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Portland Opera’s “Journeys to Justice” Chronicles the Black Experience Across Centuries The concert rouses you with a cast of thunderously charismatic performers and overpowering projections, which enhance the grief, fury and steadfast hope that course through the pieces. SINGING VIOLET: Leah Hawkins performs in Songs for the African Violet, a song cycle in Portland Opera’s new streaming concert. (Photo courtesy of Portland Opera) Updated 6:45 PM A woman dressed in a white robe meets your gaze. “Pull over,” she declares. “Don’t run. Keep calm.” She speaks with clarity and confidence, making sure that you catch every syllable, but there’s weariness behind her words. You can tell that she has uttered this mantra many times.
5 things to do this week: Ashland Film Fest, Portland Opera, and 30 days of Doggie Dash
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As we move deeper into spring, more outdoor activities are cropping up. The Oregon Humane Society’s annual Doggie Dash morphs into a monthlong event with ideas for getting outdoors and helping raise funds for the shelter. We’ve also found several classical music events and a streaming film festival out of Ashland.
Damien Geter, artistic adviser, is curator of Journey to Justice from Portland Opera. Photo by Rachel Hadiashar, courtesy of Portland Opera.Rachel Hadiashar
“Journeys to Justice”
Portland Opera presents an evening of art, song, opera, and short pieces about love, justice, and experiences of being a Black American. The collection was curated by Portland Opera artistic adviser Damien Geter and will be directed by Chip Miller, associate artistic director at Portland Center Stage. Performers include Portland Opera’s 2020-21 resident artists, Lynnesha Crump
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12 classical music performances to stir and soothe winter of our discontent
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Even though the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on musical organizations everywhere, artists have dug deeper to find ways to connect with audiences. Portland is fortunate to have excellent online options that will broadcast familiar and new works, including the dozen mentioned here.
- Portland Opera s 2020/21 Resident Artists (from left) Michael Parham, Lynnesha Crump, David Morgans Sanchez, Edwin Jhamal Davis, and Jasmine Johnson.Photo by Gia Goodrich
Resident Artist Series – Portland Opera
It is always fun to hear some of the best up-and-coming singers before they are discovered by everyone else. Portland Opera’s Resident Artist Program has an excellent record of finding such talent. This year’s crop will be beamed live from the Hampton Opera Center in three programs of solos, duets, and ensemble numbers accompanied by coach and pianist Joseph Williams. The first program