For over three decades, Dervish has stood at the forefront of Irish traditional music, celebrated worldwide for...
After years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives to the Met Opera as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. Runtime: 5:12 New Production The...
Project STEP is a national award-winning music program that offers the very best classical music education for young students in Boston and surrounding areas. Not only does Project STEP’s programs harbor a creative and safe learning environment, they advocate for a future where the classical music profession reflects the racial and ethnic diversities of our...
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation...
Grammy-winning vocalist Catherine Russell, born into jazz royalty, has toured globally with legends from Bowie to Marsalis. Acclaimed for her soulful artistry, she’s twice Grammy-nominated and hailed as “one of the outstanding singers of our time.” ” a wonderfully charismatic performer with a showstopping voice and an unabashedly oldfashioned repertoire.” –The Washington Post ABOUT THE...