Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Pops Perform "Rhapsody in Blue" at Symphony Hall - Full Performance

[@perpetuallymoteavated]

I look up to Michelle Wu so much. She raised her siblings, took care of her mentally ill mother and started a business for her mother to manage, was a Presidential scholar and had perfect SATs and ACTs, graduated with honors from Harvard, became the mayor of Boston while being a mother at the same time, and is a professional level amateur pianist! She is absolutely insane.

[@lionlamb432]

We are so proud to have come in contact with Ms Michelle Wu - an amazing person of great talent and finesse, a marvelous mayor, and a mother! What a gift from our God!

[@able763]

And didn't go chanting in support of terrorists

[@betseysanpere2069]

Looks like she will be welcoming another baby soon. Michelle Wu is amazing and could be president someday.

[@mylessalmon2569]

She earned a BA in economics.

[@no_name5002]

And progressive biking infrastructure advocate!

[@AdrianTangMusic]

Music shouldn’t and isn’t just about a perfect performance. At its core, music is about expressing emotions and stories that we resonate with. And judging by the great response to this video, many resonate with how promising it is for the struggling classical industry, to have a mayor as a champion of the arts and specifically of classical music. Interpret it as you wish, but while she worked hard to benefit the industry through demonstrating that anyone can continue pursuing and enjoying music regardless of your day job, the unverified critics in the comments simply discourage amateur musicians from pursuing their dreams, and gatekeep art which was never meant to be exclusive to professionals. Amazingly well done Mayor Michelle Wu!

[@RichardFeinman-yf7lx]

Agree. And great orchestra. I guess no surprise there.

[@bobcipolla4335]

So well said. Thank you Mayor Wu for setting a great example for us all❣️

[@katiechang7681]

Very well said!

[@danielszeto1873]

Mayor Michelle Wu is also a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions. We're so proud of her to be the Mayor of our city!

[@liviadix1433]

Good for you. We all would be proud to have her . Boston just luck out , or better the people had the wisdom to elect her.

[@jhacksb1399]

@@danielszeto1873 phony passive-aggressive beach

[@richardmorrison1467]

Watching from Peterborough Canada and came across this fantastic performance. Takes guts to play at this level when you have a real FULL TIME JOB. Yes Boston, you have a fantastic individual who also is your Mayor! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@xxxxxx-tq4mw]

This mayor also sponsored an "electeds of color," holiday party last 2023 Xmas season, but accidentally sending invites to white city councilors, and then rescinding them, thereby being exposed for her racist proclivities.

[@janmrz99]

You can hear that the audience has first-time concert goers. How wonderful! That's precisely the objective of symphony programs and of guest performers: bring in more people to share the culture, the art, and the love. Congratulations, Mayor Wu.

[@bertchiu9265]

AMEN … that to ME was WORLD CLASS!!! 🤩🤩

[@NotEdwardHAngle]

Measured against a professional concert pianist, her performance was not stellar, but concert pianists have nothing else to do but practice all day every day. To be a mayor of a major city and perform this piece at this level by memory, without music? Nothing short of incredible! I wish we had more talented musicians running things in government. What a way to bring people together!

[@davidcarson4421]

I would say pretty stellar

[@FranklinOPT]

Indeed. She brings people together and I have a lump in my throat.

[@janmrz99]

@@davidcarson4421 And she didn't even break a sweat! How great is that?

[@chad.antonio84]

​@@davidcarson4421Agree, pretty stellar to me!

[@mtoscano343]

Not sure if your comment is meant as a compliment or criticism of Ms Wu. Her performance was flawless!

[@g_lee273]

I’m so proud of my second hometown Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu! She’s an amazing person, a wonderful mom, a fantastic mayor, and a talented musician!

[@jhacksb1399]

@@g_lee273 GO BACK to your primary home! Wu is a communist! Don’t be mistaking!

[@bertchiu9265]

AMEN … that to ME was WORLD CLASS!!! 🤩🤩

[@jhacksb1399]

@@g_lee273 Wu is a racist. Don’t forget her “no whites invited” Christmas Party for Politicians of Color!

[@jhacksb1399]

@@g_lee273 Wu is a racist. Don’t forget her “no whites invited” Christmas Party for Politicians of Color!

[@WilfriedBerk]

Clarinet solos are terrific! Congratulations to the principal clarinetist Tom Martin!

[@erickritz1770]

The fabulous Tom Martin!

[@PKellyTeacher]

Stellar

[@asw19B100]

I learned the term glissando!

[@victoriaburns1487]

Bravo from Austin, TX! My one-year-old was MESMERIZED when I played this video at breakfast this morning.

[@AlphaandOmega7337]

😱😇

[@baboothewonderspam]

Wow. Is there anything this woman can't do?! Holy moly...what an inspiration!

[@jhacksb1399]

@@baboothewonderspam She’s a communist, too!

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

She is killing Boston. Does that count?

[@josephlin8065]

BOSTON - Boston has earned a coveted spot in Forbes' list of “Best Cities to Live in the U.S.” Beantown came in at No. 7 on the list of the top 10 cities in the nation, according to Forbes.

[@anthonyapples2956]

Watching from the Philippines! Bravo Mayor Michelle Wu. You are amazing ! We need more politicians like you who make beautiful music, not horrible wars!

[@VicenteMReyes-vs9nh]

There are many instances when wars are absolutely necessary. Don't be so ignorant as to say that all wars so horrible. Stop virtue-signaling,; you sound like a stupid teen-ager.

[@markaprill6501]

Very very good. I did not even know a mayor could be cool. Let alone that cool. Some people expose babies to classical music at a young age. This person is performing a concert while pregnant….talk about taking it to the next level…she has no limitations…meanwhile I am considering doing laundry and might clean my apartment tomorrow which is my day off…..I am definitely going to practice the piano after this which was my plan anyway but that was inspiring.

[@jhacksb1399]

@@markaprill6501 Wu is a racist. Don’t forget her “no whites invited” Christmas Party for Politicians of Color!

[@keinguye]

What a dedicated public servant as a mayor and an incredibly talented musician! Her passion for music and community leadership is truly inspiring.

[@seamusoseaghdha6175]

Bravo Mayor Wu! Phenomenal mayor and a phenomenal pianist! Boston is proud of you!

[@parkermonroe]

San Francisco agrees!

[@deboerkanericdeboer7528]

The baby one day will be so proud of his/her mom!! The excellent performance of Michelle, the orchestra and wonderful conductor made me all emotional❤. This is how I know the USA, working together to make all our lives better. Please vote blue and love from Belgium

[@FrederikEngelmand]

her half white baby. she hates her husbands and half her kids DNA?

[@juliandolby]

This is wonderful. As a New Yorker, i have to ask: can we have your mayor? 😀

[@bklyncyclist]

We want Pennsylvania's governor too.

[@jhacksb1399]

@@juliandolby Wu is a racist. Don’t forget her “no whites invited” Christmas Party for Politicians of Color!

[@senai795]

If we can get your good food then you have a deal

[@jhacksb1399]

@@juliandolby Take her, free of charge!

[@golfinnewengland8256]

Democrats, Republicans, Independents and all the rest unite and give Mayor Wu a standing ovation, she nailed an extremely difficult piece of music.😊

[@jhacksb1399]

@@golfinnewengland8256 Wu is a racist. Don’t forget her “no whites invited” Christmas Party for Politicians of Color!

[@danieldemicco783]

In Boston it's more likely it's the progressive Democrats and the moderate Democrats uniting :)

[@francaweitenberner3040]

Republicans are very cultured and more appreciative of brains and talent and not how you can con someone

[@ayungclas]

I LOVED this performance! Thank you Mayor Wu and orchestra.

[@BrianPaick]

Meanwhile Eric Adams was just indicted on federal charges ... coming from a lifelong New Yorker, Boston you win this round

[@havenfamily-하늘이네]

Indeed! Wish we have someone iike Mayor We for NYC.

[@alicechen5679]

@@havenfamily-하늘이네

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

Bah it's all just politicking. They are all corrupt as hell. Mayor Eric Adams must have gotten the wrong people angry is all.

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

​@havenfamily-하늘이네 why? Actual musicians don't get enough opportunity to play concerts - why should kess qualified people get to play like this just because they are politicians??? It's just pure VANITY CONCERT for the powerful

[@jhacksb1399]

@@BrianPaick another Dumbocrat

[@bobbybaucom9440]

It’s amazing how some people accomplish so much in life while some of us just drift through.

[@josephlin8065]

Don't feel bad, I believe most of us just drift through.

[@rosean374]

I'm a drifter too. But you know what we are good at. Being the cheering squad for those who can do stuff😅

[@bobbybaucom9440]

@@josephlin8065 Thank you Joseph. I just left another post, as this afternoon here in Las Vegas, I was doing my usual Saturday cleaning in our upstairs master bedroom and bathroom while Michelle Wu's Rhapsody in Blue was playing in the background. Made the work go by more pleasantly and more quickly. As a very old man, I do have sleep problems frequently. Sometimes, when I'm lying awake in the middle of the night, I start to think about accomplishments and think how I'd like to be starting in the first grade again in that little school in North Carolina. I might not be the most intelligent student in the class, but I'd be one of the most dedicated. The best to you for the holidays.

[@richardhoner7842]

I had no idea she was a pianist! Astounding. She nailed it.

[@arlenestanton9955]

Me, either and I live Massachusetts!

[@adelaferreira4575]

Wow and wow,what an accomplished lady ,how can she play like this and be the mayor of a great city like Boston ,brilliant and lovely !

[@happyhome41]

Totally agree with Conductor Keith Lockhart, and Boston is truly blessed at this time to have such talented people serving them.

[@WatchtowerHunter]

Boston truly has a reason to be proud with a mayor like this.

[@doernerrr]

One of the most beautiful things I have ever heard and seen, BRAVO

[@frankpowde5200]

Brava, Mayor Michelle Wu. I can't imagine when you have time to prepare such a difficult and great piece. You are awesome!

[@bettyghidons2991]

Sono italiana, abito a Milano. Mi è capitato questo video youtube per caso. La Signora è la SINDACA DI BOSTON? Congratulazioni vivissime a questa donna impegnata tutto il giorno ad amministrare una grande città americana e trova il tempo di studiare la Rapsodia in blue di Gershwin? DAVVERO BRAVISSIMAAAAAAAA!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝💪💪💪⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@adelaferreira4575]

Thank you ,much appreciated !

[@dorothylynndespard4592]

Greetings from UK. Madame Mayor you are an awesome lady.

[@annamariaisland1960]

Folks, we're not going to be able to keep this magnificent lady in Boston for much longer, so let's enjoy this while we can!

[@peterhinow6231]

I sure would like to see her in a Kamala Harris cabinet.

[@LtDan-oc5vy]

@@peterhinow6231But then we'd lose her immense talent and leadership...😮

[@ThomasNguyen-qw6ro]

@@peterhinow6231 did you mean kitchen cabinet? kamala is bad for the country, did you see the last 3 1/2 years? nothing but chaos.

[@888milktea]

US politics is mean and dirty. I don't think she is a good fit.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

@@peterhinow6231A comment which has not aged well.

[@zhli4238]

Great. I've always been a big fan of city of Boston, even more so with a multi talented mayor.

[@frank7007]

Outstanding woman!

[@Icomeinpeace7]

Impressive & so very enjoyable. Boston’ Mayor Wu…an absolute wonder here in her guest role. A mayor with a soul filled with love and music, shares it openly, easily. Outstanding!!

[@maxbear215]

This woman's IQ is off the charts yet she is a wonderful human being. We are so lucky to have her as our mayor.

[@racheldee751]

She’s a racist idiot.

[@steveng576]

Very Cool !! Mayor Wu, We all proud of you.

[@jhacksb1399]

@@steveng576 Wu is a racist. Don’t forget her “no whites invited” Christmas Party for Politicians of Color!

[@romlibra]

Well done Michelle.!!!!!👍👍👍👍You are a beacon of Hope in the US !!!!!👏👏👏

[@devydu]

Brava, Mayor Michelle! That was exquisite piano-playing of “Rhapsody in Blue”! I’ve mostly listened to this famous Gershwin piece via audio, but have never watched a video orchestra & piano performance so up close as with the Boston Pops. I may not be a piano expert, but never realized this piece requires a lot of hand-crossing and intricate piano-playing which appears very difficult. This was amazing Gershwin performance to listen and watch! Thank you , Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Pops!

[@richardsimms251]

Wow What a lady ! What an orchestra !

[@sheilakelsen2010]

Bravo your Honorable Mayor Wu, your performance was inspiring and impressive.

[@hyungdon1]

Boston Pops plays only interesting music? This was interesting indeed! Bravo, Michelle Wu.

[@jamesrawlins735]

That's the definition of a Pops orchestra. They most likely will play songs that resonate with the public, not just those who listen to classical pieces - and often they choose things that a general audience will appreciate. For instance, I love Mahler but you aren't likely to have someone who doesn't really appreciate classical music listen to the fourth. It was wonderful to see a mayor perform the Rhapsody - not many public officials would or even could do so. (I remember when we were all 'impressed' by Bill Clinton playing the sax. Corny? Yes, but props still - this is far ahead of that.)

[@bojieofrasio9779]

Wow👏 Isn’t that Amazing? A talented concert Pianist and an Honorable Mayor as well! BRAVO Michelle Wu👏May God Bless you more, forever more, Amen🙏😔😇👏💖🌸🌷 - Bojie Ofrasio from the Philippines

[@The11061984]

I have idea who michelle wu was and came across this video by accident. Si i rrad a bit about her. I am stunned by her amazing life. Like Kamala Harris she had to take care of her siblings and her mother while working at a high level job. What a great inspiration for all young people

[@melamusing]

No, she's not Levant, or Nero or Bernstein... But she makes me proud to be a Bostonian.

[@tananario23]

Were any of those MEN in elected office? No?

[@sandralione4352]

First musical piece that lead me to jazz and classical. A sentimental favorite and love hearing it. Always a treat! Thank you Mayor Wu…

[@richtapper5094]

Bravo, Madam Mayor!!! Displaced Bostonian here in North Carolina for the past 30 years. When I left, Ray Flynn was in charge. Boston has grown.

[@billjohnson6300]

I met Ray's kids on a trip to Europe in 1980. Very nice family. I was a Bostonian from 1976 to 1978. I loved going to symphony hall and I loved "Sack Butt Day" when tubas paraded through a nearby bar.

[@SteveBrant55]

I'm watching this late on Sept 27th... marveling at the contrast between the brilliant Mayor Wu of Boston and the corrupt Mayor Adams of my home town (NYC). I pray Mayor Wu inspires the people of NYC to elect a female mayor very soon... perhaps civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley (who ran for mayor once but lost to Adams).

[@opera93]

Thanks, Mayor *& BOSTON POPS, ETC. WOW.

[@sammo3969]

I'm but a novice music enthusiast loving music. This lady has sooooo many impressive facets to her life, with this kind of accomplishment, JUST IMPRESSIVE. Heard she's doing fine service to Boston also. I'm not good at using those words of praise I haven't learned. JUST TO SAY - BRAVA!

[@patriciabray5726]

The pianist, Mayor Michelle Wu's performance with the Boston Pops was a delightful surprise to enjoy a week later in the Northern Hemisphere! Bravo 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@StevenGale-yn1qs]

I thought her playing was Marvelous!

[@robw0127]

What an unbelievably multi talented individual! Fantastic!

[@marcusoconner2805]

I love Michelle Wu so so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jacksonross5342]

What an incredible moment! Simply magnificent ! Gershwin would be so proud. I don't have the words to do that performance justice. That will be a rendition I will cherish!

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Bravo bravo bravo congrats, the fact that America is a young country it does not mean... it's born yesterday and bringing a tribute genius artists that made of our lives a better place...makes us feel better still today. You know, my very first English teacher was Walt Disney, since I was five years or so, everything for me turns on to a Disneyland. The Gershwin touch, everything about him let it become another gadget for fans, his favorite hat, his favorite meal, his favorite sweet, everything. Let it become a Boston asset as he should. Let's hang on with genius artists that make us feel so good...and nothing else matters friends, thank you sharing, thank you for the event and being there listening a bit of music together, building up the human solidarity lost lately 😢😢😢 Happy birthday Maestro Gershwin, good people never die👏💎👍🤗🥂🍀💋🎉🍰🥳🎧📀🙋🍾🌺💝🌈

[@renorichard3257]

************* Greetings from Reno Nevada...Fantastic performance, thank you Mayor !! ****************

[@artmaltman]

Wow. Thank you! She did not rush it - often pianists treat this piece like a horse race. She allows the emotion of the piece to emerge. I was in tears at the end.

[@giandomenicogalluzzi7015]

BRAVI, compliments to the excellent clarinet solo, TOP!

[@spewsdown6024]

Oh what a performance by this Mayor of Boston. Brave Madame Michelle Wu. Awesome indeed 🙏👏👏👏👏

[@samwang5831]

She proves that good musicians can be good at other things too.

[@alejandrobustamante4327]

Excelente.Beuriful. Thank you. Ms Mayor

[@tomewing3920]

So magical. Truly takes your breathe away.

[@TrinityDivineMozart]

O, she is certainly wonderful, I was delighted by the strings and the piano. 😇🎹🎼

[@ElianaGaristo]

@City of Boston, thank you for sharing such a wonderful concert! Mrs Michelle Wu is absolutely fantastic! Playing Gerswhin without a score is for great and accomplished musicians. And she is the Mayor of Boston, has a family etc.etc. Wow! Congrats to her! Stay safe. Best from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@jackl2786]

What a talented mayor! I was living in Mass. when Ray Flynn was the Mayor of Boston. How time flies!

[@christinajameson232]

Brava, Mayor Wu! You are amazing! How proud Boston is of you!

[@sealand000]

Best clarinet opening I've heard

[@jeanhawken4482]

I love looking at such a multi cultural group of maestro’s. This is community.

[@jnevins]

Truly amazing! Bravo Mayor Wu!

[@amelitabutler2407]

Congratulations! Wow! Bravo! Mabuhay ! Excellent Performance , Mayor Michelle Wu!

[@jasminegee6924]

🎉 watching from San Francisco California

[@mrg6103]

Each performer has their own interpretation of the piece. That’s what makes it fascinating, each time different people play the same song.

[@Steve_K2]

Our politics may differ but gosh, what a lady!

[@highestgood5169]

Fantastic! I believe I first saw Mayor Wu at a jazz fest in Worcester, more than five years ago. Great piece.

[@chucie9265]

Absolutely Wonderful! Thanks to Everyone involved!

[@Richie8a8y]

The piano is the Mayor and the orchestra the Citizens the conductor is Democracy. The Mayor has solos as do some of the orchestra, and when the entire orchestra play together it is a rhapsody of the republic. This was genius on every level - Keith you have done it again! Kind regards to Mayor Wu and her Office, Deepest affection to Maestro Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra, Richard

[@ongspeculum]

Vote Michelle Wu for President

[@srldesign2489]

I live no where near Boston but as a hobby musician, Ill be proud to call her my Mayor! Bravo!

[@coastalseasider4634]

My wonderful hometown does everyone proud once again. Such amazing talent in so many ways. 🎶Boston You're My Home(town)🎶💞🫶

[@robertcoplin2830]

Bravo! Wonderful. This is one of my favorite works. I first heard it as a child and have never tired of it.

[@gfsrow]

Wow! Thank you.

[@susanhsiang8468]

Music is the most beautiful universal language. All the best ! ❤

[@marykarensolomon7103]

what an accomplished mayor! She has a beautiful touch and did a lovely job with this difficult piece.

[@789utopian]

Bravo to you Mayor Wu!

[@98raja]

Absolutely Amazing lady and an equally amazing performance ...

[@pamcerullo3899]

This woman is a genius!!

[@rebeckyc1401]

WOW…BRAVO! Musician Mayor

[@mileswillis8409]

For a female it’s Brava.

[@philiplee1235]

Superb! Excellent!

[@Sound-Sight-Sense]

What a Mayor! 🤩

[@kennethhsu7486]

It is truly spectacular that Mayor Michelle Wu has a great performance on Piano!

[@cherylsimon7785]

Wow - just WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emananon]

So cool

[@ABC_Guest]

So impressive!

[@shawzhou6427]

We love you Michelle Wu, We are so proud of you Mayor Michelle Wu!

[@richardjohnson5979]

Boston gets all the good stuff. Congratulations B-Pops and Mayor Wu. What a performance!

[@judyburmeister4145]

Beautiful!! Also, the clarinetist did a fabulous job!!

[@sofiablakey6454]

Micheele Yu did an awesome performance of Rhapsody in Blue. Such a versátil talent. ❤

[@RobertHouston-t1u]

BRAVO!! That took tremendous courage. Fabulous. Wish John Williams could have popped out to give her a hug.

[@aednaiyana1]

Absolutely impressive!

[@PianobySteven]

I loved this, and I was impressed with Mayor Wu's interpretation of the piece and musical talents! If I lived in Boston, she would have my vote!

[@emilygarcia7657]

Congratulations to a very talented mayor she's one of a kind Bostonian should be very proud of her

[@donaldcase491]

Bravo, Madame Mayor!