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The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the most beloved musical institutions in the world. Through the generous financial support of more than 13,000 individuals, companies, foundations, and government agencies, the BSO presents more concerts annually than any other symphonic organization in America. The Orchestra also remains dedicated to education and community outreach.
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Now in its 129th season, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, and has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the businessman, philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, for well over a century. The Boston Symphony Orchestra has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, South America, and China; in addition, it reaches audiences numbering in the millions through its performances on radio, television, and recordings.
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Founded in 1881, the Boston Symphony is regarded as one of the world's great orchestras for both its artistic and educational achievements. Our mission is to "foster and maintain an organization dedicated to the making of music consonant with the highest aspirations of the musical art, creating performances and providing educational opportunities at the highest level of excellence."
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**NEW** The Boston Symphony Releases Four New Albums featuring James Levine! In anticipation of these new recordings, the Boston Symphony Orchestra broke new ground on December 1 with the launch of the first-ever orchestral music download service to offer tracks in both standard MP3 and HD Surround formats. The New Ravel and Brahms Albums are also available on compact disc in hybrid super audio format.
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♫ Digital Music Store
Four New Albums!
The BSO Digital Music Service allows patrons to purchase and download from the BSO website, digital music files of music that the BSO produces. The initial rollout of this service will include albums produced by the BSO since 2001.
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Albéniz, Prokofiev and Rimsky-Korsakov
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
March 11, 2010 8:00 PM
Symphony Hall
Boston, Massachusetts
$29.00
- $105.00
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Albéniz, Prokofiev and Rimsky-Korsakov
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
March 13, 2010 8:00 PM
Symphony Hall
Boston, Massachusetts
$30.00
- $115.00
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Boston Symphony Chamber Players
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
March 14, 2010 3:00 PM
Jordan Hall
Boston, Massachusetts
$20.00
- $34.00
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Albéniz, Prokofiev and Rimsky-Korsakov
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
March 16, 2010 8:00 PM
Symphony Hall
Boston, Massachusetts
$29.00
- $105.00
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Mendelssohn and Rossini
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
March 18, 2010 8:00 PM
Symphony Hall
Boston, Massachusetts
$29.00
- $105.00
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Liberty Mutual Group Chairman, President, and CEO Edmund F. Kelly to take on chairmanship of Boston Symphony Board of Trustees in September 2011
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The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced the election of Edmund (Ted) F. Kelly as the new chairman of the BSO Board of Trustees, a three-year term to take effect as of September 1, 2011. In addition, the BSO Board of Trustees has elected Stephen B. Kay and Robert P. O'Block to serve as co-chairmen, effective immediately, with terms running through August 31, 2011.
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Mendelssohn and Rossini, March 18-20
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In his second week with the orchestra, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos returns March 18-20 to conduct Rossini’s Stabat Mater, the most acclaimed of the composer’s late works. This 1841 choral masterpiece features the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Oliver, conductor, and a quartet of internationally-acclaimed soloists: soprano Albina Shagimuratova and mezzo-soprano Alice Coote in their BSO debuts; tenor Eric Cutler; and bass-baritone Alfred Walker. The program’s first half is Mendelssohn’s Overture and Incidental Music to Shakespeare’s beloved play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, also featuring Ms. Shagimuratova, Ms. Coote, and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus.
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Debussy, Lieberson, and Schubert, March 24-27 & 30
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Debussy’s kaleidoscopic 1913 ballet score Jeux, written for the Ballets Russes, begins the program, which concludes with Schubert’s majestic Symphony in C, a cornerstone of the early Romantic era in music.
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Fairmont Copley Plaza
Oak Room Dinner Package
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Feast on a special menu at the Oak Room in the Fairmont Copley Plaza at 5:30PM on Thursday, April 1, 2010. Then take your seat at Symphony Hall for the 8PM performance featuring Mendelssohn's great oratorio Elijah conducted by James Levine! This package can also be ordered by calling SymphonyCharge at 888-266-1200.
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Hilary Hahn Signed CD Giveaway!
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Enter to win a signed CD from Hilary Hahn! Text HAHN to 22122 by using your wireless 2-way, text messaging enabled and activated mobile phone! Contest ends 3/15/2010.
Hilary Hahn performs Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 March 10-16 with frequent guest conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos!
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2009/10 Youth & Family Concerts
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The BSO has presented programs to entertain and educate young people since 1888. In 1959, Harry Ellis Dickson revitalized the program and launched the Youth and Family Concert Series. Fifty years later, thousands of children are still enthralled by the magic of the BSO as they are introduced to classical music through these special concerts.
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Daphnis Et Chloé Wins Grammy Award!
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Best Orchestral Performance
James Levine and the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s recording of Ravel’s complete Daphnis et Chloé, featuring the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Oliver, conductor, won the Grammy Award in the category of Orchestral Performance at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010.
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Purchase a Gift Membership
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Project Tchaikovsky
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Project Tchaikovsky is a fashion contest in conjunction with our April Tchaikovsky concert series in Symphony Hall. This event showcases evening wear design inspired by the music of one of the most inspiring composers of all time, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
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Symphony+
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Symphony+ is a series of pre- and Post-Concert events that enhance the overall concert experience. Symphony+ connects food, literature, and the performing and visual arts to the BSO concerts at Symphony Hall and adds an exciting new element to the concerts. All events at Symphony Hall are free of charge with your concert ticket.
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<40 = $20
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The BSO is pleased to offer $20 tickets for patrons under 40!
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, $20 tickets are available now through the remainder of the BSO season for patrons under 40 years of age. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on both the orchestra and balcony levels.
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BSO Flex Pass
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Now you’re free to enjoy a captivating night at the BSO whenever it’s best for you.
We know you have a busy schedule and can’t always commit to a full season of concerts. That’s why this season we’re happy to offer the BSO Flex Pass. The Flex Pass is the ultimate in convenience and choice because it allows you to sample the best the BSO has to offer on your schedule. Flex Pass books contain three vouchers that you can redeem any time up to the performance itself. When you decide you want to attend, just call the box office and we’ll reserve the best available seats for you in the price class you’ve selected. In addition, Flex Pass holders enjoy all the benefits of full season subscribers*, although seating is based on availability.
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Opening Night at Symphony Showcased Organizations
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As part of Opening Night at Symphony 2009, the Boston Symphony Orchestra introduces an imaginative new concept – the “Electronic Program Book” - that utilizes the Symphony's website to link to and share information about other organizations of interest to BSO patrons. Each organization participates at no direct cost thanks to the generosity of Opening Night table sponsors who underwrite the cost of participation. Donor-sponsored organizations include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Northeastern University School of Music, The Boston Foundation, Tenacity, Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, and NEW BENEFACTOR Emerson Umbrella. The first program of its kind, the “Electronic Program Book” allows the sponsored-organizations to reach the 7.1 million people from around the world who visit bso.org each year.  Watch the video exclusive of "On Willows and Birches"!
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Support the Businesses that Support the BSO
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