Don't miss the last public opportunity to see the OH FREEDOM concert live, tonight (Thursday 2/11/10) the Frazier History Museum (9th & Main). Come at 5pm and share a refreshment and experience a concert that has been met with outstanding success at 5:30pm. The event is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of The Fund for the Arts.
Metro TV (insight channel 25) will air the concert in its entirety on Sunday March 7 at 9pm. Classical 90.5 FM WUOL has the 2/10/10 concert from their performance studio available online now.
The Studio Artists Program is sponsored by GE Appliances.
School performances sponsored by Yum Brands and PNC Bank.
Phillip Morgan and Erica Cochran Zimmer perform "A Chorus of Hope" at the Celebrate Your Dream Concert 1/17/10. Photo by Frankie Steele.
What the schools are saying:
From Kristine Larson at Whitney Young Elementary:
I (and the kids) were enthralled! It was so wonderfully written, and an amazing retrospective of our American history all inside 45 minutes!
I didn't know how the Gullah culture had influenced Porgy and Bess- I knew about the fabulous talent of Paul Robeson so was intrigued to hear him mentioned; all the details in the performance were so relevant to fifth grade topics, as well as what any informed American should know.
The performers were so talented and engaging, I loved how they answered the kids' questions so deftly and were able to do what we call "code switching" to meet the kids at their level of cognition (a talent not every adult has). I have had lots of feedback from the kids, they loved the instruments that were featured and one child told me he loved the "call and response" (from Swing Low,,,,,) Hats off to Kentucky Opera and its energetic and talented performers! Fabulous! We are in your debt at Whitney Young. Thanks for fitting us into your schedule! As a long time season ticket holder to KY OPERA, I say "BRAVO!"
I didn't know how the Gullah culture had influenced Porgy and Bess- I knew about the fabulous talent of Paul Robeson so was intrigued to hear him mentioned; all the details in the performance were so relevant to fifth grade topics, as well as what any informed American should know.
The performers were so talented and engaging, I loved how they answered the kids' questions so deftly and were able to do what we call "code switching" to meet the kids at their level of cognition (a talent not every adult has). I have had lots of feedback from the kids, they loved the instruments that were featured and one child told me he loved the "call and response" (from Swing Low,,,,,) Hats off to Kentucky Opera and its energetic and talented performers! Fabulous! We are in your debt at Whitney Young. Thanks for fitting us into your schedule! As a long time season ticket holder to KY OPERA, I say "BRAVO!"
From Tammi Metcalf at Fort Knox
I want you to know they were wonderful! I enjoyed it and so did the soldiers!
From Susan Johnston at Holy Spirit School
Just to touch base and let you know how much I enjoyed the O Freedom performance. It went right along with what I am teaching and the performers were excellent. Thank you so much for this opportunity!!
From Julie Stith at Layne Elementary:
The performance was wonderful! I have heard many positive things from teachers and students about Oh Freedom!
From Gaylinn Mix-Foley at Ten Broeck Dupont:
40 students attended our performance here at The Brook Dupont. The performance was incredible! Definitely the best program we have seen this year by far! The students were mesmerized, which, for the kids here at the hospital, is a small miracle! Thank you so very much!
From Tim King, Director of Performing Arts at JCPS commenting on Lincoln Elementary performance:
Your artists this morning did a fine job of presenting “Oh, Freedom!” The artists were collegial and engaged our students from the outset. The material was relevant and timely with Black History Month upon us. The principal and teachers all commented on what a wonderful program it was. Well, congratulations! You have a winner on your hands.
From Mary Lasley at Hancock County Schools (middle and high school performances):
“Oh Freedom” performed here this morning and I have heard nothing but good things. Please let the performers know that they did a beautiful job and we really appreciate all that you did in bringing this performance to our school.
From Eleanor Hawkins at Engelhard Elementary:
Students had a marvelous time today with the KY Opera Program! They were making LOTS of connections to music, culture, social studies and reading. Thank you!
From Paula Little, Supervisor of Instruction for the Clinton County School District
I heard the performance went very well. The G/T teacher said that many of the students were amazed. Thanks again for working with us to set up this performance and the dress rehearsal this year. They were both outstanding!
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