Due to the current COVID surge, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the “Lift Ev’ry Voice” concerts to August 3-7, when we can all gather safely for this communal program.
Ticket-holders for the original February 4-6 dates will be contacted directly with options to keep, exchange, refund, or donate their tickets. Please call the Box Office at 216.320.0012 with any questions.
Back by popular demand! This uplifting program by Jeannette Sorrell premiered in May 2021 and now returns in an expanded version. Monteverdi’s beautiful Nigra Sum (I am Black & Beautiful) from the Vespers of 1610 meets a stunning 2019 composition of the same title by Black composer Jonathan Woody. Renowned countertenor Reggie Mobley shares tales of his childhood growing up Black (and beautiful) in the Deep South. A suite by Joseph Bologne (known as “The Black Mozart” in the 18th century) leads to Civil War-era spirituals. The Apollo’s Musettes (youth choir) join AF musicians and soloists in this celebration of our shared humanity.