Campus Arts
From Tchaikovsky to Tilson Thomas: A History of Classical Music at the BSO
On the whole, it was a fantastic concert, especially for those who desire to get more into classical music.
Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Delivers a Dark, Magnificent First Concert of the Semester
This concert was long and the music was endlessly despairing, but the orchestra demonstrated their worth and, ultimately, the worth of the music.
HRO and Junhan Choi Still
The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra is remarkable. At their best, they sound borderline professional — no mean feat for a group of students.
A Candlelit Evening: Closeness and Nostalgia at the Crimson Cellos’ Concert
The elegance of the setting, combined with an on-point program selection and hearty ensemble, made this candlelight concert an unforgettable one.
Harvard Arts Office Met With Ghungroo Over Theater Conduct Concerns
The Office for the Arts at Harvard reprimanded the undergraduate dance group Ghungroo over their use of the Agassiz Theatre last month, triggering a reconciliation process between the OFA and Ghungroo leadership.
Artist Profile: Teddy Abrams on Conducting from Louisville to Boston
Conductor, performer, and Grammy Award winner Teddy Abrams is making his official debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra on March 13.
Artist Profile: Ethan A. Chaves ’26 Talks All Things Music, Composing, and Performing
Performer, composer, creative — Chaves is a testament to what it means to be an artist, and breathes life into all he does.
New Director Sarah Ganz Blythe on Reenvisioning Harvard Art Museums
For Director of Harvard Art Museums Sarah Ganz Blythe, museums have always been a place that gave her “a way to understand the world.”
Boston Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ Review: A Magical Return to the Lake
Mikko Nissenen’s “Swan Lake” is at Citizens Bank Opera House until March 16.
Lang Lang’s Dazzling Season Debut in Symphony Hall: A Night of Dances and Bursts of Emotion
The concert was not merely a performance, but a masterful and emotional journey through sound, movement and spirit.
‘Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking’ Balances Technique and Enjoyment at Harvard Art Museums
“Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking” offers a chance to learn about Munch’s innovation in artmaking and engage with his works in a new way.
‘Freedom in the Equation’ Portraits at Science Center Remember Ukrainian Scientists
“Freedom in the Equation” is on view at the Art Wall at the Science Center through March 10.
Ghungroo’s 37th Annual Production: A Love Letter to the Roots of South Asian Culture
“Ghungroo: Rooted” was a love letter to the community at Harvard and beyond that celebrated tradition through history, words, and dance.
Hasty Pudding Honors Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance with 8th Order of the Golden Sphinx
This year, the Hasty Pudding Institute awarded Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance ’82 with the 8th Order of the Golden Sphinx.
Harvard Jazz Orchestra Review: A Splendid Night with Ted Nash
Complete with technical aptitude and improvisational creativity, the night was a testament to the strong jazz presence at Harvard.
An Unconventional Concert: The BSO Spans Centuries with Haydn and Stravinsky
On Feb. 20, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gave one of their odder concerts of the season.
Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson: A Piano Duet of Ice and Fire
On Feb. 21, Symphony Hall broke into applause as world-renowned pianists Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson entered the stage.
A Brilliant Tapestry of Sound: H+H’s performance of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Overall, the balance between individual artistry and ensemble unity made for an unforgettable and resonating experience.
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.