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Alumni of the The New Voice Festival, directed by Andrea DelGiudice, and its Composers Studio, directed by Jake Landau, perform a recital of contemporary works at Opera America. Featuring musical theater, opera, and original music by Landau and NVF alums Doug Hudson and Gordon Rose.

Join us at 7:30pm, March 15th, at Opera America.

Raehann Bryce-Davis, hailed as “one of the best mezzo-sopranos of this generation” (The New York Observer), takes the stage in a classical crossover recital presented by Boston Lyric Opera. Celebrated for her “powerhouse vocals” (OperaWire) and commanding presence, Bryce-Davis brings her extraordinary artistry to a program spanning opera, art song, and contemporary works. A dynamic performer equally at home with Verdi, Wagner, and new commissions, she has graced the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, Dutch National Opera, and Los Angeles Philharmonic—earning acclaim for her “rich, velvety tone” and dramatic depth. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience her magnetic artistry up close in an evening of music that promises passion and virtuosity.

This recital will feature three pieces by Jake Landau: "Unspoken", commissioned for Raehann's debut album EVOLUTION; and two arias from Landau's opera & AETERNA (libretto by Emily Garber): "Home" and "He Never Dropped My Eyes".

Heartbeat Opera's "The Duel" gathers some of the most distinct voices spanning contemporary Opera and Musical Theater today. Featuring writers Reese Anderson, Mark Campbell, Christian De Gré Cárdenas, Susan Kander, Jake Landau, Nevada Lozano, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, Kamala Sankaram, and Dan Schlosberg, this concert  commissions different musical responses to the same prompt, presenting them all at 54 Below.

Following their recent collaboration on Mark Campbell's one-man musical Songs From An Unmade Bed, Jake and Mark pair up again for "The Duel", this time in the realm of opera.