About this Performer
SLEIGH: Jessica Vosk’s title says it all. Inspired by her 2024 holiday album of the same name, this show is the ultimate festive extravaganza: a dazzling, high-energy celebration you won’t want to miss. Expect songs that span the emotional spectrum, from the riotous hilarity of “The Twelve Gays of Christmas” to beloved classics evoking the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season.
About this Performer
Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, South Africa. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world and has received critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions of African American spirituals, gospel, and folk music.

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Saturday, December 13

Stringfest: Edmar Colón Ensemble

featuring youth ensembles from Boston Music Project, City Strings United, and Project STEP

About this Performer
Saxophonist Edmar Colón and his Ensemble team with young string players from three leading educational programs around Boston for an afternoon of intergenerational inspiration and artistry. The youth ensembles open the concert with winter selections, followed by Colón's ensemble and side-by-side jazz-inspired interpretations of Puerto Rican folk songs.

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About this Performer
A singular force in contemporary music, Tyshawn Sorey seamlessly blends jazz, classical, and improvisatory traditions from Europe and Africa to redefine the expressive potential of the drum kit. Guided by his “world aesthetic,” his compositions unfold with deliberate brilliance, erasing boundaries and reshaping 21st-century American music. Experience the immersive and meditative artistry of the Tyshawn Sorey Trio.
Saturday, January 17

What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow 

Songs from My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon: Lerner & Loewe’s Greatest Hits 

About this Performer
Rob Kapilow illuminates the enduring appeal of Lerner & Loewe’s classic Broadway musicals in his engaging What Makes It Great? format. Known for his insightful, entertaining style, Kapilow breaks down musical highlights from iconic shows like My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon, enhancing listeners’ appreciation by revealing the brilliance behind timeless musical theater favorites.
About this Performer
Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez, born into a prominent Cuban musical family, trained in classical conservatories, while percussionist Pedrito Martinez honed his deeply-rooted Afro-Cuban folkloric percussion and vocal techniques on the streets of Old Havana. Now, after years of growth and artistic evolution, Rodriguez and Martinez take center stage for a high-energy evening that pulses with the spirit of Cuban musical traditions.
About this Performer
Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes returns to Celebrity Series for his third appearance—but for the first time as a solo recitalist. Praised for his insightful, compelling, and elegantly virtuosic interpretations, Andsnes brings clarity and structure to every piece he performs.

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Arts for All! Impact Report

Thanks to your support, in the 2024/25 Season Celebrity Series’ community engagement programs reached 7,865 people across 90 free-to-attend programs. Read on to learn more about this work and how we measured our progress in the past year.

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We believe in the power of excellence and innovation in the performing arts to enrich life experience, transform lives, and build better communities.
Established by pianist and impresario Aaron Richmond in 1938, the Celebrity Series of Boston has grown to become one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent performing arts presenting organizations. Learn more about our 80+ year history >>
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Neighborhood Arts Live performances born of partnerships with Boston area artists and community organizations.
Public Performance Projects Free outdoor participatory performance projects for the Boston community launched in 2013.
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Take Your Seat Program offering children grades K-12 and college students discounted tickets.

Neighborhood Arts

Live performances born of partnerships with Boston area artists and community organizations.

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Public Performance Projects

Free outdoor participatory performance projects for the Boston community launched in 2013.

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Artist Connections

Access to world-class artists for students from the elementary through conservatory levels.

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Take Your Seat

Program offering children grades K-12 and college students discounted tickets.

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Technology Sponsors

Funding for technology initiatives is generously provided by the Barr Foundation and The Live Performance! Arts for All Endowment and Innovations Funds.