Chorus to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month with Gov. Baker, Boston Mayor Janey
BOSTON The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) announced yesterday that “PRIDE,” a 30-minute showcase of inspiring and joyful songs that celebrate LGBTQ dignity and diversity will air on WCVB Channel 5 on Saturday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, June 13 at 12:30 p.m. The concert, a celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, will feature the premiere of BGMC’s latest virtual video, “This Is Me,” along with appearances by Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Kim Janey.
“PRIDE” is BGMC’s second collaboration with WCVB Channel 5. The first was “Home for the Holidays” last December, which earned rave audience reviews. WCVB Channel 5, Boston’s Hearst-owned ABC affiliate station, is the market’s longtime news and community leader.
Composer Jonathan Bailey Holland photographed by Robert Torres
There are well-known masterpieces in Classical music we all know and love. But every year, musicians and composers create new music that breaks boundaries. Here are 11 composers you may have heard of, or may be brand new! They represent every corner of classical music from film, jazz, choirs, concert bands and orchestras, string quartets and clarinet solos. You may have never heard of them, but after listening to the playlist, you may just come away with a new favorite artist.
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Michael Abels photographed by Eric Schwabel
Michael Abels, composer: Abels composed the film scores for “Get Out” and “Us,’ which won multiple international awards. But the versatile composer’s other works have been performed and premiered by the Chicago and Atlanta symphonies, the Cleveland and Philadelphia orchestras, the Kronos Quartet, and university groups across the country. Abels blends classical music with jazz,