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Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7:30 PM EST
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03/08/2023 7:30 pm 03/08/2023 9:30 pm America/New_York Lawrence Brownlee, TenorKevin J. Miller, Piano
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall
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Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall
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About the Event
Lawrence Brownlee has been a regular at the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, and the Royal Opera House—and now, back by popular demand, at Princeton University Concerts. His voice—“an instrument of great beauty and expression” (NPR Music)—has been as celebrated for its power on the world’s greatest opera stages as it has been for its leadership within conversations about activism and diversity within classical music. The captivating tenor combines both talents into a new song cycle championing black writers and composers, presenting texts drawn from the Harlem Renaissance set to music by today’s premiere composers including Carlos Simon, Shann Ohkpeblo, Damien Sneed, and Princeton University’s own Jessie Montgomery.
PLEASE NOTE: All attendees will be required to show photo ID and proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to the maximum extent, which now includes a booster shot for all eligible to receive it. Please read our COVID-19 policies in advance of attendance.
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Musicians
Lawrence Brownlee Tenor
Kevin J. Miller Piano
Lawrence Brownlee has been a regular at the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, and the Royal Opera House—and now, back by popular demand, at Princeton University Concerts. His voice—“an instrument of great beauty and expression” (NPR Music)—has been as celebrated for its power on the world’s greatest opera stages as it has been for its leadership within conversations about activism and diversity within classical music. The captivating tenor combines both talents into a new song cycle championing black writers and composers, presenting texts drawn from the Harlem Renaissance set to music by today’s premiere composers including Carlos Simon, Shann Ohkpeblo, Damien Sneed, and Princeton University’s own Jessie Montgomery.
PLEASE NOTE: All attendees will be required to show photo ID and proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to the maximum extent, which now includes a booster shot for all eligible to receive it. Please read our COVID-19 policies in advance of attendance.
Musicians
Lawrence Brownlee Tenor
Kevin J. Miller Piano
Program
- "Rising"
New settings of Harlem Renaissance texts by contemporary black composers, including Jasmine Barnes, Brittany Boykin, Valerie Capers, Adolphus Hailstork, Jessie Montgomery, Shawn Okpebholo, David Ragland, Carlos Simon, Damien Sneed, Brandon Spencer, and Richard Thompson.