Maternità
A unique new series of performances and school visits featuring soprano Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas, pianist Artina McCain, and Black, First Nations, and Latina female composers.
All Times Pacific Standard
Virtual School Visit 1
Why do we sing?
Dr. Lesa Terry facilitates a conversation with opera singer Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas
Wed. Feb. 23
Via Zoom
Virtual School Visit 2
What is Black music in America?
Dr. Lesa Terry facilitates a conversation with pianist Artina McCain
Wed. March 2
Via Zoom
Virtual School Visit 3
How do we build Community?
Dr. Lesa Terry facilitates a conversation with Oregon-based BIPOC women leaders
Date TBD
Via Zoom
(POSTPONED)
Concert 1
Seattle Opera
Mother-themed program features opera classics and new works by BIPOC women composers
Thurs. March 10
Seattle Opera Center
Tagney Jones Hall
7:30 PM
Concert 2
Portland State University
Mother-themed program features opera classics and new works by BIPOC women composers
Sun. March 13
Portland State Univ.
Lincoln Performance Hall
7:30 PM
Masterclass
Portland State University
Ms. Kizart-Thomas offers a free masterclass to opera students at PSU
Mon. March 14
Portland State Univ.
Lincoln Recital Hall
2:00 PM
Live school visit
Reynolds High School
Ms. Kizart-Thomas and Dr. McCain perform for HB Lee and Reynolds HS students
Tues. March 15
Portland State Univ.
Lincoln Recital Hall
1:00 PM
Live community visit
AfroScoutz Program
Community youth program visit with Ms. Kizart-Thomas, Dr. McCain, and Dr. Terry
Fri. March 18
Southern Ore. Univ.
This program is for AfroScoutz members
Concert 3
Southern Oregon University
Mother-themed program features opera classics and new works by BIPOC women composers
Sun. March 20
Southern Ore. Univ.
Music Recital Hall
3:00 PM
Livestream Broadcast
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Mother-themed program features opera classics and new works by BIPOC women composers
Sun. March 20
AÏRIS Streaming Platform
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3:00 PM Pacific
Anima Mundi Productions presents
Maternità
Soprano Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas and pianist Artina McCain in Recital
Anima Mundi Productions has commissioned composers Regina Harris Baiocchi, Barbara Assiginaak, Carolina Calvache, and Jasmine Barnes.
Classical works by
G. PUCCINI
G. VERDI
R. STRAUSS
V. BELLINI
R. WAGNER
World premieres by
REGINA HARRIS BAIOCCHI
BARBARA ASSIGINAAK
CAROLINA CALVACHE
JASMINE BARNES
ETHAN GANS-MORSE
The generosity of our grantors and donors makes these events possible
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LIVESTREAM DONORS
Kathryn & Barry Thalden
