TAKEMITSU / DEBUSSY / MAHLER Concert

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The BPYO will perform Takemitsu's Green for the first time. 

At the center of the program is Debussy's beloved, La Mer. Debussy's score is the iconic French orchestral masterpiece of the twentieth century, ever fresh, beloved, endlessly imitated by other composers. It is the ultimate orchestra seascape, quintessentially French and as salty as they come.

The program concludes with Mahler’s First Symphony. It is arguably the most original first symphony ever composed, from its magical evocation of dawn at the opening to the thrilling climax of its vast Finale. This symphony—teeming with quotations from his first song cycle, the Songs of a Wayfarer—tells the story of his youthful hero's absorption with nature, his adventures, trials, and ultimate triumph. 

-Benjamin Zander

Information for ticket buyers

• All Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra concerts make use of a stage extension. This makes row E the first row directly in front of the stage. View Symphony Hall Seat Map to see where the extension overlaps and where any viewer obstructions are located before you choose your seats.
  
  
• Children in attendance must be five years old, and we recommend that children in attendance be at least eight years old. Most of our concerts feature musical works that are 30+ minutes in length without pause. Children, regardless of age, must be prepared to sit still and remain quiet throughout the performance.
  
  
• Children in attendance must be five years old, and we recommend that children in attendance be at least eight years old. Most of our concerts feature musical works that are 30+ minutes in length without pause. Children, regardless of age, must be prepared to sit still and remain quiet throughout the performance.
  
  
• If you are choosing to have your tickets emailed to you, your tickets are mobile or e-tickets. This means that you will receive an email with a button to click to either print your tickets or to save them to your digital wallet. You must either print your e-ticket(s) out and bring them with you to the concert or save them in your digital wallet to show to ushers using your phone or tablet. 

• When placing your order online wait to put any discount codes in until you've made your seat choices, and you are on the screen with the dollar amount total for your order. There, you can put your code into the "Promotional code" field and press the "submit" button. The total page will refresh and show you the new total with the discount.

  Contact the box office at 617-236-0999 if you want assistance or have questions about your order.  

• View the Ticket Policies page for further information.

All dates, repertoire, venues, and artists are subject to change.