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In PersonGBH Music Presents: George Li
Acclaimed concert pianist George Li visits Fraser Performance Studio for a recital of incredible range, featuring Claude Debussy’s delicate and inventive Images: Book 1 alongside Modest Mussorgsky’s virtuosic Pictures at an Exhibition. A Greater Boston native, Walnut Hill School for the Arts alumnus, and dual graduate of Harvard University and the New England Conservatory, Li has built a stellar international reputation since winning the Silver Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition. Recent highlights include his acclaimed 2024 Warner Classics album Movements, featuring dance suites by Schumann, Ravel, and Stravinsky, alongside major orchestral engagements across North America and Europe. The program will be hosted by Brian McCreath, GBH Music's Director of Production, and recorded for future In Concert broadcast on CRB Classical 99.5, television on GBH 2, and streaming on PBS Passport.
The evening is made possible by the generous support of the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.
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GBH Jazz Night with the Joe Hunt Quartet
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
The Joe Hunt Quartet delivers swinging, modern interpretations of classic repertory, from Johnny Mandel to Thelonious Monk. Led by veteran drummer Joe Hunt—whose storied career includes collaborations with Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charles Mingus—the group brings together Jerry Vejmola on tenor sax, Yuka Hamano Hunt on piano, and Bob Nieske on bass.
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Beyond the Page: Annie Hartnett’s "The Road to Tender Hearts"
Award-winning author Annie Hartnett joins Beyond the Page for a live, in-person conversation at GBH Studios.
Annie Hartnett, author of the national bestseller The Road to Tender Hearts, will speak on her celebrated novel, the inspiration behind her writing, and the creative process of bringing unforgettable stories to life. Winner of the 2025 New England Book Award for Fiction, The Road to Tender Hearts was also named a Best Book of 2025 by NPR, LitHub, and Southern Living.
Tickets include a signed copy of The Road to Tender Hearts (softcover) and admission to the live conversation and audience Q&A.
EVENT TIMELINE:- 6:30 PM: Registration opens in One Guest Street lobby
- 7 PM: Conversation with Annie Hartnett begins (feat. Audience Q&A)
- 8 PM: Book signing line opens
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