On February 24, 2023, Houston Grand Opera will present their fourth annual Giving Voice concert, in partnership with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, the Houston Ebony Opera Guild, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas Southern University.

The performance will feature acclaimed tenor and series creator Lawrence Brownlee, joined by tenor George Shirley, and soprano Nicole Heaston; as well as HGO Studio artists Renee Richardson and Cory McGee, the HGO Chorus, and the choirs of the presenting partner organization.

Hosted by KHOU’s Len Cannon, the concert will feature a mix of arias, spirituals, and pop songs, as well as the premier of a new choral work by HGO Composer-in-Residence Joel Thompson, “Draw Us Near.”

Created in 2020, Giving Voice has quickly become a company tradition as they seek to showcase a diverse roster of talent to new and familiar audiences. Tickets for the concert are free, but require a reservation via the Houston Grand Opera website or Box Office.