Witness: Four Mourning Mothers
September 19, 2024 4-9pm at the Butterfly House
9138 Goodwin St, Detroit, MI 48211
This opera is a story of a woman, a widow, a family and a legacy for you and me. What happens in a world where people should be beyond certain strains of the past, yet those stains and pains resurge again and again never really quite healing or bringing to pass myths, fears, and a hidden hatred for one another. This is a story about healing the wounds of the past, loving who you are, your heritage and taking pride in your contributions to the world. It is about rising up even in the face of oppression, bringing love, peace and redemption in a very wounded world. The opera covers four time periods, the 1600’s, 1800’s, 1950’s and 21st century.
A Christmas Concert of Arias, Spirituals and Art Songs
A Christmas Concert of Arias, Spirituals and Art Songs
December 22, 2023 at 7PM EST
Celebrating African-Americans in the Classical Genre:
Honoring William Grant Still
Join The Grace City Opera Theatre Artistic Director and Founder Claudia Merrill on a journey through our Opera Roots and African-Americans in the classical genre. This presentation is a joint project of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Focus on the Arts and the Grace City Opera Theatre.
The April 9th lecture and performance focused on the life and musical career of Composer William Grant Still. This event featured panelists Babatunde “Hip Hopera Guy” Akinboboye, Carl Clendenning, and Darell RED Campbell Jr.
Lenten Healing Music Concert
Grace City Opera Theatre performed a concert of healing music for the 2021 Lenten season. Featured artists: Emily May, Danielle Bridges, Betty Lane, Chantal Braziel and Claudia Merrill.
Celebrating African-Americans in the Classical Genre:
Honoring Member Florence Price
Join The Grace City Opera Theatre Artistic Director and Founder Claudia Merrill on a journey through our Opera Roots and African-Americans in the classical genre. This presentation is a joint project of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Focus on the Arts and the Grace City Opera Theatre.
The April 9th lecture and performance focused on the life and musical career of Composer Florence Price. This event featured performance by Emily May, American mezzo-soprano and program director for Grace City Opera Theatre.
Celebrating African-Americans in the Classical Genre:
Honoring Member Margret Bonds
Join The Grace City Opera Theatre Artistic Director and Founder Claudia Merrill on a journey through our Opera Roots and African-Americans in the classical genre. This presentation is a joint project of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Focus on the Arts and the Grace City Opera Theatre.
The March 12th lecture and performance focused on the life and musical career of Composer Margaret Bonds. This event featured performance by Leslie DeShazor, American violinist.
Spotlight Artist Series: Chantal Braziel
Grace City Opera Theatre interviewed Spotlight Artist Chantal Braziel. Braziel spoke on The National Negro Opera House, how to become an opera singer and her experiences in the profession.
Concert of Spirituals
Grace City Opera Theatre’s Annual Concert of Spirituals. Featured artists: Carl Clendenning, Emily May, Betty Lane and Claudia Merrill.
Celebrating African-Americans in the Classical Genre:
Honoring Member Marian Anderson
Join The Grace City Opera Theatre Artistic Director and Founder Claudia Merrill on a journey through our Opera Roots and African-Americans in the classical genre. This presentation is a joint project of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Focus on the Arts and the Grace City Opera Theatre.
The February 12th lecture and performance focused on the life and musical career of Opera Singer Marian Anderson. This event featured performance by Claudia Merrill, American soprano and Artistic director and founder of Grace City Opera Theatre.
A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Grace City Opera shared an educational and musical experience in their tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Premiere Virtual Concert
Join Grace City Opera for our first virtual concert of 2021.
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
December 24, 2020 at 7PM EST
Hear the compelling story the lessons tell, from the Fall of Humanity (Adam and Eve) through the Promise of the Messiah and ending with The Birth of Jesus.
A Tribute to Marian Anderson
The Annual Tribute to Marian Anderson Concert and The premiere of the opera “Witness”, composed by Claudia Merrill. Performed February 24th, 2019
