Boston Landmarks Orchestra

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra presents exceptional orchestral music performances in significant architectural, historical, and geographical settings throughout the Boston area, always free to the public. We aim to help our diverse audiences grow in their appreciation both of the fine music that we offer and the special places where we perform.

Founded in 2001 by Conductor Charles Ansbacher, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra is one of only a few professional orchestras in the country whose mission is to perform all free concerts. Over 160,000 people have attended more than 125 concerts during the past seven years. The Landmarks Orchestra utilizes some of the finest musicians in the area to help create a vibrant cultural scene all summer long.

Through our Concerts for Children program, the Landmarks Orchestra is one of the few performing arts institutions in the country to commission new works for young people that introduce youngsters to an orchestra, as well as teaching history through music. The Orchestra also performs Neighborhood Concerts in parks and other distinguished community settings.

In 2008, with the continuation of the second season of the Landmarks Festival at the Shell, the opportunity exists to expand our reach even more. On Wednesday evenings from early July through mid-September, with the Charles River on one side, the City on the other, and the air filled with magnificent music, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra creates an unforgettable experience at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade that is unique to Boston.

- Boston Landmarks Orchestra