Leaves rustling in a gentle breeze. The sound of a violin or a piano drifting across the perfectly manicured lawn. The occasional pop of a cork from a picnic blanket spread out beneath a tree.
These distinct sounds can often be found each summer at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra . This year is no exception. Concerts for every musical taste – from classical to classic rock, R&B to opera or indie rock – will be featured at this enchanting outdoor performance venue located on a tree-lined hilltop in the Berkshires.
Tanglewood’s 86th season kicks off June 20 with John Fogerty and continues through Aug. 31 with DISPATCH and the Boston Pops . In between, Tanglewood will host more than 140 events, including its signature classical music concerts each weekend featuring three different programs performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, most weekends from July 5 to Aug.
25. A lot of work goes into putting together all of those performances at Tanglewood. In fact, the Boston Symphony Orchestra is already busy planning next summer’s Tanglewood season, according to Tony Fogg, the head of artistic planning for the BSO.
“We’re typically we’re planning a couple of years in advance,” Fogg said during a recent interview. “We’re well underway with the season plans for 2025, and a few things in place for the 26 season as well. So it’s roughly a two-year cycle of putting all of the programming together.
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