Karen Slack – Upcoming Concerts
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.
University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra with Karen Slack, Goitsemang Lehobye, & Daniel Washington
Friday, May 30, 2025 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (EDT)
Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage), New York, NY, United States
Leonard Bernstein
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On the Waterfront: Symphonic Suite
George Gershwin — Porgy and Bess (selections)
William L. Dawson — Negro Folk Symphony
Margaret Bonds / Traditional — Five Creek-Freedmen Spirituals (No. 5: You Can Tell the World)
Traditional — Deep River (arr. Carl Davis)
Traditional — Witness (arr. Smith)
George Gershwin — Porgy and Bess (selections)
William L. Dawson — Negro Folk Symphony
Margaret Bonds / Traditional — Five Creek-Freedmen Spirituals (No. 5: You Can Tell the World)
Traditional — Deep River (arr. Carl Davis)
Traditional — Witness (arr. Smith)
$16.50-$70