Campus Arts
BPO Performs Strauss and Mahler: A Picturesque Retrospective of Life and Death
The pairing of Strauss and Mahler provided a poignant exploration of life’s fleeting beauty with a sense of introspection and wonder.
Artist Profile: Alan T. Gilbert ’89 on Conducting, Repertoire Philosophy, and Musical Inspiration
Alan Gilbert will conduct a program of Haydn symphonies and Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra this February.
The Hasty Pudding Honors Cynthia Erivo as 2025’s Woman of the Year
Erivo is the 75th person to be named Woman of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
The Hasty Pudding Honors Jon Hamm as 2025’s Man of the Year
Harvard’s historic Hasty Pudding Theatricals honored Jon Hamm as its 58th Man of the Year on Friday, Jan. 31.
Artist Profile: Ross Jamie Collins and Na’Zir McFadden on a Young Conductor’s Craft
Collins, 23, and McFadden, 24, recently conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a concert program featuring Sibelius and Grieg.
Grand Kyiv Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Review: Ukrainian Dancers Take Center Stage
On Nov. 29, the Grand Kyiv Ballet brought their rendition of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” to life at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’: An Annual Amazement
This rendition was a stunning production coupled with humor, a satisfying amount of human touch, and the usual technical prowess of Boston Ballet dancers.
‘The Snow Queen’ Review: Grand Kyiv Ballet Shares Its Unique Identity
Adapted from the same story that inspired Disney’s “Frozen,” the performance was captivating and full of holiday festivities.
‘Holiday Pops’ Review: A Splendid and Spirited Journey
The programming and execution of the concert provided an enjoyable experience for a variety of listeners.
Artist Profile: Max B. Allison ’25 Explores The Intersection of Art and Technology
For Conflux, Allison developed code to allow a user’s brain waves to control music generated by a synthesizer.
Ho Family Student Guide Program at the Harvard Art Museums: A Unique and Interdisciplinary Approach to Art
Though already proving to be a great addition to the Harvard Arts Museums, the Ho Family Student Guide Program continuously expands its horizons.
Cracking at America’s Heart: The Nutcracker’s Enduring Holiday Legacy
The winter holidays are here, and so is “The Nutcracker,”showing in local theaters throughout the season.
‘Aida’ Review: An Intimate Rendition of an Opera Classic
With a dedicated cast and tight-knit production, the Boston Lyric Opera’s “Aida” was a wonderful staging of a renowned classic.
First Annual Harvard x Yale Art Show Kicks Off ‘The Game’ Festivities
Visual art and musical performances by Harvard and Yale students transformed Winthrop library into an art display for the first annual Harvard Yale Art Gallery.
BSO Presents ‘The Brightness of Light’: An Unforgettable Evening of Starry Lyricism
Received rapturously by the audience, the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s versatility once more triumphed without question.
Snowport: A Winter Wonderland of Festivities and Community
Snowport offers a dazzling array of seasonal festivities and animates the city.
HRO Concert Review: A Powerful Display of Harvard’s Orchestral Community
Under Li’s lead, the strings delivered a lush, humming tone while the brass section soared above the orchestra with clarity.
‘Horizon’ Review: AADT’s Newest Show Struggles to Stick the Landing
AADT’s “Horizons” was by no means a bad show — it soared in its highest moments, of which there were many.
Vivaldi Meets Tawadros: Australian Chamber Orchestra Makes the Four Seasons New
This cross-cultural musical mix highlighted a variety of inspirations.
BSO’s Strauss ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra’ Review: A Glorious Eternal Sunrise
Thibaudet was perhaps the living embodiment of Liszt had he been alive today, in an uncanny understanding of the composer virtuoso’s mercurial musicality.
Boston Ballet’s ‘Fall Experience’ Review: A Contemporary Exploration of Humanity
“The Seasons’ Canon” immediately differentiated itself from the three ballets of the first act by leaning into the contemporary side of contemporary ballet.
Amina T. Salahou ’25 on Les Adore One Year In
Salahou believes that her vision and the network of Les Adore — which reaches New York City, Paris, and beyond — will persist.
A Gleeful Celebration of Song : The Glee Club Performs at Harvard Art Museums
For many of the singers, especially the first-years, this performance marked their first time singing with the Glee Club for their families and friends.
Holding onto the Halloween Spirit for One More Weekend? Check Out Wicked Haunt Fest in Charlestown
Wicked Haunt Fest is a Halloween oasis in Boston, turning what would otherwise be a vacant lot in Charlestown into an interactive holiday experience.
BSO’s Mozart ‘Symphony No. 39’ Review: A Ravishing Duet of Lyricism
Biss ended the concerto with an electrifying bang to the adoration of the audience.