Interview with Robert Barney from the Boston Gay Men's Chorus, 1988 December 25
Date
1988-12-25
Description
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on December 25, 1988, host Peter Stickel interviews Robert Barney from the Boston Gay Men's Chorus. Barney is the music director of the Chorus; he discusses the audition process, the new cohesive sound of the group, the composition of the chorus, and their rehearsal routine. Many pieces of music are also heard throughout the interview. Stickel and Barney also discuss difficulties members of the LGBTQ community ofter face during the holiday season and things they can do to build families of choice. The interview ends with a recording of the Gay Men's Chorus performing a piece from by Stephen Sondheim called "No One Is Alone" from the musical "Into the Woods."
Creator
Boston's Other Voice
Subject
Barney, Robert; Boston Gay Men's Chorus; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
Contributor
Stickel, Peter
Publisher
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
Rights
Copyright restrictions may apply. Email info@historyproject.org for more information.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. From 1985 to 1997, the BGMC was under the direction of Robert Barney, who now holds the title of Conductor Laureate. In this photograph, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus sings in front a large organ with Robert Barney conducting in front.
Creator
Debbie Rich
Subject
Boston Gay Men's Chorus
Barney, Robert
Publisher
The History Project, Inc.
Rights
Please credit Debbie Rich. Email info@historyproject.org for information about rights, reproductions, etc.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. This photograph is an outdoor group shot of the chorus with four members holding up director Robert Barney in the front.
Creator
Jim Anderson
Subject
Barney, Robert
Boston Gay Men's Chorus
Publisher
The History Project, Inc.
Rights
Please credit Jim Anderson. Email info@historyproject.org for additional information about rights, reproductions, etc.