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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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Arts This Week: 'The Conjurors' Club' And 'The Kimono in Print: 300 Years of Japanese Design'
This week, Jared Bowen brings us the magic of “The Conjurors’ Club” and discusses “The Kimono in Print: 300 Years of Japanese Design” at the Worcester Art Museum. -
The Music Of 'Justice League' Is Its Own Epic Tale Of Death And Rebirth
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Local Music Powerhouse Mimi Rabson On Composing, Performing, Collaborating And Teaching In The Pandemic
Mimi Rabson does it all as a musician. She plays violin, and electric violin, in just about every style imaginable. She’s a professor at the Berklee…
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Episode 4806, Season 48<br> Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
Celebrated singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs| 53:26 -
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Go behind the scenes of the reopening of David Geffen Hall during its first rehearsal.| 1:01 -
NY Phil Plays Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"
Watch the NY Phil play the finale of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, "Ode to Joy."| 2:00 -
NY Phil Performs Angélica Negrón's "You Are the Prelude"
The New York Philharmonic performs the world premiere of "You Are the Prelude."| 2:11
