Interview with flutist Fenwick Smith from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1987 October 25

Interview with flutist Fenwick Smith from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1987 October 25

1987-10-25

In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on October 25, 1987, host Peter Stickel interviews flutist Fenwick Smith from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The two discuss the flute and Smith's most recent concerts. Smith talks about being openly gay in the classical music world, noting that the Boston Symphony Orchestra is a fairly conservative organization. They discuss other musicians who are openly gay, both contemporary and historical. Smith has an upcoming free performance of the Songs of Bilitis, which have a lesbian theme. The recording of Boston's Other Voice opens and closes with musical pieces.

Boston's Other Voice

Smith, Fenwick; Boston Symphony Orchestra; Flute players; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); LGBTQ people; Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexual people; Transgender people; Queer people

Stickel, Peter

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