The Bethany Arts Series Concerts presents Gwendolyn Brown, Contralto
Sunday, October 12 at 4:00 pm
Bethany Lutheran Church,
76 W. Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL.
Contralto Gwendolyn Brown possesses an instrument of rare richness, color, and versatility, which shines in traditional, 20th Century, and American opera to great critical acclaim. Critical acclaim of Ms. Brown’s signature role of Maria in “Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess” has made her one of the most sought after and renowned artists to perform the role. Her recent performances with the Seattle Opera and Boston Symphony as well as performances with Washington National Opera, New Orleans Opera, and abroad in Germany, Amsterdam, and Burssels were given high praise.
Ms. Brown will make her debut this fall season with the Chicago Lyric Opera as Maria in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Other recent operatic appearances include covering Queenie in Showboat with both the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Washington National Opera in 2013.
Ms. Brown’s 2014-2015 season includes the premier of a new work by Ethan Gans-Morse entitled The Canticle of the Black Madonna (Anima Mundi Production - Portland, Oregon); performances of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess for Syracuse Opera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago; Concert version of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra; and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony for Madison Symphony Orchestra.
Originally from Memphis, Tennessee. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Fisk University in Nashville TN and pursued a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Memphis in Memphis TN. Ms Brown’s recital will include German Lied and America art songs.
This concert is free and a free-will offering will be accepted.
