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Field Guide to Boston
100 years ago, the first Black performer sang at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Tomorrow will mark 100 years since tenor soloist Roland Hayes sang at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It was the first time a Black performer at appeared in front of the BSO.
On Sunday, the Cherry Street Music ensemble will mark that anniversary with a performance to honor Hayes. We learn more about his legacy and what it means for classical music today.
This segment aired on November 14, 2023.