Collins Center for the Arts

A Far Cry is a Grammy-nominated, Boston-based chamber orchestra known for its collaborative approach and adventurous programming. This program features Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring in its original 13-instrument version—a work that captures the spirit of American optimism and landscape. Also included are Shelley Washington’s SAY, a bold and contemporary expression of voice and identity, and […]

Solas has been hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced” and by The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness.” Since forming in New York City in 1995, Solas has been a galvanizing force in the Irish music scene—a lightning […]

Classic Albums Live (CAL) brings the music of the Eagles to life in a concert devoted entirely to their greatest hits—performed live, note for note, cut for cut. With elite musicians and no gimmicks, CAL delivers faithful renditions that sound just like the original recordings. Founded by Craig Martin, CAL has earned a reputation for […]

Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as […]