Annual African American Music Gala.
Saluting African American Women Composers & Conductors.

African American Music Gala

Westbury United Methodist Church

Sharp-witted court jester Rigoletto is the philandering Duke’s right-hand man, always quick to defend his patron’s womanizing and mock his master’s victims. But the joke is on him.

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Rigoletto

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Three suitors—Arsace, Emilio and Armindo—all vie for the affection of the captivating social butterfly, Partenope. But when Rosmira (Arsace’s jilted lover) arrives disguised as a fourth suitor “Eurimene,” the ante is upped.

Partenope

Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts

Florinda, a recent graduate of Madame Alice Tairik’s school for “ladies in waiting,” is now working for Lord and Lady Macbeth. After three witches prophesize that she will be the downfall of her new employers, Florinda is determined to fight fate and give the Macbeths the happy ending they deserve. Can she thwart destiny or is the play doomed to repeat itself?

Ayanna Delk-Lewis

Events

Upcoming events

10 - 18 Oct, 2026

Rigoletto · Pittsburgh Opera

23 - 31 Jan, 2027

Partenope · Pittsburgh Opera

Feb 27 - Mar 7, 2027

Working For The Macbeths · Pittsburgh Opera

Past events

Feb 19, 2026

African American Music Gala · Houston Ebony Opera Guild

Future and recently performed repertoire

Armindo in Partenope by Handel

Pittsburgh Opera

Countess Ceprano in Rigoletto by Verdi

Pittsburgh Opera

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