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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

SINGING FREEDOM

PANEL DISCUSSION

JANUARY 8, 2023

WITH ROLLO DILWORTH, SHAWN OKPEBHOLO, MASON BYNES, TSITSI JADI, ED BAPTIST AND JAY FLUELLEN

Discussion with composers, artists, historians, writers on/around Freedom on the Move database and performances of Songs in Flight and Three Dialogues.

Philadelphia, PA
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas

SONGS IN FLIGHT

METLiveARTS

JANUARY 12, 2023

WITH THE RHIANNON GIDDENS, HOWARD WATKINS, REGINALD MOBLEY AND WILL LIVERMAN

Singing Freedom utilizes Freedom on the Move—Cornell University’s database devoted to the experiences of fugitives from slavery in North America—to “capture a multiplicity of voices and perspectives, each meditating on what it means to risk all to be free.” 

New York, NY
The Met Museum

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SONGS IN FLIGHT

PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY AND WIREY CRIES

JANUARY 15, 2023

WITH THE RHIANNON GIDDENS, HOWARD WATKINS, REGINALD MOBLEY AND WILL LIVERMAN

Singing Freedom utilizes Freedom on the Move—Cornell University’s database devoted to the experiences of fugitives from slavery in North America—to “capture a multiplicity of voices and perspectives, each meditating on what it means to risk all to be free.” 

Philadelphia, PA
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center

FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow’s widely acclaimed memoir is the source for this extremely moving story of his traumatic youth in Louisiana. Fire Shut Up in My Bones is an opera for today, revealing the black experience in this country as few other operas have done.

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Dallas, TX
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

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DAS RHEINGOLD

DALLAS OPERA

FEBRUARY 10, 12, 15 & 18, 2023

Karen will star in the role of Freia in Dallas Opera's production of  Richard Wagner's epic opera, Das Rheingold.

Dallas, Texas

CONCERT

MARCH 18, 2023

PORTLAND OVATIONS

Miró and Slack come together in a unique program that includes compositions by Teresa Carreño, Florence Price, and George Walker, among others. 

WITH THE MIRÓ QUARTET

THE JONAH PEOPLE

NASHVILLE SYMPHONY

APRIL 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2023

Few artists have conveyed the African American experience in America as movingly and as powerfully as Hannibal Lokumbe. Skillfully bringing together jazz, blues, gospel, opera, orchestral and choral music, this legendary trumpeter and composer will premiere his most expansive and ambitious project yet, The Jonah People: A Legacy of Struggle and Triumph. Featuring a cast of six vocalists, nine actors, a full chorus, a jazz quartet and an African drumming ensemble, this monumental production will bring the community together in a celebration of music, artistry and African American voices. 

Nashville, TN
Schermerhorn Symphony Center

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FORBES ORGAN SERIES

JUNE 2, 2023

Rising Metropolitan Opera star and renowned soprano Karen Slack, is paired with one of America’s premier concert organists Alan Morrison, for a moving performance of dynamic musical synergy rarely seen on the Central Coast.

CAL POLY

san Luis Obispo, CA

NINTH SYMPHONY & JUSTICE SYMPHONY

FRESNO PHILHARMONIC

JUNE 11, 2023

Commemorating the 60th anniversary of JFK’s 1963 nationally televised speech that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this performance of Damien Geter’s The Justice Symphony, centered on anthems from the Civil Rights era, highlights contemporary challenges in social engagement. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Choral closes the season with the joyful confluence of Music Director Rei Hotoda, the Fresno Philharmonic, the Fresno Master Chorale, and special guests Karen Slack, Sarah Mesko, Adam Diegel, and Damien Geter.

Fresno, CA
William Saroyan Theatre

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TRIALS, TEARS TRANSCENDENCE: THE JOURNEY OF CLARA LUPER

MAY 13, 2023

Part of the Oklahoma Stories – Clara Luper Centennial, Karen will perform as a soloist in Hannibal Lokumbe's: Trials, Tears, Transcendence: The Journey of Clara Luper. 

Oklahoma City, OK
Civic Center Music Hall

OAKLAHOMA CITY PHILHARMONIC

HEROES UNITE

ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

MAY 20, 2023

Orpheus pays homage voices of justice and freedom. Beethoven channeled his revolutionary ardor into music for Goethe’s historical drama about a local hero defying foreign occupiers, Egmont, performed here with a new translation and featuring soprano Karen Slack and a special guest narrator.

New York City, NY
Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall

ABSENCE: TERENCE BLANCHARD

MAY 26, 2023

PORTLAND OPERA

A one-night-only gala celebration. In collaboration with the Portland Opera Orchestra, the audience will hear from guest stars for an unforgettable night of musical fusion and ensemble work.

Portland, OR
Keller Auditorium

WITH E COLLECTIVE AND TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
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AIDA
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