The Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City has announced its inaugural season. Here is a breakdown of all the classical vocal performances on offer.

Opera

First up is “Watch Night” by Tamar-kali and Marc Bamuthi Joseph. The multidisciplinary work is co-conceived by Bill T. Jones, who will direct and choreograph the production. The opera is described as such: “Not long ago. And not far from now. In the aftermath of unspeakable tragedy, an opportunistic reporter visits a sacred space defiled by American violence, in search of a story ready made for Hollywood—only to find that history repeats itself too soon, and too close to home.”

Performance Dates: Nov. 3 – 18, 2023 

Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang’s “An American Soldier” will come to New York in a production by Chay Yew. Carolyn Kuan conducts a cast starring  Brian Vu, Nina Yoshida Nelson, Hannah Cho, Alex DeSocio, Ben Brady, Cierra Byrd, James C. Harris, Shelén Hughes, Joshua Sanders, and Christian Simmons.. This production is presented in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera.

Performance Dates: May 12 – 19, 2024

Concerts

Famed countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo will headline “Circle Songs: A Holiday concert.” alongside The Knights. Zack Winkour directs the performance.

Performance Dates: Dec. 20, 2023 

Audiences will also get to check out “Number Our Days: a Photographic Oratorio,” featuring music by Luna Pearl Woolf. The work features a libretto by David Van Taylor and will bek conducted by Kanma Gupta. Ty Defoe directs. The show will be co-produced by Trinity Church Wall Street.

Performance Dates: April 12 -14, 2024