4 Classical Music Concerts in Boston: This Week’s Roundup
Conductor Andris Nelsons. Photo credit: Marco Borggreve
With a fresh new week upon us, there’s just one question waiting to be asked—which classical music concerts are happening in Boston this week? Bostonians, we’ve got the answer. We’ve compiled a list of the must-attend classical concerts this week. All you have to do now is choose!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
ANDRIS NELSONS CONDUCTS JOLAS, RAVEL, AND SHOSTAKOVICH: BSO
Concert Details: Join the BSO and conductor Andris Nelsons and they continue their survey of the complete symphonies of Shostakovich. This program, BSO embarks on the 12th, The Year 1917, which was composed in 1961. Can’t make it to the Thursday performance? Join the BSO for performances on Friday, November 8, Saturday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 12.
When: Thursday, November 7, 2019. 8 PM, EDT.
Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02115
Tickets: Start at $47.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019
FAMILY CONCERT: BOSTON YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS
Concert Details: This concert series from BSO is all about providing engaging age-appropriate, and educational access to orchestral concert experiences for children and their families. The BSO offers three family concert programs each year, and all children under 18 are free!
When: Saturday, November 9, 2019. 12 PM, EDT.
Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02115
Tickets: Free for children under 18.
RICHARD GOODE: CELEBRITY SERIES OF BOSTON
Concert Details: Richard Goode returns to Boston for his 13th Celebrity Series appearance and his first solo recital since 2014. His program will include works from Debussy, Chopin, Bach, and more!
When: Saturday, November 9, 2019. 8 PM, EDT.
Where: NEC’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA, 02115
Tickets: Start at $45.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019
BSO COMMUNITY CHAMBER CONCERT
Concert Details: This free concert series is all about building community connection to orchestral music, encouraging Bostonians to become deeply engaged with the BSO. This free concert is about an hour long and is followed by a coffee and dessert reception for both audience and musicians.
When: Sunday, November 10, 2019. 3 PM, EDT.
Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02115
Tickets: Free admission.