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Music & Culture Events
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In PersonJune 2025 Outspoken Saturdays
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
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In Person
GBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends
Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.
Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.
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Culture in the News
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Carla Hayden spoke out against book bans and limiting access to libraries in the days before she was fired.
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Cirque du Soleil literally jumps through hoops to put on a holiday show
Two new productions come to town, while a local museum explores identity, community and family. -
Open Studio reboot: Art and technology intersect
The latest episode of Open Studio features artist Tabitha Soren, photographer Steve Koppel and artist Fatimah Tuggar. -
Encore: Dishing with the author of 'The Official Wakanda Cookbook'
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GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones - "Try a Little Tenderness"
St. Paul & The Broken Bones perform "Call Me" and "Try a Little Tenderness."| 6:23 -
Episode 35, Season 9<br> Frontline Songs, Beethoven in Beijing, and more
Frontline Songs, Beethoven in Beijing, Hype Man| 26:47 -
The Problem with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Learn why the Philadelphia Orchestra had to cut Beethoven's 5th Symphony from the program.| 2:54
