Tulsa Opera to Commemorate Centennial of Tulsa Race Masscare With Concert Featuring World Premieres by Black Composers

Tulsa Opera is set to commemorate the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre on May 1, 2021. The showcase, which is entitled “Greenwood Overcomes,” will feature songs and arias by living Black composers, performed by Black opera artists. The concert will feature four Tulsa Opera-commissioned world premieres by such composers as David Bontemps, Anthony Davis, Stewart Goodyear, Nkeiru Okoye, and {…}

River City Opera To Hold Discussions for Artistic Equity & Contemporary Composers

While live performances continue to be out of reach for most companies, River City Opera is taking the month of August to host a series of online discussions regarding diversity of the arts, the importance of contemporary composers, and what the future of the opera industry may look like in the years ahead. Founded in 2019, River City Opera seeks {…}