Celebrity Series of Boston
May 2013 Events
Contact: Stephanie Janes, (617) 598-3240, sj@celebrityseries.org
Press room and High-resolution photos: http://www.celebrityseries.org/CS_aboutus/press.htm
Susanna Phillips, soprano and Joseph Kaiser, tenor
Two of the brightest young stars in the opera world – both regulars at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Mostly Mozart Festival, among others – find time to come together to present a rare joint recital featuring art songs as well as opera arias and duets. Part of the Debut Series.
“Susanna Phillips…demonstrates rare stylistic fluency, canny pathos, and dynamic finesse. Susanna Phillips. Remember the name.” – Financial Times
“[Joseph Kaiser] is a singer of unnerving ability, blessed with a muscular but flexible sound, plenty of tonal color and technical proficiency—not to mention a full helping of charismatic good looks.” –The San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday, May 1, 8:00pm
Pickman Hall
(617) 482-6661
MBTA: Red Line to Harvard Square
Tickets: $40 and up
Link to high res images: http://www.celebrityseries.org/Photo_Galleries/1344-Susanna_Phillips_and_Joseph_Kaiser_Gallery.htm
Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet
Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet is the first permanently established wind quintet in the history of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the pinnacle of clarity, unity, and expressiveness.
“Wonderfully detailed colourations, prismatically rich and transparent, as well as a near orchestral range of expression.” – Berliner Tagesspiegel
Friday, May 3, 8pm
NEC’s Jordan Hall
(617) 482-6661
MBTA: Green Line “E” Train to Symphony
Tickets: $35 and up
Link to high res images: http://www.celebrityseries.org/Photo_Galleries/1345-Berlin_Phil_Wind_Quintet_Gallery.htm
Terry Gross – All I Did Was Ask
As the host of Fresh Air, National Public Radio’s popular weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, Terry Gross’s interviews are heard by more than four and a half million people on nearly 500 public radio stations.
“[Terry Gross is] a trusted voice and arbiter in the cultural landscape.” – The New York Times
Friday, May 10, 8pm
Sanders Theatre
(617) 482-6661
MBTA: Red Line Train to Harvard Square
Tickets: $30 and up
Link to high res images: http://www.celebrityseries.org/Photo_Galleries/1346-Terry_Gross_Gallery.htm
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
They are among the greatest dancers in the world. The Ailey company’s Spring visits to Boston are must-see events.
“A company whose worldwide popularity is rivaled only by the magnificence of its dancing.” – San Francisco Chronicle
May 16-19
Citi Wang Theatre
Thursday, 7:30pm
Friday, 8pm
Saturday, 2pm | 8pm
Sunday, 3pm
1-866-348-9738
MBTA: Green Line to Boylston
Tickets: $30 and up
Link to high res images: http://www.celebrityseries.org/Photo_Galleries/1347-Alvin_Ailey_American_Dance_Theater_Gallery.htm
About Celebrity Series of Boston
The Celebrity Series of Boston is New England’s leading presenter of music, dance and the performing arts from around the world. Now in its 73rd season, the Celebrity Series brings performances by instrumental and vocal soloists, orchestras and chamber ensembles, dance companies, jazz, folk and ethnic artists and ensembles to Boston’s major concert halls, reaching an audience of some 100,000 each year. Through the Arts, Education and Community Program, the Celebrity Series reaches thousands of youngsters annually with opportunities to experience and participate in the performing arts through concerts and workshops. For more information