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Todd Thomas, Sarah Coburn, and Morris Robinson Feature in Tulsa Opera’s Baseball Staging of ‘Rigoletto’

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On November 12, 2020, Tulsa Opera is set to launch an audiovisual version of Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” which was performed and filmed in ONEOK Field baseball stadium in October. This “Rigoletto” film will be free to stream worldwide from Tulsa Opera’s YouTube channel and website. Directed by James Robinson, the re-imagined production is the first staged grand opera in the United {…}

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Diana Damrau, Denyce Graves, Isabel Leonard, Terrence Blanchard, Morris Robinson Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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This week climaxes in World Opera Day on Oct. 25. So in leading up to that momentous celebration (which will feature half of the entries on this list), our recommendations will spotlight diversity in the opera world, offering up audiences a chance to check out works by and featuring BIPOC composers and performers as well as unique performance experiences that {…}

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Morris Robinson Hosts ‘A Concert for Equity in the Arts’ Presented by Sparrow Live

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Star bass Morris Robinson will host “A Concert for Equity in the Arts” presented by Sparrow Live on Oct. 25, 2020. Thus far, the artist lineup for the showcase will include Metropolitan Opera bass, Morris Robinson; Minnesota Opera Resident Studio Artist, baritone Allen Michael Jones; Chautauqua Opera young artist, soprano Chasiti Walker; Wolf Trap soprano, Brittany Logan; recent Maryland Lyric {…}

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Morris Robinson Receives ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ Certification from Cornell University

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Morris Robinson has graduated with a Certification from Cornell University. The bass, who has served on panels, contributed to editorials, written and edited statements since racial tensions arose in the United States, graduated with a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion. In a statement, the bass said, “I have recently been thrust/capitulated into the realm of being a spokesman for racial {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Morris Robinson on Racism in Opera, Verdi & the Metropolitan Opera

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Bass Morris Robinson is one of the most sought after performers in opera. He has slowly built up his repertoire performing at many leading houses including the Metropolitan Opera, where he has been singing for 18 years in smaller and leading roles. This summer, Robinson, a graduate from the Met Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Program, was scheduled to sing at {…}

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Nicole Cabell, Morris Robinson Headline Cincinnati Opera 100th Anniversary Documentary

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CET is airing “Cincinnati Opera at 100,” an hour-long televised program commemorating Cincinnati Opera’s centennial. The program will feature will include historical commentary by opera experts and performances by much-loved singers from recent Cincinnati Opera productions. Performances take place from the artists’ homes as well as iconic locations throughout the city, including the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Music {…}

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Jamie Barton & Morris Robinson Among Atlanta Opera’s Artistic Advisory Council Members

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(Credit: Fay Fox) The Atlanta Opera has hired a number of notable artists to conform its Artistic Advisory Council. Its new advisors will include Jamie Barton, Michael Mayes, Kevin Burdette, and Morris Robinson. Burdette has appeared in such operas as “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” and “Dead Man Walking” at Atlanta Opera. Robison appeared in “Rigoletto” with the company, while {…}

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Jennifer Larmore, Morris Robinson & Michael Mayes Headline The Atlanta Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The Atlanta Opera has announced its 2019-20 season. According to the press release, for its 40th anniversary season, The Atlanta Opera will present operas which fall under the overarching theme of “dangerous liaisons,” where the “protagonists share a propensity for self-destructive relationships that threaten to bring about their downfall.” Additionally, during this season four internationally acclaimed artists will return home to {…}

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Anna H. Wang Concert Series to Present ‘Morris & Friends: An Evening of Opera & Gospel’

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The Anna H. Wang Concert Series is set to present “Morris & Friends: An Evening of Opera & Gospel.” The showcase will be headlined by bass Morris Robinson, who is joined by such artists as soprano Brandie Sutton, soprano Michelle Bradley, tenor Aaron Crouch, countertenor John Holiday, and conductor Brandon Waddles. Also on the program is Patrick Lundry & The Minister of {…}