Circa Returns to Boston with "S," March 2-4 | Since 2004, Circa has been at the frontier of a new vision of circus arts—creating powerful works that challenge, thrill and delight. A powerfully emotive work, “S” is sinuous, seductive, sophisticated, sensual and savage. Inspired by the shape, grammatical functions and sound of the 19th letter of the alphabet, “S” will fill the stage with the raw immediacy of performers at their physical and emotional limits.
In anticipation of the show, we asked Circa artist Bridie Hooper about her warm-up regimen and top tips for staying flexible. Read what she had to say.
Want to learn more about the circus arts? We spoke with local expert Ellen Waylonis, co-owner of Esh Circus Arts and Commonwealth Circus Center, to learn more about the secrets of the circus arts! She shares her perspective on the art form here.
|
Press Pause and Connect With Each Other: An Interview with Musician Shaw Pong Liu
| What’s an erhu? And how is it related to an instrument we all know, the violin?
Musician and Celebrity Series Neighborhood Artist Shaw Pong Liu seeks to share and demystify this ancient Chinese instrument, considered a predecessor of the contemporary violin. Liu, a triple hyphenate performer-composer-educator, certainly has good cause to bring this unique instrument to the forefront this season. Her upcoming concerts, Exploring the Middle Kingdom: China in Song and Story, take place this school vacation week at Boston Public Library branches in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Hyde Park.
|
Rob Kapilow Talks Bernstein
| In honor of the centennial of his birth, Rob Kapilow examines the songs of Leonard Bernstein with contemporary works from Broadway of the era. With music from Bernstein’s early production Wonderful Town (1946) to Bernstein’s landmark musical, West Side Story (1957), and a few familiar Broadway favorites of the time, Kapilow and the brilliant young soprano, Jessica Rivera, explore the brilliant songwriting of this American master.
Hear more about the program from Kapilow himself, and join us at Sanders Theatre on Friday, March 9!
|
Five Fast Facts About Jazz Clarinetist and Bandleader Anat Cohen | Anat Cohen, the renowned jazz clarinetist and bandleader from Tel Aviv, returns to the Celebrity Series for her third concert with us on Saturday, March 10, at Sanders Theatre. She’s bringing her Tentet (literally 10 musicians) to the stage to perform songs from their latest album, Happy Song, as well as other favorite tunes.
You probably know her as a prolific composer and established bandleader, but there’s plenty you may not know. Check out our five fast facts about Anat Cohen.
|
Soul Yatra Trio Brings World Music to Roxbury's Hibernian Hall, March 3 | Featuring Mike Block (cello), Sandeep Das (table), and Shaw Pong Liu (erhu-violin), Soul Yatra Trio plays a free concert in Roxbury on Saturday, March 3, at 3pm. The trio's collective experience performing with the Grammy-winning Silk Road Ensemble spans diverse musical styles and cultures. The word “Yatra” means “journey”: this concert will be well worth the trip to historic Hibernian Hall with these three incredibly gifted artists.
|
Masary Studios with Special Guest Stan Strickland, March 4 | Duo percussionists Ryan Edwards and Maria Finkelmeier with video projectionist Sam Okerstrom-Lang combine rhythm compositions with video imagery and an interactive Sound Sculpture, in which changes in color patterns are triggered in interactive light blocks in response to physical and musical stimulus. If you’re looking for something awe-inspiring and fun for all ages, come join us at Hibernian Hall on Sunday, March 4, at 3pm!
|
Two Operatic Superstars at NEC's Jordan Hall, April 7 | Bass-baritone Eric Owens has a unique reputation as an esteemed interpreter of classic works and a champion of new music. One of the most in-demand singers around the world, Lawrence Brownlee was recently nominated for “Male Singer of the Year” by the International Opera Awards. The pair will share the stage at NEC's Jordan Hall on Saturday, April 7, with a program that combines some of the greatest hits of the operatic repertoire with traditional spirituals and other favorites. See the full program and reserve your seats today!
|
Support Celebrity Series!
| Every season, Celebrity Series makes it possible for thousands of young people to experience live performances every season.
With support from our donors like you, we can offer:
- $10 Take Your Seat tickets for families and children to attend main stage performances
- $20 student tickets for high school, conservatory, and college students
- Free tickets to Neighborhood Arts community concerts
- Half-price tickets for families to bring their children to main stage performances
- Discounted tickets for young professionals through our Celebrity Society
This is what supporting Celebrity Series means: supporting the mission of making live performances a shared experience - everywhere. You can help us make this possible.
|
|
| | | | |
|
|
