Kick off Black History Month with an evening of powerful voices and extraordinary stories at the Bryant Library in Roslyn. Soprano and educator Tanisha Mitchell will present “Opera in Ebony: Tribute ...
On January 24, renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves stepped onto the Metropolitan Opera Company stage to perform the role of Maria in Porgy and Bess, a farewell appearance that capped ...
When thinking about African American opera, “Porgy and Bess” immediately comes to mind. But that was written by George Gershwin, a white man. William Grant Still (1895-1978), a Black composer whose ...
Strathmore’s production about the first African American opera company will feature the Morgan State University Choir and director Eric Conway. Courtesy of Morgan State University Choir AUDIO: Hear ...
Morgans has been fortunate to build a career during a moment when more Black stories are finding space on opera stages. He has performed in several major works within this growing repertoire, ...