[premier of "When The Caged Bird SIngs"] (2024-02-24)

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held in:Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
conductors:Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
orchestras:University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
held at:Hill Auditorium (University of Michigan) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
recording location for:When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 1 "Gather Together in My Name": Devotions (Soli, Choir) by Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Christie Dashiell, EXIGENCE, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes (baritone), University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 1 "Gather Together in My Name": Shine your light upon us (Celebrant, Congregants, Choir, Piano) by Tyrese Byrd (tenor), Rita Coburn, EXIGENCE, Lenora Green-Turner (soprano), LaVonté Heard (tenor), University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 1 "Gather Together in My Name": The Beatitudes (Celebrant, Congregants with Soprano Improvisations, Choir) by Rita Coburn, EXIGENCE, Nicole Joseph (soprano), University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 1 "Gather Together in My Name": Who am I supposed to be? (Soli, Celebrant, Congregants, Choir, Piano) by Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Rita Coburn, Christie Dashiell, EXIGENCE, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes (baritone), University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 2 "Now Sheba Sings the Song": Cerise's Story, Part 1: You gave me a baby girl (Soprano [as Mother], Celebrant, Congregants, Choir) by Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Rita Coburn, EXIGENCE, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 2 "Now Sheba Sings the Song": He Saw Her Beauty (Tenor) by Issachah Savage, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 2 "Now Sheba Sings the Song": I am Thine, O Lord (Celebrant, Soprano, Congregants, Choir) by Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Rita Coburn, EXIGENCE, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), David Wang (drummer), Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 2 "Now Sheba Sings the Song": Sometimes life gets ugly (Celebrant, Mezzo-soprano, Congregants, Choir) by Rita Coburn, Christie Dashiell, EXIGENCE, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 3 "And Still I Rise": Cerise's Story, Part 2: I thought this life would protect us (Baritone [as Father], Congregants, Choir) by EXIGENCE, Jubilant Sykes (baritone), University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 3 "And Still I Rise": Pass me not, O Gentle Savior (Congregants) by EXIGENCE, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 4 "I Shall Not Be Moved": Cerise's Story, Part 3: It takes a village (Tenor [as Guidance Counselor], Congregants, Choir) by EXIGENCE, Issachah Savage, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 4 "I Shall Not Be Moved": Interlude - She shall not be moved (Congregants, Choir) by EXIGENCE, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": Be Transformed (Celebrant, Congregants, Piano) by Rita Coburn, EXIGENCE, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": Butterflies - Be Transformed (Soli, Celebrant, Congregants, Choir) by Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Rita Coburn, Christie Dashiell, EXIGENCE, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes (baritone), University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": Cerise's Story, Part 4: You sheltered me (Mezzo-soprano [as Cerise], Celebrant, Piano) by Rita Coburn, Christie Dashiell, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": I'm so glad I found me (Soli, Celebrant, Choir) by Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Rita Coburn, Christie Dashiell, EXIGENCE, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes (baritone), University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": When a Caged Bird Sings - Night turns to day (Soli, Celebrant, Congregants, Choir) by Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Rita Coburn, Christie Dashiell, EXIGENCE, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes (baritone), University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
recording location for:When the Caged Bird Sings by Nkeiru Okoye; Rita Coburn, Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Christie Dashiell, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes (baritone), Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), EXIGENCE, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
When the Caged Bird Sings by Nkeiru Okoye; Rita Coburn, Angela Brown (US operatic soprano), Christie Dashiell, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes (baritone), Cyrus Chestnut (American jazz composer and pianist), EXIGENCE, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler (American conductor)
premieres:When the Caged Bird Sings