Hamilton. Rent. The Lion King. With an impressive career spanning nearly 25 years in the world of film, television and stage, Tony Award- winning actress – plus Grammy Award and Drama Desk too! –performer Renée Elise Goldsberry is Broadway royalty and can now be seen in film and television frequently.
From the very start of his career, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet has delighted in music beyond the standard repertoire, from jazz to opera, including works which he has transcribed himself for the piano.
Born in the small town of Piet Retief, South Africa, soprano Pretty Yende has risen to the top of the opera world with unparalleled speed. With her magnetic charm, acclaimed operatic and solo performances worldwide, and a critically lauded discography, she has quickly become one of the brightest stars of the classical music world.
In the age of social media, hits and views matter as much as tickets sold. A cappella sensation Voctave has drawn a substantial virtual following, surpasing records and gaining more than 150 million social media views of their videos.
Damien Sneed is a pianist, organist, conductor, composer, producer, arranger, and arts educator whose work spans multiple genres. Our Song, Our Story is an evening of music highlighting some of the world’s most well-known operatic arias, art songs, and spirituals – paying homage to musical greats like Marian Anderson and Jessye Norman, who paved the way for other African American opera singers.
Violinist Maxim Vengerov is universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today.
