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Berkshire Hills Regional School District’s shortcomings

The upcoming push to fund a new high school is focused on building something bigger and better while ignoring the fact that times have changed and that the goals must change as well.

Tanglewood’s 2020 Online Festival begins with Copland, Lee, Brahms

The musicians' total command of the material on this program is especially noteworthy when you remember that they've been locked up like the rest of us since the time of dinosaurs.

Exclusive interview: Keith Lockhart talks about the July 4 Boston Pops ‘Salute to Our Heroes’ broadcast

The upcoming Boston Pops July 4 broadcast is not all reruns. It will also feature newly created content, including the entire Pops viola section playing "Over the Rainbow" and a virtual performance of Pops Conductor Laureate John Williams' “Summon the Heroes.”

Talks with Keith: Interview with Boston Pops’ principal horn Gus Sebring

When he's onstage with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Gus Sebring's white head is just barely visible to the audience. That's usually all we see of him.

BSO announces 2020-21 season at Symphony Hall, cancels July 4 Esplanade show

Seeing the orchestra's future plans writ large reminds us that the BSO is, right now, building up one helluva head of steam.

Boston Pops: Cancellations and silver linings

At a moment of considerable gloom, the BSO essentially made its own silver lining - transforming bad news into good and gladdening the hearts of a few thousand surprised Bostonians. It's something the BSO is really good at.

PREVIEW: John Williams’ Film Night with David Newman Aug. 24

The two men make a great team, right? Yes, they do, but you haven't heard the half of it.

PREVIEW: ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ to be screened with live orchestra Aug. 16 at Tanglewood

If this were a high-wire act, no one would sell them life insurance, because they work without a safety net.

REVIEW: Audra McDonald and the Boston Pops: Impeccable performances

A graduate of Juilliard, Audra McDonald has appeared in as many performance settings as there are performance settings (Broadway musicals, television, movies, you name it).

Lenny celebrates ‘Tommy’ with Roger Daltrey and the Boston Pops: Prepare to be amazed

Leonard Bernstein would be first in line to get two tickets for Roger Daltrey’s “Tommy” performance on June 15. One ticket for himself, one for his daughter.

Popular artist concerts for Tanglewood 2018 includes rock opera ‘Tommy’

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Tanglewood pop artist concerts.
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