San Giovanni Battista by Alessandro Stradella
Jun
11
to Jun 13

San Giovanni Battista by Alessandro Stradella

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THE STORY

San Giovanni Battista (St. John the Baptist) by Alessandro Stradella is the Baroque version of the Salome story, which is perhaps the most profane story in the New Testament. In it, the princess Salome, at the behest of her mother, demands the head of St. John the Baptist in return for services rendered to her stepfather Herod, the King of Judea. (Whether those services were a dance or something more intimate depends on which version of the story you read).

Stradella’s opera was composed in 1675, 230 years before the story was immortalized by Richard Strauss, and 10 years before the birth of Bach, Scarlatti, and Handel. In fact, Handel was so struck by the brilliance of Stradella's score, he purchased a copy for his personal collection. Plus, the role of Salome was the first professional role sung by a young Maria Callas. Though composed as an oratorio, Catapult Opera’s production of San Giovanni Battista will be the American stage premiere of this masterpiece.

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The Tongue & The Lash Opera
Feb
18
7:00 PM19:00

The Tongue & The Lash Opera

A Chamber Opera, Created and Conceived by Composer, Damien Sneed and Librettist, Karen Chilton. Directed by Denyce Graves.

The Town Hall celebrates James Baldwin and the 60th anniversary of the Baldwin/Buckley Cambridge debate with the New York premiere of the chamber opera, THE TONGUE & THE LASH by Damien Sneed, composer/conductor and Karen Chilton, librettist. Making her Town Hall and New York directorial debut, the opera will be directed by world-renowned mezzo-soprano, Denyce Graves-Montgomery.

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WNYC & The Apollo Present - “A Burning House”: MLK and the American Experiment
Jan
19
2:00 PM14:00

WNYC & The Apollo Present - “A Burning House”: MLK and the American Experiment

This annual event from WNYC and The Apollo will explore Dr. King’s enduring legacy through the lens of belonging, reflecting on his vision for a just and inclusive society. Through powerful conversations with prominent public intellectuals, community and faith leaders, authors and artists, we will ponder democracy and civil rights under a second Trump administration. Join us for this inspiring tribute as we honor Dr. King’s dream and engage in a timely dialogue on the ongoing project of forging an equitable society

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Eclat Opera
Nov
16
to Nov 17

Eclat Opera

Èclat Opèra Sunday

Sun, Nov 17

Kingston, Jamaica

Èclat Opèra! An evening of Arias, Classics, Spirituals & Jazz. November 16 & 17. Kingston Jamaica. Visit: https://www.eclatoperajm.com/ for tickets and more information

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Trailblazers: A Celebration of Women's History Month through Song
Mar
24
7:30 PM19:30

Trailblazers: A Celebration of Women's History Month through Song

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This is a condensed version of a longer program. The concert is a nod to four amazing African-American female singers across four genres.

Rob Fingerz Wyatt is on piano and it’s been a treat watching him jump in and challenge himself. It will be a relaxed celebration of women!

FREE and open to all!

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Unsung Collective w/ Bethany Collins | The Battle Hymn of the Republic - A Hymnal
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00

Unsung Collective w/ Bethany Collins | The Battle Hymn of the Republic - A Hymnal

Happy to join the Unsung Collective for it's second collaboration with Bethany Collins on in a series of performances of the Battle Hymn of the Republic— A Hymnal.

“Written by the abolitionist Julia Ward Howe in 1861, The Battle Hymn of the Republic is perhaps the most familiar early American contrafacta, a musical term referring to a song in which the melody remains constant while the lyrics are rewritten over time. Each re-writing in support of a passionately held cause—from revolution, suffrage, temperance and Indigenous sovereignty, to the Confederacy and abolition—articulates an often contradictory version of what it means to be American.”— BrynMawr.Edu

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Handel's Messiah in the Caribbean
Dec
17
6:00 PM18:00

Handel's Messiah in the Caribbean

The Concert Chorale (Courtney's Stars of Tomorrow) celebrates the holiday season with a joyful performance of G. F. Handel's timeless classic, Messiah. The special concert also marks the culmination of the events celebrating Jamaica's 60 years of independence as a nation. Tickets are available and can be purchased by clicking the link below. Part proceeds of ticket sales will go towards Zion Care international's project to establish a Burn Unit at the Kingston Public Hospital in Jamaica.

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Hannah's Song of Praise
Aug
25
7:30 PM19:30

Hannah's Song of Praise

  • Bethel Gospel Assembly - Destiny Worship Pavilion (map)
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Role: Hannah

While Hannah is not remembered for many things, the story of the birth of her son Samuel marks the beginning of a new era in the history of Israel - soon, there will be Kings reigning over the people. In this painful, powerful, yet poignant transitional moment, God chooses to use a woman -- unlikely, unloved and looked down upon -- as the vehicle to move a nation forward.

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