Rising Waters Collective presents: Songs of Resilience

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Through bold storytelling, innovative collaborations, and a relentless pursuit of artistic integrity, Rising Waters Collective cultivates a space where opera is not just performed but lived—where history, engagement, and creativity converge to inspire lasting impact.
High res. photo (534k, new window) Soprano Holly Boaz is recognized by critics for her �rich soprano� and for her �welldefined� characterizations. Davenport's River City Reader wrote: "Holly Boaz stole the show in a masterful performance as the spoiled, coquettish Musetta. This accomplished soprano sang seductively, and her character was irresistibly gleeful." This season, Ms.
“My description cannot fit your tongue, because I have a certain way of being in this world, and I shall not be moved” - Maya Angelou A sought after performer in the Pacific Northwest, Soprano Ibidunni Ojikutu is known for her versatility and excellence in both traditional and contemporary repertoire.
World Refugee Day, Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Maplewood, New Jersey. Detainees and families of detainees held in the Delaney Hall ICE detention center will receive support through a fundraising concert in Maplewood New Jersey featuring the World Premiere of Sheila’s Songs of Resilience. With Melissa Citro and Teresa Castillo, sopranos, Francesco Barfoed, piano.

