The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will kick off the CSO MusicNow series on March 14, 2022 with a “Night of Song” curated by composer-in-residence Jessie Montgomery. The program will feature the world premiere of “The Bronze Legacy,” a new commission from Damien Geter; a 2018 song cycle by Dale Trumbore; and world premiere arrangements by Ayanna Woods and Shawn Okpebholo. Geter, {…}
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 {…}
The South Chicago Dance Theatre is set to launch the digital premiere of “Cartography of Peace?” this June. The showcase, which features soprano Joelle Lamarre, violinist Alexandria Hill, and a composition by New York-based composer Jessie Montgomery will take place on June 26, 2021. “Cartography of Peace?” is inspired by the art of the surrealist assemblage and features dance and {…}