This concert promises to be a truly special event featuring talented young artists from The Denyce Graves Foundation Shared Voices program. These rising stars will be performing exquisite opera scenes and arias, accompanied by narration and staging from Rosa Ponselle Distinguished Faculty Artist Denyce Graves. In addition, the Washington Chamber Orchestra is proud to showcase works by underrepresented composers, making for a truly diverse and inclusive musical experience.

Chevalier de Saint-Georges: L’Amant anonyme Overture
Leslie Adams: “Night Song” from Night Songs

Maurice Harrington, Baritone

arr. Sneed: There is a balm in Gilead

Ethan Godfrey, Tenor

arr. Hazell: Nearer My God to Thee

John Arlievsky, Baritone

arr. Hazell: Amazing Grace

Sophia Baete, Mezzo-Soprano

arr. Henderson: Ride On King Jesus

Elizabeth Hanje, Soprano

arr. Hazell: Deep River

Joseph Parrish, Baritone and all singers

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: “Hai già vinta la causa…” from Le Nozze di Figaro

John Arlievsky, Baritone

Gaetano Donizetti: “Bella siccome un Angelo” from Don Pasquale

Maurice Harrington, Baritone

Giacomo Puccini: “Che gelida manina” from La bohème

Ethan Godfrey, Tenor

Giacomo Puccini: “Si, Mi chiamano Mimi” from La bohème

Elizabeth Hanje, Soprano

Pietro Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Georges Bizet: “Habanera” from Carmen

Sophia Baete, Mezzo-Soprano

Georges Bizet: “Votre Toast” from Carmen

Joseph Parish, Baritone and all singers