Spring Concert

 

Family and friends celebrated the triumph of the human spirit with Seize the Day! A young man’s coming of age story in Harlem is told using the poetry of Langston Hughes set to a world premiere commission by Ricky Ian Gordon. Rousing Broadway music from Pippin’ and Newsies tell stories of courage and optimism. Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin) uses lyrics from the It Gets Better project in his inspirational piece Testimony.

 

The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus’s

acclaimed

high school outreach

comes to life as the chorus is joined on stage by:

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 Wellesley High School’s Choirs

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“Keynotes”

and

“The Rice Street Singers”
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BGMC

225 singers on stage!

 

Saturday, March 23, 8pm
Sunday, March 24, 3pm

Seize the Day!

 

 

The Boston Gay Men's Chorus is on of New England's largest and most successful community-based choruses.  Founded in 1982, the 175-voices ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, and ground-breaking community outreach.  Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds III, the BGMC sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music and builds bridges to all people by providing a positive, and affirming image of the gay and lesbian community.  The Chorus is heard live by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recordings and television broadcasts.  The Boston Business Journal consistently ranks the BGMC in its list of the top 25 performing arts organizations in greater Boston.

www.bgmc.ord

 

 

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New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall