Just in: Boston Symphony engages the Mayor as piano soloist

The BSO is giving a free concert on Sunday, May 7 at 2 pm led by BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons and Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart. So far, so normal.

‘Music unites and inspires us, and we are blessed to have the world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra as part of the foundation that makes Boston so vibrant,’ said Mayor Michelle Wu. ‘I’m thrilled for this incredible opportunity to make the orchestra accessible for residents of all ages to enjoy.’

Among those taking the opportunity is the Mayor herself. She will play the slow movement of Mozart’s 21st piano concerto, K467.

Concert for the City

Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m., Symphony Hall

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Andris Nelsons, conductor
Boston Pops Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor
Mayor Michelle Wu, piano
Charlotte Blake Alston, narrator
Anjalequa Leynneyah Verona Birkett, Boston Youth Poet Laureate

John WILLIAMS Fanfare for Fenway

George Whitefield CHADWICK Jubilee

Florence PRICE “Juba Dance” from Symphony No. 1

Duke ELLINGTON Come Sunday

Charlotte Blake Alston, narrator

Valerie COLEMAN Seven O’Clock Shout<>

Wolfgang MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K.467 (2nd movement, Andante)

Michelle Wu, piano

Roberto SIERRA Fandangos

Chick COREA (Arr. Emilio SOLLA) Spain

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