Anna H. Wang Concert Series & Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) 2026 Review: Morris & Friends II: An Evening of Opera & Gospel

What is the concept of Morris Robinson’s duel presentation of Opera and Gospel Music on the same program? What motivates Morris Robinson to dedicate himself to this format? To begin with, the solo operatic voices were spectacular. Morris Robinson, a world class and renown bass, delivered memorable performances of “In diesen heil’gen Hallen,” Sarastro’s aria from “Die Zauberflote” and “Come {…}

The Glimmerglass Festival Announces 2024 Festival Season

The Glimmerglass Festival released the details of its 2024 Festival season, titled “Identity & Illusion.” Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” stars Craig Irvin, Christian Mark Gibbs, and Elizabeth Sutphen in their Glimmerglass debuts. They are joined by returning member Eve Gigliotti, and the 2024 Young Artists Joshua Thomas, Tshilidzi Ndou, Saane Halaholo, Alexandra Sanchez, and Emma Sucato. Joseph {…}

Cincinnati Opera Announces Discussion and Preview Concert of Tracy K. Smith and Gregory Spears’ ‘Castor and Patience’

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith and composer Gregory Spears will hold a discussion and present a preview concert featuring excerpts from their new opera, “Castor and Patience,” at Library of Congress’s Coolidge Auditorium on May 12, 2022. The work is set to have its world premiere at Cincinnati Opera beginning on July 21, 2022, and running through July {…}