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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · 14d

Now available to hear when you want:
@crbclassical.bsky.social's first broadcast of the
@bostonsymphony.bsky.social's 25-26 season! Gangbusters concert of Mozart's Jupiter Symphony & Strauss's Ein Heldenleben. Listen here: www.classicalwcrb.org/show/the-bos...

The Opening of the BSO’s 2025-2026 Season!

The Boston Symphony Orchestra launches a brand new season with the music by Mozart and Strauss, conducted by Music Director Andris Nelsons.

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · 19d

And check out my preview of upcoming concerts w/ Mark Herz on Morning Edition from @gbhnews.bsky.social, w/ more on @bostonsymphony.bsky.social + @bostonbaroque.bsky.social + Celebrity Series / Yo-Yo Ma. www.classicalwcrb.org/blog/2025-09...

Morning Edition's Classical Concert Preview

GBH's Morning Edition host Mark Herz and CRB's Brian McCreath look ahead to three significant classical music events coming up in Boston.

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · 19d

I'm super excited for the first @crbclassical.bsky.social broadcast of the @bostonsymphony.bsky.social tomorrow at 8. Check out my interview with Concertmaster Nathan Cole about his solo in Strauss's Ein Heldenleben: www.classicalwcrb.org/show/the-bos...

The Opening of the BSO’s 2025-2026 Season!

The Boston Symphony Orchestra launches a brand new season with the music by Mozart and Strauss, conducted by Music Director Andris Nelsons.

www.classicalwcrb.org

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · Aug 19

On this week's episode of The Bach Hour with @bkmccreath.bsky.social‬, Ton Koopman leads Amsterdam Baroque in a work that broke new ground for Bach. Listen here: https://bit.ly/46Zn0s8

The Confident Swagger of Bach's Cantata 105

On The Bach Hour, Ton Koopman leads Amsterdam Baroque in a work that broke new ground for the composer, expressing a path from “anxious conscience” to an embrace of self-assurance.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Jun 18

Illinois has enshrined protections to meet this very moment.

In a time of increasing overreach and hateful rhetoric, it's more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community.

You have a home here always.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · Jun 18

BREAKING: The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in a huge setback for transgender rights.

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors, big loss for transgender rights

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights.

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GBH @wgbh.org · Jun 3

The White House has officially asked Congress to approve a rescission package — a rare and extreme measure taken with the broader goal of eliminating public media entirely. This would be devastating for local stations and the communities that depend on them. (1/2)

Public media funding is under threat. We need your help. Contact Your Representatives. Share This Post.

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · May 29

With the Boston Early Music Festival coming up in just over a week, I hope you'll join us on @crbclassical.bsky.social Sunday at 7pm for this really terrific concert from the 2023 festival. www.classicalwcrb.org/show/upcomin...

The Boston Early Music Festival's Celebration of Women, with Tiburtina and The Three Sopranos

Sunday, June 1st at 7:00pm, on WCRB In Concert with the Boston Early Music Festival, the Prague-based women's ensemble Tiburtina sings medieval music by Hildegard von Bingen, and Renaissance Italy bur...

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · May 23

And at Tanglewood, Andris Nelsons leads the Boston Symphony in a Bill Barclay production of Romeo and Juliet on 7/11. www.bso.org/events/bso-j...

BSO July 11 Concert Theater Works Romeo and Juliet | Tanglewood

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · May 23

At Rockport Music on 6/29, A Far Cry & Jeremy Eichler team up for “The Dreams and Requiems of German Music.” rockportmusic.org/a-far-cry/

A Far Cry | Rockport Music

Hosted by former Boston Globe critic Jeremy Eichler and drawn from his award-winning book Time’s Echo (History Book of the Year, The Sunday Times), this unique program blends storytelling and live per...

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · May 23

Here are the three concerts I recommend in this segment:
The Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra plays Water Music by Handel and by Telemann w/ dancers on 6/12, & Vox Luminis sings oratorios on 6/13. bemf.org/2025-festiva...

Schedule of Events - Boston Early Music Festival

2025 Festival | June 8–15, 2025 Festival Schedule Welcome to the June 2025 Boston Early Music Festival, North America’s premier celebration of Early Music. Subscription packages and individual tickets...

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · May 23

One of my favorite things to do at GBH is the Boston Public Radio music round table w/ Emmett Price III & James Bennett II, hosted by Margery Eagan & Jim Braude. Check out our conversation today: www.youtube.com/live/p_gqUC3...

Boston Public Radio Live from Brighton, Thursday, May 22, 2025

YouTube video by GBH News

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lauraclassical.bsky.social @lauraclassical.bsky.social · May 15

Good morning, my friend! Funny meme…true words!
Wake up to some “musical caffeine” - - pieces by Vivaldi, Haydn, Bach, Dvorak & Beethoven are on the way this morning on 99.5 WCRB! Join us @crbclassical.bsky.social 🎶

Funny meme reads: “National Coffee Day January 1 - December 31”

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y2000k @y2000k.bsky.social · May 13

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Brian McCreath speaks with Nicole Taney of Celebrity Series of Boston on their 25/26 season

Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · May 13

Just announced! The 2025-2026 season of Celebrity Series of Boston, w/ J'Nai Bridges, Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and much, much more from @crbclassical.bsky.social. Learn more: www.classicalwcrb.org/blog/2025-05...

The 2025-2026 Season of Celebrity Series of Boston

Artistic Director Nicole Taney talks with CRB's Brian McCreath about the newly announced season, which includes visits from three major orchestras, all-Bach programs from Yo-Yo Ma, Yunchan Lim, and ot...

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · May 13

Just announced! The 2025-2026 season of Celebrity Series of Boston, w/ J'Nai Bridges, Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and much, much more from @crbclassical.bsky.social. Learn more: www.classicalwcrb.org/blog/2025-05...

The 2025-2026 Season of Celebrity Series of Boston

Artistic Director Nicole Taney talks with CRB's Brian McCreath about the newly announced season, which includes visits from three major orchestras, all-Bach programs from Yo-Yo Ma, Yunchan Lim, and ot...

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · Apr 27

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World Concert Hall @wconcerthall.bsky.social · Apr 20

Right now, #Beethoven with Uchida and #Shostakovich's 15th from #Boston www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch

Beethoven with Uchida and Shostakovich's 15th from Boston - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Mitsuko Uchida, piano, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andris Nelsons play: BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4. SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 15. Live....

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Matt Bishop 🏳️‍🌈 🏁 @thebishf1.bsky.social · Apr 17

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · Apr 13

So glad you were listening!

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · Apr 13

Confirmed! You’ll find this broadcast on demand in a few days. Follow @crbclassical.bsky.social for notification when it’s up.

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · Apr 10

Just announced: The Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2025-2026 season! Take a look and hear the BSO's Chad Smith preview the season. www.classicalwcrb.org/blog/2025-04...

The Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2025-2026 Season

Broad, interconnected thematic programming drives the BSO’s just announced 2025-2026 season, including “E Pluribus Unum,” a kaleidoscopic exploration of American works, “Where Words End: Music and the...

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World Concert Hall @wconcerthall.bsky.social · Mar 23

Right now, #Coltrane's 'Legacy for Orchestra' with Blanchard from #Boston www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch

Coltrane's 'Legacy for Orchestra' with Blanchard from Boston - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Terence Blanchard, trumpet, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edwin Outwater play: John COLTRANE: Legacy for Orchestra. Arranged and curated by Carlos Simon. Live....

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World Concert Hall @wconcerthall.bsky.social · Mar 15

In 20 minutes, #Tchaikovsky with Chen, Tilson Thomas with Burton and #Bernstein from #Boston www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch

Tchaikovsky with Chen, Tilson Thomas with Burton and Bernstein from Boston - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Ray Chen, violin, Dashon Burton, baritone, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Teddy Abrams perform: TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto. Michael TILSON THOMAS: Whitman Songs. BERNSTEIN:…

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World Concert Hall @wconcerthall.bsky.social · Mar 16

Right now, #Tchaikovsky with Chen, Tilson Thomas with Burton and #Bernstein from #Boston www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch

Tchaikovsky with Chen, Tilson Thomas with Burton and Bernstein from Boston - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

Ray Chen, violin, Dashon Burton, baritone, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Teddy Abrams perform: TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto. Michael TILSON THOMAS: Whitman Songs. BERNSTEIN:…

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · Mar 7

"I am a bad Bostonian. I've never been to a Red Sox Game. I'm scared to honk at other drivers, even if they deserve it. I mostly avoid iced coffee. And I'd never been to Symphony Hall. On Feb. 6th, I finally righted that major wrong. Here’s how I did it."

Phil Jones reports from the field:

A First-Timer's Visit to Symphony Hall

If you've never made the trek to Symphony Hall, you're not alone. Join WCRB host Phil Jones on his first ever visit to hear the BSO, and get ready to make YOUR Symphony Hall debut!

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · Mar 6

I always look forward to hearing pianist Inon Barnatan, & I also look forward to talking to him. He's playing Bartók's 3rd Piano Concerto this week w/ the Boston Symphony Orchestra & Eun Sun Kim, live on @crbclassical.bsky.social this Sat/ at 8. Check it out: www.classicalwcrb.org/show/the-bos...

Rachmaninoff and Bartók with Eun Sun Kim and Inon Barnatan

Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 8:00pm, star pianist Inon Barnatan returns to Symphony Hall to take on one of Bartók’s final works, and Eun Sun Kim makes her BSO debut.

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