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BSO’s ‘Opening Night at Symphony’ nods to the familiar and the future

Saturday’s concert was very much a program of two halves, yet it offered any number of highly enjoyable moments.

Handel and Haydn delivers a sublime ‘Israel in Egypt’
At Symphony Hall Friday, artistic director Jonathan Cohen had an orchestra of 35 and a chorus of 34. He conducted from the harpsichord, bouncing on his feet when standing, bouncing even when seated.

Nonprofit buying Iron Horse Music Hall — once the beating heart of Northampton’s live-music scene
The Parlor Room is set to purchase the club, a deal that could usher in a new chapter for the city’s musical life.

Former Globe rock writers Steve Morse and Jim Sullivan inducted into N.E. Music Hall of Fame

This year’s honorees also included Robin Lane, the Atlantics, Human Sexual Response, and two late members of Boston, Brad Delp and Sib Hashian.

‘I’ve always wanted to bring people together,’ says Handel and Haydn Society’s new director
Jonathan Cohen was announced as H+H’s 15th music director last fall, succeeding Harry Christophers, who guided the ensemble through an age of expansion between 2009 and 2022 and now holds the title of conductor laureate.

‘You feel like you are emitting some of the best sounds on Earth’
Vijay Iyer, Arooj Aftab, and Shahzad Ismaily perform at the ICA Sunday.

Jazz Along the Charles to honor Boston’s legacy of women composers and musicians
The free outdoor concert is on the Esplanade on Saturday.

Seu Jorge goes back to bossa nova with Antônio Carlos Jobim’s grandson
Jobim and the singer perform on Friday night at John Hancock Hall.

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Whenever the Rolling Stones were in town, photographer Ted Gartland was there, too

Gartland shot the Stones at least once every decade at various venues around Boston — the Garden, the Orpheum, in Foxborough — up until their most recent visit in 2019. Now you can see some of those photos in an exhibit at a Kenmore Square gallery.

Mariah Carey announces Christmas tour with a date at TD Garden

The singer announced her Merry Christmas One and All Tour on Monday with 13 stops across the US, including TD Garden in Boston.

Foo Fighters announce 2024 summer tour, Fenway Park date

The Foo Fighters' Everything or Nothing at All Tour will swing through Boston in July 2024 with a show at Fenway Park, the band announced Monday.

Friends of rocker Justine Covault offer a fitting farewell

Covault, who fronted two Boston bands and founded Red on Red Records, died suddenly in June at the age of 59. On Friday, her daughter and her friends in the local music scene are honoring the rocker with a show at the Crystal Ballroom.

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‘A New World’ doesn’t make the most compelling case for ‘Final Fantasy’ music

Eager listeners flocked to Jordan Hall to hear live performances of music from the game franchise, but the performance had several glitches.

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SZA sets sail across familiar waters with an ever-loyal crew

The singer was met with waves of affection Saturday night at TD Garden.

U2 concert uses stunning visuals to open massive Sphere venue in Las Vegas

The legendary rock band, which has won 22 Grammys, performed for two hours inside the massive, state-of-the-art spherical venue with crystal-clear audio.

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Latin pop star Karol G lights up Gillette Stadium

Over two hours, the Colombia-born reggaeton star showed off her fierce dance moves, vocal versatility, and stadium-size charm.