Bronx Arts Ensemble - Reflections: Markel Reed
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Bronx Arts Ensemble presents an afternoon of reflection with rising opera singer Markel Reed.
The varied program includes Johannes Brahms, Ben Moore, and Black American treasure Margaret Bonds to brand new arias fresh from the Metropolitan Opera stage's presentation of Fire Shut Up in My Bones by Terence Blanchard.
Markel Reed, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been featured in various concerts, recitals, and performances throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe
As a passionate conveyor of the operatic repertoire, Mr. Reed is a wonderful interpreter of both the standard, as well as contemporary works.
In 2019, Reed originated the role of "Chester" in the premiere of Terence Blanchard's acclaimed opera Fire Shut up in my Bones with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Following this, Mr. Reed had the pleasure of singing in the Metropolitan Opera's Grammy-winning production of Porgy and Bess.
2022 First Commission
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Interim for trio and electronics (2022)
New Thread Quartet
Jonathan Hulting-Cohen, soprano saxophone
Erin Rogers, alto saxophone & mentor
Zach Herchen, baritone saxophone
The recipient of the 2022 Composers Now First Commission Award is Ebun Oguntola. Ebun is a 16-year-old contemporary classical composer, violinist, pianist and saxophonist living in upstate New York. Her music was brought to the attention of Composers Now by the founders of Luna Composition Lab, Missy Mazzoli and Ellen Reid. With mentorship from composer/saxophonist Erin Rogers, Ebun will create a chamber work for the New Thread Quartet that received its world premiere as part of the Opening Event of the 2022 Composers Now Festival.
