Performance Calendar

Pan-Latin ensemble Sol y Canto returns to Neighborhood Arts to celebrate Day of the Dead with songs, stories, and artwork bringing the beloved Mexican holiday to life. Singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and guitarist and singer Brian Amador, alongside string and wind instrument players and other special guests, perform traditional songs and poetic originals that will make you laugh, cry, and dance as you remember special moments and connect with the spirit of Día de los Muertos.

Whether unearthing forgotten rarities or performing 20th-century standards, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant makes every song unmistakably her own. Each song on her setlist unfolds like a fully realized drama: beautiful, complicated, and thought-provoking. Experience the artistry of an extraordinary storyteller when Cécile McLorin Salvant returns to Celebrity Series.

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Meta4's performance scheduled for November 2 is no longer possible. We are pleased to announce that Viano Quartet will be stepping in, making their Celebrity Series debut.

Praised for their “virtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention” (Boston Globe), the Viano Quartet has quickly soared to international acclaim as one of the most dynamic and in-demand string quartets of their generation. Winners of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2025, the ensemble has captivated audiences worldwide ever since they were awarded First Prize at the 13th Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Kelli O’Hara will touch your heart, make you laugh, and wow you with her sparkling vocals whether she’s taking the stage in a Mozart comedy, Golden Age or world premiere musical, contemporary opera, or cabaret concert. In every setting, Kelli O’Hara shines. Be moved, be dazzled, be there for this unforgettable evening of song and storytelling.

Called “a marvelously expressive interpreter with a keen sense of how to get to the emotional heart of a work” by Minnesota’s Star-Tribune, Beatrice Rana returns to Celebrity Series with a program that shows off her refinement and virtuosity. She brings her storytelling prowess and emotional expressiveness to two well-loved ballet suites: highlights from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite. 

Before the performance by Camille A. Brown & Dancers, you're invited to gather at the Celebrity Series office to talk about the book Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora by Joanna Dee Das. Discuss the influential choreographer/dancer/scholar whose work redefined dance! Please join us for light refreshments and a facilitated one-hour discussion about the book and related topics. Read part or all of the book selection: it's a jumping-off point for a lively and thought-provoking conversation! Performance tickets not required, and company representatives will not be involved.

Camille A. Brown created I AM with inspiration from an unlikely source: an episode of HBO’s acclaimed sci-fi/horror series Lovecraft Country. Mirroring aspects of a character’s multidimensional journey of self-discovery and the power that comes with asserting who you are, Brown weaves a world of African diasporic dance styles into an energetic, spontaneous, immersive, and powerful work that the Berkshire Edge called “universal to human experience….it is good for the soul.”

Camille A. Brown created I AM with inspiration from an unlikely source: an episode of HBO’s acclaimed sci-fi/horror series Lovecraft Country. Mirroring aspects of a character’s multidimensional journey of self-discovery and the power that comes with asserting who you are, Brown weaves a world of African diasporic dance styles into an energetic, spontaneous, immersive, and powerful work that the Berkshire Edge called “universal to human experience….it is good for the soul.”

Through a compelling blend of the time-honored and the contemporary, artistic director and choreographer Jean Appolon creates works that speak to Haiti’s rich cultural heritage and the Afro-Haitian roots of modern dance. Through movement, he tells deeply human stories about his homeland and its people. The program features highlights from Pouvwa and Traka.

At just 17, American violinist Amaryn Olmeda is already carving out an extraordinary career. She's balancing her studies at New England Conservatory with a rapidly rising profile on the international stage. With dazzling agility, heartfelt lyricism, and a magnetic stage presence, Olmeda is making her mark as one of classical music’s most exciting emerging talents.