Conductor

Experience the story of “the boy who lived” and his mortal struggle against You-Know-Who as John Williams’ magical score and a vivid narration conjure up this world of wizards and wonders that has captivated audiences for decades.

A Grand Suite from Harry Potter

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Thirty years since the destruction of the second Death Star, the sinister First Order, commanded by the mysterious Snoke and apprentice Kylo Ren, rise from the ashes of the Empire. The Resistance, led by General Leia Organa, attempts to thwart the First Order's threat, but they're desperate for help. Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, find themselves joining forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a perilous mission to return a BB-unit droid back to the Resistance with a map to Luke Skywalker.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

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DISPATCH with the Boston Pops

Tanglewood Music Center

21st-century Broadway synthesizes not only the social complexities of our changing world, but also a dizzying array of musical genres, including jazz, folk, rock, and good old-fashioned showtunes. The Boston Pops and cast of current Broadway greats come together to showcase groundbreaking songs from such Tony-winning musicals as Hamilton, In the Heights, The Light in the Piazza, Kimberly Akimbo, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, The Band's Visit, and Dear Evan Hansen.

Broadway Today! Broadway’s Modern Masters

Get a preview of the weekend’s action at these open rehearsals in the Koussevitsky Shed and witness how a work-in-progress becomes a work of art. Please note these are not full concerts, so the orchestra may skip sections of a work, entire pieces, or repeat phrases.

Open Rehearsal: Broadway Today! Broadway’s Modern Masters

21st-century Broadway reflects the complexities of our changing world through a dizzying array of musical genres, including jazz, folk, rock, and good old-fashioned songwriting. In this dynamic and diverse program, the Boston Pops showcases groundbreaking songs from Tony-winning musicals including The Light in the Piazza, The Band’s Visit, Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown, A Strange Loop, A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder, Moulin Rouge, Parade, In the Heights, and Hamilton.

Two-time Tony Award-winner and Broadway sensation Sutton Foster graces Symphony Hall for an evening that explores the Great American Songbook and beyond. Revel in the enchantment of The Great White Way, illuminated by incomparable vocal artistry.

An Evening with Sutton Foster

Drag superstar Thorgy Thor and the Boston Pops kick off Pride Month with her take-no-prisoners comedy, self-proclaimed “fashion clown” style, and musical talents. Celebrate Pride in style with the “reigning queen of classical music!"

Pride Night with Thorgy Thor

Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Experience it now, projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.

Jurassic Park in Concert

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. But when Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope. Encanto received the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Producers Guild of America Award for Best Animated Feature.

Encanto in Concert Live to Film

While Harry Connick, Jr. is the virtual definition of a multi-talented star, with notable triumphs as a television personality and an actor, the foundation of his art remains his music. After 30 million albums sold worldwide and a music, film, television and Broadway career spanning three decades, Harry returns to the stage at Symphony Hall to perform with the Pops for the first time in 23 years in a superlative Opening Night at the Pops!

Harry Connick Jr.

Renowned conductor Keith Lockhart, known for his tenure with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops, leads the Orchestra in Bartok’s groundbreaking Concerto for Orchestra and Barber’s gorgeous Violin Concerto, performed by prodigy Amaryn Olmeda. The Orchestra performs the Midwest Premiere of Wang Lu’s innovative Surge in collaboration with the New York Philharmonic’s World Premiere.

Dm Symphony - Discover Groundbreaking Innovation

Des Moines Civic Center

Join us for a special, free performance dedicated to the people of this great city we call home! Led by BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons and Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart, Concert for the City will feature a diverse musical program meant to celebrate the City of Boston and strengthen our community through the shared experience of remarkable music.

Concert for the City - BSO

Boston Symphony Hall

The peerless artistry of the Boston Pops meets the athletic elegance of some of the most talented circus performers in the world as they tumble and fly through the air to a soundtrack featuring timeless tunes from the silver screen.

Cirque de la Symphonie

Based on an original poem and characters created by Tim Burton, the film was first released in 1993 as The Nightmare Before Christmas. Directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach), the film follows the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's beloved Pumpkin King.

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert

Step into the mesmerizing world of Mexican tradition as we present a vibrant celebration of "El Día de Muertos" – The Day of the Dead. Join us for an evening filled with music that honors this rich cultural heritage where life and death intertwine in a beautiful tapestry of remembrance and reverence.

Celebrating El Día de Muertos – The Day of the Dead

Keith Lockhart leads the BPO in a musical expedition to the vast landscapes of America, starting with Germaine Tailleferre’s enchanting compositions, showcasing the orchestra’s versatility. Clayton Stephenson, a pianist of remarkable talent and sensitivity, then takes center stage with Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, a piece that captures the essence of jazz’s influence on classical music. The journey culminates with Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite, an audacious depiction of natural beauty and grandeur. This concert promises to be a transcendent exploration of music’s power to evoke the majesty of the American spirit and the wonders of its landscapes.

Keith Lockhart

Conductor

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 20, 2024

Cirque de la Symphonie · Boston Symphony Orchestra

Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2024

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert · Boston Symphony Orchestra

Nov 1, 2024

Celebrating El Día de Muertos – The Day of the Dead · Boston Symphony Orchestra

25 - 26 Jan, 2025

Lockhart Conducts Grand Canyon Suite · Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

7 - 8 Sep, 2024

A Grand Suite from Harry Potter · Boston Symphony Orchestra

5 - 6 Sep, 2024

Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert · Boston Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Violin Concerto by Barber

Des Moines Performing Arts

Conductor in Symphony No. 1 by Price

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Piano Concerto No. 21 by Mozart

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Grand Canyon Suite by Grofé

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in Surge by Lu

Des Moines Performing Arts

Conductor in Fandangos by Sierra

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Spain by Corea

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Come Sunday by Ellington

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Seven O’Clock Shout by Coleman

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Fanfare for Fenway by Williams

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Shipping Up to Boston by Murphys

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Jubilee by Whitefield

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Piano Concerto in G Major by Ravel

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in Concerto for Orchestra by Bartók

Des Moines Performing Arts

Conductor in Petite Suite by Tailleferre

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in Overture for Orchestra by Tailleferre

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

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