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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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A Cult-Classic Sondheim Flop Gets An Essential New Recording
It's been just over a year since anyone has seen a "live" Broadway musical – but ever since I got hold of a lovingly crafted new-slash-old cast-album… -
Visualizing Gentrification In 'Remnants Of An Exodus'
At the same time, gentrification can be both pervasive and personal.Photographer Al J Thompson entwines these two ideas in his debut book, Remnants of an… -
'The Island We Made': Lip-Sync Opera And High Drag Sing An Ode To Mothers
Opera Philadelphia has, of course, spent the last year unable to stage live works in theaters. In response, they started creating original works written…
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Watch the NY Phil play the finale of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, "Ode to Joy."| 2:00 -
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The New York Philharmonic performs the world premiere of "You Are the Prelude."| 2:11
