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SUMMARY:Oshun by B.E. Boykin and Kandake by Timothy Amukele *a double bill
DESCRIPTION:“Our newest initiative brings fresh operatic works to the Maryland Opera stage. The evening features a double bill of new works by composers with a connection to our performing community in the greater Baltimore area as well as a pre-show introduction to these stories and a post-show Q&A with the creative team. We are thrilled to work with these talented creators to bring something brand new to our stage.”  – Maryland Opera \n  \nLink to tickets for Double Bill Oshun and Kandake \n  \n  \n  \nConductor: Anoa Green \nRehearsal/Performance Pianist: James Harp \nStage Directors: Jarrod Lee and Shawna Williams (and choreographer) \nProjection Designer: Chloe McNeill \nCostume Designer: Alia Davis Brown \n  \nOshun \nComposer: B.E. Boykin \nLibrettist: Jarrod Lee \nCommissioned by the Washington National Opera \nPremiered: 2023 \n  \nCast: \nOshun (soprano): Jouelle Roberson \nShango (baritone): Daniel J. Smith \nEsu (tenor): Anthony Ballard \nOlodumare (bass): Christian Simmons \n  \n  \nKandake \nComposer: Timothy Amukele \nLibrettist: Jarrod Lee \nCommissioned by Opera Theater of St. Louis \nPremiered: 2025 \n  \nCast: \nKandake Amanirenas (mezzo): Taylor Boykins \nPrince Akinidad (tenor): Anthony Ballard \nOracles 1 and 2 (soprano and mezzo): Sierra Leslie and Abjini Chattopadhyay \nKushite 1 and 2 (tenor and bass): Darius Sanders and Christian Simmons \n  \nOffstage Artists: \nNazarene Maloney (soprano)\, Laquavia Alston (mezzo)\, Henry Hubbard (tenor)\, Darius Jackson (bass) \n  \nArtwork by Maryland Opera
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/oshun-and-kandake-a-double-bill/
LOCATION:Grace United Methodist Church\, 5407 North Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Excerpt from Oshun and Kandake / Discover Maryland Opera
DESCRIPTION:Join James Harp\, Artistic Director\, and the Directors of Maryland Opera for cocktails and conversation about where we’ve been and where we’re going. The event will feature live performances by soprano Jouelle Roberson and tenor Anthony Ballard of excerpts from our sold-out production of Oshun & Kandake and our upcoming production of Madama Butterfly\, as well as signature cocktails inspired by all three operas created by Peter Wood of The Spirit Shop on Falls Road.  Enjoy light fare while you explore with us both our past and our exciting future.  Sip and discover all the ways we are working to build bridges between traditional and new opera\, opera lovers and opera newcomers alike!
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/excerpt-from-oshun-and-kandake-discover-maryland-opera/
LOCATION:Roland Park Community Center\, 5802 Roland Ave\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland%20Opera":MAILTO:info@marylandopera.org
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SUMMARY:Mini-Residency at Jackson State University / Opera South
DESCRIPTION:Join Jarrod Lee for an engaging masterclass and career talk exploring the realities of life as an opera singer and opera librettist\, from the stage to the writing desk. Gain rare insight into building a sustainable and creative career in the arts. – Opera South \n  \nOpera South at Jackson State University in Mississippi: Welcome to OPERA/SOUTH\, where we are committed to reshaping and elevating the cultural aesthetics of opera. Our “historic” organization is housed on the campus of Jackson State University\, an HBCU located in Jackson\, Mississippi. We are dedicated to creating a more inclusive and diverse opera scene by including underserved areas and communities\, training young artists\, and highlighting operas with culturally responsive themes and those by Afro-Diasporic and Latinx composers. At OPERA/SOUTH\, we believe that opera should be accessible to everyone and that it has the power to bring people together. \n  \nLink to Opera South’s Revitalization Initiative
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/masterclass-with-jarrod-lee-at-jackson-state-university-opera-south/
LOCATION:F.D. Hall Music Center\, Jimmie James\, Jr. Recital Hall\, 1400 John R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Opera%20South":MAILTO:phyllis.a.lewis_hale@jsums.edu
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SUMMARY:Promised Land by Composer Glenn McClure and Librettist Jarrod Lee / in Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Northern Lights Choir\, under the direction of Artistic Director Helen Demong will present excerpts from Promised Land: An Adirondack Folk Opera by Composer Glenn McClure and new libretto by Librettist Jarrod Lee. \n  \nSynopsis: For the love of freedom and democracy\, Lyman and Anna Epps move to the Adirondacks to become land owners and Lyman getting the right to vote. John and Mary Brown\, abolitionists\, become strong advocates for the Epps and other Black settlers coming for the promise of a new life. In the wake of death by man and weather\, Anna and Mary aim to keep their vows to support their husbands at any cost for Lyman to cast a vote in the name of democracy. \n  \nLink to Tickets for The Northern Lights Choir Spring Concert featuring excerpts from Promised Land \n  \nArtwork by Steve Prince
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/promised-land-by-composer-glenn-mcclure-and-librettist-jarrod-lee-in-concert/
LOCATION:St. Bernard’s Church\, 27 Street St. Bernard's Street\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Northern%20Lights%20Choir":MAILTO:demonghelen@gmail.com
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