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Kirill Petrenko, Music Director The magnificent Berliner Philharmoniker returns to Symphony Hall under the baton of Music Director Kirill Petrenko, revealing the intricacies and majesty of Bruckner’s monumental Fifth Symphony.
November 22-23

Martha Graham Dance Company

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Martha Graham Dance Company returns to Celebrity Series for the first time in almost two decades. The performance, pairing classic and contemporary works, is part of the three-year GRAHAM100 celebration leading up to the group’s 2026 centennial.
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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Inon Barnatan reunite for their fourth appearance together on the Series since their joint debut in 2008. After nearly two decades of shared stages, collaborative recordings, and various other artistic projects, their profound artistic connection and heartfelt camaraderie radiate with every performance.

Giving Tuesday

In the spirit of community and radical generosity, Celebrity Series is thrilled to shine a spotlight on five of our community partners this November. Learn more about these impactful organizations and join us in supporting our partners on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024!

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Race and Song was born in 2020 out of a deep bond and nearly 30-year friendship between veteran musicians and storytelling troubadours Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock. Together in musical conversation, the two musicians from different backgrounds explore complex issues of race, class, gender, and history.
Friday, December 6

What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow: George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

with piano soloist Clayton Stephenson and the Berklee Contemporary Symphony

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As the 100th Anniversary year of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue comes to a close, Rob Kapilow—author, pianist, composer, conductor, and NPR contributor—returns to highlight the rarely heard original version, written for piano and jazz big band.
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London’s Kingdom Choir captured the world’s attention when they sang at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. With just one performance, the gospel choir wowed a global audience, and achieved a new level of fame and renown. As they perform all over Britain and the world, the group’s foundational values shine through, keeping them committed to each other and to sharing their talents with delighted audiences.

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Group Sales

Groups of 10+ may have discount opportunities available for performances in our 2024/25 season. Inquiry forms are now available here.

Student Tickets

Celebrity Series offers special student pricing for selected performances throughout the season.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In summer 2020, Celebrity Series began a long-overdue organizational journey inspired by the racial justice reckoning taking place nationally and, in particular, within the performing arts sector.

Learn more about our racial equity statement, our current plans, and our diversity dashboard.

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Our History Inspires Our Future

We believe in the power of excellence and innovation in the performing arts to enrich life experience, transform lives, and build better communities.
Established by pianist and impresario Aaron Richmond in 1938, the Celebrity Series of Boston has grown to become one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent performing arts presenting organizations. Learn more about our 80+ year history >>
We are building a community of Greater Boston where the performing arts are a valued, life-long, shared experience -- on stages, in schools, in homes -- everywhere.

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Technology Sponsors

Funding for technology initiatives is generously provided by the Barr Foundation and The Live Performance! Arts for All Endowment and Innovations Funds.