John Malveaux and Lawrence Brownlee
John Malveaux and Anthony Davis
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Attended March 10, 2019 Long Beach Opera
Community
Conversations #2 "Equity and Diversity in the Arts" at Museum of
Latin American Art. A panel discussion included the "Prince of Tenors",
Lawrence Brownlee, and Anthony Davis, composer of the opera THE CENTRAL
PARK FIVE. In addition to singing renowned bel canto roles, Lawrence
Brownlee also sang the role of Charlie Parker in the 2015 opera
YARDBIRD. Brownlee is currently helping the Philadelphia Opera achieve
greater diversity and expanded repertoire. Tenor Lawrence Brownlee and
bass-baritone Eric Owens will team on stage March 13, 2019 at Disney
Concert Hall for an unprecedented Los Angeles recital.
Long Beach Opera will stage CENTRAL PARK FIVE June 15, 22 & 23 2019 Anthony Davis other operas include
- X, or The Life and Times of Malcolm X, opera in three acts
Libretto by Thulani Davis after an original story by Christopher Davis.
September 28, 1986, New York City Opera ((stage premiere)); October 9, 1985, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ((concert premiere)) - Under the Double Moon
Libretto by Deborah Atherton.
1989, St. Louis, Missouri - Tania
Libretto by John-Michael LaChiusa.
1992, American Music Theater Festival, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Amistad, opera in two acts
Libretto by Thulani Davis.
November 29, 1997, Lyric Opera of Chicago - Wakonda's Dream
Libretto by Yusef Komunyakaa.
March 7, 2007, Opera Omaha, Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Nebraska
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