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Q & A: Composer Damien Geter & Librettist Jarrod Lee of ‘Delta King Blues’ on the Evolution of Opera

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(Photo credit: Rachel Hadiashar) Two likeminded creative souls, while working in the production of the Met’s “Porgy and Bess,” met over coffee, serendipitously, decided to collaborate on a work based on the life of Robert Johnson, and the legend surrounding his life. The resulting opera is “Delta King Blues” and the men in question are composer Damien Geter and librettist Jarrod {…}
IndieOpera

IN Series to World Premiere Damien Geter & Jarrod Lee’s ‘The Delta King’s Blues’

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IN Series is set to present the world premiere of “The Delta King’s Blues” this December in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The new blues opera by composer Damien Geter and librettist Jarrod Lee is set in a juke-joint environment and is inspired by the legend of Delta blues musician Robert Johnson, who made a fateful deal with the devil. “My {…}
IndieOpera

IN Series Set for ‘Passion Plays’ This March & April

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Washington, D.C.-based IN Series is set to “Passion Plays,” this March and April. The festival opens with “Only the Air,” featuring music by J.S. Bach with new text by playwrights Joshua Borths and Shana Oshiro. Directed by Timothy Nelson with musical direction by Joy Schreier, the production reimagines Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” with newly spoken text alongside the oratorio’s famed {…}
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Maryland Opera Launches ‘New Voices in Opera’

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Maryland Opera’s newest initiative, “New Voices in Opera,” is set to bring fresh operatic works to the Maryland Opera stage. “New Voices in Opera” was formed to highlight new works by composers with connected to the greater Baltimore area, as well as promote opera education. Kicking things off is “The New Voices Discovery” event on Feb. 22. Members of the {…}
Business, News

David Mack Makes History as First Executive Director of IN Series

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Washington D.C.’s IN Series has appointed David Mack as its first Executive Director. Mack, a veteran arts executive, producer, and consultant who has positions as General Manager of The Industry and Executive Director of Artist Magnet Justice Alliance, will assume the role on Dec. 1, 2025. “I’m excited to join the D.C. community as IN Series’ inaugural Executive Director as {…}
News

Opera Parallèle to Launch New Season with ‘Hello, Star’

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Opera Parallèle will launch the 2025-26 season with “Hello, Star,” a Hands-On Opera World Premiere from composer Carla Lucero and librettist Jarrod Lee. The opera will be showcased three times on Oct. 25 and 26, 2025 at the Creativity Theater, Children’s Creativity Museum, located at Yerba Buena Gardens. The work is based on Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic’s acclaimed book and {…}
News, Season Announcement

IN Series Announces 2025-26 Season

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IN Series announces its 2025-26 season, “IN Principio” consists solely of premiering works. The world premiere staging of the Baroque work, “St John the Baptist” opens the season. Local singers perform in collaboration with New York’s Catapult Opera and Baltimore-based designers. Performance Dates: October 4 – 19, 2025 Marking IN Series’ first fully commissioned opera, “Delta King’s Blues” is an {…}

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