Powell and Lister Cast As Porgy and Bess
July 30, 2010
Big news on the Porgy and Bess front this week. Not only did we officially announce the chorus and supporting role audition details at last weekend’s African American Festival, but I am really excited to report the first major casting news for the production.
The Akron Symphony’s April 2011 production of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess will star Alvy Powell and Marquita Lister in the respective title roles. Not only did they both perform the parts for Maestro Christopher Wilkins in a production with the Orlando Philharmonic last year, but they both have become internationally recognized as two of the very best performers for the demanding roles of Porgy and Bess.
Mr. Powell has performed the role of Porgy more than 1,200 times, including a 2009 performance at Carnegie Hall and PBS’s Emmy-nominated Live at Lincoln Center broadcast of the New York City Opera production. Marquita Lister is equally synonymous with the role of Bess and performed opposite Powell in the Lincoln Center broadcast.
Both are also featured on the Nashville Symphony’s recording of Porgy and Bess released on the Decca label. Listen to samples or purchase the album from Amazon.com.
To follow the latest news surrounding the ASO’s production of Porgy and Bess, keep checking this blog as well as our Facebook page. More soon…
(Photo: courtesy New York City Opera)
GMS Choir Perform At Lock 3 Sunday
July 23, 2010
The Akron Symphony’s Gospel Meets Symphony Choir will perform Sunday, July 25 from 3-3:30 PM at the 30th Annual African American Read more
ASO Audition Information
July 23, 2010
The Akron Symphony Orchestra & Christopher Wilkins, Music Director announce the following vacancies for the 2010-2011 season:
Chorus Auditions Dates Set
July 20, 2010
UPDATED: The Akron Symphony Chorus will hold auditions for its 2010-2011 season on Friday, August 6 through Tuesday, August 10. Read more
Akron Symphony Chorus Auditions Set For Aug. 6-10
July 20, 2010
Akron—The Akron Symphony Chorus will hold auditions for its 2010-2011 season on Friday, August 6 through Tuesday, August 10. All auditions will take place at the University of Akron’s Guzzetta Hall from 6 PM to 10 PM, except for Saturday and Sunday where they will be held from 10 AM to 1 PM and 1 PM to 9 PM respectively. Read more
Gospel Meets Symphony Choir To Perform At African American Festival, July 25 at Lock 3
July 15, 2010
Akron—The Akron Symphony’s Gospel Meets Symphony Choir will perform Sunday, July 25 from 3-3:30 PM at the 30th Annual African American Festival at Lock 3 downtown. The choir will perform four selections from the 2010 Gospel Meets Symphony concert, including Worthy, There’s No Way, Not for Us Alone, and Souled Out. Read more
