June 18, 7:30 p.m., First Baptist on Fifth
Piedmont Opera concludes its season with Karen Slack’s “African Queens,” a free community concert underwritten in its entirety by The John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation.
Pre-show tickets are available for $25.00.
FREE community tickets are available now
(suggested ticket price $22.00)
The pre-concert talk provides access to the sanctuary and offers priority seating before general admission. The talk starts at 6:30 p.m.
The production is curated and performed by Grammy Award-winning soprano Karen Slack, who originated the role of Billie in Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones.”
“African Queens” celebrates the history and legacy of seven extraordinary African queens — revered figures whose stories remain underrepresented in Western cultural narratives.
The program combines powerful new works by composers including Jasmine Barnes, Damien Geter, Jessie Montgomery, Fred Onovwerosuoke, Will Liverman, Shawn Okpebholo, Dave Ragland, Carlos Simon, and Joel Thompson, along with traditional repertoire, spoken word, and visual art.
Piedmont Opera will be collaborating with Triad Cultural Arts, the N.C. Black Repertory Company, and Delta Arts Center, adding a powerful voice to this extraordinary celebration of culture and music.
To purchase tickets and for free general admission tickets, please go to: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36795/production/1258432?performanceId=11725314.