Come celebrate the opening of the South Side's Obama Presidential Center and Juneteenth with a free concert event on Tuesday, June 16 at the South Shore Cultural Center. "Let Freedom Sing!" features some of the South Side's best singing talent in works by composers of color as we celebrate 250 years of our history.
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South Shore Opera Company of Chicago proudly presents a dynamic live concert event exploring themes of civil rights, liberty, and democracy through the transformative power of opera. From moments of quiet resilience to soaring declarations of triumph, "Let Freedom Sing!" highlights music that has long reflected— and influenced— movements for social change across history.
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This compelling program brings together the thrilling vocal artistry of Qiana McNary, Karlos Piñero-Mercado, Warnell Berry, Elizabeth Norman Sojourner and The Legacy Vocal Ensemble, with pianist Miguel De La Cerna, performing an array of musical works giving voice to humanity’s enduring pursuit of justice and equality, under the baton of Maestro Leslie B. Dunner, Artistic Director.
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“At its core, opera is about the human condition—our struggles, our courage, and our hope,” said Artistic Director Maestro Leslie B. Dunner. “With Let Freedom Sing!, we’re connecting that tradition to the ongoing conversation about freedom and democracy in our world today.”
Audiences can expect a musically rich experience, featuring powerful songs, arias and ensembles, including scenes from Richard Thompson’s opera "Fannie Lou Hamer: I’m Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired", which the company will present in a fully-staged production in October.
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FREE ADMISSION, REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
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Offered in partnership with the Chicago Park District and the South Shore Cultural Center Advisory Council.
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