Opera, Jazz, & Vocal
World Premiere Concert of "105 Voices of History" National ChoirHosted by Tony winner Phylicia Rashad, this world premiere concert features the "105 Voices of History" National Choir, which includes one singer from each of the nation's 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. |
Washington National Opera: Verdi's La TraviataWashington National Opera opens its 2008-2009 season with Verdi's La Traviata. Ravishing melodies, sumptuous costumes, and gorgeous choruses abound in Verdi's romantic opera about the sacrifice of true love. |
2008 Marian Anderson Award Recital: Indira Mahajan, sopranoA 1988 Oberlin graduate, soprano Indira Mahajan is the recipient of the 2008 grant for American singers in mid-career. She's trained at the New School's Mannes College of Music and performed as a soloist with Washington National Opera. |
Washington National Opera: Bizet's The Pearl FishersIn Bizet's early opera, the prayers of virgin priestess Leila protect ancient Ceylon's fishermen until Chief Zurga jealously condemns her and Nadir to death. When Zurga realizes Leila is the woman who once saved his life, he makes the ultimate sacrifice. |
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Kevin Mahogany's Kansas City RevueAward-winning vocalist and Kansas City native Kevin Mahogany presents his Kansas City Revue with the Godfathers of Groove and vocalist Kathy Kosins, moving through R&B, boogie woogie, blues, and jazz. |
The Blind Boys of Alabama and Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Down by the RiversideNew Orleans' legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band and vocal titans the Blind Boys of Alabama join forces to present Down by the Riverside, combining jazz and gospel hymns. |
Jeremy Pelt QuintetTrumpeter Jeremy Pelt has been lauded for his tone, which "strikes a warm balance between brightness and suffusion" (All About Jazz), and has been voted Rising Star on the trumpet five years in a row by DownBeat Magazine. |
Grady TateWith his classic warm and mellow baritone, Grady Tate has twice been nominated for the Best Male Vocalist Grammy Award. |
