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A black woman flourishes a pleated yellow dress while smiling widely in front of a shadowy yellow background.

J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano

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.

Thursday Oct. 9
Meadow Hall - Groton Hill Music Center
7:30pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Meadow Hall - Groton Hill Music Center, Vocal Music
A multicultural group of five dancers clap and dance joyfully in front of a pink and orange background.

Music From The Sole

House is Open, Going Dark 

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.

Friday Oct. 17
BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater, Dance
A multicultural group of five dancers clap and dance joyfully in front of a pink and orange background.

Music From The Sole

House is Open, Going Dark 

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.

Saturday Oct. 18
BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater
2:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater, Dance
Split image: A white man with glasses rests his chin on his hand, a string quartet poses with instruments smiling in dark navy outfits.

What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow featuring the Balourdet Quartet

The Genius of Haydn

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.

Saturday Oct. 18
NEC's Jordan Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, NEC's Jordan Hall
A multicultural group of five dancers clap and dance joyfully in front of a pink and orange background.

Music From The Sole

House is Open, Going Dark 

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.

Sunday Oct. 19
BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater
3:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater, Dance
A young, South Korean man sits at the piano, his face framed by the stick of the lid, staring solemnly ahead in a dark suit.

Yunchan Lim, piano

Pianist Yunchan Lim showcases Bach’s Goldberg Variations, highlighting his versatile artistry: he captured the classical music world’s attention with Romantic-era virtuosity and now takes on nuanced Baroque clarity. Don’t miss Yunchan Lim’s Celebrity Series recital debut: be amazed by a young artist who can do it all.

Wednesday Oct. 22
Symphony Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Symphony Hall, Solo Pianist
Split image: a white man in a blue suit with facial hair, the profile of a bearded white man sitting at the piano in a sepia tone.

Matthias Goerne, baritone & Daniil Trifonov, piano

Schubert’s Swan Songs

Baritone Matthias Goerne and pianist Daniil Trifonov offer a deeply expressive recital featuring Schubert’s profound late masterpieces. Combining Goerne’s interpretative depth with Trifonov’s fiery pianism, they deliver an emotionally rich performance exploring themes of farewell and introspection through moving renditions of Schwanengesang and his final Piano Sonata (D.960).

Friday Oct. 24
NEC's Jordan Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, NEC's Jordan Hall, Vocal Music
Three musicians stand diagonally, playing a guitar, violin, and accordion respectively in front of a greenish-blue fog.

Dreamers’ Circus

Nordic roots trio Dreamers’ Circus blends echoes of the past with the vital pulse of the present, creating magic in their evocative, vibrant arrangements and original compositions. Their new album and tour, Handed On, aims to spark an interest in folk music among listeners and practitioners of all ages and levels of familiarity. Experience the boundless beauty and joy of Nordic folk music, reimagined and shared by Dreamers’ Circus.

Sunday Oct. 26
NEC's Jordan Hall
3:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, NEC's Jordan Hall, Global Music
A black woman wearing a patterned durag, round glasses, and a purple flowing dress stands by a grand piano holding a microphone.

Cécile McLorin Salvant

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.

Saturday Nov. 1
Berklee Performance Center
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Berklee Performance Center, Jazz
Four Finnish string quartet musicians stand in a line, all wearing dark black and blue clothing, starting solemnly ahead.

Meta4

For Those Departed

Renowned for their openness, curiosity, and versatility, Finnish quartet Meta4 makes their Celebrity Series  debut with a program steeped in remembrance and reflection. They begin with an evocative work by Kaija Saariaho, a composer with whom they’re deeply associated. Saariaho’s second string quartet, bearing the descriptive name “Terra Memoria” and the dedication “For Those Departed,” sets a poignant tone for the program. 

Sunday Nov. 2
Meadow Hall - Groton Hill Music Center
3:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Meadow Hall - Groton Hill Music Center, Chamber Music, Classical Music
A blonde, white woman in an elegant gown with bright turquoise statement earrings stands looking upward on a grand staircase.

An Evening with Kelli O’Hara

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.

Tuesday Nov. 4
Symphony Hall
7:30pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Symphony Hall, Vocal Music
A smiling Italian woman leans on the closed lid of a grand piano with her eyes slightly closed.

Beatrice Rana, piano

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. 

Saturday Nov. 8
NEC's Jordan Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, NEC's Jordan Hall, Solo Pianist
In blue light, three dancers in streetwear pose with legs apart, one foot lifted, and both arms gesturing to the side.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers

I AM

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.”

Friday Nov. 14
Cutler Majestic Theatre
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Cutler Majestic Theatre, Dance
In blue light, three dancers in streetwear pose with legs apart, one foot lifted, and both arms gesturing to the side.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers

I AM

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.”

Saturday Nov. 15
Cutler Majestic Theatre
2:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Cutler Majestic Theatre, Dance
 A young woman holds her violin upright wearing a black sweater with her dark curly hair pulled back in a ponytail.

Amaryn Olmeda, violin

Debut Series

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.

Wednesday Nov. 19
Longy's Edward M. Pickman Hall
7:30pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Longy's Edward M. Pickman Hall, Classical Music
Yo-Yo Ma sits on a white stool in front of a plain background, playing the cello in a suit.

Yo-Yo Ma, cello

Inspired by Bach’s ability to speak to our shared humanity, Yo-Yo Ma performs the six unaccompanied cello suites in a very special solo concert. Experience one of the greatest artists—and arts ambassadors—of our time, and celebrate music’s ability to inspire, uplift, and bring people together.    

Friday Nov. 21
Symphony Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Symphony Hall, Classical Music
On a stage bathed in red, a single dancer stands in the center with his arms stretched upward, surrounded by mic'd percussion.

Third Coast Percussion 

Metamorphosis 

Chicago’s Third Coast Percussion and dancer-choreographers Lil Buck and Jon Boogz (together known as Movement Art Is) began this project remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown, a time that gave a special resonance to ideas of shared human experience. The result is a groundbreaking collaboration that weaves contemporary percussion music with distinct and powerful dance styles. At its heart, the work dramatizes the growth, resilience, and self-expression of two young Black men, offering an intimate journey that is as thought-provoking as it is visually and musically compelling. 

Saturday Nov. 22
Arrow St - Full - Arrow Street Arts
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow St - Full - Arrow Street Arts, Dance
On a stage bathed in red, a single dancer stands in the center with his arms stretched upward, surrounded by mic'd percussion.

Third Coast Percussion 

Metamorphosis 

Chicago’s Third Coast Percussion and dancer-choreographers Lil Buck and Jon Boogz (together known as Movement Art Is) began this project remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown, a time that gave a special resonance to ideas of shared human experience. The result is a groundbreaking collaboration that weaves contemporary percussion music with distinct and powerful dance styles. At its heart, the work dramatizes the growth, resilience, and self-expression of two young Black men, offering an intimate journey that is as thought-provoking as it is visually and musically compelling. 

Sunday Nov. 23
Arrow St - Full - Arrow Street Arts
3:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow St - Full - Arrow Street Arts, Dance
A man in a brown jacket holds a fishing pole over his head and a toy accordion hands from the tip of the fishing pole like a fish.

Théo Ould, accordion 

In the Footsteps of Piazzolla Debut Series

Théo Ould has revitalized the accordion’s place on the concert stage: performing iconic piano works in a different light, commissioning bold new pieces, and crafting programs that transport audiences across continents and centuries. In this program, he pays tribute to composer and bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla, pairing that composer’s works with his “obsessions,” inspirations, contemporaries, and current-day composers inspired by the tango master. 

Tuesday Dec. 2
Longy's Edward M. Pickman Hall
7:30pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Longy's Edward M. Pickman Hall, Classical Music

Jessica Vosk 

SLEIGH 

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.  

Saturday Dec. 6
Berklee Performance Center
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Berklee Performance Center, Popular Music
A large choir of African gospel singers perform in brightly colored outfits with smiles on their faces as they sing.

Soweto Gospel Choir 

PEACE 

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.

Sunday Dec. 7
Berklee Performance Center
5:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Berklee Performance Center, Vocal Music
A black and white photo of three stoic black men standing in front of backstage rigging.

Tyshawn Sorey Trio 

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. 

Friday Jan. 16
Berklee Performance Center
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Berklee Performance Center, Jazz
Split image: A white, brown-haired man poses in front of a grand piano, a black and white photo of two men sitting at a piano.

What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow 

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

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. 

Saturday Jan. 17
NEC's Jordan Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, NEC's Jordan Hall, Broadway and Cabaret
Four members of a jazz band are shown playing brass instruments in suits with polka dot ties on a stage with a blue background.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 

Duke in Africa

Duke Ellington found deep inspiration in Africa, travelling with his orchestra to Dakar, Senegal in 1966 to perform at the first World Festival of Negro Arts. This trip led him to compose several of his most iconic works including Afro-Bossa, Liberian Suite, and the Grammy Award-winning Togo Brava Suite. Co-music-directed by JLCO saxophonists Chris Lewis and Alexa Tarantino, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis celebrates these compositions and the spirit of Duke's historic trip, nearly 60 years later. 

Friday Jan. 23
Symphony Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Symphony Hall, Jazz
Two Cuban musicians sit in a dark room staring straight ahead, one is on an ornate red couch, one is on a vintage travel suitcase.

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

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. 

Saturday Jan. 24
Berklee Performance Center
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Berklee Performance Center, Jazz
A white man in a black sweater sits next to a grand piano, leaning one arm against the curve of the piano.

Leif Ove Andsnes, piano

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. 

Friday Jan. 30
NEC's Jordan Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, NEC's Jordan Hall, Classical Music
Split image: a group of baroque musicians stand in an ornate dining room, a black man posing in a stylish suit.

Ruckus and Davóne Tines

What is Your Hand in This? 

Brilliant bass-baritone Davóne Tines and early music continuo band Ruckus form the perfect pairing to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Giving new life to Colonial- and Revolutionary-era hymns, ballads, and Baroque compositions, Ruckus and Tines embark on a musical journey that weaves through the pre-Civil War period, the Civil Rights era, and into the present day. 

Saturday Jan. 31
Sanders Theatre
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Sanders Theatre, Vocal Music
A white man stands in blue jeans, a t-shirt with mountains, and a brown fuzzy jacket in front of a wall of graffiti.

Gabriel Kahane 

Book of Travelers 

The morning after the 2016 election, singer/composer Gabriel Kahane boarded a train from New York to Chicago, starting a 9,000-mile journey across America. In a climate of national division, Kahane listened to Americans’ stories; a song cycle, Book of Travelers, was born from their hopes, hardships, and shared moments of faith and resilience. Everyday American stories become extraordinary when you experience Gabriel Kahane’s poignant, wise, and empathetic Book of Travelers. 

Sunday Feb. 1
Sanders Theatre
5:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Sanders Theatre, Popular Music
A smiling black woman with a blue headband, red lipstick, gold earrings, and a velvet-like dark blue jacket.

Axelle Fanyo, soprano & Julius Drake, piano 

Debut Series 

French soprano Axelle Fanyo makes her Boston debut with a captivating program showcasing the vocal brilliance and emotional depth that have defined her rising career on opera and recital stages. Praised for her extraordinary expressiveness, Fanyo “does not only embody a character, she tells us the story. She clearly cultivates the art of communication, which gives her singing another dimension” (Forum Opéra). 

Tuesday Feb. 3
Longy's Edward M. Pickman Hall
7:30pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Longy's Edward M. Pickman Hall, Vocal Music
A black woman with shoulder length hair wears gold earrings and a bright yellow shirt with a colorful collar while looking downward.

Dianne Reeves 

Captivating vocals, compelling storytelling, and a gift for improvisation make Dianne Reeves’ live performances can’t-miss events. Experience her artistry when she returns to Berklee Performance Center.    

Friday Feb. 6
Berklee Performance Center
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Berklee Performance Center, Jazz
A black woman with a black knit cap, black collared shirt, and sunglasses looks into the distance outdoors.

Meshell Ndegeocello

In her headlining debut with Celebrity Series, Ndegeocello will perform a powerful set of both new and fan-favorite songs—offering an unforgettable evening with one of music’s most original and captivating voices.

Saturday Feb. 7
Berklee Performance Center
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Berklee Performance Center, Jazz
An older white man in a suit and a bow tie conducts an orchestra with arms outstretched in front of a crowd.

Budapest Festival Orchestra

Get ready for an evening of music that holds nothing back. Mahler’s Third Symphony is a colossal masterpiece, featuring two choirs, an expanded orchestra, and an alto soloist. The epic work embraces the forces of nature, the exuberance of life, the innocence of childhood, and the transcendent beauty of love. 

Tuesday Feb. 10
Symphony Hall
7:30pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Symphony Hall, Orchestra
Two dancers leap with arms straight and pointing upwards in a V with one leg pointing down and one pointing a cross their body.

Trisha Brown Dance Company

Making their Celebrity Series debut, Trisha Brown Dance Company brings a program spanning the visionary postmodern choreographer’s groundbreaking career—from her early explorations of movement to her later masterpieces. Fascinating, brilliant, witty: don’t miss Trisha Brown Dance Company!

Friday Feb. 13
BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater, Dance
Two dancers leap with arms straight and pointing upwards in a V with one leg pointing down and one pointing a cross their body.

Trisha Brown Dance Company

Making their Celebrity Series debut, Trisha Brown Dance Company brings a program spanning the visionary postmodern choreographer’s groundbreaking career—from her early explorations of movement to her later masterpieces. Fascinating, brilliant, witty: don’t miss Trisha Brown Dance Company!

Saturday Feb. 14
BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater
2:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, BAA - Boston Arts Academy Theater, Dance
A large group of musicians are spread across a tiered stage with an older man in a red shirt plays the violin on a scooter power chair.

Itzhak Perlman

In the Fiddler’s House 

Violinist Itzhak Perlman returns to Symphony Hall with the Klezmer Conservatory Band and a cast of klezmer all-stars to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his beloved Emmy-winning PBS special, In the Fiddler’s House. Don’t miss your chance to “see and hear a gifted musician experiencing the pleasure of getting in contact with his roots” (Los Angeles Times), and get ready to laugh, smile, and dance in the aisles when In the Fiddler’s House returns to Symphony Hall!

Sunday Feb. 15
Symphony Hall
7:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Symphony Hall, Orchestra
Six people in a shadowy room stand in a line wearing concert black and staring forward with serious expressions.

yMusic

Boundary-defying sextet yMusic creates music that welcomes you in, blending the soaring beauty of classical chamber ensembles with the fresh energy and accessibility of popular music. Immersive, immediate, and unforgettable, yMusic’s live shows are must-see events that redefine the concert experience.  

Wednesday Feb. 18
Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom, New Music, Chamber Music
A young, Japanese man sits playing the piano as a spotlight shines from above.

Mao Fujita, piano

Japanese pianist Mao Fujita made his United States solo recital debut in 2023 on one of this country’s most storied stages for classical music, Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium. Now, on our Debut Series, you can experience his artistry up close in the intimate setting of Longy’s Pickman Hall. It's a spectacular introduction to Boston audiences from a limitless young artist.

Thursday Feb. 19
Longy's Edward M. Pickman Hall
7:30pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Longy's Edward M. Pickman Hall, Solo Pianist
Four Irish guitar players sit spread out between three ottomans, facing different directions while wearing concert black.

Dublin Guitar Quartet

Called “a quartet with a difference” by the Irish Times, the Dublin Guitar Quartet is the first classical guitar quartet dedicated to modern and contemporary music. On eight-string and eleven-string acoustic guitars—and occasionally electrics—the foursome brings fresh perspectives to the stage through bold commissions and their own arrangements. The must-hear program features works by Bryce Dessner, Rachel Grimes, Marc Mellits, and Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, arranged for four guitars.

Thursday Feb. 19
Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom, New Music, Chamber Music
Two women sit together in a cozy pose on a light brown velvet couch, both with small smiles on their faces.

Ringdown

Danni Lee Parpan & Caroline Shaw

Ringdown is a self-described “cinematic electro-pop” duo creating songs that are intricate, textured, and emotionally resonant. Grounded in Danni Lee Parpan’s soulful folk/pop vocals and songwriting and launched into the abstract by Caroline Shaw’s boundary-breaking composition and performance techniques, Ringdown’s music is both intimate and expansive. Their unique blend of raw lyricism and avant-garde artistry makes this an experience as stirring as it is unforgettable.

Friday Feb. 20
Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom, New Music, Popular Music
An Indigenous woman stands with her hands crossed in front of her in an ethereal white outfit, her hair strung across her face.

Elisapie

Canadian Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie’s music will get your attention. It will sound familiar, with her lovely, soulful, voice that slides effortlessly from folk to rock and back again. But listen closer. You know the tune—it’s “Time After Time” or “Heart of Glass”—but you don’t know the words: she’s singing in Inuktitut, an Inuit language. Elisapie reinvents iconic pop and rock songs, beautifully and with intention, to connect to her memories of growing up in Nunavik among the people, places, and language she can never forget.

Saturday Feb. 21
Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom, New Music, Popular Music
Four white men in a string quartet stand in a row in dark suits holding their instruments in front of several nature murals.

Danish String Quartet

It’s always a pleasure to welcome the Danish String Quartet to our stages. Over three previous appearances, they have captivated audiences with thoughtfully curated programs, peerless ensemble playing, and the unmistakable warmth and camaraderie that come from more than two decades of performing together. 

Friday Feb. 27
NEC's Jordan Hall
8:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, NEC's Jordan Hall, Chamber Music
A young man conducts a large orchestra on a red podium; behind him the violin section is visible in formal concert attire.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Preview of one of the most exciting partnerships in American orchestral music when the Chicago Symphony returns to Boston with music director designate Klaus Mäkelä. The 29-year-old Finnish superstar doesn’t officially take the helm of this legendary orchestra until the 2026/27 season—but this concert offers a thrilling preview of what’s to come

Sunday Mar. 1
Symphony Hall
5:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Symphony Hall, Orchestra
A very large orchestra dressed in formal concert attire stands together holding their instruments in a large ornate room.

Vienna Philharmonic 

Andris Nelsons, conductor

The legendary Vienna Philharmonic returns to Boston—its first visit since 2003—under the baton of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Andris Nelsons for a program of sumptuous late Romantic and 20th-century masterpieces. 

Tuesday Mar. 3
Symphony Hall
7:30pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Symphony Hall, Classical Music
A Puerto Rican man in a gray jacket sits with a saxophone across his lap in front of a black background.

Miguel Zenón Quartet 

Tradition and innovation, high concept and deep feeling: Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón doesn’t see these as opposites, but as the foundation for his smart, stylish, and expressive music. Don’t miss an evening of brilliant music-making that poses big questions while delivering irresistible grooves. 

Thursday Mar. 5
Arrow Street Arts
7:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow Street Arts, Jazz
A Puerto Rican man in a gray jacket sits with a saxophone across his lap in front of a black background.

Miguel Zenón Quartet 

Tradition and innovation, high concept and deep feeling: Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón doesn’t see these as opposites, but as the foundation for his smart, stylish, and expressive music. Don’t miss an evening of brilliant music-making that poses big questions while delivering irresistible grooves. 

Thursday Mar. 5
Arrow Street Arts
9:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow Street Arts, Jazz
A young black man wearing an oversized paperboy cap stands holding a tenor saxophone with a vintage finish.

Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few 

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier, a vital creative force in Chicago’s jazz scene, makes his Boston debut with a program inspired by one of his musical heroes, John Coltrane. Collier and his quartet, The Chosen Few, honor Coltrane’s prolific legacy with electrifying interpretations of his own iconic works.  

Friday Mar. 6
Arrow Street Arts
7:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow Street Arts, Jazz
A young black man wearing an oversized paperboy cap stands holding a tenor saxophone with a vintage finish.

Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few 

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier, a vital creative force in Chicago’s jazz scene, makes his Boston debut with a program inspired by one of his musical heroes, John Coltrane. Collier and his quartet, The Chosen Few, honor Coltrane’s prolific legacy with electrifying interpretations of his own iconic works.  

Friday Mar. 6
Arrow Street Arts
9:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow Street Arts, Jazz
A white woman stands between two black men; the trio looks up with stoic expressions towards a lighting fixture with clear globes.

Kris Davis Trio

In her Run the Gauntlet album, Kris Davis, accompanied by the extraordinary talents of bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake, pays homage to six trailblazing women pianists who have influenced her development as a pianist and composer.

Saturday Mar. 7
Arrow Street Arts
7:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow Street Arts, Jazz
A white woman stands between two black men; the trio looks up with stoic expressions towards a lighting fixture with clear globes.

Kris Davis Trio

In her Run the Gauntlet album, Kris Davis, accompanied by the extraordinary talents of bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake, pays homage to six trailblazing women pianists who have influenced her development as a pianist and composer.

Saturday Mar. 7
Arrow Street Arts
9:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow Street Arts, Jazz
Three black men in black attire stand in front of organ pipes, one sits on a piano bench, the others pose with a bass and drum set.

Sullivan Fortner Trio 

Pianist Sullivan Fortner, a 2024 Grammy Award winner seen on the Series in concerts with vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and with trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, makes his debut as a ban leader with his trio. Expect deeply soulful and inventive music, marked by Fortner’s signature blend of technical brilliance, emotional depth, and boundless creativity.

Sunday Mar. 8
Arrow Street Arts
5:00pm
Ticketed, Upcoming Season, Arrow Street Arts, Jazz
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