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2026-27 Season > New Year’s Celebration
Ring in the New Year with us at our annual celebration of music and new beginnings!
Last year, Marc Minkowski made an unforgettable debut with us in a program of Handel's Water Music, crowned by an encore arrangement of ABBA's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" that brought Sanders Theatre to its feet.
Now he will return as Boston Baroque’s newly appointed Music Director for the occasion that launched it all. This New Year's, Marc will lead an All-Beethoven program celebrating the composer whose music continues to astonish more than two centuries later.
As the musical world begins commemorating the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death in 2027, join us for a festive evening honoring one of history's most revolutionary composers and raising a glass to a new year filled with possibility. Full program details to be announced.
Date/Time
Dec 31 & Jan 1, 2026/27
Location
Harvard’s Sanders Theatre | 45 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Ticket Prices
$25 - $110 | 10% off for subscriptions
PROGRAM
TBD
Estimated Run Time
2.5 HRS | One 20-Minute Intermission
Sung In | Supertitles
TBD
ARTISTS
TBD
TBD
COMPOSER
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
One of the most transformative figures in the history of Western music, Ludwig van Beethoven bridged the Classical and Romantic eras with works of unprecedented emotional depth, power, and innovation. Born in Bonn, Germany, and later settling in Vienna, Beethoven studied with some of the leading musicians of his day before forging a singular artistic voice that would influence generations of composers.
Renowned for his symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and piano sonatas, Beethoven expanded the expressive possibilities of every genre he touched. His music combines formal mastery with profound humanity, ranging from moments of intimate lyricism to passages of immense drama and triumph. Even as progressive hearing loss isolated him from the world around him, he continued to create works of remarkable imagination and emotional intensity.
Throughout his career, Beethoven challenged conventions and redefined what music could communicate. His compositions embody ideals of freedom, heroism, and the resilience of the human spirit, and they remain among the most beloved and frequently performed works in the classical repertoire. Nearly two centuries after his death, Beethoven’s music continues to captivate audiences and stands as a testament to the enduring power of artistic genius.