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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?
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More Culture Programs
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Episode 28, Season 2<br> Inside the Absurdist Mind of Kurt Vonnegut
We explore the life and work of Kurt Vonnegut.| 15:11 -
Episode 1, Season 3<br> The Wound-Dresser, by Walt Whitman
Tony Kushner, David Strathairn & more read Whitman’s “The Wound-Dresser” with Elisa New.| 25:11 -
"Heaven Help Us All"
Brandon Victor Dixon performs "Heaven Help Us All." -
"Maybe"
Brandon Victor Dixon performs "Maybe."
