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Culture in the News
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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Never-Before Heard, Leonard Bernstein's ‘Music for String Quartet’ To Premiere At Tanglewood
The composition was written by an 18-year-old Bernstein. -
Two Students Launch An International Film Festival In West Newton
The Open Gate International Film Festival brings dozens of films to the greater Boston area from Nov. 5-7 -
Arts This Week: Broadway Returns To Boston As 'Hadestown' Takes The Stage
Plus, how will a new mayor impact the Boston arts community?
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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"Cortigiani, vil razza dannata" from "Rigoletto"
Quinn Kelsey sings Rigoletto’s Act II aria "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata."| 4:32 -
Piotr Beczała Performs "La donna è mobile"
Piotr Beczała sings the Duke's Act III aria in "Rigoletto."| 2:17 -
A Vietnam Medic's Journey
Hear the experiences of U.S. Army combat medic Francis Whitebird while serving in Vietnam. -
Episode 6, Season 6<br> John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill, and Will MacMorran
David visits masters of Celtic music John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill and Will MacMorran.| 24:41
