The Glens Falls Entertainment & Music Festival, GEM Fest, has released its artists, dates, and venues for the two-day July event, marking its seventh annual concert series. Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22, 2023. This event will see one of the largest performing arts festivals in Upstate New York come to life.
This year’s GEM Fest will have over 40 live artists, multiple food trucks, vending options, and other entertainment options for all ages. Live talent will come through seven venues during the festival, including an option for club passes for special Saturday night showcases and performances.
To hype up the anticipation of GEM Fest, three concerts will take place in a “Road to GEM Fest 2023” series. These shows will take place on June 3, 16, and 24 with nine additional performers.
GEM Fest Ticket and Venue Information
Friday, July 21 – Chestnut Grove, Capital Zen, Precious Metals, Jason Irwin
Venue: The Queensbury Hotel Adirondack Ball Room & Fenimore’s
Doors: 7 PM END: 11 PM
Saturday, July 22 –
Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band, Sly Fox & The Hustlers, Seize Atlantis, Travis Gray, Reese Fullmer, Sunset Grin, Grape Juice!, The Hard Luck Souls, Under the Den, The Tradition, Brian Fitzgerald, Sabrina Trueheart, ELIS, Death Cult Pharmaceutical, Immune Friction, LoyalT, Justin Charles, Lock 9, Mark & Jill, Nick Rossi, Ragged Co., Sunset Grin, The Spot, The Pine Boys, Peter Annello, Carolyn Shapiro, Dustin Sawyer, Deb Cavanaugh & Dandelion Wine
Address: 71 Lawrence St, Glens Falls, NY, 12801
Doors: 11:30 AM END: 8:00 PM
Saturday Night Club Pass
We’re History, Yeah Universe, DJ Prophet, J. Demonic, DJ airRIK, Just -a – Nut, EMO NITE w/ DJ iROD, Jungle Punk, Terrallite, plus more!
Club Pass Venues – Downtown Social and Mean Max Brew Works
Doors: 8:00 PM
Single Day Ticket Holders may purchase tickets at the door, but entry may not be guaranteed due to possible capacity issues.
Those who have multi-day passes will receive a club pass for free!
The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra in recent years has extended its reach beyond the city where it was founded and as a result has changed its name to Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra (SSSO).
The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, now SSSO, also announced its 2023-2024 season. The decision to change the name “was about shifting energy from focusing on administrative concerns to more strategic needs. The announcement today is about building an audience as it has become apparent there is a real opportunity and need in Saratoga,” said Board President Robert Bour. SSSO has performed several concerts at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs since reopening to great acclaim, signaling they needed to expand beyond Schenectady.
Glen Cortese, artistic director and conductor of the SSSO said “The theme of the 2023-24 SSSO subscription season is ‘Heroes, Legends and Fairy Tales.’ On each program, we’ll explore legendary works, and how composers are inspired by historical and fictional heroes and legends and bring you incredibly talented soloists and guest artists. The repertoire includes traditional works, new works from the classical repertoire, Broadway, and film.”
SSSO 2023-2024 Season
Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.-“Legends of Broadway”
Under the baton of Artistic Director Glen Cortese, the SSSO returns with a selection from beloved Broadway musicals with guest artists Amy Decker and Casey Gray. It is a part of the Music Haven Concert Series at Schenectady’s Central Park.
Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.-“American Legends”
The SSSO launches their season with two concerts featuring guest trumpeter Robert Sullivan in Barber’s “Essay No. 2,” Cortese’s “Concerto for Trumpet Orchestra (Gabriel’s Signal),” music from John William “Lincoln” and the Suite from Copland’s “Billy the Kid.” The first concert is in Zankel Hall at Skidmore College, and the second is MainStage at Proctors.
Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.-Special Concert: “Poinsettia Pops”
Join the SSSO in the Great Hall at Universal Preservation Hall to kick off the holiday season as “Poinsettia Pops” returns for the fourth year, with special guests.
Jan. 21, 2024, at 3 p.m.-“Legends from Around the World”
The season continues on the MainStage at Proctors with Bethlehem Central High School senior William Lauricella, who won first place in the 2022 Capital District Council for Young Musicians’ Annual Chopin Piano Competition and SSSO’s Parillo Piano Competition. This concert includes Bartok’s “Dance Suite,” Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite” and the great Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto #2 in C Minor.”
Feb. 24, 2024 at 8 p.m.-Special Concert: Animaniacs In Concert!
The Animaniacs perform with the SSSO, playing the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon series backed by the orchestra.
March 17, 2024, at 3 p.m.-“A Legend of the Opera”
Join the SSSO at Zankel Hall for another collaboration with Skidmore College for Johann Straus’ English concert version of “Die Fledermaus.” Guest soloists are to be announced!
April 27, 2024, at 7 p.m. and 28 at 3 p.m.-“Vestiges, Heroes and Legends”
The SSSO makes an appearance at both Universal Preservation Hall and Proctors for the last concert of the season. Join them for Bernstein’s “Halil,” Mizzoli’s “Opheus Undone” (Proctors), Mozart’s “Ave Verum Corpus” (UPH), and the famous “Requiem.” Featuring special guest flutist Linda Chesis, Saratoga Voices, and the Albany Chamber Choir.
Subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale Aug. 7., and students (18 and under) are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. For more information, visit here.
Sitting in a beautiful outdoor location in Nassau County, more specifically Wantagh, Jones Beach Theater is anticipating major artists to come through their venue across the summer months of 2023, with concerts running from June 13 to September 17.
Opened in 1952 as one of the two large outdoor amphitheaters in the metropolitan New York City area, with the other being the PNC Bank Arts Center, it was designed by Robert Moses who wanted to add elements from his previous creation Jones Beach State Park.
Seating 15,000 attendees, the venue has seen performances from Jimmy Buffett, Aerosmith, and countless other talents, with more expected to bring their unique abilities to the region this Summer.
TLC + Shaggy – En Vogue & Sean Kingston – June 13, 2023, at 6:00 pm
The R&B/Pop talents will be in full force on June 13, 2023, at 6:00 pm, as TLC travels to Nassau County with Shaggy, En Vogue, and Sean Kingston as a part of their “Hot Summer Nights” tour.
103.5 KTUphoria 2023: Kylie MINOGUE, DAYA, Deborah COX, Kristine W, Ally BROOKE + more to be announced – June 17, 2023, at 6:00 pm
iHeart Media’s 103.5 KTU New York City will have its 2023 KTUphoria concert on June 17, 2023, with appearances from singer-songwriters Kylie Minogue, Deborah Cox, Taylor Dayne, and many other artists that will join the festival.
Steve Miller Band + Joe Satriani – July 1, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Rock group the Steve Miller Band will be joined by guitarist Joe Satriani for their Summer tour stop at Jones Beach Theater on July 1, 2023.
Luke Bryan – July 6, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Country music superstar Luke Bryan continues his “Country on Tour” with the chance of some special guest performances on July 6.
Counting Crows + Dashboard Confessional – July 8, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Grammy and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows and alternative rock group Dashboard Confessional to perform some of their most successful hits on July 7, 2023, at the amphitheater.
Big Time Rush & Max + Jax – July 9, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Carlos PenaVega of the pop band Big Time Rush are back on tour after a whirlwind 2022, this time joined by singer-songwriters Max + Jax. The show will take place Sunday, July 9 at 6:00 pm.
Sam Hunt with Brett Young and Lily Rose – July 14, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Sam Hunt brings along fellow country music artists Brett Young and Lily Rose for his 2023 “Summer on the Outskirts Tour,” which will stop at Jones Beach Theater on July 14.
Kidz Bop Live! – July 15, 2023, at 6:00 pm
The perfect live show for all ages, as family-friendly versions of some of music’s biggest hits will be performed by Jackson, Kiya, Shila, and Tyler in Kidz Bop Live. “Kidz Bop Never Stop” will take place on July 15 at 6:00 pm.
matchbox twenty & Ben Rector – July 18, 2023, at 6:30 pm
Releasing their first new album in a decade and embarking on the group’s first extensive North American tour in six years, rock band Matchbox Twenty will hit Jones Beach Theater with Ben Rector. The show will take place on July 18 at 6:30 pm.
Dave Matthews Band – July 19, 2023, at 7:00 pm
Dave Matthews Band – Albany, NY – December 5th, 2018
In support of their newest album WalkAroundtheMoon, Grammy award-winning rock group the Dave Matthews Band will stop in Wantagh on July 19.
Boy George & Culture Club, Howard Jones + Berlin – July 23, 2023, at 7:00 pm
1980s Pop/Soul icons Boy George and Culture Club announced their 2023 tour “The Letting It Go Show,” which will feature special guests Howard Jones and Berlin at all stops. Catch the artists Sunday, July 23 at 7:00 pm.
Mudvayne / Coal Chamber, GWAR, Nonpoint + Butcher Babies – July 28, 2023, at 5:00 pm
Starting their first headlining tour in over fourteen years, heavy metal band MUDVAYNE’s 2023 tour “The Psychotherapy Sessions” will also feature Coal Chamber, GWAR, Nonpoint + Butcher Babies, stopping at Jones Beach on Friday, July 28.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra – July 29, 2023, at 7:00 pm
Some of Hogwarts will come to life thanks to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra on July 29, performing the magical sounds to come from Harry Potter’s first installment, “The Sorcerer’s Stone.”
Godsmack + Staind – July 30, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Hard rock groups Godsmack and Staind share the spotlight on stage together for the first time since 1998 and are excited to carry on the 2023 tour with their July 30 stop in Nassau County.
FOREIGNER + loverboy – August 2, 2023, at 6:00 pm
It will be a farewell tour to remember on August 2. A 45-year chapter folds over one of its final pages on the Jones Beach stage for rock band Foreigner; looking forward to every stop on the goodbye journey.
Goo Goo Dolls + O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) – August 5, 2023, at 6:00 pm
The Goo Goo Dolls – 2014 The Otis Midnight Sessions Tour
Formed in Buffalo in 1986, the multi-Platinum band the Goo Goo Dolls have come a long way since then, and are now trekking on yet another headlining tour, this time with rock group O.A.R.
STYX / Joe Bonamassa & Friends + Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles) – August 12, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Some of the biggest talents of rock & roll will hit the stage with three-time Grammy-nominated guitarist and New Hartford native, Joe Bonamassa. See Bonamassa, Styx, and the Eagles’ Don Felder on August 12 at 6:00 pm for an unforgettable rock experience.
The Lumineers + James Bay – August 18, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Lumineers at SPAC
Multiplatinum indie folk-rockers The Lumineers head to Jones Beach on August 18 in what they are calling “an encore run” of last year’s BRIGHTSIDE World Tour. English singer-songwriter James Bay will additionally make an opening appearance.
DISTURBED + Breaking Benjamin & JINJER – August 19, 2023, at 6:00 pm
The “Take Back Your Life” tour makes a stop in Jones Beach on August 19. Rock group DISTURBED brings along Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer for their first full tour since 2018.
Slightly Stoopid + Sublime w/ Rome Atmosphere & The Movement – August 26, 2023
Spawning off of the relationships that started with Bradley Nowell, Sublime’s original lead singer, and the band’s influence on Slightly Stoopid, the two will collide for an August 26 show at the amphitheater.
Smashing Pumpkins, Interpol, and Rival Sons – August 30, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Smashing Pumpkins’ “The World Is a Vampire Tour” brings together Interpol and Rival Sons for a blend of 90s and 2000s rock on August 30.
The OFFSPRING – Simple Plan + Sum 41 – September 2, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Three pop-punk acts The OFFSPRING, Simple Plan, and Sum 41 commence the 24-show “Let The Bad Times Roll” tour this Summer, making a pit-stop at Jones Beach Theater on September 2.
James Taylor and his All-Star Band – September 3, 2023, at 6:00 pm
James Taylor at SPAC
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor is once again back at Jones Beach, standing on stage for his 22nd show at the venue on September 3.
Sting with Joe Sumner – September 8, 2023, at 6:00 pm
English singer-bassist Sting will perform some of his classic solos and The Police hits on September 8 with a special guest, his son Joe Sumner, on the My Songs Tour.
Alice Cooper + Rob Zombie / Ministry & Filter – September 9, 2023, at 6:00 pm
The duo of Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie join forces for a night of alternative rock and hardcore scares with Ministry and Filter on September 9.
Zac Brown Band + King Calaway – September 16 & 17, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Summer 2023 comes to a close with the country music group Zac Brown Band’s back-to-back shows at Jones Beach with King Calaway on September 16 and 17.
Darien Lake Amphitheater has announced their official 2023 summer lineup of performances beginning on June 14th. Located in the small town of Darien in Western New York, the venue originally opened in 1993 and has the capacity to hold 21,600 guests with 6,410 pavilion seats.
The American rock band, formed in Charlottesville, VA in 1991, set out on May 19th on their Walk Around The Moon Tour to celebrate the release of their newest album. The band is headed by singer-songwriter Dave Matthews and is supported by: bassist Stefan Lessard; drummer and backing vocalist Carter Beauford; trumpeter, percussionist, and backing vocalist Rashawn Ross; saxophone and winds player Jeff Coffin; Tim Reynolds on lead guitar; Buddy Strong on keyboard and backing vocals.
Luke Bryan, one of the most successful and awarded country artists of the past decade, comes to Darien as his 4th stop on his summer tour. The singer, songwriter, and TV personality plans to perform his recent #1 single Country On alongside his most popular releases including “Play It Again” and “That’s My Kind of Night.”
Kidz Bop Live – Never Stop Tour – July 14th, 7:00 PM
KIDZ BOP AND LIVE NATION ANNOUNCE ALL-NEW 2023 TOUR
Kidz Bop is known as the #1 music brand for kids that makes everyday hits friendly for younger audiences. The brand will be partnering with Live Nation and travel to a total of thirty-seven cities. This tour will introduce four new kids to the performance crew: Jackson, Kiya, Shila, and Tyler.
The American singer-songwriter, Sam Hunt, will take to the Darien stage in mid July. His openers on tour will include country singer Brett Young alongside genre bending artist Lily Rose.
The classic rock band which gave music lovers everything from “I Want To Know What Love Is” to “It Feels Like the First Time” heads out on their final tour this summer. The group will play all over North America alongside one of the 80s greatest hitmakers, Loverboy.
Lead singer, Boy George, will be taking the stage once again along side Roy Hay and Mikey Craig as Culture Club. The London pop group will be joined on stage by the British singer Howard Jones and the American new wave band Berlin.
This years Outlaw Music Festival will bring feature singers Willie Nelson and Family, Nathaniel Rateliff and the The Night Sweats, Gov’t Mule, and Kathleen Edwards & Particle Kids to Darien. The festival will kick off on June 23rd and will run a total of 16 dates this summer. Each performance will feature varying artists.
Pop rock band, Matchbox Twenty, have over fifty tour dates lined up for the summer. The Slow Dream Tour will feature special guest American singer-songwriter, Matt Nathanson.
The three time CMT Music Award winner, Jelly Roll, takes his unique and genre-bending sound across the United States this summer. The artist will be joined by many other performers over the length of the tour, but his show in Darien will feature rappers Merkules and Struggle Jennings.
Celebrating their newest album, So Much (for) Stardust, which dropped on March 24th, Fall Out Boy will head out on tour starting June 21st. Joining the American rock band at Darien will be the British rock band Bring Me The Horizon, singer-songwriter Royal and The Serpent, and The Games We Play.
Also Performing
Post Malone: If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour – July 17th, 8:00 PM
50 Cent ft: Busta Rhymes & Jeremih: The Final Lap Tour – August 5th, 7:00 PM
The 2023 Artpark Summer Concert lineup promises a wide range of live performances for the summer season. 2023 marks Artpark’s 50th season of unforgettable live performances, art, and culture. Located in Lewiston, NY, just north of Buffalo on the Niagara River, the venue houses one of the state’s largest stages, and an amphitheater voted one of the top 100 Amitheaters Worldwide by Pollstar.
Artpark’s 50th show will celebrate 50 years of creativity and excellence. Over 110 days of summer, Artpark’s season will showcase the natural beauty and cultural legacy of the Niagara Gorge. Artists from far and wide will engage audiences in a multifarious conversation all summer long.
Artpark opened in 1974, originally owned and operated by New York State until the early 1990s, when it became independently owned by the non-profit Artpark and Company. Initially, the venue was an experiment with artist-public interaction, commissioning some of the most avant-garde art of its day. Today, Artpark hosts over 150 events attended by over 150,000 visitors on their 150+ acres of land. Their facilities include a mainstage theater that seats 2,400 people indoors and 2,000 people on the lawn, in addition to an outdoor amphitheater atop the Niagara River Gorge.
Mt. Joy – May 25
Mt. Joy, a Philadelphia-based quintet, takes their name from a rural town in southwest Pennsylvania. The group surpassed half a billion streams over the past four years through their widely successful alternative and indie rock albums, their most recent Orange Blood. The group has been highly acclaimed from NPR, Billboard, RollingStone, The Line of Best Fit, and more.
Noah Kahan – May 26
Noah Kahan, a Vermont-based singer-songwriter has achieved over one billion streams through his two full length albums Busyhead and I Was/I Am, EP Cape Elizabeth, and Gold Certified song “Hurt Somebody” feat. Julia Miachaels. Additionally, Kahan is partnering with PLUS1 to ensure $1 of each ticket goes toward mental health organizations.
STYX – June 2
Artpark is just one stop on the STYX 2023 World Tour. STYX, a Chicago-based rock band and one of the most popular rock groups in the 1970s and early 1980s will perform well over four decades of hits.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise – June 7
A mix of jam and indie, Rainbow Kitten Surprise has received well over one billion streams since their 2013 debut. The band has been acclaimed by Billboard, TIME, Vice, and NPR, who commend their unique sound. Additionally, Rainbow Kitten Surprise will partner with PLUS1 to ensure that $1 per ticket will support local food banks.
Young The Giant with Milky Chance – June 13
Since their start in 2004, Young The Giant have released countless alternative hits. Their 2023 tour includes their newest album, American Bollywood, their first release in four years. “The Walk Home,” their most recent single, has quickly become a hit amongst alternative listeners. Milky Chance, a German rock group largely recognized for their hit single “Stolen Chance” amongst others.
Michael Franti & Spearhead – June 21
Artpark is just one stop in Michael Franti & Spearhead’s Big Big Love Tour. Michael Franti, a highly successful musician, activist, hotel owner, and award-winning film maker, has had a widely successful multi-decade career. Franti’s high-energy shows and inspiring music have earned him three Billboard No. 1’s, six Top 30 Hot AC Singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles, and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums.
My Morning Jacket – June 26
Each of My Morning Jacket’s nine studio albums have received Grammy Award nominations for ‘Best Alternative Album.’ Their 2020 single “Feel You” made history, reaching #1 at Triple A radio outlets across the country, and on Billboard’s “Adult Alternative Songs” chart.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show – June 28
The Australian Pink Floyd Show brings the magic of Pink Floyd to life through The Darkside 50 Tour, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic, The Dark Side of the Moon. Additionally, the show will include state-of-the-art lighting and video, pinpoint lasers, and signature gargantuan inflatables.
Barenaked Ladies – July 11
The Toronto-based quartet will perform at Artpark for their Last Summer on Earth Tour. Over the past 35 years, Barenaked Ladies have sold 15 million records worldwide, considered one of the best live acts in the world. Their signature hits such as “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme” have won them eight JUNO Awards, and secured their spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018.
Lauren Daigle – July 14
Lauren Daigle, a contemporary Christian singer-songwriter has achieved Billboard Top Christian Album charts ever since her debut album How Can it Be in 2015. Daigle’s well-received albums and singles have earned her two Grammy Awards, seven GMA Dove Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and two American Music awards.
Larkin Poe with the Allman Betts Band – July 27
Larkin Poe’s gritty, soulful sound is the product of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell’s Southern heritage, originally from Atlanta and currently residing in Nashville. The sisters have been highly regarded by Billboard, NPR, and other notable publications as the new faces of blues rock. The Allman Betts Band, an internationally recognized rock group, will perform their two hit albums, Down to the River and Bless Your Heart.
Orville Peck – August 1
Orville Peck’s Bronco Tour will grace Artpark with Peck’s deeply personal lyrics and theatric stage presence. Peck, known for captivating audiences through his voice and songwriting, recalls the golden age of country through his performances.
Richard Marx with Yacht Rock Revue – August 10
Richard Marx, a professional singer-songwriter for 35 years and counting, has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Based in Chicago, Marx has written a No. 1 single in each of the last 4 decades, and has written songs for a plethora of notable artists, including Barbara Streisand, Keith Urban, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and many others. Additonally, Yacht Rock Revue will perform their 70s and 80s inspired yaucht rock.
Whiskey Myers – August 20
Since their 2007 debut, Whiskey Myers have sold over 1.65 million albums and accumulated over 2.25 billion streams, earning six RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications. The Texas-based band is known for their genre-bending, high-energy live shows and unique blend of Southern rock and gritty country.
Pixies and Modest Mouse – August 28
Pixies, known for their signature “loudquietloud” sound and quirky, catchy melodies, have defined the alternative genre. Acclaimed as the most influential band of the late 80s alt/rock movement, Pixies have influenced many notable artists including Nirvana, Peal Jam, Radiohead, the Strokes, and Weezer. Their simultaneously electrifying and lo-fi sound, paired with their improvisation, ensures that each Pixie show is one-of-a-kind. Modest Mouse, based in Portland, will perform their most recent album, The Golden Casket amongst their greatest hits.
Artpark Mainstage Theater Concerts
The Avett Brothers – May 21
Since their 2009 debut, The Avett Brothers have become three time GRAMMY Award nominees and inductees to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The critically acclaimed folk rock group’s hit albums and singles have scored grammy nominations, making their way to the top of Billboard’s Top Albums, Billboard’s Top 200, and more.
Buddy Guy – June 10
Hall of Fame inductee and American treasure Buddy Guy will perform at Artpark for The Damn Right Farewell Tour. At age 86, the rock legend’s widely successful career will be celebrated through performances of his classic hits. Guy has received 8 GRAMMY Awards, a Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY Award, 38 Blues Music Awards, and the Presidential National Medal of Arts, amongst others.
Ben Folds – June 16
Ben Folds, one of our generation’s major music influencers, will perform music from his new collection, What Matters Most. The album, an examination of the tragic and absurd, gratitude and lss, marks Fold’s first new studio release in eight years. Additionally, $1 of each ticket will support Ben’s Keys For Kids initiative.
July 8 – Tori Amos
Tori Amos will perform at Artpark amidst her Ocean to Ocean Tour, following a sold-out world tour in 2022. Amos will perform alongside bassist Jon Evans and drummer Ash Soan, renowned throughout the UK.
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles – July 16
One of the most notorious rock bands of all time lives on through RAIN, the next best thing to seeing The Beetles. The performance will transport audiences back in time through a theatrical, mind-blowing performance.
Jason Isbell l& The 400 Unit – August 5
Since his 2013 debut, Jason Isbell has established himself as one of the most notable songwriters of his generation. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit will perform their latest album Georgia Blue, along with other Grammy-winning hits for a night of Americana music.
Parker McCollum – August 17
Parker McCollum’s Sumer Tour will stop at Artpark for an unforgettable night of country music. McCollum, singer-songwriter and multinstrumentalist, has recently gained recognition as ACM’s 2022 Male Artist of the Year, earned the CMT Award for ‘Breakthrough Video of the Year,’ and a 2022 CMA Award Nomination.
Alvvays and Alex G – September 1
Alvvays, a widely recognized alternative indie band based in Toronto, will perform at Artpark amidst their tour across North America and Europe. Additonally, Alex G, an indie-rock musician and singer-songwriter will perform his signature lo-fi pop.
New Music in the Park
Jeremy Dutcher – July 7
Jeremy Dutcher, a classically trained operatic tenor and composer, will perform music that incorporates his Wolstoq First Nation roots. Dutcher creates something entirely new through his combination of classical, traditional and pop.
Third Coast Percussion – July 9
Third Coast Percussion, The GRAMMY Award-winning, Chicago-based percussion quartet, invites listeners to embark on an exciting musical adventure. Known for their elegant performances, Third Coast Percussion will perform virtuosic pieces written by many iconic music creators.
L’Oiseau: Guided Walking-Concert Along the Niagra Gorge – July 13
L’Oisseau will explore the intersection of art, nature, and human expression through their immersive concert installation. The concert, a guided walking set will explore a plethora of contemporary composers.
CS4: Philip Glass String Quartets – July 20
Violinist Chase Spruill will lead CS4, an all-Glass program, through a celebration of 30 years of compositions by Philip Glass. The performance will include the US premiere of Glass’s String Quartet No. 9, “King Lear,” amongst others.
Jacob Bacon Quintet
The Jacob Bacon Quintet, consisting of the finest jazz artists and composers in the region, is a modern jazz quintet. The quintet will their own original compositions in celebration of the release of their first recording.
LUX: Vivaldi Redefined The Four Seasons – August 13
Vivaldi Redefined will form a bridge between the natural world and technocratic future through an exploration of Vivaldi’s most radical work. LUX, an immersive orchestra project, reimagines the symphonic concert experience.
The iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli announced his return to Madison Square Garden for his 2023 US Holiday Tour. Originally playing one date, he announced he will perform two dates on Dec. 13 and 14.
Andrea Bocelli, photo from Luca Rossetti.
Andrea Bocelli’s tour will feature performances from his extensive repertoire, including music in honor of the Holiday Season, selections from his recent #1 album A Family Christmas, his uplifting solo album Believe, as well as a selection of his beloved crossover hits, and famed love songs. Bocelli has one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, entertaining audiences for over 20 years, selling nearly 90 million records sold worldwide.
In addition to his sold-out arena-sized concerts and record-breaking live streams, Bocelli has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and Global Citizen. He has earned a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs, and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The announcement arrives on the heels of a spectacular spring tour in the US, which included two sold-out nights at the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on May 9 and May 10. Bocelli was invited to perform at the Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla in London on May 7. In April, his new documentary THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli debuted in select theaters around the world. Recently he did a surprise performance at Times Square to celebrate the premiere of the film.
Tickets for the shows at Madison Square Garden are on sale now. For more information about Andrea Bocelli and the upcoming tour, visit here.
Andrea Bocelli November and December 2023 U.S. Tour
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 / San Antonio, TX / AT&T Center
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 / Dallas, TX / AAC
DECEMBER 2, 2023 / Louisville, KY / KFC Yum Arena *With the Louisville Orchestra
DECEMBER 6, 2023 / Boston, MA / TD Garden
DECEMBER 7, 2023 / Philadelphia, PA / Wells Fargo Center
DECEMBER 9, 2023 / Hartford, CT / XL Center * First time in Hartford in 25 years
DECEMBER 10, 2023 / Baltimore, MD / CFG Bank Arena *With the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
DECEMBER 13, 2023 / New York, NY / Madison Square Garden
DECEMBER 14, 2023 / New York, NY / Madison Square Garden
DECEMBER 16, 2023 / Hollywood, FL / Hard Rock Live
DECEMBER 17, 2023 / Hollywood, FL / Hard Rock Live
On June 14 at 5:00 p.m., The Rods, a heavy metal band known for its ’80s albums, will be playing as the headliners for the “Wild Wednesday” event in Liverpool, NY. Also featured at “Wild Wednesday” is Adam and the Metal Hawks, Crazy Neighbors, Love Bone, and Wicked.
Members of the Rods. From left to right: Carl Canedy, David “Rock” Feinstein, and Freddy Villano. Credit: The Rods Official Website
The lead vocalist for the Rods, David “Rock” Feinstein, first came into popularity after playing in the band Elf with his cousin, Black Sabbath member Ronnie James Dio. Elf formed in 1967, and disbanded in 1975 after releasing three albums. Most of the band was absorbed into Rainbow, including Dio but not Feinstein.
The Rods formed and released their first album, “Rock Hard” in 1980, though “Rock Hard” was later rereleased as “The Rods.” The band toured with several noteworthy metal bands, such as Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead, and Metallica. They made six more albums until the group split in 1986, with their final album of the time being “Hollywood.”
The Rods reformed in 2008, playing at the Metal Rock Fest in Lillehammer, Norway. They have continued to release albums since then, including “Vengeance” in 2011 and their latest, “The Brotherhood of Metal,” in 2019. Current members of the band include: David “Rock” Feinstein as guitar and lead vocalist; Freddy Villano for bass and vocals; and Carl Canedy for drums and vocals.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced its Summer 2023 lineup, with performances from Dermot Kennedy to Guns N’ Roses. SPAC is a prestigious outdoor amphitheater, featuring live performances, arts education, culinary arts, literary arts, and visual arts across its campus. For over 50 years, SPAC has served as the summer home for New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra.
In a recent meeting on May 18, the leadership and staff reflected on what they viewed as a “SPAC Transformed.” The scope and depth of SPAC’s programs has “exploded,” with the summer season including the celebration of literary, culinary, and visual arts on top of the 28 performances, 24 debuts, and 11 premieres. Over the past year, work has continued to revitalize the amphitheater’s backstage, and “The Performer’s Road” has been widened, regraded, and repaved.
The season will kick off with the Summer SPACtacular, a new fundraising event on Friday, June 2. With Live Music, DJ, Dancing, Cocktails, Culinary Delights, Fireworks and Festivities, it is divided into the sold-out “All Access Pass” and the still-available “Party Pass.”
Performing throughout the summer, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center hails from the largest performing arts complex in the world: the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Their showings in June include “From Classic to Modern” at 3:00 p.m. on June 11 and “Great Quintets” at 3:00 p.m. on June 18. For July, they are performing on July 16 at 3:00 p.m. for “From Vienna to Paris” and on July 23 at 3:00 p.m. for “The Miró Quartet.” They end their summer performances with two showings in Aug., “Spanish Journey” on Aug. 13 at 3:00 p.m. and “New Classics” on Aug. 20 at 3:00 p.m. for their final show.
Founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, New York City Ballet is one of SPAC’s summer residents. They are performing in the second half of July. “NYCB On and Off Stage” on July 18 at 7:30 p.m. has a “behind the curtain” experience for audiences. On July 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. are the “SPAC Premieres,” which includes several pieces new to SPAC. “Peck & Copland” is on July 20 at 2:00 p.m. and July 22 at 7:30 p.m., and “Swan Lake, Fancy Free & Freebird” is on July 21 at 7:30 p.m. and July 22 at 2:00 p.m..
The Philadelphia Orchestra, another Summer resident of SPAC has a wide variety of performances in the month of August, starting with the “Festive Fireworks” at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2.
Other events include: “Schubert’s ‘Great’ Symphony” on Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m., “Pink Martini and The Philadelphia Orchestra featuring China Forbes” on Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m., “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ In Concert” on Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m., “Beethoven’s Seventh” on Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m., “An Evening with Audra McDonald” on Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m., “Rachmaninoff at 150” on Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m., “Rite of Spring & Blessed Earth” on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m., “The Four Seasons with Gil Shaham” on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m., “Yo-Yo Ma plays Dvořák” on Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m., “Earth: An HD Odyssey” on Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m., and “Jurassic Park in Concert” on Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m..
As a part of their Hot Summer Nights tour, TLC and Shaggy will be playing at SPAC. TLC is the best-selling American girl group of all time, they have earned 35 Major Awards, and are ranked as one of the greatest music trios. Shaggy is the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, and has sold more than 40 million album units. They are also being joined by special guests En Vogue and Sean Kingston.
Formed in 2015, Dead & Company is having their final tour over Summer 2023, stopping in SPAC on both June 17 and June 18. They were created through the merging of Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and Bob Weir with John Mayer, as well as Allman Brothers’ bassist Oteil Burbridge, and Fare Thee Well and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. Dead & Company has completed seven tours since 2015, with 164 concerts.
Dermot Kennedy was nominated for the “Best International Male” BRIT Award in 2020, and has become a platinum-selling artist in over 12 countries through his debut album, the best-selling debut album in Ireland of this millennium. He is known for his unique ability to unify and heal through his music.
Tears for Fears is an English pop rock band that has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. They are touring with Cold War Kids as a part of their “The Tipping Point Tour Part II.” SPAC is one of the three locations for their tour in New York, with other locations including Madison Square Garden and the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
Big Time Rush is an American pop boy band, previously starring in “Big Time Rush,” a Nickelodeon-produced musical sitcom. It has four members: Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Carlos PenaVega.
Nominated for both a Grammy and Academy award, Counting Crows is an alternative rock band that has performed for over two decades. Their multi-platinum breakout album was “August and Everything After,” with their most recent album being “Butter Miracle: Suite One,” released in May 2021. Also featured at the showing is guest star Dashboard Confessional.
The KIDZ BOP performance at SPAC is a part of their “Never Stop Live Tour,” with new songs, choreography, special effects, and the return of the Daddy Dance Off. KIDZ BOP is a family-friendly show, and the group has sold more than 23 million albums and had over 8 billion streams since 2001. The performance will feature songs from the recent “KIDZ BOP 2023” album as well as other pop hits.
Dave Matthews Band is an American rock band, originally formed in 1991. They will be performing songs from their new album “Walk Around the Moon.” Dave Matthews Band is visiting SPAC as a part of their U.S. summer tour. They are also using the tour to continue their work with The Nature Conservancy, with their partnership resulting in the planting one million trees this year.
Foreigner is known as one of the most popular rock bands in the world, with ten multi-platinum albums. Their visit to SPAC is a part of their “Farewell Tour,” with the band being joined by Loverboy, another hit-maker of the ’80s. The show promises more than 20 combined chart-topping songs.
The Chicks are the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time and are the only female group to get multiple diamond selling releases. They have sold more than 30.5 million albums, with their last record-breaking studio album being “Taking the Long Way,” released in 2006. It received five Grammy awards, including “Album of the Year,” “Record of the Year,” and “Song of the Year.”
As a part of their “The Big Night Out Tour,” Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R. have teamed up for a massive summer tour, including four stops across New York State. Goo Goo Dolls is a multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band. The band is partnering with “Joe Torre Safe At Home,” a nonprofit organization offering healing and education to youth who have been traumatized by exposure to violence.
Zac Brown Band, a multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning American country band, is travelling to SPAC with their “From the Fire Tour.” This is their 10th North American tour, following the release of their “The Comeback (Deluxe)” album.
Eric Church is a country singer, winning AMC awards seven times, CMA awards four times, and being nominated for a Grammy Award ten times. The “Heart & Soul” triple album is his most recent project and has received critical acclaim. It is the result of a month-long marathon in rural North Carolina where he wrote and recorded a song per day. He is visiting SPAC as a part of his “Outsiders Revival Tour.”
Guns N’ Roses is one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, with their 1987 debut album, “Appetite For Destruction” being regarded as the best-selling U.S. debut album ever. Their 2023 tour is the band’s first North American tour since 2021’s “We’re F’N Back! Tour.”
Guns N’ Roses members, from left to right: Axl Rose, Richard Fortus, Duff McKagan Dizzy Reed, Slash, Melissa Reese, and Frank Ferer. Credit: Katarina Benzova.
The Festival of Young Artists is an annual free event that is meant to celebrate the Capital Region’s young actors, dancers, musicians, singers, poets, and visual artists. The event includes both individual displays and performances as well as large-scale productions.
The 46th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival features 21 artists over the course of the two-day festival. It includes genres from jazz to roots, funk, blues and beyond. It has been one of North America’s largest jazz festivals over the past 45 years.
The Outlaw Music Festival is the largest-ever Outlaw tour, with Willie Nelson & Family, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros., featuring The Wolfpack, The String Cheese Incident, Los Lobos, and Particle Kid. The festival originally made its debut in 2016, where the festival was well-received and sold-out.
Tanglewood, a music venue in the towns of Lenox and Stockbridge in the Berkshire Hills in Western Massachusetts, has announced the lineup for their 2023 summer series, celebrating 85 years as an operating venue.
Tanglewood exterior, photo by Aram Boghosian.
Tanglewood has been the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937, as well as the Tanglewood Music Center, and the Boston Pops. The venue welcomes more than 350,000 visitors to performances, recitals, and seminars across 500 acres. This summer, the venue is hosting a variety of events, including the Boston Pops and Film Night, Tanglewood on Parade, popular artists like Train, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and the Steve Miller Band, along with Boston Symphony Orchestra guest conductors and performances, and more. Tanglewood welcomes all to its iconic grounds surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.
Popular Artists Series
The Popular Artists Series at Tanglewood was founded in 1968 when the venue decided to expand its musical offerings with the creation of “Contemporary Trends” concerts. The purpose of the series was to present performances by popular groups representing important trends in contemporary music outside the sphere of Western “classical” music. The first few years included performances by The Association, Ravi Shankar, Chicago, and more. Over the years, the Koussevitzky Music Shed has welcomed artists such as The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, and more. “Tanglewood has long been renowned as a classical music venue; but since the 1960s, the Popular Artists Series has added to the breadth of musical offerings and the diversity of audiences visiting the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home base in the Berkshires,” says Anthony Fogg, William I. Bernell Vice President, Artistic Planning. All concerts will take place in the Koussevitzky Music Shed this summer.
Thursday, June 22 at 8 p.m.- Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
NPR’s oddly informative news quiz program returns to Tanglewood, now in its 25th year. The Peabody Award-winning series offers a fast-paced, irreverent look at the week’s news, hosted by Peter Sagal and Official Judge and Scorekeeper Bill Kurtis.
The Steve Miller Band is an American rock band formed in 1966, led by Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals releasing a string of mid-to-late-1970s hit singles that are staples of classic rock, including “Fly Like An Eagle,” “The Joker,” and more. Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers support.
Robert Plant is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin for all of its existence from 1968 until 1980. He collaborated with bluegrass-country singer and fiddler Alison Krauss on Raising Sand in 2007 and promptly won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Their album Raise The Roof (2021) is available everywhere you can stream music. The support is JD McPherson known for his retro sound rooted in the rock and roll, rockabilly, and rhythm and blues music of the 1950s.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, photo by David McClister.
Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4 at 8 p.m.- James Taylor
James Taylor is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. He is a six-time Grammy award winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. James Taylor and his All-Star Band will celebrate the start of the Tanglewood season with two intimate and memorable performances, both sold out.
Thursday, August 24 at 7 p.m.- Train with Very Special Guest Parmalee
Since their formation in 1994, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band Train has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, 12 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and has sold more than ten million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide. Support is Parmalee, an American country music band consisting of brothers Matt Thomas and Scott Thomas, along with their cousin Barry Knox and best friend Josh McSwain.
Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007. Throughout his career, he has released fourteen studio albums, four collections of live performances, two “best of” compilations, two DVDs, and several single recordings. Browne’s newest studio album Downhill From Everywhere was released in July 2021 and received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Americana Album. Tickets for this show go on sale on June 1 here.
Jackson Browne.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Symphony Orchestra, led by Andris Nelsons since 2014, will be doing its annual residency at Tanglewood this summer, at various places within the venue, including the Shed, Ozawa Hall, and the Linde Center. BSO gave its inaugural concert in 1881, and now reaches millions of listeners through performances in Boston and at Tanglewood, and also via streaming on BSO NOW, educational and community programs, radio, television, recordings, and tours.
Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Shed, including guest conductors
Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert of the season begins with Wynton Marsalis’s Herald, Holler, and Hallelujah, followed by Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, with soloist Daniil Trifonov, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, led by Andris Nelsons.
Sunday, July 9 at 2:30 p.m.
A world premiere of Iman Habibi’s Zhiân and Jessie Montgomery’s Freedom Songs, featuring vocalist Julia Bullock, make up the first half of this program. Hilary Hahn joins the BSO and Andris Nelsons for Brahms’s Violin Concerto to finish the night off.
Andris Nelsons, photo by Marco Borggreve.
Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m.
A Nelsons-led BSO concert performance of Mozart’s opera Così fan tutte, with Nicole Cabell and Kate Lindsey in the lead female roles, with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, James Burton conductor. Will be sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Sunday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m.
The BSO and Andris Nelsons, joined by the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and children’s choir, perform Orff’s Carmina burana. The program opens with Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3.
Guest Conductors
Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m.
In her BSO debut, Xian Zhang leads the BSO and performers of Nimbus Dance in Copland’s Appalachian Spring with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, From the New World.
Xian Zhang, photo by Benjamin Ealovega.
Saturday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Thomas Wilkins leads members of the BSO in a Family Program entitled May I Have Your Attention Please.
Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m.
David Afkham conducts an all-Mozart program featuring pianist Martin Helmchen.
Sunday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Thomas Wilkins returns the next day to lead a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert, with mandolin soloist Jeff Midkiff in his own concerto entitled From the Blue Ridge, along with the music of Coleridge-Taylor and Ellington.
Friday, July 28 at 8 p.m.
Giancarlo Guerrero leads the BSO and Lorelei Ensemble in Julia Wolfe’s Her Story (BSO co-commission). Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 finishes off the night.
Thomas Wilkins, photo courtesy of Omaha Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m.
Dima Slobodeniouk leads the BSO in a program that opens with Messiaen’s Les Offrandes oubliées and includes Agata Zubel’s In the Shade of an Unshed Tear and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2.
Sunday, July 30, 2:30 p.m.
BSO Assistant Conductor Anna Rakitina leads the BSO and Joshua Bell in Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1, with Ellen Reid’s When the World as You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist (featuring vocalists Eliza Bagg, Martha Cluver, and Sonja DuToit Tengblad) and a suite from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.
Friday, August 4 at 8 p.m.
Emanuel Ax performs Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 with Dima Slobodeniouk and the BSO. The program opens with John Adams’ Shaker Loops.
Sunday, August 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Kazuki Yamada, in his BSO debut, is joined by Lucas and Arthur Jussen for Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E for two pianos and orchestra. The program also includes Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
Friday, August 11 at 8 p.m.- Guest
Anne-Sophie Mutter joins the BSO and Nelsons for John Williams’ Violin Concerto No. 2, on a program with works by Strauss and Ravel.
Saturday, August 12 at 8 p.m.
Susanna Mälkki leads the BSO and Seong-Jin Cho in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat on a program with Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra.
Susanna Mälkki, photo by Marica Rosengard.
Sunday, August 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Julia Adolphe’s Makeshift Castle opens the program, followed by Yo-Yo Ma performing Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. The program closes with Stravinsky’s Petrushka (1947 version).
Friday, August 18 at 8 p.m.
Andris Nelsons leads the BSO in Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances and Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, Egyptian, and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, both with Jean-Yves Thibaudet as soloist.
Saturday, August 19 at 8 p.m.
Leonidas Kavakos performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto on a program with Prokofiev‘s Symphony No. 5.
Special Event
Friday, August 25 at 8 p.m.
Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma perform an all-Beethoven program in the Shed, with the Archduke Trio and a transcription by Shai Wosner of the Fourth Symphony.
Leonidas Kavakos, photo by Marco Borggreve.
Ozawa Hall: Chamber Music, Recitals, Operas, Dance, Jazz, and More
Wednesday June 28 at 8 p.m.
In its final appearance at Tanglewood, the Emerson String Quartet, joined by Emanuel Ax, performs a new work by Sarah Kirkland Snider and works by Purcell, Shostakovich, and Dvořák.
Thursday, June 29 at 8 p.m.
The Knights, with conductor Eric Jacobsen, perform a new work for voice and orchestra by Chris Thile, who will also be featured as vocal soloist, and Jessie Montgomery’s Source Code for strings, with works of Bartók and Enesco.
Thursday, July 13 at 8 p.m.
Vocalist Julia Bullock in recital.
Thursday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
Philharmonia Baroque, led by Richard Egarr, performs Handel’s Acis and Galatea with singers Nicholas Mulroy, Hera Hyesang Park, Dashon Burton, and Isaiah Bell.
Wednesday, July 26 at 8 p.m.
The Boston Symphony Chamber Players perform works of Yehudi Wyner, Sofia Gubaidulina, Shulamit Ran, and Schumann.
Wednesday, August 2 at 8 p.m.
The Danish String Quartet performs the works of Schubert and Bent Sørensen.
Danish String Quartet, photo credit by Caroline Bittencourt.
Sunday, August 6 at 8 p.m.
The Aaron Diehl Trio, consisting of pianist Aaron Diehl, drummer Aaron Kimmel, and bassist David Wong, presents a jazz program that includes Sir Roland Hanna’s 24 Preludes.
Wednesday, August 9 at 8 p.m.
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein presents FRAGMENTS 2, an immersive, multi-sensory audience experience combining music by contemporary composers with unaccompanied Bach.
Wednesday, August 16 at 8 p.m.
Pianist Bruce Liu presents a recital of works by Barber, Chopin, Kapustin, and Rameau.
Sunday, August 20 at 8 p.m.
TLI Presents the Gerald Clayton Trio.
Tuesday, August 22 at 8 p.m.
Vocalist Kelli O’Hara, joined by pianist Dan Lipton, performs Broadway favorites.
Kelli O’Hara.
Boston Pops and Film Night
The Boston Pops Orchestra, led by Keith Lockhart, performs the best music of the past and present with a broad spectrum of styles, from jazz to pop, indie rock to big band, film music to the great American songbook, and more. They appeal to the widest possible audience due to their variety and are perfect for people who may not even like orchestras. This summer, all shows will be performed at the Shed.
Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m.
The Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart, and a cast of acclaimed Broadway singers perform a new symphonic arrangement of Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert, prepared by the original creators Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty
Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m.
The Boston Pops and Keith Lockhart present an All-Gershwin program with artist Michael Feinstein and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet joining forces for a celebration of the music of this iconic American composer.
Keith Lockhart, photo by Hilary Scott.
Saturday, August 5 at 8 p.m.
John Williams’ Film Night, with conductors John Williams and David Newman, features classic film clips and favorite film score themes from the silver screen.
Saturday, August 26 at 8 p.m.
Keith Lockhart leads Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert, with John Williams’ score performed by the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra while the film is presented on high-definition screens.
Sunday, August 27 at 2:30 p.m
Star Wars: The Story in Music features Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops performing the most memorable music from the sprawling saga of all nine Star Wars movies composed by John Williams.
Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra Concerts
The Tanglewood Music Center (TMC) offers an intensive schedule of study and performance for emerging professional instrumentalists, singers, conductors, librarians, and composers. Applications are now open to be a part of the TMC, for more information, visit here. Chamber music and recital programs presented by the young Fellows of the TMC are free of charge and take place throughout the summer
Xian Zhang conducts Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 6 on a program with works by Strauss and Gabriela Lena Frank led by TMC Conducting Fellows.
Monday, August 7 at 8 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Dima Slobodeniouk conducts Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 on a program with works by Rachmaninoff and Ravel led by TMC Conducting Fellows.
Monday, August 14 at 8 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Dame Jane Glover, in her Tanglewood debut, conducts Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 on a program with Britten and Dvořák led by TMC Conducting Fellows.
Sunday, August 20 at 2:30 p.m. Shed
Susanna Mälkki returns to the podium for the final orchestra program of the summer, leading the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and soloists Amanda Majeski, J’Nai Bridges, Stephen Costello, and Ryan Speedo Green in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and spirituals from Tippett’s A Child of Our Time.
Tanglewood Lawn with an audience, photo by Hilary Scott.
Festival of Contemporary Music Performances
The Festival of Contemporary Music (FCM) is one of the world’s premier showcases for works from the current musical landscape and landmark pieces from the new music vanguard of the 20th century. Recitals and many concerts are free of charge. FCM opens with “In Conversation: Curators of the Festival of Contemporary Music and Michael Gandolfi” on Thursday, July 27, at 1 p.m. in the Linde Center.
Thursday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Ozawa Hall
The music of FCM Co-curator Gabriela Lena Frank (Milagros, Sonata Serrana No. 1, and Las Sombras de los Apus) is included in FCM’s first musical program, which also includes Bartók’s Contrasts.
Friday, July 28 at 2:30 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Works by FCM Co-curator Anna Thorvaldsdottir (Spectra, Reminiscence I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII, Hrim, Aequilibria, and Ró) highlight this program. Kurtág’s 12 Microludes and Six Moments Musicaux also are performed.
Saturday, July 29 at 4 p.m. Linde Center
TLI Presents: A Curated Concert by Reena Esmail (FCM Co-curator), featuring Indian classical vocalist Saili Oak, in an all-Esmail program.
Saturday, July 29 at 6 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Prelude Concert with the Tanglewood Music Center
Ozawa Hall & Lawn, photo by Stu Rosner.
Sunday, July 30 at 10 a.m. Ozawa Hall
Interspersed with music by FCM Co-curator Tebogo Monnakgotla (It is the Lark that Sings, Five Pieces for String Trio, Le dormeur du val, Toys [or The Wonderful World of Clara], and Companion) are works by Malin Bång (Arching), Andile Khumalo (Schaufe[r]nster II), and Bent Sørensen (The Lady of Shalott).
Sunday, July 30 at 8 p.m. Linde Center
Experience a silent film screening of a score written by TMC Composition Fellows and performed live by TMC Fellows
Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Works by all four curators are featured in the closing concert, with Stefan Asbury and TMC Conducting Fellows leading the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra in Esmail’s RE / Member, Thorvaldsdottir’s METACOSMOS, Monnakgotla’s Un Clin d’oeil, and Frank’s Walkabout: Concerto for Orchestra.
For more information about the Tanglewood 2023 season and to purchase tickets, visit here.
Multi-platinum, R&B icon John Legend will be bringing his talents to New York’s historic Beacon Theatre for a pair of live, mid-week performances dubbed, “An Evening With John Legend.” Scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday on November 7 and 8, this special solo performance will feature intimate reimagining’s of Legend’s greatest hits.
Since the release of his debut in 2004, John Legend has delivered some of music’s most soul-touching records and moments. His 2013 single “All of Me,” hit number 1 on the Billboard charts and the accompanying music video — featuring his wife Chrissy Teigen — has over 2 Billion views on Youtube. Other crowd pleasers will include his Grammy-nominated records “Ordinary People,” from his debut album Get Lifted, and “Tonight.” The latter which featured as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2012 romantic-comedy film Think Like a Man.
Together with the medley of chart-topping hits, An Evening With John Legend will also include selections from his latest album Legend recently released via Republic Records. Not to mention, unexpected stories from the legendary musician’s life and career.
Ticket sales will begin with an artist presale on Wednesday, May 17 at 10 a.m. until Thursday, May 18 at 10 p.m. before the general on-sale on Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com.
