Houston Grand Opera’s 68th world premiere is the co-commissioned Marian’s Song, composed by Damien Sneed to a libretto by Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, Houston’s poet laureate emeritus. The opera is based on the life of Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century, who broke racial barriers throughout her storied career. It is an innovative fusion of opera, spoken word, and multimedia projections.
Houston Grand Opera’s 68th world premiere is the co-commissioned Marian’s Song, composed by Damien Sneed to a libretto by Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, Houston’s poet laureate emeritus. The opera is based on the life of Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century, who broke racial barriers throughout her storied career. It is an innovative fusion of opera, spoken word, and multimedia projections.
Houston Grand Opera’s 68th world premiere is the co-commissioned Marian’s Song, composed by Damien Sneed to a libretto by Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, Houston’s poet laureate emeritus. The opera is based on the life of Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century, who broke racial barriers throughout her storied career. It is an innovative fusion of opera, spoken word, and multimedia projections.