Singer

Carmina Burana is one of the most iconic pieces of classical music borrowed extensively by Hollywood and Madison Avenue because of its power, effectiveness, and evocative qualities. Carl Orff set ancient musings of love, nature, and decadence in a modern musical setting to be performed by large orchestral forces, choirs, and soloists. This thrilling concert opens with the joyous and uplifting Umoja Anthem of Unity, a new work by living composer Valerie Coleman.

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MasterWorks 02: Carmina Burana

Michigan State University

Carmina Burana is one of the most iconic pieces of classical music borrowed extensively by Hollywood and Madison Avenue because of its power, effectiveness, and evocative qualities. Carl Orff set ancient musing of love, nature, and decandence in a modern musical setting to be performed by large orchestral forces, choirs, and soloists. This thrilling concert opens with the joyous and uplifting Umoja Anthem of Unity, a new work by living composer Valerie Coleman.

Masterworks 2: Carmina Burana

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Saint-Saëns' gripping supernatural thriller, Le Timbre d'Argent, will have its Louisiana première in a new English translation as Hell's Bell with Opéra Louisiane's October production at the Old State Capitol. Best known for his biblical opera Samson et Dalila, Saint-Saëns dipped his toe into ghostly waters with a fantastical tale of greed and lust. The artist, Conrad, struggles with making a living while sharing an apartment with his friend and sometimes lover, Bénédict.

Hell's Bell

Old State Capitol

Witness one of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s most beloved holiday traditions! A fixture of the holiday season, Handel’s Messiah features the iconic Hallelujah chorus and sweeping solos portraying one of the greatest stories ever told. Leading the orchestra is special guest conductor James M. Meaders, founder and artistic director of Vox Anima London.

Penelope Shumate

Soprano

Events

Upcoming events

20 - 21 Dec, 2024

Handel's Messiah · Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Nov 10, 2023

MasterWorks 02: Carmina Burana · Lansing Symphony Orchestra

Nov 10, 2023

Masterworks 2: Carmina Burana · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Carmina Burana by Orff

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Singer in Umoja: Anthem of Unity by Coleman

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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