Off the Beaten Track: Exploring Race & Identity in Richard Thompson’s ‘The Mask in the Mirror’

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As we wrap up June and African-American Music Month, Off the Beaten Track explores the 2019 recording of composer and librettist Richard Thompson’s “The Mask in the Mirror,” the story of the ill-fated romance between America’s first Black poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Alice Ruth Moore, a New Orleans Creole, poet, journalist, and early civil rights advocate. For those new {…}

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PARMA Recordings To Release Richard Thompson’s ‘The Mask In The Mirror’ Album In February

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PARMA Recordings has announced that an album of Richard Thompson’s new chamber opera “The Mask in the Mirror” will be released on Feb. 8, 2019. Over three acts, the audience becomes acquainted with revered 20th century African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and the adversity he had struggled to overcome in his short life. Despite finding literary and financial success, {…}

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Jessica Pratt, Kevin Thompson & Lucile Richardot Lead CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to hear three complete recordings of three very diverse operas. Here is a look at this week’s releases. Hamlet Navona Records presents “Hamlet” by Joseph Summer. In this installment of the Shakespeare Concert Series, composer Joseph Summer’s adaptation of the famous play is performed by Bulgaria’s State Opera Ruse orchestra, choir, and selected {…}

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Leah Crocetto, Carl Tanner, Vanessa Vasquez, Claudia Chapa, William Clay Thompson Headline North Carolina Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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North Carolina Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. First up is “Ernani” in Concert. The Verdi opera stars Leah Crocetto, Carl Tanner, Andrew Manea, and Anthony Robin Schneider. Jakob Lehmann conducts. Performance Date: Nov. 10, 2024 Then comes “Florencia en el Amazonas” with a cast starring Vanessa Vasquez, Richard Ollarsaba, Marlen Nahhas, Jason Karn, Levi Hernandez, and Claudia Chapa. Joseph Mechavich conducts and John Hoomes directs. Performance Dates: Jan. 31 {…}

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Richard Perkins & the Story of the Last Choir to Sing for Martin Luther King

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A while ago, we took a look at Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy as personified in opera. However, there is far more than one post can allow for. When it comes to Martin Luther King Jr. and his influence on music, there’s a lot more that can be said. Outside opera, symphony’s like Leonardo Balada’s “Sinfonía en Negro” {…}

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Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Benjamin Appl, Sir Bryn Terfel, Roderick Williams, Elena Pankratova Headline Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

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(Credit: Chris Christodoulou) The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. The season opens with a concert featuring soprano Sarah Wegener. The program includes Strauss’ “Four Last Songs” and works by Juan Bautista Plaza and Mahler. Domingo Hindoyan conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 17 & 20, 2024 Next up is {…}

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Martin Bakari & Ellaina Lewis With Joe Williams in Concert at Seattle Opera

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Tenor Martin Bakari, soprano Ellaina Lewis, and pianist Joe Williams are set to present a concert at Seattle Opera. The versatile program titled “From His Heart’s Deep Core” includes opera arias, art song, and jazz, with music by Richard Thompson and other composers. There will be a special set of songs that are based on the poetry of Paul Laurence {…}

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Trilogy Opera & New Jersey Performing Arts Center to Present ‘Fannie Lou, I’m Sick and Tired’

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The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey and Trilogy Opera are set to present Richard Thompson’s “Fannie Lou, I’m Sick and Tired” on Dec. 11, 2022 at 4 p.m. The opera will shine a spotlight on Civil Rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer as she attempts to persuade the Black community to vote. Leslie Dunne will conduct the {…}

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Baltimore Lieder Weekend to Present ‘A Kaleidoscope of Black American Songs and Arias’

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On October 15, 2021, Baltimore Lieder Weekend will launch with a recital from soprano Joelle Lamarre and pianist Daniel Schlosberg. Titled “A Kaleidoscope of Black American Songs and Arias,” the program will feature works from composers such as E.E. Boykin, Anthony Davis, Adolphus Hailstork, Richard Thompson, Florence Price, Nkeiru Okoye, and more. It will be held at the An Die {…}

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Off the Beaten Track: Exploring Race & Identity in Richard Thompson’s ‘The Mask in the Mirror’

PARMA Recordings To Release Richard Thompson’s ‘The Mask In The Mirror’ Album In February

Jessica Pratt, Kevin Thompson & Lucile Richardot Lead CD/DVD Releases

Leah Crocetto, Carl Tanner, Vanessa Vasquez, Claudia Chapa, William Clay Thompson Headline North Carolina Opera’s 2024-25 Season

Richard Perkins & the Story of the Last Choir to Sing for Martin Luther King

Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Benjamin Appl, Sir Bryn Terfel, Roderick Williams, Elena Pankratova Headline Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

Martin Bakari & Ellaina Lewis With Joe Williams in Concert at Seattle Opera

Trilogy Opera & New Jersey Performing Arts Center to Present ‘Fannie Lou, I’m Sick and Tired’

Baltimore Lieder Weekend to Present ‘A Kaleidoscope of Black American Songs and Arias’