Interlochen Center for the Arts

World Premiere - May 3, 4, 5, 2024

An opera by Bill Banfield illuminating the courageous life of 19th century sculptor Edmonia Lewis

Adult Edmonia

Adult Edmonia

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Costume Renderings of Designs by Caitlin Eldred for the Interlochn Premiere

Costume Renderings of Designs by Caitlin Eldred for the Interlochn Premiere

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Additional presenters and workshop residencies include:

  • Virginia Arts Festival, Robert W. Cross, artistic director- Spring 2025

  • Encompass New Opera Theatre, Nancy Rhodes, artistic director

  • Vocal Essence, Philip Brunelle, artistic director

  • University of Michigan Chamber Choir, Eugene Rogers, conductor

  • Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra featuring singers from the Mead Witter School of Music, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Andrew Sewell, conductor - Spring and Summer 2023

For more information and booking, please contact

Janet Jarriel, project manager
janet@jejartists.com
404-663-4135