Singer

This piece became a thundering work of American history when governments and unions alike tried to ban its legendary first performance. Artists defied those orders to bring this searing work that celebrates the labor movement to life from the seats of a packed theater while the work’s composer and librettist Marc Blitzstein sat alone at the piano onstage. Originally directed by Orson Welles and dedicated to Kurt Weill, this imaginative new version honors the story of this rarely heard classic’s origin with new energy, humor, melody, and a thirst for justice. The production features a cast of the area’s best young vocalists, led by the newly named Artistic Director of DC’s own Theater Alliance, Shanara Gabrielle, and IN Series Head of Music Emily Baltzer (“The Promised End”).

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The Cradle Will Rock

Cecile Goldman Theater

Baltimore Theatre Project

New York City Opera’s 2023 Bryant Park series concludes with Roméo et Juliette. Gounod’s sumptuous opera brings the story of Shakespeare’s famous lovers to life through some of the most beautiful music in the French repertoire. Accompanied by members of the New York City Opera Orchestra, soprano Joanna Mongiardo and tenor Victor Starsky will star along with Maestro Joseph Rescigno at the helm.

Mezzo-soprano

Melanie Ashkar

Events

Past events

5 - 20 Oct, 2024

The Cradle Will Rock · IN Series

Sep 8, 2023

Roméo et Juliette · New York City Opera

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