Met Opera Singers Celebrate Black History Month at St. Stephen’s

In a musical tribute to Black History Month, singers from the Metropolitan Opera will celebrate Black American music in a 6 p.m. concert at St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday, February 19.                                             

Soprano Lynnesha Crump, tenor David Morgans and bass Kevin Gardner will honor the contributions Black Americans have made to a full range of musical styles. These classically trained, genre-bending musicians will highlight jazz standards, musical theater, R&B, spirituals, and more. Derrick Goff, minister of music at St. Stephen’s, will play piano.                  

“I first met these three singers during rehearsals for ‘Porgy and Bess’ at the Metropolitan Opera,” said Mr. Goff. “We are so excited to work together again in what we believe will be a truly transformative musical event celebrating the beauty and diversity of American culture. This is great music that must be experienced live, in person.”                

 A $20 donation is suggested.

Caption: Soprano Lynnesha Crump

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Submitted by Ridgefield, CT

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