Voices of Inspiration: Dr. Everett McCorvey

November 10 AT 3PM | Nicholson Auditorium | FREE
You’re invited to a celebration of music and artistry as Opera Columbus and King Arts Complex proudly honor the extraordinary Dr. Everett McCorvey!
Since stepping in as Opera Columbus' Principal Guest Conductor, Dr. McCorvey has brought incredible passion and talent, leaving a lasting legacy in the Columbus arts community. Join us for a memorable event filled with inspiring performances and a heartfelt tribute to his remarkable contributions.We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Here's what's in store:
✨ Sip and savor at a lively reception with drinks + light bites
✨ Be captivated by exclusive performances from Urban Strings Columbus and LTA Incubation Artists
✨ Experience thrilling excerpts from Opera Columbus' upcoming The Threepenny Opera artists
✨ Engage in a special Q&A with the inspiring Dr. Everett McCorvey

Let’s raise a glass together to welcome Everett and celebrate the music that moves us all! Don't miss this vibrant celebration!

About Dr. Everett McCorvey

Dr. Everett McCorvey, tenor, is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he received his degrees, including a Doctorate in Musical Arts. He has given performances at the Metropolitan Opera, Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall, Teatro Comunale, Florence, Italy, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, England, and in over 23 countries. With Opera Columbus, he recently conducted Carmen and led the OC All-Star Master Class Concert at the Lincoln Theatre. In February 2024, Dr. McCorvey was appointed as Opera Columbus’ Principal Guest Conductor.

He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the American Spiritual Ensemble, and he is the Artistic Director of the National Chorale of New York City. Everett is the Chairman of the Kentucky Arts Council and nationally, he is an advisory panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. He holds the position of the OperaLex Endowed Chair of Opera Studies and Professor of Voice at the University of Kentucky.

About Opera Columbus

Under the vision of General Director and CEO Julia Noulin-Mérat, Opera Columbus, founded in 1981, is redefining and reimagining the concept of regional opera with world-class productions that celebrate extraordinary talent and artistic partnerships, engaging a new and diverse audience for this magnificent art form.From groundbreaking collaborations to innovative and breathtaking productions, Opera Columbus is passionate about creating artistic moments for each and every patron. Opera Columbus’s slogan, “Make It Yours,” demonstrates the company’s commitment to inclusivity and invites everyone in the community to join us.

About King Arts Complex

Our mission: The Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex connects community through the arts.

Our vision: To be the preeminent culture and arts institution in Ohio preserving, producing, and presenting the cultural expressions of African Americans.

Our programs: We engage central Ohio through performing, cultural and educational programs of high artistic merit that increase and disseminate knowledge regarding the vast and significant contributions of African-Americans to the culture and history of America and the world.

Our history: Opened in March 1987, The King Arts Complex is located on the near East side of Columbus, Ohio, in one of the oldest areas of African-American life in the city. Serving as a major anchor for development in the King-Lincoln District, The King Arts Complex is an oasis for cultural and educational activities as well as community facility for special events.

About Urban Strings Columbus

Mission: Urban Strings Columbus recruits and supports underserved, urban, African American, and Minority Youth to become string musicians.

Purpose: To share and perform all genres of music, from Classical, Sacred, R&B, Hip hop, and contemporary music, including music by African American composers and arrangers.

To enrich and inform our greater community of the beauty of all genres of music, performed on string instruments.

Urban Strings Columbus (USC), founded in 2007, was created to recruit and support underserved minority youth to play string instruments. In 2018, USC earned 501 3c status.

Urban Strings Columbus is organized in two tiers that allow students to experience string performance from intermediate, and advanced levels. The two levels include:

​Half Notes: Intermediate musicians who are more familiar with their instruments, yet not ready to perform at an advanced level.

​Premier Group: Advanced musicians who have played their instruments for three or more years who can perform advanced string literature.

USC is pleased to showcase our string program along with our talented student musicians who attend public, private, charter, and parochial schools throughout Central Ohio. Having performed for audiences all across the country, Urban Strings Columbus is committed to continually bringing inspiration to audiences everywhere. We look forward to performing for you, as we are motivated by the phrase.

About the Lincoln Theatre Artists Incubation Program

In keeping with the Lincoln Theatre’s mission of developing local, emerging artists, the Lincoln and the Greater Columbus Arts Council have partnered to offer the Expand Your Horizon Incubation Program, a Lincoln signature program that will allow select local artists the opportunity to learn the business side of artistry and polish their craft.

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