![]() “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson. īUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY One of the great what-if? stories of rock ‘n’ roll, Holly died at age 22 in a 1959 plane crash along with Ritchie Valens, J.P. Tickets to in-person or streaming performances are “pay what you want,’’ and are both available at. ![]() On-demand streaming option also available. Company One Theatre, in partnership with the City of Boston’s Office of Arts and Culture. Soucy as her old friend and fellow activist. The cast also includes Jada Saintlouis as her daughter, Schanaya Barrows as her niece and employee, and Mark W. Williams, “can i touch it?’’ stars Chris Everett as a Roxbury beauty supply store owner struggling to keep her business afloat while also battling gentrification. 61, JEREMY EICHLERĬAN I TOUCH IT? Trenchantly observed and sharply written, with strong performances across the board, this new play by Boston-raised dramatist Francisca Da Silveira is grounded in the kind of human consequences that lie beneath, but are often obscured by, the powerful forces of development and finance. To be conducted by David Angus, with Ricardo Garcia and Vanessa Becerra in the title roles. 61, īOSTON LYRIC OPERA Teaming up with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, BLO is mounting a free English-language production of Gounod’s “Romeo and Juliette” on Boston Common. And Sunday, Ma takes on Elgar’s much-loved Cello Concerto with the BSO led by Cristian Măcelaru (on a program that also includes more Debussy, Enescu, and a work entitled “Masquerade” by Anna Clyne). Friday night they are joined by pianist Emanuel Ax and violist Antoine Tamestit for an evening of Czech chamber music Saturday night, Kavakos performs the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the BSO under the baton of Dima Slobodeniouk (on a program that also includes works by Debussy, Ravel, and Dutilleux). ![]() TANGLEWOOD Soloists Leonidas Kavakos and Yo-Yo Ma anchor this weekend’s events. This weekend, the second of two devoted to “Rachmaninoff and His World,” will offer musical programs spotlighting the composer in America his career as a touring piano soloist his legacy against the backdrop of the Cold War, and much else. 61, KEVIN LOWENTHALīARD MUSIC FESTIVAL A thinking listener’s festival, Bard sets its sights on one composer per summer and spotlights their life and times through concerts, panels, films, a new book, and other events over two weekends in August. The Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Ave., Milton. ![]() Free, tickets recommended, donations encouraged. 50, KALIA VANDEVER QUARTET Concluding its series of outdoor summer concerts at the Eustis Estate, Mandorla Music presents the acclaimed young Brooklyn-based trombonist and composer and her dynamic band: guitarist Lee Meadvin, bassist Tyrone Allen, and drummer Connor Parks. The Music Room, 541 Main St., West Yarmouth. THE FAT CITY BAND The New Orleans-inspired, horn-driven septet hews to the joyous and swinging side of the blues and has been reliably rocking the house for over four decades. THE MAKANDA PROJECT Pianist John Kordalewski’s long-running, 13-piece big band is dedicated to playing the marvelous music of the late, great multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Makanda Ken McIntyre, a Boston native and key player on many classic 1960s jazz recordings - among many other accomplishments. Atwood’s Tavern, 877 Cambridge St., Cambridge. EMILY NENNI/TEDDY AND THE ROUGH RIDERS All the way from Nashville, a double-shot of honky-tonk on a Saturday night - what could be better? Teddy and the Rough Riders will start things off with their ‘70s-redolent country-rock, and then will provide backup for Emily Nenni’s old-school country stylings. ![]()
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