“The Rite of Spring” is old. Nearly one hundred years old, in fact: centennial celebrations of the infamous premiere are currently in the works. Among the effects of its aging, the riots that accompanied the first performance at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées have become increasingly difficult to imagine in our era of extreme concert-hall decorum.

Celebrity Chefs Series at Symphony Café

Join us at Symphony Café for our Celebrity Chefs Series. Enjoy an entree created by a renowned Boston chef before a BSO concert. Daniel Bruce from Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel will be at Symphony Café January 26-31, 2012.

Project Debussy - Thursday, February 2, 2012

Eleven finalists have been chosen from fashion design programs in the Boston area. Each finalist will create evening wear that synthesizes Debussy's musical legacy and each designer's aesthetic creativity. On Feb. 2, prior to that evening's BSO concert, finalists will present their creations to patrons who can vote for their favorite. The overall winner will be selected by guest judges at a complimentary post-concert reception that evening.