The American Opera Project Presents MUSIC AS THE MESSAGE In Honor Of Junteenth
The concert will celebrate the sorrow, the joy, and the accomplishments of African Americans, through multi-genre songs, poems, hymns, and personal reflections.by BWW News Desk
Held in honor of Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States, the concert will celebrate the sorrow, the joy, and the accomplishments of African Americans, through multi-genre songs, poems, hymns, and personal reflections. The one-hour event is held on Zoom and is free, with goodwill offerings accepted. To register to attend, visit http://www.aopopera.org/music-message.
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FMSO show, which will stream online this weekend, presents six works, mixing contemporary and classic sounds. Written By: John Lamb | ×
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra Music Director Christopher Zimmerman had to reimagine what this season could be during a pandemic. Forum file photo
The concert will be recorded Thursday night, Jan. 28, and posted on the symphony’s website at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31.
As with all of the FMSO productions for the past year, only a limited number of musicians can be on stage at one time due to pandemic restrictions. The limitations have been a challenge and presented opportunities for FMSO Musical Director Christopher Zimmerman as he now can look at works for smaller ensembles.
Houston Grand Operaâs
Giving Voice concert last January was a triumphant celebration of Black voices in opera. Now Houstonians can give a standing ovationâalbeit from their living roomsâfor its sequel, which is available to stream through February 21.
This yearâs concert features several of the most renowned African American opera singers in the country, including tenor Larry Brownlee and soprano Nicole Heaston as co-hosts and performers. Joining them are baritone Donnie Ray Albert, tenor Frederick Ballentine, mezzo-soprano and HGO Studio alumna Zoie Reams, and soprano Karen Slack, as well as four current HGO Studio artists: baritone Blake Denson, bass Cory McGee, soprano Raven McMillon, and bass-baritone Nicholas Newton. Kevin J. Miller, assistant conductor with HGO, accompanies them on piano.