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Our Songs

Saturday May 10, 2025

Regardless of where we all come from, music is an expression of our identity. Through music, we remember the forces that shaped us and share our stories with others.

Join Opera Theatre for a celebration of music and storytelling with this annual free concert. Our Songs features a different guest curator every year, giving artists the opportunity to honor the voices and influences most important to them. From classical music to folk songs to contemporary harmonies, this is a night where every voice has a place, and all are welcome.

Event information

Date
Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Venue
Third Baptist Church, 620 N Grand Blvd

Tickets
Free general admission, advance reservations encouraged

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2025 Concert Curator

Joshua Blue, tenor, is a British-American artist who made his OTSL debut in 2015 as a Gerdine Young Artist and returned in 2016 singing in Shalimar the Clown. He has appeared in many OTSL productions, most recently singing the role of Tamino in 2022’s The Magic FluteJoshua made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2021 singing Peter in Porgy & Bess, debuted at the English National Opera singing Rodolfo in 2024’s La bohème, and debuted at the Royal Opera House covering the major role of The Duke in 2024’s Rigoletto. He was awarded both OTSL’s Mabel Dorn Reeder Foundation Prize (2020) and the Thelma Steward Endowed Artist Alumni Award (2024). Joshua takes the stage in the 50th Anniversary Season singing Alfred in Die Fledermaus.

 

Read Joshua’s note on curating Our Songs

Leadership support for Opera Theatre’s 50th anniversary season comes from Noémi Neidorff.

Joshua Blue’s engagement is supported by Mary Susman & Tom Herm.

Special thanks to the leadership and staff of Third Baptist Church for hosting this performance.