Karen Slack: The Melanated Maven of Opera

Angela and Joshua welcome opera superstar, arts administrator, and 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner, Karen Slack, to the Melanated Moments in Classical Music family. Bringing her dynamic, down to earth vibe and perspective, Slack details her beginnings in music and an illustrious career that keeps her in demand with leading artists and stages the world over. Equally devoted to music education and meaningful community engagement, Karen Slack reminds us of the personal power found in showing up and being your truest self both on and off stage.

Featured Music:

• "Pace, Pace Mio Dio" - from La Forza Del Destino - Verdi
  Karen Slack, soprano
  MDR Symphony, California
  Frank Fetta, conductor
• “Tu che di gel" - Turendot - Giacomo Puccini
  Karen Slack, soprano
  Mark Morash, pianist
• You Can Tell The World - Five Creek-Freedman Spirituals - Margaret Bonds
  Karen Slack, Soprano
  Miro Quartet

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