MMEA All State Chorus - Boston Symphony Hall 2019
MMEA All State Chorus 2019
Boston Symphony Hall
March 3rd 2019
Symphony Hall, Boston
Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Designed by McKim, Mead and White, it was built in 1900 for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home. The hall was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1999. It was then noted that Symphony Hall remains, acoustically, among the top three concert halls in the world ... and is considered the finest in the United States. Symphony Hall, located one block from Berklee College of Music to the north and one block from the New England Conservatory to the south, also serves as home to the Boston Pops Orchestra as well as the site of many concerts of the Handel and Haydn Society.
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Boston's Neighborhoods : The Back Bay
- Beginning in 1857 and continuing until 1880, Boston's Back Bay neighborhood was created entirely by man. The body of water separating Boston from Brookline was filled, adding 450 acres of land to the city of Boston. Today it stands as one of the Boston's premiere neighborhoods. Marked by historic and exclusive boulevards, such as Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue , the Back Bay is home to the northern portion of the city's Emerald Necklace, the green space that threads its way through the inner core of the city.
The Back Bay is one of the busiest retail sections of Boston, with a thriving commercial center along Boylston Street and Newbury Street, which include the nearby enclosed shopping malls at the Shops at Prudential Center and Copley Place
The Back Bay's borders are encompassed by the Charles River, Massachusetts Avenue, and the Boston Public Garden. Known for its exclusive real estate, abundance of spas, high end retail stores, art galleries, cafes and architecturally significant brownstones, Back Bay is also one of the prettiest neighborhoods in the entire country. The residential streets of Back Bay are some of the best preserved examples of late 19th century urban architecture in the entire country.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants or outdoor cafes lining Newbury Street. Day and night, summers bring crowded patios and leisurely lunches and dinners al fresco, with some of the best people watching vantage points in town. Some of America's top retail stores and art galleries dot Newbury Street from Arlington Street down to Massachusetts Avenue.
There is plenty of green space in the Back Bay. Stroll down the Commonwealth Avenue Mall to view the blocks and blocks of brownstones, statues and memorials and residents walking their beautiful dogs. The mall connects the Public Garden to the Fens.
Created in 1837, the Boston Public Garden is one of Boston's great attractions and America's first botanical garden. Admire the rich and unusual plantings, over 80 species are cultivated for future plantings, the Lagoon, monuments and fountains. And of course, the Swan Boats on the lagoon, which has operated for over 100 years.
The Charles River Esplanade is home to the famous Hatch Shell and it's regular summertime concerts, including the annual Fourth of July celebration with the Boston Pops. The bike path runs 23 miles along the banks of the Charles River.
Community Boating is the oldest continuously operating community sailing program in the United States. Offering sailing and windsurfing instruction, members are allowed to use their Cape Cod Mercury boats on the Charles River.
Copley Square is anchored by the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel, The Boston Public Library, a leading example of Beaux-Arts architecture in the US, The Old South Church, and The 60 story dark blue glass John Hancock Tower.
And of course, there's Trinity Church, founded in 1733, designed by Henry Hobson Richardson. Trinity Churchg is the only building in Boston that has been honored as one of the Ten Most Significant Buildings in the United States by the American Institute of Architects.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist is The Mother Church and headquarters of the Christian Science Church. Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the 14 acre plaza includes a reflecting pool and fountain that makes it one of Boston's most visually recognizable sites.
Some of Boston's finest museums are located in the Back Bay. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is modeled after the Renaissance palaces of Venice, Italy. The building surrounds a glass covered garden courtyard, the first of its kind in America. The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest museums in the United States, and offers one of the most comprehensive art collections in the Americas.
Symphony Hall was built in 1900 for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and is considered, acoustically, one of the top three concert halls in the world. It is also home to the famous Boston Pops Orchestra & the Handel and Hayden Society.
The Back Bay offers some of Boston's premier real estate. From the early Victorian Houses on Commonwealth Avenue, dating back to around 1860, to townhouse condominiums, prewar buildings and some of the newer, full services buildings such as the Four Seasons Place, The Heritage and LeJardin, One Charles, and the Carlton House Residences, all located on the Public Garden. Located near the Prudential Center, The Mandarin Oriental and Belvedere Residences are centrally located in the heart of Back Bay. The Clarendon, across from the Hancock Tower and Trinity Place, overlooking Copley Square also offer prime locations and luxurious amenities.
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2010 Massachusetts All-State Orchestra Video 1
Romeo and Juliet Suite by Sergei Prokofiev
Montagues and Capulets
Jung-Ho Pak, conductor
Recorded live in concert by Mciver Recording
March 2010, Boston, Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, All-State orchestra personnel is selected from approximately 2000 high school students, grades 9-12, from about 350 school districts who audition for the 120 spots in the Massachusetts All State Orchestra. Students first audition in their districts in the fall and then may qualify to obtain a recommendation for the All State auditions which are held at the end of January. If accepted, students receive music by mail and begin working toward a March All State performance which is held at Symphony Hall in Boston, home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Jung‐Ho Pak is currently Artistic Director and Conductor of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra and the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra. Prior to that, Pak served eight seasons as Music Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, one of the largest orchestras in the New England region. In 2003, he was appointed Music Director of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra and Director of Orchestras at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Jung-Ho Pak is described by the New York Times as a conductor who radiates enthusiasm, the Los Angeles Times as a real grabber, and twice by the San Diego Union-Tribune as one of the most impactful people to watch. Maestro Pak has developed a reputation as a visionary and influential leader. His new vision for classical music in San Diego is to create a joyous, emotional and dramatic musical experience for today's audiences, an experience that attracts a whole new generation to classical music.
Boston - Usa
Boston ist die größte Stadt in Neuengland und Hauptstadt des Bundesstaates Massachusetts an der Ostküste der Vereinigten Staaten.
Boston ist eine der ältesten, wohlhabendsten und kulturell reichsten Städte der USA. Sie beheimatet in ihrem Großraum sowohl die weltberühmte Harvard University (Cambridge) als auch das ähnlich bedeutende MIT. Im kulturellen Bereich sind die Symphony Hall und das in ihr (neben dem Boston Pops Orchestra) residierende Boston Symphony Orchestra weltbekannt. Die Wirtschaftskraft der Region wird hauptsächlich durch Bildungseinrichtungen, Gesundheitswesen, Finanzwirtschaft und Technologie bestimmt. Zudem ist Boston auch Sitz eines katholischen Erzbischofs (Erzbistum Boston) mit Kardinalstradition. ( Wikipedia )
The Boston Symphony Orchestra Recognizes JFK Assassination (1963)
An NPR Moment in Time: The Boston Symphony Orchestra stopped in the middle of an afternoon concert on November 22, 1963 and announced JFK's assassination, and then proceeded to play Beethoven's funeral dirge (march) out of respect for the young President gunned down in Dallas just minutes before. Later on, the concert went on despite the mourning and shock felt by most everyone of the results of Lee Harvey Oswald's actions that day.
Love Letter to Boston
Hear NEC students speak about what they love about our busy, versatile, always interesting, never boring city.
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ABOUT NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY
A cultural icon that will mark its 150th anniversary in 2017, New England Conservatory (NEC) is recognized worldwide as a leader among music schools. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, NEC offers rigorous training in an intimate, nurturing community to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate music students from around the world. Its faculty of 225 boasts internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC alumni go on to fill orchestra chairs, concert hall stages, jazz clubs, recording studios, and arts management positions worldwide. Half of the Boston Symphony Orchestra is composed of NEC-trained musicians and faculty.
The only conservatory in the United States designated a National Historic Landmark, NEC presents more than 1000 free concerts each year. Many of these take place in Jordan Hall (which shares National Historic Landmark status with the school), world-renowned for its superb acoustics and beautifully restored interior.
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Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor
Hugh Wolff leads the New England Conservatory Philharmonia in a performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5 in C Sharp Minor. Recorded live in NEC's Jordan Hall, Boston, on September 30, 2015.
Conductor Hugh Wolff's work with Mahler has been well received by Boston audiences, particularly during NEC's Mahler Unleashed season in 2011. As thrilling as any performance on record (Boston Globe) was among the accolades for Mahler's First Symphony as performed by the NEC Philharmonia under Wolff's baton.
About New England Conservatory
A cultural icon that will mark its 150th anniversary in 2017, New England Conservatory (NEC) is recognized worldwide as a leader among music schools. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, NEC offers rigorous training in an intimate, nurturing community to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate music students from around the world.
The only conservatory in the United States designated a National Historic Landmark, NEC presents more than 1000 free concerts each year. Many of these take place in Jordan Hall (which shares National Historic Landmark status with the school), world-renowned for its superb acoustics and beautifully restored interior.
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A Symphonic Journey: Boston
I’m still buzzing from a thrilling experience I had last week in Boston. For two nights, I teamed up with the Boston Pops and conductor Jacomo Bairos to host a live performance of my public television concert “Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey.” Together, we shared seven stirring anthems from the Romantic era that celebrate how different European countries mix a love of music with patriotism. I got to be the tour guide, setting up each piece with historical and cultural context — and then, as gorgeous images were projected on a huge screen, the orchestra took us there musically.
In this clip, I bring you with me on stage an hour before the show — and then I share a few of my favorite moments as the night unfolds.
The original concert is streaming now at ricksteves.com/symphony — or you can experience it live when I join the Colorado Symphony this September, the Houston Symphony this October, and the Seattle Symphony next January. Happy (and musical) travels!
(Thank you to Michael Blanchard of the Boston Pops for sharing his wonderful photos.)
UMASS Amherst Boston Symphony Hall - Fight Massachusetts
UMASS Amherst performs at the Boston Symphony Hall as part of the 150th year celebrations.
Boston Symphony Orchestra plays 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' with the Stanley Cup before Game 5
Take a journey with the Stanley Cup through the historic city of Boston, as a quintet from the Boston Symphony Orchestra play an instrumental version of I'm Shipping Up to Boston by the Dropkick Murphys ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final
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Charles Munch / Boston Symphony Orchestra - Debussy: Ibéria
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Celebrated for his performances of French music, Munch was an authority on the works featured on this DVD, all of which were composed during his lifetime. More than fifty years later, his recordings of French music remain a permanent standard of reference.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This DVD features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Charles Munch.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on DVD.
Catalogue Number: ICAD 5014
Debussy: Ibéria (31 October 1961, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University)
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Debussy: La Mer (28 October 1958, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University)
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Ravel: Ma mère l'oye (4 February1958, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University)
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Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition at the Boston Pops (feature)
Instrumentalists and vocalists who attend a public, private or parochial high school, or are home school registered in the state of Massachusetts can compete for a chance to perform at a Boston Pops concert at Symphony Hall.
The Boston Pops and Fidelity Investments are looking for talented high school instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles of up to five members performing music of any genre. Up to four acts will be selected to perform live on stage at a Boston Pops concert on May 29, 2013. For more information, visit
Rick Steves Joins The Boston Pops (For A Limited Time Only)
Destination guru Rick Steves — of Rick Steves’ Europe and Travel With Rick Steves fame — is known for his adventures all over Europe, but he usually does not visit symphony orchestras on his various journeys. Fortunately for Boston, that is changing with his two shows with the Boston Pops coming this week. In for Jim Braude, Adam Reilly was joined by Rick Steves to hear more.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Plays Haunted Music
Strauss- Also Sprach Zarathustra
Mendelssohn- The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave) Concert Overture
Tchaikovsky- Theme from Swan Lake
Debussy- Nocturnes
Sibelius- The Swan of Tuonela from Four Legends of the Kalevala
Boston Symphony Orchestra Members Plays (Refugee) in Boston Symphony Hall, Composed by Milad Yousufi
Boston Symphony Orchestra Members plays (Refugee) in Boston Symphony Hall, composed by Milad Yousufi.
This concert was Terezin Music Foundation Gala concert which was part of Simone Dinnerstein's residency and piano recital in Boston Symphony Hall on October 8th.
Review of Terezin's Gala Concert:
Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition at the Boston Pops (introduction)
Instrumentalists and vocalists who attend a public, private or parochial high school, or are home school registered in the state of Massachusetts can compete for a chance to perform at a Boston Pops concert at Symphony Hall.
The Boston Pops and Fidelity Investments are looking for talented high school instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles of up to five members performing music of any genre. Up to four acts will be selected to perform live on stage at a Boston Pops concert on May 29, 2013. For more information, visit
NMHS at Boston Symphony Hall 2017
New Milford Symphonic Band under the direction of Mr. David Syzdek, Perform An American Elegy by Frank Ticheli in the great Boston Symphonic Hall. March 6, 2017.
Emmanuel w/ Lucia Micarelli | CHRIS BOTTI IN BOSTON | PBS
Acclaimed trumpeter Chris Botti and rock star violinist Lucia Micarelli perform the moving Emmanuel in Botti's PBS special Chris Botti in Boston.
In Chris Botti in Boston, trumpeter Botti performs with an incredible group of featured guest artists, including Sting, Josh Groban, John Mayer, Yo-Yo Ma, Lucia Micarelli, Katharine McPhee, Steven Tyler and Sy Smith, with Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops. The program was filmed at Symphony Hall in Boston. The special premiered February 2009.
MA All State Band, Boston Symphony orchestra