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Eldorado Ballroom is a program created and curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron that takes an unconventional approach to honoring the evolving expressions of experimental and transcendent live performance across the decades. Solange’s dedication to celebrating and preserving the legacies of Black artists through Saint Heron is evident in a lineup that features both contemporary and historic innovators whose work has deeply influenced music and performance art. Through these three shows, the community will experience performances of homage and celebration, where the pioneering spirits of the past harmonize with the vibrant innovations of today’s creators.

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On Dissonance (An Evening of Classical, Symphonic and Opera Works)

Eldorado Ballroom
Curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron

Featuring the works of Julia Perry, Patrice Rushen, and Solange Knowles

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Program

    • Solange KNOWLES
    “Not Necessarily In Arms Reach”
    • Patrice RUSHEN
    Sinfonia
  • Intermission
    • PERRY
    Short Piece for Orchestra
    • PERRY
    Homunculus C.F.
    • PERRY
    Stabat Mater

Artists

  • Jeri Lynne Johnson, conductor
  • Zoie Reams, mezzo-soprano
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Contrapuntal Counterpoints (Experiments in Funk, Soul, and Jazz)

Eldorado Ballroom
Curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron

Featuring performances by Bilal alongside Cooper-Moore, William Parker, and Michael Wimberly

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Artists

  • Bilal
  • Cooper-Moore, featuring
  • William Parker, featuring
  • Michael Wimberly, featuring
  • J*Davey
  • Liv.e
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Glory to Glory (A Revival For Spiritual and Devotional Art)

Eldorado Ballroom
Curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron

Featuring performances by The GMWA Women Of Worship Choir, organist Dominique Johnson featuring Moses Sumney, and the choral and piano works of Mary Lou Williams performed by Artina McCain and choir conducted by Malcolm J. Merriweather

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Artists

  • The GMWA Women Of Worship Choir
  • Moses Sumney
  • Dominique Johnson, organ
  • Malcolm J. Merriweather, choir conductor
  • Artina McCain, piano