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DSO Welcomes jessica Care moore to Present New Visceral Operatic Work ‘Wild Beauty’

October 18, 2022 · Updated October 18, 2022·By Darralynn Hutson

This Friday, October 21 at 8 p.m. in The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra welcomes poet, producer, director and thespian, jessica Care moore to present a visceral new operatic work titl

Darralynn Hutson

October 18, 2022 · Updated October 18, 2022

This Friday, October 21 at 8 p.m. in The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra welcomes poet, producer, director and thespian, jessica Care moore to present a visceral new operatic work titled Wild Beauty

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“Wild Beauty,” features vocalists Kisma Jordan, and Ideeyah with a full musical ensemble, who will all be a part of this magical evening full on sonic storytelling, rooted in our resilience as humans through the power of love and cultural memory. 

This event is a collaboration between moore and 2022 Kresge Artist Fellow, composer, arranger, and saxophonist De’Sean Jones. 

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Poet jessica Care moore explores love, loss, isolation, and the need for laughter in this visceral new operatic work.

“An experimental Opera blending poetry & song featuring @kismajmusic & @i.supreme.grace Composer @deseanjones and a full ensemble of incredible musicians.”

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