Upcoming Classical & Jazz
Blood Sweat & Tears
The Band's Only New England Appearance in 2024!
BS&T has never stopped touring. Fans have their favorite musicians who are originals to them and we all agree but it is simply Blood Sweat and Tears at its best.
Blood Sweat and Tears was born from a selfish notion that we could combine the sophistication and musical skill level of jazz music with the energy and universal appeal of rock vocal music. Instead of incessant whiny guitar interludes, we would have improvised, spontaneous jazz solos. Horn arrangements were not an afterthought, they were fully integrated into the songs themselves, some written by band members and others that would come from many different resources. These are the ideas that formulated the concept of BS&T.
The most commercially successful version of the band was in fact, our second line-up. That set the course of seeking out the most talented musicians and having a revolving door for stars to join us while in between their tours. And it worked! No bored players here.
Lexington Symphony Orchestra
Featuring WCRB’s Laura Carlo, narrating Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet, The Nutcracker & the Mouse King, adapted by Jonathan McPhee, New World Chorale & Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School
Our signature holiday event!
Every year, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us! Featuring Lexington Children’s Chorus, under the auspices of Lexington Music School, New World Chorale and special guest, Santa Claus!
Lexington Symphony Orchestra (2)
Featuring WCRB’s Laura Carlo, narrating Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet, The Nutcracker & the Mouse King, adapted by Jonathan McPhee, New World Chorale & Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School
Our signature holiday event!
Every year, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us! Featuring Lexington Children’s Chorus, under the auspices of Lexington Music School, New World Chorale and special guest, Santa Claus!
Concord Orchestra - The Unknowable
Zeke Fetrow, Conductor
Friday December 6, 2024 8:00PM
Saturday December 7, 2024 8:00PM (7:15PM pre-concert conductor talk)
| Lili Boulanger | D'un Matin de Printemps |
| Gerald Finzi | The Fall of the Leaf |
| Ralph Vaughan Williams | The Lark Ascending Siri Smedvig, violin |
| Piotr Tchaikovsky | March Slave |
| Jean Sibelius | Symphony No. 7 |
Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Saturday Evening (2)
Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!
Highland Glee Club - Holiday Feast of Song
KICK OFF THE SEASON this DEC. 7th with a MERRY HOLIDAY CONCERT!
Start off your holiday season right with the Highland Glee Club! Songs for Christmas and Hanukah, rousing singalong, and complimentary reception. Featuring a performance by our 2024 Music Award Winner, violinist Keila Wakao.
Hopkinton Arts - Ayla Brown
Get into the holiday spirit with our third annual Christmas concert featuring the incredibly talented Ayla Brown! Ayla is set to dazzle you with a mix of your beloved holiday classics and a delightful original Christmas song. From catchy tunes that will have you tapping your toes to heartfelt melodies that warm your soul, Ayla's music promises to fill your heart with joy and cheer.
Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Saturday Evening
Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!
Mechanics Hall - Worcester Chorus: Handel Messiah
Directed by Chris Shepard, The Worcester Chorus is one of America’s oldest and longest-running choral ensembles. Attending their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at historic Mechanics Hall on the first weekend of December each year is a holiday tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and beyond.
The chorus will be joined on stage by vocal soloists (to be announced) and the Worcester Festival Orchestra.
Hopkinton Arts - Jazz Jam
Please grab a cup of coffee and join us in our barn loft for an hour-long concert by the MetroWest Jazz Project, followed by a public jam session. The MetroWest Jazz Project is a collaboration of jazz musicians playing acoustic contemporary jazz featuring the unique sound of the vibraphone.