Hailed for possessing a voice of extraordinary beauty, a seamless legato and great dramatic depth, American soprano Karen Slack has garnered international renown for her artistic versatility, charisma and entrepreneurial endeavors. A recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, Slack is known for her dynamic and passionate performances in both lead operatic roles and on the concert stage; as a sought-after collaborator, curator, and artistic advisor; and for her ground-breaking approach to engagement.

Spire Series: Karen Slack, soprano & Mark Markham, piano

Friday, March 8, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (EST)
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD, United States

Pre-Sale: $20.75 ($10.50 student)

Music Mondays: The Harlem Quartet & Karen Slack, soprano; Aaron Wunsch, piano

Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (EST)
Advent Lutheran Church, New York, NY, United States
Ludwig van BeethovenString Quartet No. 5 in A major, Op. 18, No. 5
Traditional — Selected works (African American spirituals TBA)
Caroline ShawEntr'acte
George WalkerLyric for Strings
Scott GendelKids Who Die (NY premiere; text by Langston Hughes)

Free (RSVP available, but not required)

ABSENCE: Terence Blanchard

Friday, May 26, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Keller Auditorium, Portland, OR, United States

Join us in welcoming jazz great and celebrated opera composer Terence Blanchard (Fire Shut Up in My Bones and Champion) and an incredible l…

$35-$250

Music Mondays: Catalyst Quartet & Karen Slack

Monday, April 24, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (EDT)
Advent Lutheran Church, New York, NY, United States

Free (RSVP available but not required)

Karen Slack: Of Thee I Sing

Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (EDT)
National Sawdust, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Clayton White — Selected works
Ricky Ian Gordon — Selected works
Scott Gendel — Selected works
H. Leslie Adams — Selected works
Jake Heggie — Selected works
Adolphus Hailstork — Selected works

$35