On December 6, Â鶹ÊÓƵ College & Conservatory is proud to present a special concert performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Omar at Finney Chapel. Composed by and , Omar is based on the true story of a 19th-century Islamic scholar from West Africa who was enslaved in South Carolina. This production, which is conducted by , spotlights Giddens and a cast of acclaimed soloists, including , , , and , joined by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orchestra and choral ensembles. Seating passes are required for the , which is sold out.
A second performance of Omar takes place in Cleveland on December 8 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. for the free performance.
An overflow live broadcast viewing of the oberlin performance will take place at the Apollo Theater in Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 19 E. College Street, Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Both Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Cleveland performances will be able to be watched via livestream.
In addition to the Omar performance, Â鶹ÊÓƵ will present several days of campus-wide programming centered around the opera’s themes. These include lectures and roundtable discussions with members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s faculty, a curated collection of works and student-led discussions at the Allen Memorial Art Museum’s Print Study Room, and special exhibitions at several Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus libraries. A listing of events can be found below. Read more about the series of events.
Performance Details
Omar
Friday, December 6, 7:30 p.m.
Finney Chapel, Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Sunday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Composers: Rhiannon Giddens ’00 and Michael Abels
Librettist: Rhiannon Giddens ’00
Conductor: John Kennedy ’82
Run Time: 170 minutes including intermission
Sung in English
Featured Soloists:
Rhiannon Giddens ’00, soprano
Limmie Pulliam ’98, tenor
Michael Preacely ’99, baritone
Daniel Okulitch ’99, bass-baritone
Daniel McGrew ’15, tenor
Krysty Swann, mezzo-soprano
With Â鶹ÊÓƵ College Choir, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Gospel Choir, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Musical Union, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orchestra
Livestream Information:
Â鶹ÊÓƵ performance
