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  Getting Into Opera featuring Susan Graham

  7:00pm Thu, Feb 6, 2025

  GBH Music will introduce new listeners to opera in a video series produced in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) and New England Conservatory (NEC). Designed for newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, “Getting into Opera” aims to ignite a passion for the genre by showcasing how powerful performances are shaped by vocal coaching and stage direction. The innovative multi-platform video series will be filmed in front of a live audience in GBH’s acoustically acclaimed Fraser Performance Studio.
  
  This event features renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham leading a masterclass for BLO Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists and New England Conservatory students. By pulling back the curtain on how great vocal performances are made, the masterclass will draw in new opera lovers while delighting fans of the genre.
  
  “Getting into Opera” will be hosted by Anthony Rudel, author of “Tales from the Opera,” “Classical Music Top 40,” and “Imagining Don Giovanni.” Joshua Major, Chair of Opera Studies at NEC and Bradley Vernatter, BLO’s Stanford Calderwood General Director & CEO, will also share perspectives on producing operas as part of the series.
  
  “Getting into Opera” will be available free of charge on YouTube and other platforms at a later date.
  
  Event timeline:
  
  7-9:15pm Performance in Fraser
  9:15-10pm Dessert Reception in the Atrium
  
  This event is FREE but registration is required. Seating is general admission.
  
  
  Grammy Award winning mezzo soprano Susan Graham has performed in every major opera house and symphony hall worldwide. Her repertoire ranges from the earliest Baroque composers to contemporary opera, with Mozart, Strauss, Berlioz, and Massenet in between, among many others. A prolific recitalist, Miss Graham has many recordings of art song in many languages, specializing in the French repertoire. Earlier this season she appeared at Opéra de Paris in Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment, and in early 2025 she will sing in concert performances of Samuel Barber’s Vanessa, with the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center. Later in the spring she will appear at LA’s Wilshire Ebell Theatre, and at Carnegie Hall in New York, in Richard Danielpour’s and Rita Dove’s epic Chamber Music song cycle, A Standing Witness, which chronicles life in America from 1968 to the present. Miss Graham is an avid mentor, adjudicator, and teacher, working regularly with the LA Opera Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist Program, as well as many other institutions worldwide. She is thrilled to have this time in Boston with GBH Music and the New England Conservatory.
  
  Photo credit: provided by the artist Susan Graham
  
  
  

  

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  Democracy Now: A Panel Discussion

  6:30pm Tue, Feb 11, 2025

  Humanities Workshop and Revolutionary Spaces invite you to The panel--Democracy Now--. It is an opportunity to hear from humanists whose daily work considers and shapes the state of our local and global democracies. Questions the conversation may explore include: What does active citizenship in a democracy look like? How do we prepare ourselves for the challenges that our democracy will face? How do we reform our democracy so that it serves all of its constituents?
  
  The goal is for our panelists to help the audience interpret the current political moment and discover new pathways to citizen leadership.
  Moderated by Simón Rios, WBUR reporter.
  
  The Humanities Workshop—a consortium of public, private, and charter secondary school communities—believes in the critical importance of the humanities in addressing urgent social issues. The humanities educate our students to understand historical context, engage in perspective taking, hone critical thinking, and generate narrative. They believe a humanistic approach to social issues develops empathy in their students, inspiring them to engage deeply in the world around them, now and in the future, with their whole selves.

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  Wine Tasting with Rick Steves 2025

  8:00pm Tue, Feb 11, 2025

  Join renowned world traveler, Rick Steves for a flight of Italian wine! Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, you won't want to miss this unforgettable evening of wine education. Rick and a sommelier will guide you through a handpicked selection of exceptional wines from Italy. Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of each bottle as you sip, savor and laugh alongside Rick.
  
  Expand your knowledge of the art of wine tasting with the fundamental five S's: see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor. Don’t miss this evening of discovery and indulgence, where you're sure to learn something new about the wonderful world of Italian wine- and perhaps about Rick too!
  
  
  Ticket Includes: 
  

  • Access to the Zoom Webinar 
  • 2 hours of wine education and Q&A lead by our sommelier who will be joined by Rick Steves
  • 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) include two Whites, a Rose, and Three Reds, all from Italy. They will be shipped directly to your door. (Varietals include Fiano, Grecanico, Rosato (Rosé Wine), Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, and Rosso di Italia (Red Wine)).

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  •  Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah
  • Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol related events
  •  Ticket sales end 5pm ET, January 27, 2025 to allow for time to ship the wine tasting kits

  
  Share the experience! You can add an additional kit (for an additional cost) and ship it to a separate address! Just purchase an additional kit and enter the shipping address for that person.
  
  Don’t delay! Tickets are limited and registration will only be open until 5pm ET, January 27, 2025 to allow for timely shipment of wine tasting kits.
  
  
  
  Shipping Details:
  

  • Ticket sales end 5pm ET, January 27, 2025
  • Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!) Failure to type your address correctly will result in a shipping delay or even the possibility that your ticket will not be fulfilled. 
  • Ticket holders will receive their wine tasting kits in the days before the event on February 11, 2025. 
  •  Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah
  • Kits cannot be shipped to a P.O. Box
  • Ticket holders will need to be home to show identification and sign upon delivery to prove they are 21+ years of age. Wine will not be delivered without this.
  • Please open your kit when it arrives to ensure you are ready to sip along on February 11!  If you have any questions regarding your kit, please let us know. 
    

  Ticket purchases for this event support GBH programming.

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  GBH Jazz Nights Featuring Jesse Taitt

  5:30pm Thu, Feb 13, 2025

  GBH Music and JazzBoston are co-hosting a new series to showcase the breadth of incredible jazz talent of pianist and composer Jesse Taitt shares music that celebrates resilience, ancestry, and community. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Please note that by registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music. GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.

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  Valentine’s Day Soirée

  6:15pm Fri, Feb 14, 2025

  Come celebrate love with GBH! Bring a date, friend, or your squad to a night of craft cocktails, local treats, and stories inspired by love on the theme of “What I did for Love”.
  
  Arrive at 6:15pm for a complimentary reception featuring artisan cocktails and New England treats and sweets. Then, take a seat on the set of Stories from the Stage and enjoy stories on the extraordinary—and sometimes ridiculous—things our tellers have done for love. Hear stories of the passion, folly, and profound lessons learned.
  
  Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember! Tickets support GBH.
  
  At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. You’ll hear stories of love and loss, amazing adventures, incredible surprises and unexpected triumphs. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling. Join us!
  
  6:15pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium for a complimentary reception 7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
  
  Each ticket includes:
  
  

  • A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage: What I did for Love
  • Artisan cocktails 
  • Sweet and savory treats from local New England vendors  
  • Complimentary parking 

  Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.The maximum capacity of this event is 160.
  
  All guests must age 21 or older and have a valid ID.
  
  Special thanks to our amazing vendors.
  

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  DVinci Soul live at the BPL

  3:30pm Thu, Feb 20, 2025

  Please come join us for an afternoon of great music that will have you dancing in your seats. Registration is encouraged for this free event.
  
  DVinci Soul is a 6 piece Motown, soul and classic R&B band that is most known for their soulful harmonies, lively horns, tight rhythm section, and for inspiring people of all ages to get up and dance. Playing in and around the Boston area for over 30 years, and together since 2016, DVinci Soul covers their own blend of danceable tunes from Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, Tower of Power, and Chaka Khan, to newer bands like Lake Street Dive, Amy Winehouse and the California Honeydrops.
  
  DVinci soulmates include:
  - Debra Vinci (vocals)
  - Chris Leadbetter (guitar and vocals)
  - David Fuller (drums and vocals)
  - Jeff Garmel (saxophone)
  - Bob Pilkington (trombone)
  - Richard Hale Shaw (bass)
  
  DVinci Soul's music and videos can be found here .
  

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  The Ulysses Quartet at Boston Public Library (February 2025)

  1:00pm Mon, Feb 24, 2025

  Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library!
  
  Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Please note that by registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from GBH and CRB Classical.
  
  Program:
  HAYDN String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, “Joke”
  DANISH TRADITIONAL (arr. Danish String Quartet): Drømte Mig En Drøm
  DVORÁK String Quartet No. 14 in A-Flat Major, Op. 105
  
  About the Ulysses Quartet:
  The Ulysses Quartet has been praised for their “textural versatility,” “grave beauty” and “the kind of chemistry many quartets long for, but rarely achieve” (The Strad). Founded in 2015, the group won the grand prize and gold medal in the senior string division of the 2016 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and first prize in the 2018 Schoenfeld International String Competition. The quartet’s members hail from Canada, the United States and Taiwan. They have performed in such prestigious halls as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Jordan Hall, the Picasso Museum in Málaga and Washington’s National Gallery of Art among many others. At Juilliard from 2019 to 2022, they were the Lisa Arnhold Fellows, serving as the School’s Graduate Resident String Quartet for 3 years. The group’s name pays homage to Homer’s hero Odysseus and his 10-year voyage home. The members of Ulysses perform on instruments and bows on loan from the Maestro Foundation and private donors.
  

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  GBH Music Jazz Subscription Series

  5:00pm Tue, Feb 25, 2025

  Support GBH Music and get a front row seat to 4 immersive in-person jazz productions at our studios in Brighton. Guests who contribute $400 will receive a pair of tickets to 4 upcoming music events between February and May 2025.
  
  All events take place in the GBH studios in Brighton and include a dessert reception with light refreshments.
  
  
  These 4 jazz events from GBH Music include:
  
  

  • February 27, 2025 - GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with Oscar Stagnaro Trio – a tribute to Hermeto Pascoal in Fraser Performance Studio,  (7:15-9pm)
  • March 27, 2025 - GBH Music Presents JazzNOW featuring Farayi Malek in Fraser Performance Studio, (7:15-9pm)
  • April 30, 2025  – GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween in Fraser Performance Studio, (7:15-9pm)
  • May 29, 2025 - GBH Music Presents JazzNOW A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, featuring Gabrielle Goodman – in Calderwood Television Studio, (7:30-10pm)

   
  
  Your pair of tickets for these GBH Music Presents events will include:
  
  ● Priority seating for each performance. Reserved seats in the first 3 rows in GBH Performance Studio for the live musical performance with the featured jazz ensemble.
  
  ● Opportunity to speak with the musicians and GBH/CRB moderator/host after the performance concludes.
   
  
  **Please note there are NO substitutions for GBH Music subscriber's 4 event dates. ** If ticket holders can not attend these dates, or have other questions, please contact Audience and Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.

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  GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with TRIAD

  7:15pm Thu, Feb 27, 2025

  GBH Music and JazzBoston kick off the 2025 JazzNOW series with a celebration of Hermeto Pascoal, one of Brazil's most iconic and genre-defying composers. This mesmerizing Latin jazz performance features TRIAD, a powerhouse trio that brings together three world-class musicians: multi-Grammy award-winning Peruvian bassist Oscar Stagnaro, acclaimed pianist Maxim Lubarsky, and multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning drummer Mark Walker. Renowned for their mastery of Latin jazz and improvisational brilliance, the trio will explore Pascoal's rich repertoire and adventurous spirit, blending his lush harmonies, dazzling rhythms, and intricate melodies with fresh interpretations. For this special performance, TRIAD is joined by renowned Puerto Rican saxophonist Edmar Colón.
  
  Event timeline:
  
  7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception (in-person only)
  7:50-7:58pm Guest are seated in Fraser (in-person only)
  8-9pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio (Hybrid audience)
  
  
  Photo credit of Oscar Stagnaro: Provided by the artist
  
  

  

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  March 2025 Outspoken Saturdays

  2:00pm Sat, Mar 1, 2025

  The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea . Join us!
  
  Registration is encouraged for this free event.
  

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  Stories from the Stage: Heroes

  6:30pm Wed, Mar 12, 2025

  Join us on set for stories honoring the quiet, yet powerful, moments of heroism that shape our world. Heroes walk among us—often unnoticed, yet their actions leave an undeniable impact. Whether it’s a nurse going the extra mile for a patient, a stranger stepping in to help at the right moment, or a neighbor who quietly makes a difference, their courageous tales deserve to be told. These stories are a tribute to the unsung heroes in our lives.
  
  At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. You’ll hear stories of love and loss, amazing adventures, incredible surprises and unexpected triumphs. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling. Join us!
  
  
  
  6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium where the bar is open and snacks are available for purchase
  7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
  
  Note all onsite purchases will be credit card only.
  Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
  The maximum capacity of this event is 120.
  

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  The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (March 2025)

  1:00pm Thu, Mar 13, 2025

  Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library!

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