A bonafide holiday tradition in the same leagues as the Nutcracker in its many iterations, The Boston Pops' Holiday Pops concert is a festive feast for the eyes, ears and soul. Perfect for the whole family, the time-honored production is filled with Yuletide cheer, bolstered by upbeat arrangements of classic carols and popular Christmas songs, a joyful sing along and a visit from the one and only St. Nick himself!

Enjoy an evening in the company of the Italian pianist and composer whose ambient and sparse compositions have graced many a movie soundtrack of recent years. His fusion of the classical genre with contemporary pop, rock, folk music and more has seen him quietly cross over to the mainstream, making his recitals highly sought after for fans of his innovative sound.

Star Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to familiar surroundings, appearing once again with Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra to perform the final piece Rachmaninoff composed for orchestra and piano, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Following that masterpiece, BSO will also delight audiences with a rendition of Rachmaninoff's 1908 Second Symphony, a bright and beautiful work full of lyrical moments and a classic of the romantic style.

Under the direction of Andris Nelsons, Boston Symphony Orchestra presents the US premiere of a brand new work by acclaimed composer Francisco Coll, sandwiched between two pieces of Beethoven Brilliance. Beethoven's Corolian Overture, based on the Heinrich Joseph von Collins tragedy, opens the program, before renowned pianist Kirill Gerstein solos on Coll's new Piano Concerto.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra has been entertaining audiences since its formation in 1994. Evolving over the years to the stunning 20-piece it is today, don't miss the hootenanny when Jools & Co (including unmissable vocalist Ruby Turner) come to a stage near you!