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Born September 26, 1898, George Gershwin's influence on 20th century music still resonates today. The BPO celebrates his birthday with works from Rhapsody in Blue and Strike Up The Band to Porgy and Bess and An American in Paris.

Born September 26, 1898, George Gershwin's influence on 20th century music still resonates today. The BPO celebrates his birthday with works from Rhapsody in Blue and Strike Up The Band to Porgy and Bess and An American in Paris.

The magical celebration of the Day of the Dead introduces Miguel, a young boy with dreams of becoming a musician like his idol. On a mysterious journey to the colorful Land of the Dead, he meets a charming trickster who helps him unlock the ban on music his family has imposed. Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s score is performed live while the film is projected overhead.

Be part of a landmark world premiere as the BPO unveils Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes, a sweeping new work inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Through large-scale sound and intimate storytelling, the oratorio reflects on compassion, care for creation, shared humanity, and the search for meaning in our own time.

Be part of a landmark world premiere as the BPO unveils Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes, a sweeping new work inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Through large-scale sound and intimate storytelling, the oratorio reflects on compassion, care for creation, shared humanity, and the search for meaning in our own time.