Jeryl Cunningham-Fleming, Soprano & Gary Mitchell, Jr., Collaborative Pianist
The National Opera Center, Rehearsal Hall New York, NY
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Jeryl Cunningham-Fleming, Soprano & Gary Mitchell, Jr., Collaborative Pianist
The National Opera Center in New York presents an elite array of today's leading vocal artists. On Monday, January 23, soprano Jeryl Cunningham-Fleming will offer an exclusive performance of selections from her new album, Stand the Storm. Released in July 2016, the collection of sixteen songs and spirituals of faith and hope is a reflection of Cunningham-Fleming's mission to preserve and promote the music that has shaped her life and her career.
Ms. Cunningham-Fleming's repertoire encompasses opera, oratorio, choral masterworks, jazz, and art song. But, interpretation of the African American spiritual is a high point of her artistry, drawing on her rich heritage. This recital gives prominence to that art form and features four new arrangements. Noted composer Tim Amukele's work is specially represented with his recent arrangements of Stand the Storm, A Diligent and Grateful Heart, and More Love to Thee. And, Gale Jones Murphy's Oh, What a Beautiful City takes center stage on the album as well as this recital.
Dr. Everett McCorvey, producer of the new album, founder and music director of the American Spiritual Ensemble, is a champion of Jeryls artistry, asserting: Jeryl is one of the true vocal artists of this generation.Her silvery soprano voice floats with great ease throughout all of the registers. Every song on her new recording is a master class in vocal technique, legato singing, and skillful vocalism. Her album was a joy to produce and a joy to experience.
Ms. Cunningham-Fleming is presented in the Rehearsal Hall of the National Opera Center courtesy of the American Spiritual Ensemble. Pianist Gary Mitchell, Jr. will be her musical collaborator. The National Opera Center is located in Midtown Manhattan at 330 Seventh Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets. For tickets and additional event information, please contact the American Spiritual Ensemble atamericanspiritualensemble@aol.com.
For more information on the music and career of Jeryl Cunningham-Fleming, please visit www.jerylcunningham.com.
About Stand the Storm Album:
Released in July 2016, Stand the Storm features soprano Jeryl Cunningham-Fleming and pianist Cliff Jackson. The collection of 16 anthems, hymns, and spirituals of faith and hope is a production of the American Spiritual Ensemble and is available on iTunes, Amazon.com, and CDBaby.com.
About Gary Mitchell, Jr.:
Pianist Gary Mitchell, Jr. regularly collaborates with renowned singers and ensembles in repertoire ranging from opera to musical theatre to classical sacred to gospel. As a concert and recording artist, Gary has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Most recently, Gary portrayed Jasbo Brown during thirty, historic performances of Porgy and Bess at The Royal Danish Opera House in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Gary earned a Bachelor of Music in piano performance and a Master of Music Education at Jackson State University. He continued intensive studies in collaborative piano performance at the University of Houston in the studio of Timothy Hester.Gary currently serves as Minister of Music at First AME Church: Bethel in Harlem, New York, where he leads the Chorale and the Mens Choir. He has served on the faculty of Tougaloo College and Texas Southern University and is an active, composing member of ASCAP.
Location
The National Opera Center, Rehearsal Hall (View)
330 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
United States
