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New documentary 'Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys' looks at the man behind the moniker
A new documentary covering the career of legendary rapper and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard, is on the horizon. The rapper's life is a tale of triumph, transcendent genius and tragedy. "Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirties," premieres on A&E TV on Aug. 25 and will be available to stream the next day. -
Multicultural celebration at Roxbury's Madison Park to feature opera singers
Bradley Vernatter, CEO and general director of the Boston Lyric Opera, and Haris Lefteri, creative director of Hibernian Hall speak with Boston Public Radio about multicultural event. -
Local musicians and DJs shine on Boston’s 'Dear Summer: Volume 2' mixtape
Boston's second city sponsored mixtape, “Dear Summer: Volume 2” is live, featuring a new set of artists for 2024. -
Kate Pierson ventures from the B-52s 'mothership' for solo show on Cape Cod
The founding member of The B-52s joins The Culture Show ahead of her appearance at the Cape Cod Arts & Jazz Festival on Aug. 21. -
The enduring legacy of Miles Davis’ iconic album ‘Kind of Blue’
"Kind of Blue" has endured as the top classic jazz album for 65 years. Experts and scholars weigh in on why they think the album continues to resonate today. -
Indigo Girls discuss music and motherhood ahead of Tanglewood appearance
The folk-rock duo join The Culture Show as they prepare to perform alongside Judy Collins and Rufus Wainwright on Aug. 30 as part of the Popular Artist Series. -
Sheila E. previews Boston concerts and reflects on Paisley Park
The "Queen of Percussion" joined The Culture Show to talk about her influences, her work and the future of women in music before two shows at Boston's City Winery. -
BAMS Fest highlights local and national artists, showcasing Boston’s rich cultural heritage
The Boston Arts and Music Soul Fest, also known as BAMS Fest, takes over Franklin Park’s Playstead Field June 29 and 30. -
Hundreds of medical issues, thirst and mayhem at Boston Calling 2024
There were about 800 medical encounters with Boston EMS, and 23 people treated and sent to area hospitals, with the majority happening on Sunday. -
GBH Music Presents: The Boston Symphony Chamber Players
Experience a live performance by one of the world's most distinguished chamber music ensembles, on demand. The Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the BSO's first-chair string and wind players, visited GBH Fraser Performance Studio on May 16 to perform for a limited in-person audience. In celebration of Serge Koussevitzky's 150th birthday, the concert salutes the former BSO Music Director's profound impact on the music of his time.
Brian McCreath, producer and host of CRB Classical 99.5's Boston Symphony Orchestra broadcasts from Symphony Hall and Tanglewood, hosted the event.
Boston Symphony Chamber Players Program
Serge KOUSSEVITZKY Second movement (Andante) from Double Bass Concerto, and Valse miniature, for double bass and piano
Walter PISTON Quintet for flute and strings
Olivier MESSIAEN Abîme des oiseaux from Quartet for the End of Time, for solo clarinet
Jean FRANÇAIX Dixtuor, for winds and strings
Featured Musicians
Alexander Velinzon, violin
Lucia Lin, violin
Cathy Basrak, viola
Blaise Dejardin, cello
Edwin Barker, bass
Elizabeth Rowe, flute
John Ferrillo, oboe
Bill Hudgins, clarinet
Richard Ranti, bassoon
Richard Sebring, horn
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
Photo Credit: Robert Torres
This event is presented with support from Comcast Xfinity Internet.