Use for performance listings. This is an archive of events that have appeared in my performance calendar.
Rarely performed because of the sheer difficulty of singing it, Beethoven’s monumental Missa Solemnis was considered by the composer to be his greatest composition, a culmination of his life-long desire to combine music and philosophy. The full power of this piece, according to one writer, lies in the glory of its vision, that musical struggle […]
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Disclaimer: I totally hate the title of this program. Let’s just make good music together! From the website: Come enjoy an afternoon of daring soprano arias and duet battles between nationally renowned soloists Julie Bosworth and Tamsin Simmill. Together with the Raleigh Camerata, they will perform captivating arias from operas by Bononcini, Hasse, Porpora, and
About Considering Matthew Shepard(from the “Conspirare” site (original presenters of the piece, and founded by the composer, Craig Hella Johnson) ‘This is about all of us.’ Matthew Shepard oratorio remains painfully relevant in 2025.This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into a unified
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Join the world-renowned North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (NCYTE) and esteemed guest artists Luke Hickey and Elizabeth Burke for Rhythms Reimagined—a dynamic tribute to the company’s 42-year legacy in the art of tap dance. Produced by NCYTE’s senior members and their Artistic Director, this production offers a fresh perspective on the ensemble’s extensive repertory, featuring
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