The Emancipation Oratorio World Premiere

A project in Rochester, NY by Rochester Oratorio Society
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The Rochester Oratorio Society presents a new work by Glenn McClure to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in the US
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Dates: Apr 12th -> May 17th (36 days)
Project By: Rochester Oratorio Society
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April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Kenyan soprano JACKLINE MADEGWA will be joining the world-premiere performance of THE EMANCIPATION ORATORIO by Glenn McClure in Rochester, May 18, 2013. The composer worked with Ms. Madegwa to tailor the role to her specific artistic abilities. ... (Read More)

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April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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