The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Boston.
AMERICAN LANDSCAPES: 250 YEARS OF SONG to Be Presented by Pilgrim Festival Chorus
by A.A. Cristi - June 01, 2026
Pilgrim Festival Chorus will present 'American Landscapes: 250 Years of Song,' a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary with performances in Plymouth and Hingham, MA....
WE THE PEOPLE: OUR SHARED PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE to Launch at Tanglewood with Yo-Yo Ma
by A.A. Cristi - June 01, 2026
Yo-Yo Ma will curate a weeklong residency at Tanglewood featuring 11 events, including James Taylor, Heather Cox Richardson, and Bryan Stevenson joining the BSO for AN AMERICAN JOURNEY WITH YO-YO MA AND FRIENDS....
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe....
ETCHINGS FESTIVAL to Return for 17th Season This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival announced its 17th season in Northampton, MA, featuring Ecce Ensemble alongside King Klavé Trio, jazz sextet Surface of Sphere, and a closing program of new classical voices....
Boston Symphony Orchestra Names Two New Resident Fellows for Early-Career Musicians
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced violist William Mathangani and violinist Keshav Srinivasan as the newest cohort of its Paine Resident Fellowship, a program supporting early-career symphonic musicians from underrepresented communities....
Phoenix Children's Chorus Will Head to Boston as America's 250th Anniversary Ambassadors
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Phoenix Children's Chorus will perform at historic Boston churches as cultural ambassadors for America's 250th anniversary, with a pre-tour kickoff concert at Camelback Bible Church in Phoenix....
WholeTone Music Academy Will Present STRINGS WHO SING at The Rockwell
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
WholeTone Music Academy Presents Strings Who Sing at The Rockwell in Davis Square, a novel chamber ensemble featuring original music by Flight Or Visibility, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM....
Emanuel Ax, Ballet Hispánico and More Set for Music Worcester 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Music Worcester announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring 23 performances at Worcester venues including pianist Emanuel Ax, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Ballet Hispánico, and the Martha Graham Dance Company....
Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper to Give World Premiere of INNER FIRE at BMOP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper will perform the world premiere of Avner Dorman's five-movement cello concerto INNER FIRE with the Boston Modern Opera Project at Jordan Hall, alongside two other premieres....
Boston Conservatory At Berklee Honors Beth Morrison And Moses Pendleton At Commencement Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
Boston Conservatory at Berklee honored Grammy-nominated opera producer Beth Morrison and MOMIX founder Moses Pendleton with honorary doctorates at its commencement ceremony, where 246 graduates from around the world gathered at the Berklee Performance Center....
Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper & Trombone Shorty Join Boston Pops July 4 Spectacular
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The Boston Pops has announced details for its 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular, featuring performances by Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty. ...
Boston Symphony Orchestra Plans 2027 European Tour with Lang Lang
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons will present a nine-performance European tour, their eighth and final international tour together, with guest soloist Lang Lang....
Boston Modern Orchestra Project Will Perform Free Father's Day Concert at Jordan Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2026
BOSTON MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT will present a free concert at NEC's Jordan Hall featuring world premieres by John Aylward and Avner Dorman, alongside New England premieres by Paul Moravec and Bernard Rogers....
Brewster Performing Arts Center To Present Memorial Day Band Concert Honoring America 250
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2026
Brewster Performing Arts Center will present a Memorial Day band concert honoring America 250. The program will feature music by John Williams, Glenn Miller, and John Philip Sousa. The free concert will take place at the Performing Arts Center in Brewster....
Gloriae Dei Cantores Will Present Bach's ST. MATTHEW PASSION on Cape Cod
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2026
Gloriae Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, led by Richard K. Pugsley, will perform Bach's St. Matthew Passion with internationally acclaimed soloists at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, MA....
Tanglewood Learning Institute Adds Christian McBride & Jason Robert Brown to 2026 Spotlight Series
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2026
The Tanglewood Learning Institute announced additions to its 2026 Spotlight Series, including bassist Christian McBride in conversation with Catherine Burns and a musical theater talk with Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt....
Boston Symphony Orchestra Musicians Release Statement as Contract Negotiations Open
by Joshua Wright - April 22, 2026
The Musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra have released a statement following the opening of contract negotiations with BSO management on April 21....
Cape Ann Symphony Concludes Season 74 With ROSSINI, GRIEG, TCHAIKOVSKY and Pianist MOYER
by Stephi Wild - April 21, 2026
Cape Ann Symphony closes Season 74 with a program featuring Rossini, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky at Manchester-Essex Regional High School, with pianist Frederick Moyer performing the Grieg Piano Concerto....
Springfield Chamber Players Will Perform Mozart at 52 Sumner in Season Finale
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2026
The Springfield Chamber Players will present the SCP Oboe Quartet at 52 Sumner in Springfield, MA, closing their second season with works by Mozart in a concert honoring retiring violinist Marsha Harbison....
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra Will Perform Brahms' GERMAN REQUIEM at Cary Hall
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2026
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, Masterworks Chorale, and the Concord Chorus will perform Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem at Lexington's Cary Hall, alongside the world premiere of Jonathan Bailey Holland's The Nature of Lost Time....
Handel and Haydn Society Makes Carnegie Hall Debut with BACH + TELEMANN
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2026
Boston's Handel and Haydn Society will make its Carnegie Hall debut with a program of Bach and Telemann cantatas and Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, led by Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen with four vocal soloists....
Lowell Chamber Orchestra to Present Free Concert HEROISM Featuring Beethoven's Eroica
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 16, 2026
The Lowell Chamber Orchestra will close its seventh season with Heroism, a free concert at Middlesex Community College featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, works by Marianna Martines, a Rodrigo guitar concerto, and a world premiere by an emerging composer....
Grammy-Winner Amanda Forsythe Returns to Tafelmusik for HEARING HER VOICE
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2026
Grammy Award-winning soprano Amanda Forsythe joins Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra for HEARING HER VOICE at Jeanne Lamon Hall, performing works by women composers alongside a newly commissioned piece by Métis duo Karen Sunabacka and Joyce Clouston....
Boston Symphony Chamber Players Make First-Ever Visit to Casals Festival in Puerto Rico
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2026
The Boston Symphony Chamber Players will perform at the Casals Festival in San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking the ensemble's first visit to the island. The program includes works by Carlos Simon, Samuel Barber, and Dvořák....
ALL IN ONE: WORDS AND MUSIC To Feature Songs By Jerry Herman, Dolly Parton, And Meredith Willson
by A.A. Cristi - March 31, 2026
American Classics will present ALL IN ONE: WORDS AND MUSIC, a concert highlighting songwriters who composed both lyrics and music, in performances in Cambridge and Bedford, Massachusetts. ...
OUTLANDER IN CONCERT: ECHOES THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS To Play Boch Center
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2026
Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands will play Boston’s Boch Center Shubert Theatre on October 10. The live event features music by Bear McCreary. Tickets go on sale March 27....
Music Worcester to Continue THE COMPLETE BACH Series ORGAN & ARIAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2026
Music Worcester will present 'Organ & Arias' at All Saints Church in Worcester as part of their ongoing THE COMPLETE BACH series. The event is scheduled for April 26 and will include a reception for the audience....
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NIER:ORCHESTRA CONCERT 12026 [ YORHA ] U.S. Tour Set To Launch This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2026
NieR:Orchestra Concert 12026 [ YoRHa ] will launch a U.S. tour featuring music from the NieR series. The symphonic concert includes a full orchestra, chorus, and vocalists. The tour begins in Seattle and will travel to cities across the country....
Pilgrim Festival Chorus To Present EVENING AND MORNING – MUSIC TO LIGHTEN OUR DARKNESS
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2026
Pilgrim Festival Chorus will present Evening and Morning – Music to Lighten Our Darkness in Plymouth. The program features works by Ola Gjeilo and Mozart performed with orchestra and soloists....
Tanglewood 2026 Popular Artist Series Adds Cynthia Erivo, Hugh Jackman, and More
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2026
The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each year brings a star-studded lineup of musicians and performers to Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed, continues to expand its 2026 summer season with the addition of Jon Stewart among a roster of major artists across genres including rock, country,...
Boston Symphony Orchestra Faces Turmoil After Dismissal of Music Director Andris Nelsons
by Joshua Wright - March 16, 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is facing internal turmoil after its board dismissed longtime music director Andris Nelsons, a decision that has sparked protests from orchestra members and concern about the institution’s future....
Springfield Chamber Players To Perform At Westfield Athenaeum
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2026
The Springfield Chamber Players will perform at the Westfield Athenaeum in Westfield, MA. The SCP String Trio will present works by Schubert, Beethoven, and other composers. The concert will include a pre-concert lecture by Guy McLain....
BYU Vocal Point And Noteworthy To Perform At Performing Arts Center In Brewster
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2026
BYU's acclaimed a cappella groups Vocal Point and Noteworthy will perform on May 15, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center in Brewster, MA. Known for their dynamic range and engaging performances, they offer a mix of rock, pop, jazz, and more....
Gabriel V To Perform Easter Concert At Church of the Transfiguration In Orleans
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2026
Gabriel V Brass Quintet will present two Easter concerts on April 17 and 18 at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans. Experience the vibrant and bold sounds of brass music in a setting that enhances the joy and clarity of live performance....
Spring Hymn Sing To Be Held At Performing Arts Center In Brewster
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2026
Join the community for the Spring Hymn Sing on May 3, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center in Brewster. This free event will feature beloved hymns like 'All Things Bright & Beautiful' and provide refreshments for attendees....
Grammy-Winning Organist Paul Jacobs To Present Solo Recital At Wellesley Hills Congregational Church
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2026
The internationally celebrated GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will present a solo organ recital at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church (207 Washington St., Wellesley, MA) on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The performance is part of the church’s Saturdays at 4 Concert Series....
Springfield Chamber Players Will Present WINDSCAPE at 52 Sumner
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2026
Springfield Chamber Players will present WINDSCAPE on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. at 52 Sumner in Springfield. The all-woodwind concert will be led by Yeh-Chi Wang....
New England Conservatory Jazz Students and Alumni Selected for 2026 Jazz Gallery Residency Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2026
A current student and an alum of New England Conservatory have been selected for the 2026 Residency Commissions from The Jazz Gallery. Bassist and composer Hannah Marks (’26), a master’s student in NEC’s Jazz Studies program, and pianist Jonathan Paik (’23) are among three emerging artists c...
Academy of Music Theatre Unveils Spring 2026 Youth Programs
by A.A. Cristi - February 10, 2026
The Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton will present a series of youth programs in spring 2026, continuing its tradition of fostering creativity and education in the arts....
Boston Symphony Orchestra Names Yiran Zhao And Jakub Przybycień New Assistant Conductors
by A.A. Cristi - February 10, 2026
Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andris Nelsons and the BSO have announced Yiran Zhao and Jakub Przybycień as the orchestra's new Assistant Conductors starting with the 2026–27 season for two-year terms. ...
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