Symphony Hall News

The announcement was made by chairman of the BSO board of trustees, Ted Kelly; BSO board of trustees vice chairman, Stephen B. Kay, and Robert O'Block; and BSO managing director Mark Volpe, following a meeting of the orchestra's board of trustees earlier at Symphony Hall.

Tony Award Winner Donna McKechnie , Tony Award Nominee Jodi Benson and Broadway veteran Doug LaBrecque will star with the Boston Pops in One Singular Sensation: A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch conducted by Keith Lockhart .

Starting his business at the age of 19, Johnny developed his company without a business plan, start up loans, investors, or even conventional advertising! Johnny has since managed to launch one of the most recognized T-shirt brands in the U.S. with a committed following." It's at 4 p.m. at the Somerville Public Library .

Tony and Golden Globe-nominated actor Matthew Morrison has announced two dates at The Kennedy Center , as well as three other upcoming concert dates on the East Coast.

Handel and Haydn Society Presents Handel Jephtha, conducted by Artistic Director Harry Christophers, in celebration of the 2015 Bicentennial.

On April 30 the English electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys announced headlining tour dates on their official website for the end of summer and early fall of 2013.

Beck will return to the tour trail this summer for a handful of acoustic performances, followed by a pair of East Coast full-band sets.

As mentioned, Beck is performing a few shows this summer, playing the Newport Folk Festival , joining Bob Dylan and Wilco's AmericanaramA tour for the Nikon at Jones Beach date on July 27 , and then playing Propect Park for Celebrate Brooklyn! on August 4 . There was some confusion about how and with whom he would be performing on this tour, which ... (more)

And conductor Keith Lockhart promises an array of outstanding programs to showcase the best of Hollywood and more during the six-week season, from May 8 to June 15, at Symphony Hall.

Having ambled from Schulhoff to Schubert, Mozart to Miaskovsky, the Boston Symphony Orchestra this week concludes its current subscription season, its second without a music director.

Last week was a horrendous one for anyone with Boston connections. And that included HPO music director Jamie Sommerville who has been principal French horn with the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1998.

A multiple Grammy-winning artist, a 'Smash' hit, Mad Men , Disney and more are all part of 2013's Boston Pops season! The Boston Pops have outdone themselves on star power and extraordinary nights of exemplary music! This season also features two interactive contests that put film scores and audiences in the spotlight! Visit www.bostonpops.com for ... (more)

Arts First Festival: Harvard University Harvard's annual Arts First festival will be held at sites in and around the famed Harvard Yard.

Bobby McFerrin is a virtuoso, and his instrument is his own windpipe and chest. He is not a powerful singer, but he is a beautiful singer.

In 1938, pianist Aaron Richmond brought friends from the concert world to perform in Boston.