Words like Freedom
Underground, αργή βραδιά opera
Leading soprano Gweneth Ann Rand and pianist Allyson Devenish present a compendium of Black Art Song focused on the female voice. This performance explores themes of racial injustice, hope, and humanity through a sequence of works including Shawn Okpebholo’s settings of Langston Hughes and Mikhail Johnson’s Praise to the Jamaican Mother of Art. The concert tells a story of the Black female voice—its strength, struggle, and power—as part of the 'Always, Already There' festival exploring Afrodiasporic composers.
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When and where does the performance take place?+
The concert takes place on October 25, 2026, at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama on Silk Street in London.
Who is performing in this recital?+
The performance features soprano Gweneth Ann Rand and pianist Allyson Devenish.
What is the theme of this concert?+
This event explores Black Art Song through the lens of the female voice and is part of the Always, Already There festival.
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