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In her Run the Gauntlet album, Kris Davis, accompanied by the extraordinary talents of bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake, pays homage to six trailblazing women pianists who have influenced her development as a pianist and composer.
In her Run the Gauntlet album, Kris Davis, accompanied by the extraordinary talents of bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake, pays homage to six trailblazing women pianists who have influenced her development as a pianist and composer.
Pianist Sullivan Fortner, a 2026 Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and a 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award recipient, seen on the Series in concerts with vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and with trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, makes his debut as a band leader with his trio. Expect deeply soulful and inventive music, marked by Fortner’s signature blend of technical brilliance, emotional depth, and boundless creativity.
Pianist Sullivan Fortner, a 2026 Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and a 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award recipient, seen on the Series in concerts with vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and with trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, makes his debut as a band leader with his trio. Expect deeply soulful and inventive music, marked by Fortner’s signature blend of technical brilliance, emotional depth, and boundless creativity.
The Kanneh-Masons' artistic evolution has been nothing short of exhilarating. Cellist Sheku has become one of the most in-demand orchestral soloists of our time, bringing depth and brilliance to a repertoire that spans centuries. Isata, a pianist of remarkable insight and artistry, captivates in any setting as a performer and as a curator, acclaimed for pairing beloved masterpieces alongside overlooked treasures. With flights of jaw-dropping virtuosity and moments of subtle camaraderie, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason convey the sheer joy of classical music. Together, these siblings are unmissable.
The Kanneh-Masons' artistic evolution has been nothing short of exhilarating. Cellist Sheku has become one of the most in-demand orchestral soloists of our time, bringing depth and brilliance to a repertoire that spans centuries. Isata, a pianist of remarkable insight and artistry, captivates in any setting as a performer and as a curator, acclaimed for pairing beloved masterpieces alongside overlooked treasures. With flights of jaw-dropping virtuosity and moments of subtle camaraderie, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason convey the sheer joy of classical music. Together, these siblings are unmissable.
Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone), award-winning choir Tenebrae, based in London, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles. Passion and precision are the core values that guide Tenebrae as they give audiences meditative, memorable, and transporting concert experiences. Don’t miss an exciting Boston debut!
Pianist Conrad Tao showcases his range and sensitivity with Poetry and Fairy Tales, a program that interweaves evocative contemporary works with well-known pieces by Brahms and Ravel. Structure and freedom, mood and narrative, dynamism and introspection combine when Conrad Tao—an artist of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” (New York Times)—returns to Vivo Performing Arts.
One of the world’s most celebrated Irish fiddlers, Martin Hayes' music remains deeply rooted in Irish expression, yet it reaches across styles and cultures, creating a truly global conversation. His core Common Ground ensemble of players is joined by an all-star cast of Irish and American artists for a vibrant cultural celebration.
In just four years, Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has become a mainstay on our season, and a welcome presence in Boston. He returns in 2026 for his solo debut on our grandest stage for classical music, Symphony Hall.