Description
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.