Noticias de Latinoamérica

Friday, August 14, 8 pm – 9 pm

WQXR presents a documentary about the opera Blue, which was originally scheduled to have its New York City premiere at Mostly Mozart this summer. Hailed by The New York Times for its “elegant” libretto, “vibrant performance from an orchestra of nearly 50 players,” and “superb” cast, Blue centers on a Black family in present-day Harlem coming to terms with the sudden death of their teenage son at the hands of a police officer.

The documentary will pair exclusive musical highlights from the opera’s debut at the 2019 Glimmerglass Festival, enriched by commentary from its creators, composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist/ director Tazewell Thompson. Musicologist Naomi André will offer context and insight into Blue’s creation and enduring resonance.

Inside Blue was produced, edited, and scored by Merrin Lazyan.

Cast:Kenneth Kellogg, The FatherBriana Hunter, The MotherAaron Crouch*, The SonGordon Hawkins, The ReverendAriana Wehr*, Girlfriend 1/Nurse/Congregant 1Brea Renetta Marshall*, Girlfriend 2/Congregant 2Mia Athey*, Girlfriend 3/Congregant 3Camron Gray*, Policeman 1/Congregant 1Edward Graves*, Policeman 2/Congregant 2Nicholas Davis*, Policeman 3/Congregant 3

John DeMain, Conductor

Michelle Rofrano*, Assistant ConductorTazewell Thompson, DirectorEllen Jackson*, Assistant DirectorKevin Miller, Principal Coach/PianistAnna Betka*, Assistant CoachKathryn LaBouff, Diction CoachDonald Eastman, Set DesignerJessica Jahn, Costume DesignerRobert Wierzel, Lighting DesignerSamantha M. Wootten, Hair & Makeup DesignerCassie Williams, Associate Hair & Makeup DesignerKelley Rourke, Projected TitlesRecording and Mixing Engineer, Joel Morain

The Glimmerglass Festival Orchestra

*Member of the 2019 Glimmerglass Festival Young Artists Program

Blue was made possible by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, OPERA America’s Opera Grants for Female Composers program and Opera Fund, New Music USA, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., The Amphion Foundation, Inc., and with production support from Betsy and Ed Cohen, Eugene and Jean Stark, and Jacqueline B. Mars.

 

As a summery treat, we're suggesting a drink pairing for each evening's featured broadcast.

Drink Pairing: Blueberry Mojito

 

For full festival overview click here or download the entire schedule here.

 

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