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Nelsons leads BSO in posthumous Gubaidulina premiere, in-process Mahler – Sep 25, 2026

“Muß es sein?” Beethoven scrawled at the beginning of the finale […]

October 22 – Sep 22, 2026

Boston Symphony Orchestra Kent Nagano, conductor Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture Machover: already and not […]

Minkowski opens a new Boston Baroque era with a fresh and delightful “Seasons” – Sep 21, 2026

Composers don’t usually apologize for the music they write. But Franz […]

Critic’s Choice – Sep 06, 2026

Haydn: The Seasons Boston Baroque/Marc Minkowski September 20 Marc Minkowski’s first concert […]

Musicians overcome distractions for a dedicated account of the Verdi Requiem – Aug 06, 2026

There are plenty of reasons not to perform Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da […]

BSO gives Glass’s “Lincoln” Symphony a noble sendoff at Tanglewood – Jul 06, 2026

Abraham Lincoln’s words aren’t often set to music: among other things, […]

Boston Cecilia closes 150th season with meaningful works from the past and present – May 17, 2026

Anniversaries can be tricky to get right, for institutions as much […]

Handel and Haydn Society brings vibrant life to last things with Bach and Telemann – May 16, 2026

Typically, out-of-town tryouts start in Boston and end up in New […]

An enjoyable and insightful Bach family affair with Sarasa Ensemble – May 10, 2026

There is no such thing as fun for the whole family, […]

Boston Symphony wraps season with heartening Beethoven, uneven Adams – May 01, 2026

Nothing beats a good opening. As it happened, Thursday’s concert from […]