Music on Film

Boston Ballet presents the second half of our tribute to 19th-century composer Fanny Mendelssohn. Watch as Fanny’s legacy is brought to life with a performance of her composition The Year. Each movement represents a different month, from the slow summer pace of July to the snowy twinkle of December. Step into the composer’s shoes with readings of her personal letters by actor Aimee Doherty.

A musical journey in the Berkshires, performance by Christine Vitale.

“At the time of taping this video (in late August 2020) I could not help but see the four columns as powerful metaphors: standing tall and reaching into the azure sky, beautiful and perfectly proportioned, symbols of wealth and power. Here they stand, stripped of their original function, supporting nothing. They appear as anachronistic symbols of Western Civilization” –Mischa Santora, Music Director

Watch as the Boston Ballet Orchestra performs compositions by two dueling composers, Brahms and Wagner, alongside choreography that brings the composers’ artistic visions to life.

As a continuation of the BB@yourhome virtual season, Boston Ballet presents the first ever Chamber Music Series, highlighting the life and works of remarkable 19th-century composer Fanny Mendelssohn. Watch the immersive program below, featuring a live performance of her composition The Year alongside readings of her personal letters by actor Aimee Doherty.