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Events
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Illuminate Bach: A Holiday Celebration!
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Celebrate the season with Illuminate Bach: A Holiday Celebration! Filmed live in GBH’s Fraser Performance Studio, this festive concert program showcases the radiant spirit of J.S. Bach’s music — from sacred works that evoke the wonder and reverence of the holidays, including Part Five of his Christmas Oratorio, to the lyrical charm of his Oboe Concerto in D minor. The evening also features “Winter Breviary,” a set of three carols by Reena Esmail that draw on cultural traditions of Indian and Western themes and music. The performance will be led by Emmanuel Music Artistic Director Ryan Turner and hosted by Brian McCreath, host of The Bach Hour on CRB Classical 99.5. Illuminate Bach offers audiences a moment to reflect, rejoice, and join an annual tradition shared with viewers and listeners across Massachusetts through upcoming broadcasts on GBH 2, NEPM, and CRB Classical 99.5.
7:00pm: Doors open to GBH's Yawkey Atrium
7:15pm: Reception in Yawkey Atrium
8:00pm: Illuminate Bach: A Holiday Celebration! begins in Fraser Performance Studio. Seating is general admission.
This program is made possible by the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.This event is presented with support from our sponsor, Xfinity.
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In Person
Let it Snow! with the Rasa Quartet at the Boston Public Library
GBH Music welcomes the Rasa String Quartet to the Boston Public Library for a free holiday program, hosted by CRB Classical 99.5 midday host Edyn-Mae Stevenson! Let it Snow! features heartwarming folk tunes, holiday traditionals, and classic hits from the most wonderful time of the year. Take shelter at the BPL and warm up with an hour of festive, live music.
Formed in 2019, the Rasa String Quartet brings together violinists Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin, violist Kiyoshi Hayashi, and cellist Mina Kim. The Rasa String Quartet is dedicated to exploring the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another. In Sanskrit, the term ‘rasa’ refers to the indescribable power of art to move, inspire, and connect us—a quality Rasa String Quartet strives to embody in every performance. The Rasa String Quartet will perform four free concerts at the BPL throughout the 2025-2026 GBH Music Season. -
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GBH Jazz Night with David Leach (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes pianist, composer, and poet David Leach alongside saxophonist Lihi Haruvi, drummer Dor Herskovits, and bassist John Lockwood for a set of Leach’s original compositions. Rooted in the Jazz and Creative music tradition, Leach’s music draws on eclectic influences ranging from 20th-century classical, American Folk, and Progressive Metal, inviting listeners into a soundscape that is at turns intimate and exhilarating, yet always deeply felt and open to the present moment. The band can also be heard on David’s debut album, The Ground That Holds You as You Fall Forever, on Adhyâropa Records (2025).
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.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
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