Boston Symphony Orchestra with Brahms, Herbert Blomstedt, and more

Mar 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM · Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, MA Boston Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

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Boston Symphony Orchestra

56 concerts

Founded in Boston (1881), top U.S. symphony rooted in German tradition; famed RCA & DG recordings, Tanglewood. Premiered Stravinsky/Bartók; played Spielberg films with John Williams.

Brahms

64 concerts

Johannes Brahms, born in Hamburg, Germany, was a pivotal Romantic era composer. He masterfully blended classical forms with rich harmonies and lyrical melodies in his symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. Celebrated for works like "Hungarian Dances" and his "Lullaby," he is considered one of classical music's "Three Bs" alongside Bach and Beethoven, leaving an enduring legacy.