Fredrik Backman’s new novel ‘My Friends’ is heartfelt, funny, and beautiful
‘My Friends’ is an ode to young artists who are unsure of themselves and courageous teenagers who refuse to give up on their friends.
Brahms at his loneliest
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) performance on March 7 was by no means the most precise; however, the emotional delivery of the program ultimately made the evening compelling.
War Child Records’s ‘HELP(2)' does good, sounds great
Stellar covers from Olivia Rodrigo and Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, alongside excellent new original songs from Black Country, New Road and Arctic Monkeys, seal the deal.
A heartwarming night at the Fiddler’s House
Itzhak Perlman and the Klezmer Conservatory paid stunning homage to their Jewish roots while simultaneously reminding us of the beauty of music, joy as resistance, and the triumph in celebration and love.
‘Hoppers’: A lighthearted movie with plenty of pep in its step
Daniel Chong brings his signature charm from ‘We Bare Bears’ to an absurdly wacky adventure with themes that feel especially relevant today.
The BSO offers a splendid rendition of Bruckner alongside a convincing American premier of Salonen’s Horn concerto
Salonen returns to the BSO after 13 years with his Horn concerto written for Dohr, principal Horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic.
‘The Emperor of Gladness’: an intimate portrait of hope and darkness in hardscrabble New England
It is 2009, and the opioid crisis has torn through New England, leaving thousands to die before the CDC even calls it an epidemic.
Hadelich and Weiss chart an American road trip at MIT’s Thomas Tull Concert Hall
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of American democracy, Augustin Hadelich and Orion Weiss brought their acclaimed album to life in an evening that spanned a century of American musical identity.
Leif Ove Andsnes fits every round peg into the square hole
On Friday, Jan. 30, seasoned concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes played pieces by Schumann, Kurtág, and Janáček in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall.
Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood presents ‘Book of Lives’ at First Parish Church
On Jan. 27, award-winning author Margaret Atwood presented her new memoir called 'Book of Lives' at First Parish Church in Cambridge.
The American Repertory Theater’s ‘Wonder’ is an absolute must-see
Bursting with vibrant colors, tear-jerking musical numbers, and what can only be described as middle school spunk, the musical offers a vision of hope for a more accepting world.
Falling into the blue of ‘Serenade’
DK and Seungkwan deliver the powerful high notes that are a signature aspect of the Seventeen’s explosive final choruses. However, as DxS, their vocal colors and nuance take center stage, highlighting the full range of their artistry.
The BSO showcases American musical identity with Allison Loggins-Hull, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and Seong-Jin Cho
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of American democracy, the concert was one part of the BSO’s “E Pluribus Unum: From Many, One” series.
Boston Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ returns for the holiday season
For anyone seeking to embrace the holiday spirit, this production remains an absolute must-see.
Berklee students bring Coldplay’s spectacle to life
With glowing wristbands, powerful vocals, and a stage full of musicians and dancers, Berklee students transformed a concert hall into a Coldplay universe.
MIT Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs their fall collection
Before the performance began, VJE director Laura Grill Jaye encouraged the audience to whistle, clap, jazz moan along, and lean fully into the looseness of jazz.
The Handel and Haydn Society delivers a convincing version of Handel’s ‘Messiah’
The Messiah is an annual tradition of the Handel and Haydn Society.
The Huntington’s ‘Fun Home’ is devastating, joyful and necessary
The Huntington Theatre’s production of Fun Home asks how one can find joy in the most serious moments.
‘Kim’s Convenience’: A heartwarming comedy
Kim’s Convenience humorously tells the story of a Korean immigrant family in Canada, with themes of family obligation and reconciling cultural differences.
MIT Symphony Orchestra’s second fall concert is a veritable display of technique
Adam Boyles conducts MITSO through Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky, with Justin Yamaguchi ’28 as violin soloist.