The New England Conservatory's spring lineup offers culture and inspiration
NEC's Dean and Chief Artistic Officer Hak Mou talks about the spring performances and events.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonThe Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (March 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
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Megan Marshall talks with Janice Nimura about “After Lives”
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of celebrated American women, Megan Marshall has been hailed as a “gifted storyteller” (New Yorker) at “the front rank of American biographers” (New York Times).
Join us to hear about her latest work “After Lives: On Biography and Mysteries of the Human Heart” and gain insight from her discussion with fellow biographer Janice Nimura. Don’t miss their conversation about remarkable women in history and their own lives and work. Special for Women’s History Month.Partner:American Ancestors -
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Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Beyond the Page is excited to welcome and celebrate another illustrious author – Marie Benedict!
Marie Benedict is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Known for her engaging mysteries and use of real-life events as inspiration, Marie has written a number of novels including The Milford Affair, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The First Ladies, and The Personal Librarian. Her recently released mystery is The Queens of Crime. Her books have been chosen for the Good Morning America Book Club and Target’s Book of the Year, among other distinct honors.
Join us as Marie shares her knowledge, dives deeper into her compelling stories, and answers your burning questions!
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of The Queens of Crime + GBH membership $60
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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Culture in the News
Margaret Cho is using 'every weapon' in her arsenal to survive the Trump administration
The comedian, actress and singer-songwriter Margaret Cho is a woman of many talents — and she plans on deploying all of them in the current culture war.
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What does it take to grow a garden of blooming nasturtiums at the Gardner Museum?
At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the nasturtium flowers bloom for three weeks every spring as a living sculpture. Erika Rumbley, the director of horticulture at the museum, joins The Culture Show to talk about it. -
Storied Coolidge Corner Theatre reopens after major expansion
The historic Brookline cinema looks to be a regional gathering space for movie lovers. -
New England Conservatory gears up to celebrate a New England composer
Charles Ives turns 150 this year. In honor of him, the New England Conservatory is hosting a series of events highlighting his work. The NEC's Stephen Drury joins The Culture Show to talk about the event.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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The First Rehearsals of "Girls of the Golden West"
John Adams describes the story behind San Francisco Opera’s “Girls of the Golden West,”| 3:29 -
Finding Joe Cannon in "Girls of the Golden West"
John Adams and Peter Sellars describes how they found the character of Joe Cannon.| 2:25 -
Episode 2, Season 52<br> Land of Gold
Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West."| 1:13:53 -
Extended Readers Club | Robert Thorogood
Robert Thorogood discusses The Marlow Murder Club on PBS Books.| 1:22:30
