Masterworks IV: Omar’s Journey

Name: Masterworks IV: Omar’s Journey
Start: 2025-02-02T19:30:00-06:00
Location: Augustana College Centennial Hall

Schedule

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Augustana College Centennial Hall | Rock Island, IL

Join us for a landmark performance of Omar’s Journey, a concert opera adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning work by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. It shares the powerful story of Omar Ibn Said from his freedom in West Africa to enslavement in South Carolina. Through a breathtaking fusion of West African musical traditions and classical opera, brought to life by a cast of world-class artists, “Omar’s Journey” promises an unforgettable exploration of resilience, faith, and the enduring human spirit.