Boston Philharmonic Orchestra

Christian Bartholomew ( ), a BPYO alum and current student at the New England Conservatory ( ), is organizing a classical music fundraising concert benefiting the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter and he needs your help filling the room.

On May 23rd at 7 PM, join this student led event at the beautiful First Church Cathedral in Cambridge for an evening of chamber music performed by students from NEC and the Boston Conservatory, all volunteering their time and talent for this cause. The night closes with the soaring final movement of Mahler’s 3rd Symphony, and a local poet and activist will share an original work written for the occasion.

Stay after for a reception with free food and drinks.
The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter provides daily support to Boston’s unhoused community, helping residents find jobs, rebuild their lives, and access the essentials they need. More funding means more people finding their footing. Events like this one make that possible.The concert is free to attend. Simply showing up and sharing this post makes a real difference.

First Church Cathedral, Cambridge
May 23rd at 7 PM

Questions: [email protected]

First tour rehearsal ✅
In just a few weeks, the BPYO heads to China and Japan for another international tour. Here are moments from our 5/16 rehearsal.

The critics have spoken!

The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s season finale at Symphony Hall left Boston Classical Review and the Boston Musical Intelligencer searching for superlatives… and we think they found them.

“Like the patriots of Bunker Hill, the lads and lasses of the BPYO rose to the occasion with unrelenting valor, intelligence, energy, and grace.” — Boston Musical Intelligencer

“The most impressive playing of the evening… the young musicians maintained absolute clarity.” — Boston Classical Review

This is what the BPYO sounds like at Symphony Hall. And with one extraordinary season still to come, the best is still ahead.

The Final Encore to Celebrate.
2026–2027 Season coming soon!

Boston Classical Review:
https://bostonclassicalreview.com/2026/05/zander-boston-phil-youths-wrap-season-with-rousing-american-program/

Boston Musical Intelligencer:
https://classical-scene.com/2026/05/04/bpyo-cool/

A season to remember... Last night, Makoto Ozone ( ) and the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra delivered a performance that reminded us exactly why we do this.

To our audience, thank you for making every concert extraordinary. We carry your energy with us as we prepare for our summer tour to China and Japan. Until next season.

Dress rehearsal. No audience. And still… the room was electric. What Makoto Ozone brought to this stage this morning is something you have to hear to believe. Tomorrow night, it’s yours!

One last time this season.

Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Harbison · Gershwin · Copland
Sunday, May 3 · 7PM · Symphony Hall

Photographed by: .mardy

Some moments you just have to see to believe. Last night’s rehearsal with pianist Makoto Ozone and the BPYO left us speechless… and this is just the warmup.

Harbison. Gershwin. Copland. This one’s going to be a night to remember.

📅 May 3 | 7PM | Symphony Hall

The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra takes the stage this Sunday… and for the next 24 hours, your tickets are 25% off!

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We recently got to rehearse with John Harbison himself. Sunday night, we bring it to the stage of Symphony Hall.

Symphony Hall. May 3. 7PM.
Harbison. Gershwin. Copland.
With pianist Makoto Ozone.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Thank you to all those who joined us on our final interpretation class of the season. Here are a few of our favorite moments!

Photographed by: .mardy