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Omar Thomas on making “Griot Songs” at GBH
Omar Thomas is a large ensemble composer who’s had work commissioned by Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. His newest album, “Griot Songs,” was recorded entirely in the GBH Fraser Performance Studio. He spoke to Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about the process.
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We Need To Be Able To Feel
For one critic, 2020 scrambled long-held beliefs on objectivity and community. -
Arts This Week — 'Shen Wei: Painting in Motion' and 'Dave Cole: New Landscape'
This week, Jared Bowen reviews two museum exhibitions by artists with connections to Greater Boston. -
'Artists, Weirdos, Hellriders And Homies:' Thrasher Magazine Turns 40
Playboy.Glamour.O.Teen Vogue.All these magazines have something in common.They're no longer in print.While these — and many other — publications have…
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Episode 15, Season 50<br> Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.| 53:34 -
Did Schumann Have Bipolar Disorder?
Scott Yoo and Dr. Richard Kogan discuss the creativity and mental illness of Schumann.| 5:04 -
How Other Composers Changed Schumann's Work
Learn how other musicians and composers changed Schumann's works.| 1:30 -
Schumann's 78 Key Piano
Take a look at Schumann's 78-key piano and listen to a performance of his piano quintet.| 3:34
