Celebrating the Choral Legacy of Ysaye Maria Barnwell
When: Sat., Feb. 26, 3:30 p.m. 2022
Eight area choral groups and six conductors will honor Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell in a celebration of her career as a singer, composer, actress, educator and activist. Barnwell’s resonant voice spanning three octaves anchored the a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock from 1979 to 2013. She’s composed 100 works that include choral arrangements and original works that are now standards in the choral repertoire. Dr. Barnwell will be I the house to hear participating groups including MUSE, Cincinnati Men’s Chorus, YPCC, and World House Choir.
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