Performance Calendar

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, one of the world’s most respected pianists, makes a long-anticipated Celebrity Series debut with his signature intellect, expressiveness, and clarity. Join Aimard for an 88-key journey though the 24 keys of the preludes and fugues of Book II of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, where his insightful interpretation reveals the genius of Bach in thrilling new dimensions. 

Pianist and organist John Paul McGee returns with his signature "Gospejazzical," a joyful and spiritually uplifting blend of gospel, jazz, and classical traditions. Performing on First Church Roxbury’s historic organ and later joined by his trio, McGee’s concert promises transformative music designed to uplift, soothe, and inspire audiences through innovative harmonies and engaging rhythms.

Blessed with “poetic and sensitive pianism” (Washington Post) and a “wondrous sense of color” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Grammy Award-nominated pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity, lyricism, and interpretive insight.

Still in his early 20s and only two years out of Juilliard, Canadian pianist Tony Siqi Yun is already making waves as a soloist and recitalist. Praised for his refinement, muscular sound, and intimate expressivity, Yun has “an emergent big personality” (Philadelphia Inquirer) that makes him a pianist you’ll want to experience firsthand.

Acclaimed jazz pianist and Berklee faculty member Zahili Zamora shares an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban roots music and jazz.

Celebrate the impact of exceptional live performance and community with an evening out with Celebrity
Series of Boston. Celebrity Series supporters, arts lovers, artists and cultural leaders, and those who are
curious about the arts will come together to make our shared vision of valued, life-long experiences for
our Greater Boston community SHINE!.

Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner and dessert by The Catered Affair, artistic surprises, and dancing in the
historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End.

We hope you’ll join us for another unforgettable evening of joy.

Beloved violinist Joshua Bell stands among the most celebrated artists of our time, captivating audiences with his virtuosity for nearly four decades. Renowned for his animated stage presence and “lucid, energetic, and compelling” (Bachtrack) interpretations, he draws audiences closer to the music with deep emotional connection and undeniable charisma.

Beauty, grace, strength: these are the hallmarks of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, the magnificent Ailey dancers have inspired us, touched our hearts, and invited us to joyously clap along with them as they take their curtain calls in the beloved Revelations.  

Beauty, grace, strength: these are the hallmarks of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, the magnificent Ailey dancers have inspired us, touched our hearts, and invited us to joyously clap along with them as they take their curtain calls in the beloved Revelations.  

Beloved by audiences worldwide for her “fearless…tonally rich and technically immaculate” (The Guardian) playing, violinist Lisa Batiashvili returns to the Series after her acclaimed 2023 performance alongside pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and cellist Gautier Capuçon. Don’t miss your chance to witness an artist who effortlessly blends delicacy with intensity and lyricism with precision in a rare duo recital with Giorgi Gigashvili.