The Pipes of Christmas is proud to announce its first-ever performance in Boston, marking a major milestone in the concert’s 26-year history. The Boston concert will be held in loving memory of Brian O’Donovan, who hosted the beloved Christmas performance A Celtic Sojourn for Boston audiences for more than 20 years.
“Boston has long celebrated its Irish and Scottish roots through music, culture, and community, and Brian was a veritable institution in this endeavor,”said Pipes of Christmas producer Robert Currie. “While we can never replace the ‘Celtic Sojourn’ experience, we honor Brian’s legacy and love of Celtic traditions through our Boston performance. We are thrilled to join this vibrant tradition by bringing the Pipes of Christmas’ unique blend of music and storytelling to the city.”
The Pipes of Christmas: Bringing a 26-year tradition to Boston audiences
Since 1999, “The Pipes of Christmas” has captivated audiences in New York and New Jersey, becoming a cherished annual event for many. The concert blends traditional instruments such as pipes, drums and harp with ancient carols, original compositions, and spoken readings, offering a Celtic Christmas experience that’s both joyful and reverent. The concert is also a fundraiser. All proceeds support the Learned Kindred of Currie’s cultural outreach programs, scholarships, and preservation initiatives. By attending, concert-goers enjoy a beautiful evening of music and support efforts to keep Celtic traditions alive in the United States and around the world. The Boston performance will take place at the historic Old South Church on December 12. Additional performances will take place in New York City on December 14 and Summit, NJ on December 15.
Tickets will be available starting November 8, with a special pre-sale for GoFundMe donors started on October 25. Since its debut 26 years ago in 1999, The Pipes of Christmas has played to standing-room-only audiences. Now a cherished holiday event, the concert gives audiences a stirring and reverent celebration of the Christmas season and the Celtic spirit. Audience-goers return year after year to experience the program, many reporting that the Pipes of Christmas has become part of their family’s annual Christmas tradition. The concert has been lavished with critical acclaim. In his review for Classical New Jersey Magazine, Paul Somers wrote, “The whole evening was constructed to introduce gem after gem and still have a finale which raised the roof. In short, it was like a well-constructed fireworks show on the Glorious Fourth.” The Westfield Leader described the concert as “a unique sound of power and glory nowhere else to be found.”
International concert highlights
In addition to the live concert experience, the Pipes of Christmas can be enjoyed globally through the concert highlights webcast which will be available by subscription over the Christmas holiday. Further, the Learned Kindred of Currie is offering some special donor perks including primary access to ticket sales and a specially produced EP album featuring remastered concert selections. The Society is also offering an exclusive Yule Log video showcasing beautiful Scottish scenery with music selections from past concerts.
The Pipes of Christmas will take place in Boston on December 12, New York City December 14 and Summit, NJ on December 15. A global webcast will also be available to view online December 20-31st. For full details see: www.pipesofchristmas.com.