Performance Calendar

Trumpeter Jason Palmer and pianist Kevin Harris reunite for a set of inventive, shape-shifting duets. Drawing from jazz history and personal chemistry, their performance promises depth, dialogue, and spontaneity built on years of collaboration and mutual respect. This is improvisation at its most responsive and alive. Two voices, one musical conversation.

Bassist and composer Ciara Moser channels her lived experience into a powerful musical statement. Her quartet weaves modern jazz with narrative depth and social purpose, grounded in fearless groove and rich improvisation. Fresh off her acclaimed debut album, Moser brings bold vision, clarity, and heart to this unmissable festival finale.

Colombian vocalist Manuela Sánchez-Goubert blends traditional South American music with contemporary jazz, creating her own distinctive style. A Berklee College student, she leads a culturally diverse ensemble whose debut album, Raices, showcases a dynamic fusion of Latin rhythms and jazz instrumentation. This performance offers a vibrant, emotional exploration of Latin heritage—an ideal way to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month.

Grammy-winning trombonist Kalia Vandever pairs with innovative harpist Charles Overton in an afternoon of ethereal jazz. The duo promises a tranquil, ambient experience designed as an introspective break from daily life, filled with downtempo grooves and emotional depth.

Canadian-born Boston-based violinist Adrian Anantawan, boasting a stellar artistic resume and a commitment to making music accessible to all, leads a concert spotlighting disabled artists and allies. This event celebrates disability and adaptation: expect boundary-breaking artistry and a lot of fun!

New date / new venue! This event will take place on October 4, not December 6 as originally announced. Pianist Kevin Harris makes his Celebrity Series debut as a headliner in this duo performance with guitarist Sheryl Bailey

Celebrated mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, acclaimed for captivating roles in opera houses worldwide, delivers a powerful vocal recital highlighting her rich voice and dramatic presence. Known for portrayals of iconic characters like Nefertiti and Carmen, Bridges enchants listeners with nuanced performances that reveal profound emotional depth, vividly showcasing her command of operatic and recital stages.

Music From The Sole combines exhilarating tap dance with dynamic live music in House is Open, Going Dark, a performance depicting the creative process between musicians and dancers sharing intimate space. Known for their energetic, genre-blurring performances, this ensemble transforms everyday interactions into extraordinary art, providing audiences with an immersive exploration of rhythm, movement, and collaboration.

Music From The Sole combines exhilarating tap dance with dynamic live music in House is Open, Going Dark, a performance depicting the creative process between musicians and dancers sharing intimate space. Known for their energetic, genre-blurring performances, this ensemble transforms everyday interactions into extraordinary art, providing audiences with an immersive exploration of rhythm, movement, and collaboration.

In this What Makes It Great? performance, Celebrity Series favorite Rob Kapilow unpacks the first of the late quartets of Haydn’s Opus 76. He reveals how Haydn playfully subverted expectations and how this quartet encompasses much of what made Haydn great over his long and innovative career. Joining Kapilow is the renowned Balourdet Quartet, fresh off major career milestones, including a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant.