Gershwin and Respighi Fountains of Rome

Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins the Boston Symphony Orchestra for George Gershwin’s jazz-inflected Piano Concerto in F, conducted by Kazuki Yamada. The program also features Ottorino Respighi’s vivid musical portraits of Rome—Fountains of Rome and Roman Festivals—and opens with Maurice Ravel’s reflective Pavane for a Dead Princess.

Yamada, who has previously conducted the BSO twice at Tanglewood, makes his Symphony Hall debut. Thibaudet brings his distinctive, jazz-seasoned style to Gershwin’s concerto, which combines the composer’s classical craftsmanship with the energy of jazz.

When: November 27–28, as part of the BSO’s 2026-27 season

Showtimes: Friday, November 27, at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 28, at 8:00 p.m.

Pre-concert Talk: On Friday, a pre-concert talk is listed from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall. The talk is presented by musicologist Elizabeth Seitz, with the series generally offering context and musical examples through BSO Director of Program Publications Robert Kirzinger, occasional guest speakers, and recorded excerpts.

Program: Ravel, Pavane for a Dead Princess; Gershwin, Concerto in F; Respighi, Fountains of Rome; and Respighi, Roman Festivals

Lineup: Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kazuki Yamada, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet as piano soloist

Venue: Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts

Tickets: Price not available

Package Pricing: The page lists subscription packages rather than a price for an individual event ticket. Friday packages range from $193 to $2,602, while Saturday packages range from $252 to $3,864, depending on the package and number of concerts included.

Ticket Information: The Friday performance is offered with the pre-concert talk. The page also lists options to purchase individual tickets or select subscription packages, including a minimum of three performances through the Choose Your Own Series.