2026 Summer Stage
Alyssa Wang, conductor
Welcome to Summer Stage Season 6!​
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After a monumental fifth anniversary season, the BFO is raising the bar. This July, join us in Jordan Hall for two bold concerts that should be on everyone's can't-miss list! From joining forces with Chorus pro Musica, to welcoming two internationally acclaimed soloists to the stage in collaboration with Morningside MusicBridge, this summer is built on exciting partnerships and fearless programming that pushes BFO to new heights. We couldn't be prouder of the summer season ahead of us, and can't wait for you to join us!
The Drop That Contained the Sea
July 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall
SATURDAY
11
JULY
The Boston Festival Orchestra and Chorus pro Musica present the Boston premiere of the complete choral-orchestral work The Drop That Contained the Sea by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin. Featuring a 100-person choir and 7 vocal soloists performing in ten languages, this evening-length work traces the journey of a single drop of water through the global water cycle and explores cultures from around the world to tell a resounding message of strength in unity and seeing beauty in our shared humanity. The program opens with Paul Bateman’s arrangement of America the Beautiful, presented in celebration of America250 and connecting Tin’s global vision with a reflection on the American spirit.
PROGRAM
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Samual A. Ward, arr. Paul Bateman America the Beautiful
Christopher Tin, The Drop That Contained the Sea
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Ezgi Kurt, mezzo-soprano
Emin Ismayilov, tenor
Christon Carney, tenor
Narantsetseg Ren, soprano
Catarina Avelar, mezzo-soprano
Harshitha Krishnan, alto
Morgan Beckford, mezzo-soprano
Chorus Pro Musica, Jamie Kirsch, Choral Director
Bruckner 6
July 26, 2026 @ 3:00pm
New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall
In collaboration with Morningside Music Bridge
SUNDAY
26
JULY
In collaboration with Morningside Music Bridge, the Boston Festival Orchestra presents Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat major, an iconic double concerto featuring internationally acclaimed soloists, Agata Szymczewska (violin) and Teng Li (viola), both Morningside Music Bridge alumni and faculty, in elegant dialogue with the orchestra. The program culminates with Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A major, a powerful and expansive symphony that moves from noble lyricism to triumphant grandeur. With its soaring themes and architectural brilliance, Bruckner’s Sixth brings the season to a thrilling close.
PROGRAM
W.A. Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante
Agata Szymczewska, violin
Teng Li, viola
Anton Bruckner, Symphony No. 6 in A Major
BFO MusicReach
July - August
Various Locations
The 2026 Summer Stage season also includes BFO MusicReach, our flagship initiative for education and community engagement. Through free performances, hands-on workshops, and partnerships with local organizations, MusicReach brings musicians of the Boston Festival Orchestra into neighborhoods across the city, creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience live music in welcoming and accessible ways. By removing barriers to participation and working closely with community partners, BFO MusicReach helps ensure that music remains a vibrant and shared part of life throughout Greater Boston.
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Learn more about BFO MusicReach HERE, and check back for updates on upcoming events, locations, and community partnerships!
Ticketing Information
We are excited to continue our Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) ticketing model for the 2026 Summer Stage season! Here’s how it works:
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Regular tickets are $30. Premium tickets are $50. Both are on sale now.
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Pay-What-You-Can ticket options are available starting on June 7.
Card to Culture
We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.
Community members participating in the EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare programs can enjoy BFO events free of charge. Through the BFO's pay-what-you-can ticket model, patrons have the option to choose the price that's right for them, including the option to attend for free!
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See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
Venue Information
Accessible. Affordable. Music designed
for you!
​​​What does accessible mean to BFO? It means our concerts are interactive, educational, and designed for modern audiences. It means we have pay-what-you-can ticket prices that cater to your financial needs. It means you can show up just as you are! Our concerts welcome everyone, so be a part of our growing community and experience live orchestra like you never have before!